13th March 2022 Lent 2 All Saints Church, Childwall
Read Luke 13:31-35:
31 At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, “Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you.”32 He replied, “Go tell that fox, ‘I will keep on driving out demons and healing people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach my goal.’ 33 In any case, I must press on today and tomorrow and the next day—for surely no prophet can die outside Jerusalem! 34 “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing. 35 Look, your house is left to you desolate. I tell you, you will not see me again until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.’”
Reflect:
When Jesus set his face towards Jerusalem (Luke 9:51) he did so with a determination that would not be deflected or discouraged. In this passage we see some Pharasees warning him to leave the place where he was as Herod was hunting him to kill him. Jesus refused to be deflected from his destination and promised he would carry on with his work until he reached his goal, Jerusalem, where it would be completed. Jesus knew his destiny was to die in Jerusalem but he takes up a prophetic lament over that ancient “city of peace”, in this he shows his heart towards those who refuse him. He longs that Jerusalem would allow him to gather them under his wings but they would not let him, so, sadly judgement awaited them, on Palm Sunday he weeps for Jerusalem for the same reason. (Luke 19:41).
Consider and pray:
Garry Critchley (Reader)
Church services
Sunday 13th March 9.15am – Holy Communion 11am – Parade Service 6pm – Communion service with prayers for healing (in the Church Hall)
Thursday 17th March – 10.45am – BCP Holy Communion th
Morning Prayer – Monday and Friday at 8:00am – Common Worship Morning prayer service with words on screen. Optional Chat after the service. Meeting ID: 948 786 2454 Passcode: 4allsaints
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Weekly prayer meeting – Thursday 6.30pm on Zoom. Why not join a group of us at All Saints that pray regularly. It lasts 40 minutes, you can pray, sit and listen or just contemplate. – Aidan Holmes
VESTRY HOUR – every Tuesday in Church from 7pm – 8pm
To book a Baptism or a Wedding or speak to a member of the clergy, please come to Vestry Hour which is held in the church every Tuesday, no appointment is necessary. Please use the wooden door to the left of the tower. You do not need to knock; just come in, take a seat and you will be seen privately in turn.
Jesus does not force himself on anyone, he offers the free gift of eternal life to everyone and we are free to
refuse, that is our choice but it has consequences. How do we react when those we love refuse Jesus’
offer? Do we lament and weep over their choice and pray that God will give them a change of heart?
Sunday 20
March 9.15am – Service of the Word 11am – Holy Communion Service
6pm – Evening Prayer (in the Church Hall)
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/8802380315?pwd=cGxQTnQ0QVRjU1gyUnBrYnJMMzZldz09
Please note joining ID. Meeting ID: 880 238 0315
Passcode: yt76bq
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Singing in Church – A small group meet in church on a Thursday evening, at 7.45pm, to practice the hymns
the 9.15am service on Sunday so as to lead and encourage our Sunday worship. We also enjoy
fellowship
together, and sing all of our favourite hymns and songs. A warm welcome awaits anyone who
would like to join
with us – no musical knowledge is required, just a love of singing praises to our Lord.
Norman. Email: norman.mason@uwclub.net, Tel: 428 6250, Mob: 07850 383836
Easter Egg Appeal – Once again we are supporting the Liverpool Homeless Football Club’s Easter Egg Appeal. All eggs donated will be distributed to children in temporary accommodation and domestic abuse refuges. In 2019 ( before the pandemic) we donated over 200 eggs, let’s see if we can beat that total this year Eggs can be left at the back of Church. With thanks, Garry and Barbara Critchley.
Easter Cards – We have a selection of Easter Cards (packets and individual) for sale on the table at the back of Church.
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Graham’s funeral will take place, in church, on Tuesday 15th March at 12pm. Diana’s service will be held on Friday 18th March at 1:30pm.
Finally, please continue to pray for all affected by the war in Ukraine. Below is a suggested prayer from the Church of England
God of peace and justice,
We pray for the people of Ukraine today.
We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons.
We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow,
that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them.
We pray for those with power over war or peace,
for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions. Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at-risk and in fear, that you would hold and protect them.
We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Amen.
People have also been asking what else we can do to help the people of Ukraine. There are a number of organisations that are already either in Ukraine or neighbouring countries and are able to help very specifically with local needs. These include the Salvation Army, the DEC and the Transform Europe Network. Follow the links below to find out more.
https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk https://www.dec.org.uk https://www.ten-uk.org/ukraine
Traidcraft -I have the Spring 2022 Traidcraft catalogue and am placing an order in March for anyone
wanting to buy fair trade Easter items, also the usual coffee, jams, tea, biscuits etc. The Traidcraft
catalogue can be viewed on line
or if anyone would like me to post the catalogue through their door I can
be messaged or they can contact me
on 07895452761 or 0151 722 0771
Thanking you Brenda Shone.
Weekly Prayer requests – Please pray for all those who are unwell at this time particularly praying for
Gary McCoy. We also pray for the bereaved families and friends of Graham McCulloch and Diana
Cowley.
Andrew Colmer – Vicar – Tel: 07305 842257 – vicar.allsaintschildwall@gmail.com
Helen Deegan – Curate – Tel: 07984 933467 – curate.allsaintschildwall@gmail.com
Bill Forster – Associate Minister – william.forster1@btinternet.com
Adeyinka Olushonde – Ordinand – adeyinka.allsaintschildwall@gmail.com
