UNITED BENEFICE OF CROMHALL, TORTWORTH, TYTHERINGTON, FALFIELD AND ROCKHAMPTON


SERVICES FOR SUNDAY 21st. February 1st of Lent
9.30 Cromhall Join with Rockhampton
9.30 Rockhampton Eucharist
11.00 Falfield Eucharist
11.00 Tortworth Join with Falfield
11.00 Tytherington Evening Prayer with Baptist Church
OT: Deuteronomy26. 1 – 11 NT: Romans10. 8b -13
Midweek Service: Tuesday at Tortworth 9.30 pm.
Gospel: Luke ch.4. 1 - 13

Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, 2 where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing at all during those days, and when they were over, he was famished. 3 The devil said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become a loaf of bread." 4 Jesus answered him, "It is written, "One does not live by bread alone.'"
5 Then the devil led him up and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. 6 And the devil said to him, "To you I will give their glory and all this authority; for it has been given over to me, and I give it to anyone I please. 7 If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours." 8 Jesus answered him, "It is written,
"Worship the Lord your God,
and serve only him.'"
9 Then the devil took him to Jerusalem, and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, saying to him, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here, 10 for it is written,
"He will command his angels concerning you,
to protect you,'
11 and
"On their hands they will bear you up,
so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.'"
12 Jesus answered him, "It is said, "Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'" 13 When the devil had finished every test, he departed from him until an opportune time.


Deanery Synod Meeting : Tuesday 23rd February at Falfield Village Hall 7.30 pm.




Prayer themes 21-27 February 2010

Sunday: Pray for strength to resist temptation
Monday: Pray for our clergy, preparing for Easter through Lent
Tuesday: Pray for the ordinary people of Afghanistan, that they may find men worthy to govern them
Wednesday: Pray for the future of our parishes in these uncertain times
Thursday: Pray for justice, peace and reconciliation between Palestinians and Israelis
Friday: Pray for time to reflect on what we want to do with our lives
Saturday: Thank God for the gift of love




We pray for all in God’s Kingdom who are sick, and those known to us in this Benefice,

Peter Housego, Mrs. Coward, Derek and Angela Harris.
We pray for those who died at this time of the year known to us and for the families of the recently bereaved. We particularly remember Elsie Alderman, Gwynneth Williams, John Child, Celia Ponting and William Johns.

We pray for those Baptised in any part of God’s Kingdom at this time of year, particularly in this Benefice, especially Sophie Turner.



DATES FOR APCMS
Falfield 16th March
Tortworth 23rd March
Cromhall 24th March
Rockhampton 7th April
Tytherington 8th April
All at 7.30 in the Church except for Tytherington which is in the Swan
Sunday 28th. February 2nd of Lent
One United Benefice Service at Tytherington 6.00 pm. With Archdeacon Geoffrey Sidaway. Please make this a priority

Lent Groups: Begin this week Mondays at Townwell House Cromhall at 2.30 – 4.00 pm and Wednesdays at 3 Eastley Close, Falfield 7.30 – 9.00 pm.

Confirmation: Confirmation will be held in the Benefice on Sunday 4th. July. Jenny is happy to talk to anyone who maybe considering this. Classes will be arranged at times to suit those who want to attend.

Tortworth churchyard: On Saturday 27th. February we will be holding a tidying day. Everyone is welcome. Meet at 10.00 am.

Tea and Chat: At St. George’s Church, Falfield Monday, 1st. March, 2.30 – 4.00 pm. There will be cake and a Bring and Buy.




Priest in Charge Rev’d Jenny d’Esterre
Wardens Cromhall: Doug Collett Ann Greenhalgh

Falfield : Eddie Gadsby Paul Davenport:
Rockhampton: Beth England , Jim Bennett
Tortworth : Hilary Legg , Peter Reeve
Tytherington : John Williams , Nigel Boosey

Readers : Gill Williams , Jane Hathway
BENEFICE OFFICE : 01454 260096 or email united.benefice@btinternet.com
Benefice Secretary : Hilary Legg

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE BENEFICE OFFICE
During February, March and April please address all enquiries to the office. Leave a message, it will be dealt with at least twice a week on a Tuesday and Thursday. The same with emails, as Hilary will not be available during this time. Jenny is always available in case of emergency.