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Newsletter - Easter 4

11/5/25

Your weekly update from the Benwell & Scotswood Team.


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Dates for your diaries




Wed 21 May

7pm, PCC at St Margaret's


Sunday 25 May

11am, Team service followed by APCM at St James


Fr Chris will be away 2-16 May



Services this week


Sunday

9.30am St John's Holy Communion

9.45am St Margaret's Holy Communion

11am St James Parish Eucharist


Tuesday

4.30pm Farsi Bible Study at St James


Thursday

10.30am Ven Bede Holy Communion


News


Please complete our church membership form


If you worship with us, please fill out this form here.


For children under 16, parents/guardians please fill out a separate form here.


Those who are baptised, over 16, and either live in the parish or have worshipped with us for more than 6 months, may join the electoral roll. This means you can vote at our annual meeting and stand for positions on the PCC.



Team service and Annual meeting - Sunday 25 May


Sunday 25th May

11am Team Service

12pm APCM

St James Benwell, NE15 6RS


The APCM (Annual Parochial Church Meeting) happens once a year. It is when we report on activities and finances in the parish. It is also when we elect members of the PCC and churchwardens. This year's meeting will be held directly after the 11am service at St James.


The electoral roll needs to be renewed every few years, so please fill out the church membership form above.


A copy of the electoral roll (with names only) will be displayed in each church.


Parish Eucharist moves to St James from Easter


The 11am Parish Eucharist 'hub service' will move to St James from Easter day and will remain there every Sunday during the warmer months.








Embrace - Gaza appeal


Conflict across the Middle East is unfolding with relentless intensity, devastating the lives of millions. Even as they live through these dark times, Embrace’s partners in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon are working tirelessly to bring the light of Christ amidst the suffering.


You can click below to donate online. If you would rather donate by phone, please call 01494 897950.





Sunday worship




Liturgical colour: White/Gold



Intercessions


Prayers for others:

  • Sonja and Stan

  • John Nicholson

  • Malcolm Smith

  • John Peterson

  • Maria Hawthorn

  • Herbert Agbeko

  • Pauline Nelson

  • Peter Wilson

  • Alan & Maureen Taylor

  • Irene Foskett

  • Pat Law

  • Moe and Mary

  • Christina Wilson

  • Diane Humphrey

  • Nellie Galbraith

  • Isla

  • Christine Williams


Rest in Peace:

  • Gina Dunn

  • Michelle Wilson



If you would like to add someone to the prayer list please email church@benwellscotswood.com 

The name will stay on the list for 1 month unless requested to be long-term.



Readings


Acts 9.36–43

36 Now in Joppa there was a disciple whose name was Tabitha, which in Greek is Dorcas. She was devoted to good works and acts of charity. 37At that time she became ill and died. When they had washed her, they laid her in a room upstairs. 38Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, who heard that Peter was there, sent two men to him with the request, ‘Please come to us without delay.’ 39So Peter got up and went with them; and when he arrived, they took him to the room upstairs. All the widows stood beside him, weeping and showing tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was with them. 40Peter put all of them outside, and then he knelt down and prayed. He turned to the body and said, ‘Tabitha, get up.’ Then she opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up. 41He gave her his hand and helped her up. Then calling the saints and widows, he showed her to be alive. 42This became known throughout Joppa, and many believed in the Lord. 43Meanwhile he stayed in Joppa for some time with a certain Simon, a tanner.


John 10.22–30

22 At that time the festival of the Dedication took place in Jerusalem. It was winter, 23and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. 24So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, ‘How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.’ 25Jesus answered, ‘I have told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father’s name testify to me; 26but you do not believe, because you do not belong to my sheep. 27My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me. 28I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them out of my hand. 29What my Father has given me is greater than all else, and no one can snatch it out of the Father’s hand.30The Father and I are one.’



Sermon


Revd Anne


 

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