Luffenhams Community Church
The Luffenhams Community Church met in South Luffenham village hall this week.
We had great fun making rainbows, singing, playing and listening to a Bible story.
The Luffenhams Community Church
This is a new venture organised by St Mary’s Church, South Luffenham, St John’s Church, North Luffenham and SMSJ Primary school.
Pictured is the first meeting at North Luffenham community centre on Monday 1st November. The next meeting will be on Monday 15th November at 3.30pm in South Luffenham village hall. Children of all ages welcome (must be accompanied by an adult) for fun, food, singing and crafts.
South Luffenham Stay and Play Group
The children and their parents came to church to see the Harvest Festival decorations they had made. They had great fun doing a fruit hunt and sing song.
THE WELLAND-FOSSE BENEFICE: PRAYERS AND NOTICES SUNDAY MARCH 8TH 2020
The Welland-Fosse Benefice: Prayers and Notices.
Sunday 8th March 2020: Lent II
Please remember in your prayers those who are sick: Ray Kilsby, Barry Broughton and Robin Rowland.
Pray too for the departed.
Remember also in your prayers our sheep farmers who continue lambing in challenging weather.
In our wider prayers we remember the Deanery of Greater Northampton and its Rural Dean, Beverley Hollins.
Don’t forget our very own daily Lent Blog which can be accessed via the Benefice website, www.wellandfosse.org.
BARROWDEN:
- Thanks to all who contributed and came to our Lent lunch which made over £370 for Shelter.
- Saturday 14 March – Children’s Theatre Group in Barrowden Village Hall 2.30pm. An interactive water adventure, target age group 7 years +, £5.00 (under 18s) £8.00 (Adults). Book with Sara on 01572 747628.
- 23 April: please contact Carol if you can make a cake for the Open Day at Red Kite House.
SOUTH LUFFENHAM:
- Next Sunday 9.30am Morning Praise.
- This Friday – 13th March Lent Lunch 12-1.30 in the Village Hall – soup, quiche and baked potatoes!
- ‘Still Time’ every Monday 5.30-6pm in Church. Why not try joining us during Lent?
- Mr Keith’ community event in the village hall. Friday 20th March 7.30pm £11.
- Advance notice of church spring-clean and churchyard tidy on Monday 6th April from 2pm.
See wellandfosse.org for much more information, including contact details for The Very Rev Christopher Armstrong and the churchwardens
The Welland-Fosse Benefice: Prayers and Notices
Sunday 1st March 2020: Lent I
Please remember in your prayers those who are sick: Ray Kilsby, Barry Broughton and Robin Rowland.
Pray too for the departed: Peter Leach and Ted Bailey.
Remember also in your prayers our sheep farmers who continue lambing in challenging weather.
In our wider prayers we remember the Deanery of Greater Northampton and its Rural Dean, Beverley Hollins.
If anyone still needs The Lent Book, ‘#Live Lent, Care for God’s Creation’, please contact your parish book agent, a warden or the Priest-in-Charge. Are you signed up to the Benefice website? The first Lent Blog post – our equivalent of ‘thought for the day’ – is there, to be followed by one a week for the six weeks of Lent. All are written by lay people across the Benefice and linked to the #LiveLent themes.
BARROWDEN:
- Tuesday, 3 March: Lent lunch in St Peter’s 12 noon – 2.00 pm. Delicious homemade soup and rolls. All proceeds from donations to go to Shelter.
- Saturday 14 March – Children’s Theatre Group in Barrowden Village Hall 2.30pm. An interactive water adventure, target age group 7 years +, £5.00 (under 18s) £8.00 (Adults). Book with Sara on 01572 747628.
- 23 April: please contact Carol if you can make a cake for the Open Day at Red Kite House.
MORCOTT:
The March issue of the Parish Magazine is on its way, thanks to a new volunteer. Have you given Eric your £5 subscription yet?
SOUTH LUFFENHAM:
- Mon 2 Mar 10.45-12 noon. Pick up a free coffee, tea or hot choc from the Coffee Connect van, The Boot carpark, then join us for cake in the village hall!
- Ted’s Funeral – Tuesday 3 March at 11.30am in Church.
- Next Sunday 9.30 am Family Communion.
- Friday 13 March Lent Lunch 12-1.30 in the Village Hall.
- Mr Keith’s community event in the village hall, Fri 20 Mar 7.30pm £11.
- Advance notice: church spring-clean/churchyard tidy on Mon 6 April from 2pm
- ‘Still Time’ each Monday 5.30-6pm in Church. Why not join us during Lent?
See wellandfosse.org for much more information, including contact details for The Very Rev Christopher Armstrong and the churchwardens
BARROWDEN CHURCH CAROL SINGING SUNDAY 19TH DECEMBER 2019
Photos taken on 19 December at the informal carol singing in the
church. A good crowd gathered with full-bodied singing MC’d by Peter Voller.
The refreshments were greatly appreciated and the Elastic Band accompanied
the carols with enthusiasm and impressive numbers.
BARROWDEN GREEN CAROLS – THURSDAY 19TH DECEMBER 6.30pm
CAROLS ON THE GREEN
AT BARROWDEN
6.30pm
ALL WELCOME
The Welland-Fosse Benefice: Prayers and Notices. Sunday 29th DECEMBER 2019 – – –
The Welland-Fosse Benefice: Prayers and Notices.
Sunday 29th December 2019:
Sunday 29th December 2019: Christmas I
Please remember in your prayers those who are sick: Brian, Joe, Pat Simmonds, Ray Kilsby, Honor Harris, Christine Garland, Christine Behets, Robin Rowland and Ann Fowler.
In our wider prayers we continue to remember the Deanery of Towcester and its Rural Dean, Paul McLeod. We pray for holidaymakers, party revellers and our emergency services at this busy time.
Give thanks too for the generosity towards the foodbank in the Benefice.
BARROWDEN:
More intercessors required! If you would like to help in this way – with training – please speak to Christopher or Daphne Lovering.
The church Wi-Fi code is helpfuldiamond548
MORCOTT:
The Carol service collection raised £237 for Crisis at Christmas. Thank you!
The church is open every day over the Christmas & New Year period: bring visiting family/friends to appreciate its beauty, or just drop in for a quiet prayer.
SOUTH LUFFENHAM:
STILL TIME – every Monday 5.30-6pm in Church
See wellandfosse.org for much more information, including contact details for The Very Rev Christopher Armstrong and the churchwardens
The Welland-Fosse Benefice: Prayers and Notices. Sunday 22nd DECEMBER 2019 – –
The Welland-Fosse Benefice: Prayers and Notices.
Sunday 22nd December 2019: Advent IV.
Please remember in your prayers those who are sick: Brian, Joe, Pat Simmonds, Ray Kilsby, Honor Harris, Chris Behets and Christine Garland.
In our wider prayers we continue to remember the Deanery of Towcester and its Rural Dean, Paul McLeod. We pray also for refugees an all those who try and assist them.
Foodbank: Our local foodbanks report an increase of 23% on last year. Please give generously through your local church during Advent.
BARROWDEN:
Midnight mass on Christmas Eve 11.30.
More intercessors required! If you would like to help in this way – with training – please speak to Christopher or Daphne Lovering.
The church Wi-Fi code is helpfuldiamond548
MORCOTT:
Next services: Christmas Eve Mass 10pm Tuesday 24th Dec, then Sunday 5 January.
The church is open every day over Christmas & New Year: bring visiting family/friends to appreciate its beauty, or just drop in for a quiet prayer.
SOUTH LUFFENHAM:
Thanks to Carole and Tony and all the carol singers who raised over £240 for a local charity. Thanks too to Derek for the refreshments!
WEDNESDAY 25th DECEMBER 11am – Christmas Communion service.
STILL TIME – every Monday 5.30-6pm in Church
TIXOVER:
22nd December: sharing Carol service with at Duddington
Christmas Day Eucharist service at 9.30 am all welcome (Dress to be warm).
See wellandfosse.org for much more information, including contact details for The Very Rev Christopher Armstrong and the churchwardens
The Welland-Fosse Benefice: Prayers and Notices. Sunday 15th DECEMBER 2019 –
The Welland-Fosse Benefice: Prayers and Notices.
Sunday 15th December 2019: Advent III.
Please remember in your prayers those who are sick: Brian, Joe, Pat Simmonds, Ray Kilsby, Honor Harris and Christine Garland. Pray too for the departed, including Graham Banks.
In our wider prayers we continue to remember the Deanery of Peterborough and its Rural Dean, Ian Black. We pray too for the induction of the new government.
Foodbank: Our local foodbanks report an increase of 23% on last year. Please give generously through your local church during Advent.
BARROWDEN:
More intercessors required! If you would like to help in this way – with training – please speak to Christopher or Daphne Lovering.
The church Wi-Fi code is helpfuldiamond548
MORCOTT:
Thank you to those who have decorated and cleaned the church for Christmas, and for today’s refreshments.
Next services: Christmas Eve Mass 10pm Tuesday 24th Dec, then Sunday 5 January.
The church is open every day over Christmas & New Year: bring visiting family/friends to appreciate its beauty, or just drop in for a quiet prayer.
SOUTH LUFFENHAM:
MULLED WINE EVENT Thank you to everyone who helped and supported this. £885 was made!
FOOD BANK please donate generously.
‘STILL TIME’ – Mondays 5.30-6pm in Church – a time to pop in for as long as you like for quiet prayer for our Church and community.
CAROL SINGING Thursday 19th December 6pm starting at the junction of Cutting Lane with Gatehouse Lane.
Next Sunday – Holy Communion at 9.30am
Christmas Day – Christmas Communion Service at 11am
See wellandfosse.org for much more information, including contact details for The Very Rev Christopher Armstrong and the churchwardens
strong and the churchwardens