Rev Alan Finch
Curate
Tel: 928 3919

church mobile phone
07387 349347

email address
stphilipschurchlitherland
@gmail.com

 ST PHILIP'S PARISH NEWS

15th April 2018

Linking Litherland with our Lord Jesus Christ
Open doors, open hearts, open minds

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean
not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight"

Proverbs 3: 5-6

10.45am - Morning Worship
  6.00pm - Holy Communion

Readings: 1 John 3: 1-7 and Luke 24: 36b-48

We warmly welcome you to join us for refreshments after our service

Third Sunday of Easter
O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread:  Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

                                    Notices
Tuesday 24th April - APC at 7.00pm for all members of the congregation to join us.  APCM at 7.30pm

Building Committee - we are looking for some able bodied men (or women) who could join the Building Committee to help with some repair and decorating jobs that will need doing very soon.  A bit like Nick Knowles DIY with fun and laughter too!  Please see Alan who will greet you with open arms.

Prayer/Study Group - starts again this Monday 7.30pm at Norma's.  Anyone welcome.

Home Communion - Home Communion will be taken out on the 1st May.   If you know of anyone who would like to have Communion at home  please contact Norma on 476 1380.

 Parish Office - Bookings for baptisms and weddings will take place on Thursday 3rd May from 7-8pm in church.  Please contact Norma Manton on 476 1380 or Alan Finch on 928 3919 for more information.

Foodbank Team - We are on duty next at St Leonard's on 4th May 2018.  With grateful thanks to everyone who helps us so much.

Confirmation on the Cathedral - 16th April at 7.30pm

Articles needed for the magazine - We really do need articles for our magazine.  Maybe you have memories to share about St Philips or Litherland; a poem or story that has made you smile, or a photograph of past  times.  Hope to hear from you - Pauline.  

Messy Deanery Church is happening on 16th June, in North Park.

Please hold in your prayers:

Our church finances 
Our giving
St Philip's Church and School, staff and finances

Please pray for all who are unwell and for those caring for them.  

   Sarah Thorbinson, Pat Campbell,  Karen Roberts, Irene Sinclair, Pat Breslyn, Joe, James, Mary Garner, Jan Allen, Niamh Thomas, Craig Edwards,
Albert Haworth, Neil M, Peter Newton, Ray & Peggy Campbell,
 Dave Prescott, Melissa Dowell, Christine Camm, Christine Radcliffe, Michael, Norma McGee, Lesley Jeffreys, Pat Stirk, Laura Mabbs, Stan Faris,
 Carole Jaundrell, Jan Keefe, Christopher and Lorraine Bromilow.