1/08/21
News from the Benwell & Scotswood Team
Wayne Thiebaud, Bread and butter, 1962
This Sunday
Holy Communion with children
This week we are trying out ways we could better include younger members in worship. There won't be a sermon (in English or Farsi!) but there will be a craft activity or a simple meditation.
All the words will be on a screen. So, if you're joining from home, find the presentation to follow along here:
Singing
We have decided we will have singing this week led by our new Team music group! All the words will be on the screen but we do ask that you only join in if you are wearing a mask. As this is an experimental Sunday, we won't go back to having singing every week just yet, but we will assess how it goes this week.
We will also have a 'non-singing' area designated for those who might be worried about this. This will be on the left side of the church (in the north aisle) please just ask the welcomers to direct you when you arrive.
Baptisms
During the service, we will also have the joy of baptising Catherine, Emily, and Rachel Lewis! Three much-loved young members of St Margaret's. Please pray for them and their family as they take this big step in their journey of faith with Jesus.
Dates for your diary
Tuesday 17th August
Members of St James Development group to meet
St James', 2pm
Sunday 5th September
Services in all 4 churches:
9.30am - St James' Benwell
9.30am - Venerable Bede
11.15 am - St Margaret's
11.15 am - St John's
Wednesday 8th September
Members of 'Mission Action Planning' group to meet
St Margaret's, time TBD
News
Covid-19 update
No doubt you will have heard that covid restrictions are being relaxed. As case rates are still high in our area you won't see too much change just yet! But we do have plans to reintroduce activities.
Most importantly - please get your vaccine if you haven't yet! And stay at home if you develop covid symptoms. Find vaccine times and locations here >
Reading and intercessions
Would you like to help us lead Sunday worship? Even if you haven't read in a service or led the prayers before, or if you are not sure but might be interested, then just let us know! We can do training and have a practice run with you so you can give it a go before committing. Speak with Chris or any of the clergy.
Cornerstone Community Cafe open!
Wednesdays & Thursdays 10am - 2pm
62 Armstrong Road, NE4 7TU
Delicious affordable meals
Outdoor Seating
Dog Friendly
Kids Corner
Computer and Internet Access
Computer help
Food pantry and emergency foodbank
and a great pre-loved shop!
Bible study with Farsi translation - every Tues 4.30pm
At St James' Benwell
Every week we meet to read and discuss the Bible. We have a translator for our Persian members, but anyone is welcome to come whatever language you speak!
Intercessions
Baptisms:
Catherine Lewis
Emily Lewis
Rachel Lewis
Josie Hoole
Prayers for others:
Zohreh and Melika
Hadi
Behrouz
Ibrahim
Bethany, Chris, Charley, Michael and the whole family
Liz Holliman
Joan Finley
James, Christina, and baby Xavier
Ali Zareie and his family
The Riches Family
Jill Sorley
Joyce Phillips
George Snowden
Claire Mozaffari
Eric Harling
Herbert Agbeko
Anastasia Miklewright
Edward Fraser
All those who are Struggling at home or in hospital with Covid-19
Rest In Peace:
Richard Ferguson (Priest)
All who lost their lives from Covid 19