Weekly Announcements
Thought for the week from The Vicar … I was invited to launch a book at General Synod this week and there was one abiding thought that struck a chord with me. The author encourages us that when we go to sleep we should leave the troubles of life in the hands of the Creator who will take care of us while we rest as God our Father will release us from the burden of absolute care. ‘When we have done all that we can do for those we love, we can do no more.’
| Sunday 11th May | ||
| 8.30 am | Holy Communion | |
| 11.30 am | Morning Prayer | |
| [Creche available in the Worship Room] | ||
| 12-12.45 pm | Funday Club, in the upstairs hall of the Parish Centre | |
| – sharing fun and faith for kids | ||
| 6.00 – 7.30 pm | NO Family Fun & Chat – Parish Centre | |
| 7.00 – 9.00 pm | Next Steps | |
| NOTICES for the week ahead: | ||
| Tue 13th | 11.00 am | Evergreens: everyone welcome |
| Wed 14th | 11.00 am | Holy Communion in Parish Centre |
| Fri 16th | 9.30-11.00 am | Tots ‘n’ Us Playgroup |
| Next Sunday – 18th May | ||
| 8.30 am | Holy Communion | |
| 11.30 am | Family Service in Parish Centre | |
| [Coffee/tea available from 11.00 am] | ||
| 7.00 – 9.00 pm | Next Steps | |
| Dates for your diary: | ||
| Sat 24th May, 10.00 am | All Saints ‘Blend’ – breakfast at the Top of the Town. | |
| Come along to enjoy good chat and friendship | ||
| Fri 30th May, 7.30 pm | Lagan Camerata & Una Voce Spring Concert | |
| Venue: High Street Presbyterian Church | ||
| Donations in aid of All Saints’ Fire Damage fund | ||
| Bible Readings for the week: | |||
| MONDAY | Psalm 20 | Deuteronomy 9: 1-21 | John 10: 1-10 |
| TUESDAY | Psalm 21 | Deuteronomy 9: 23 – 10: 5 | John 10: 22-30 |
| WEDNESDAY | Psalm 22 | Deuteronomy 10 | John 13: 1-15 |
| THURSDAY | Psalm 23 | Deuteronomy 11: 8-32 | John 13: 16-20 |
| FRIDAY | Psalm 24 | Deuteronomy 12: 1-14 | John 14: 1-6 |
| SATURDAY | Psalm 25 | Deuteronomy 15: 1-8 | John 14: 7-14 |
Christian Aid Week 2025 runs from 11th to 17th May and this year focuses on supporting the people of Guatemala, known as a hunger hotspot. You can read the story of Amelia and her family at the following link, where you can also learn how to donate https://bit.ly/4ibH7Fy
NEW Extra Mile Project supporting SHELTERBOX, in response to the recent earthquake in Myanmar. SHELTERBOX provides shelter, essential items and technical assistance to help some of the world’s most vulnerable people recover and rebuild their homes after disaster. Donations can be dropped into the green bucket in the foyer of the Parish Centre. Thank you.
FIRE DAMAGE REPAIR FUND – there is a GoFundMe link available on the Parish Facebook page [https://www.gofundme.com/f/all-saints-parish-church-antrim-repair-fund] for anyone wishing to donate to this fund. As an alternative, if you are a tax paying parishioner, we can claim Gift Aid if you make your donation through the Fabric Fund. Please speak to Brian Neill for more information.
SMARTIE TUBE APPEAL – we are continuing to support the students who are studying to be future clergymen in the Church of Zambia. The fees for one student are £600 per year and we are committed to sponsoring 2 students for the next few years. Please keep on saving your 20p pieces …. or even £1 coins.
OASIS FOOD BANK – please consider donating an item or two to support the local food bank project. This is a marvellous way of showing God’s love in a practical way. Please leave items in the box in the Parish Centre [eg pasta, tinned soups, tinned vegetables, cereal, toiletries, etc]