A couple of you have asked me what happens about the ‘For our Prayers’ which appear from time to time in this mailing? This section can include prayer for both groups of people, and for named individuals. I am pleased to include appropriate requests for prayer here. It depends on people asking for prayer for someone they know or for themselves. If the request is for someone else, I need to know that they have asked for prayer or that they agree for their name to be included in the prayer list. It can be helpful to those praying to have some guidance about the prayer request, but equally I can give just the name of the person if that is what is asked for.
Also, we have a book at the back of the church for people to write in prayer requests. The requests in this book inform prayers at our services as well as the individual prayers of our clergy.
Again, there is a Prayers page in each of our Parish Magazines. This page is intended to be an encouragement for your individual prayers or prayer time at home; and to give prayers focussed on particular themes, or styles of prayers. If you have comments on the magazine Prayers page, or suggestions for it, please send them to me.
May our prayers be a blessing to us,
Tim
Services for 9th February: 4th Sunday before Lent
8am: Holy Communion
10am: Parish Communion Service: Jesus Calls Disciples
Church Explorers gather in the Meeting Room before the service.
Services & Events for Next Week
Wednesday 12th February at 10am: Mid-week Communion Service with coffee served afterwards
Sunday 16th February
8am: Holy Communion
10am: Family Communion Service: Jesus Teaches
Junior Choir will sing at this service
COGS Family Pantomime – Discover the Magic behind the scenes: Saturday 16th 1-4 pm in the Church Hall
This taster afternoon is for anyone who would like to explore being part of the pantomime team next time: sound and lighting, backstage, creative direction, stage presence.
Perfect for beginners; guided by experts; no experience necessary; meet like-minded people and have fun with ideas.
The Jumble Sale: Saturday 22nd February 11am to 1pm
There are sign-up sheets at the back of church for you to give help at the Jumble Sale, both setting up on the Friday evening and at the event on the Saturday. There are also some posters and flyers to share.
Please bring Jumble to the Hall on Friday 21st 7pm-8.30pm; or Saturday 22nd 8.30am-10.30am. Contact the organisers (01737 813152) for help with collection or earlier delivery.
New Activities for Lent 2025
This Lent (starts Wednesday 5th March) we have a couple of new activities planned.
Lent Lunches: Wednesdays 12th March—9th April (Meeting Room) 10.45 onward for coffee; 11.15 Seasonal Reflection; followed by a light lunch. Donations for lunch go to the Bishop’s Lent Appeal.
Explore the Core Beliefs of the Christian Faith over 5 weeks; helping us to understand and live out faith as followers of Jesus Christ.
Mondays 7.30 pm (online) from 10th March to 7th April
Thursdays 8.30 pm (Meeting Room) from 13th March to 10th April
You can sign up at the back of church to indicate your interest in these activities.
Confirmation in 2025
We will be hosting a Confirmation Service for Reigate Deanery on Sunday 15th June at 5 pm. Confirmation preparation sessions for older children and for adults and will take place over six weeks on Sunday afternoons starting on May 4th. Please let Tim the Vicar know if you would like to prepare for Confirmation or if you have questions about what is involved.
Adults can also prepare by taking part in this year’s Lent Group.
Coffee Morning in aid of The Children’s Society
Margaret Fox reports that £380 was raised yesterday at the coffee morning. Many thanks to all of you who came and to all the helpers who made the morning possible.
Children's Society Boxes
Margaret Fox is now collecting your donation boxes for the annual count and would be very grateful if you could either bring them to church or contact her on 01737 350452. Thank you to all who are supporting the leading charity for children in this way. Several people have come forward to have a Box to donate their loose change etc. through the year. Please ask Margaret if you would like one also.
Calendar
Don't forget to check the Church Calendar for all our upcoming events!