​We are very pleased to announce that the Rev'd David Peterson, who is currently Curate at All Saints’ Harlesden in the Diocese of London, has been appointed as Team Vicar within the Grays Thurrock Team Ministry with pastoral oversight of St. Clement’s Church, West Thurrock and St. Mary’s Church, Little Thurrock.
 
A date for David’s licensing will be advised in due course. 
 
Please pray for David, his wife Keren and their family as they prepare to move to the Vicarage in College Avenue, Grays and begin their ministry amongst us.

Grays Thurrock Team Ministry Weekly Notice Sheet 7th April 2019

We welcome you to today’s services. Please join us for tea or coffee which will be served after the service has ended. For more information, please speak to your Minister.
Next Sunday’s Services (14th April)
St. Mary’s 9.30am Holy Communion
SSPP 9.00am Holy Communion, 10.30am All Age & Baptism
St. Clement’s 11.00am Family Worship
All Saints’ 11.00am Family Communion
Thursday morning 10.30am Holy Communion in the Palmer Chapel SSPP.
Do you Tweet? Please follow our TeamTwitter account... @GraysThurrockTM
Foodbank - Every Tuesday 2pm to 4pm. In St Mary’s Church Hall

Diary Dates & News for the Team
Monday morning Lent group
The group will be meeting on the following dates at 10am at SsPP. 8th, 15th and 29th April. All are welcome
Easter Holiday club. Thursday 18th April 10am - 1pm. At St Clements Church, West Thurrock. Children aged 5 -11 years. Come along to learn about the Easter story - crafts, games and free lunch. To book your place please text Tina Bailes on 07504 536262.
TEA & PRAISE - Come and join us for our new afternoon service, especially for our Senior members. Tea and cake in the Oak Room 2pm on the following Wednesdays 8th May, 12th June and10th July. Speak to Revd. Cathy Hasler if you would like to attend or need more details.
Please pray for the following: all those with no home in our Parishes

A VERY WARM WELCOME TO ST CLEMENT’S
WEEK COMMENCING: 7th April 2019 – Lent 5
This week’s BIBLE READINGS:
Philippians 3:4b-14, Psalm 126, Isaiah 43: 16-21, John 12:1-8

MISSION AND MINISTRY
LENT COURSE: Monday evenings (11th March- 15th April)
St. Clement’s Church, 7.30 pm-9.00. pm: 40 Acts - explore how the book of Acts encourages us to live generously, throughout Lent and the rest of the year. Contact Alyson Davies (07815 418208) or Cheryl Ramballi (07413 979503)
Foodbank - If you can donate any items, please put them in the boxes as you enter the church.

STEWARDSHIP
Please prayerfully consider how you can contribute to the good stewardship of the church & the Gospel. A new giving scheme is being promoted by the Diocese, Parish Giving Scheme. For more details please speak to Alyson.

GENERAL
Parish magazine: If you wish to subscribe, the Cost is £3 for the year (6 editions). Please speak to Felicia.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Services Holy Week and Easter
Palm Sunday 14 Apr
11:00 Family Worship
Tuesday 16 Apr
7:30 pm Holy week service
Good Friday 19 Apr
10:00am Quiet reflection (St Clements)
10:30 am Walk of Witness to West Thurrock Chapel and Service at the Chapel
Easter Day (Sunday) 21 Apr
11.00am Family Communion

MORNING PRAYER: THURSDAY 11th April 10am followed by open church until 12 noon.

CONTACT DETAILS
Pastoral care: Revd Cannon Darren Barlow (Team Rector)
T: 01375 377379 E: rev.darren@gttm.org (Rest Day – Wednesday)
Church Wardens: Rosalind Sarwan, Funmilayo Vaughan: sc.wardens@gttm.org

May God bless you and keep you all in the coming week. Remember to pray for each other and our communities. Pray that we can appoint a new vicar. A person with a heart after Christ’s own heart.

All Saints’ Notices
Sunday 7th April 2019

Welcome to today’s service and church meeting

Readings : Isaiah 43: 16-21 John 12:1-8

Mondays 7.00 – 7.30am
Prayer Meeting in the church. We especially pray for requests on the Prayer Tree.

Wednesdays 9.30am – 11am
Bible Study - in the vestry. Continuing with the book of Acts.

Fridays 6.30pm
Family Night – fun, games and teaching for all ages.

Men’s and Ladies Breakfasts.
The Angel Café @ All Saints’. 8.30am
Next Ladies Breakfast Sat 20th April
Next Men's Breakfast Sat 4th May
See invitation cards. Open to all. Guest speakers, talk about life and faith.
Details from Lize and Charlie

Today - Annual Church meeting
This will take place in the sermon slot. With review of the year and new District Church Council

Book club
Speak to David Hooper if you are interested

Prayer Tree
Please leave your prayer requests on our prayer tree at the front of church.

All Saints’ on line: www.gttm.org/allsaints Twitter: @AllSaintsC100
Grays Parish website: www.graysthurrockteamministry.org
Revd Charlie Kosla
rev.charlie@gttm.org 01375 480427 @charliekosla

St Peter and St Paul’s Church Grays Weekly Notice Sheet
7th April 2019
Readings: Isaiah 43: 16-21 & John 12: 1-8
TEA & PRAISE - Come and join us for our new afternoon service, especially for our senior members. Tea and cake in the Oak Room at 2pm on Wednesdays 8th May, 12th June and 10th July. Speak to Revd. Cathy Hasler if you would like to attend or need more details.
EASTER COURSES - Wednesdays
24th April, 1st May, 15th May and 22nd May Theme is Trinity at SsPP 2pm Oak Room (All Welcome)
OR
At Cathy’s House at 7.30pm 28 Orchard Drive, Limited to 6 people. First come first served. Speak to Cathy to reserve your place.
From our Book of Remembrance
Ann Bannister, Sylvia Louisa Evens, Lizzie Roster
The Revd Canon Darren Barlow
01375 377379
rev.darren@gttm.org

The Revd Tony Burford
07500007479
rev.tony@gttm.org
The Revd Suzie Fryer (Curate)
01375 370884
rev.suzie@gttm.org
The Revd Cathy Hasler (Curate)
01375 374569
rev.cathy@gttm.org
Mrs Cheryl Ramballi (Reader)
07413979503
cramballi@gttm.org
Pam Kirby (Reader: PTO)
01375 376080
pkirby@gttm.org
Oak Room
Parents are reminded that the Oak Room is available if children become very noisy and need ‘time out’.
Parents should remain with their children, supervising them at all times on church premises and grounds.
Stewardship and our new Parish Giving Scheme
If you would like to give money to the church by standing order or electronic transfer, Please speak to Maureen Bamford​.

Sunday 7th April
Welcome to St Mary’s
We welcome Pam to lead our worship today.

Refreshments are served at the rear of the church after this service

Food Bank:  come and see the Foodbank in action and stay for tea and chat on Tuesday afternoons 2-4.  
We need vegetable soup, sponge puddings, tinned fish, and packet mashed potato.

Coffee Morning - a big thank you to all who came and supported us yesterday.

APCM at St Peter and Pauls church Tuesday 9th.
Please come if you can.

Thank you for your generosity towards the life of this church.
We can reclaim tax if you fill in the form at the rear of the church or use the yellow envelope.  Please ask.

For Prayer

1. The Food Bank at St Mary’s
2. For our Tea Club 
3. For finding our new vicar
4. Those who we know need prayer for healing 
5. People who have been bereaved
6. For our church members who are unwell  especially Fred and Clive
7. For a new church warden

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