We are now in the Season of Lent

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The weather was a little mixed this morning but there was a good attendance to the morning service of Choral Holy Communion led by our Rector, the Revd Alex Wheatley. In his sermon, Revd Alex spoke of Jesus prepared for his coming death, in the period we now call Lent. All his followers were briefed by Jesus in what they should do, after he was tortured to death on the Cross, as he laid out his plan for those coming weeks leading up to Easter, as we know it these days.

Next Sunday, being the first Sunday of the Month, we have our favourite service, Friends and Families, loved by all age groups with a different theme every month. The theme for the service on March 5th will be of course, Lent. All the stories, children’s hymns and practical projects, will reflect the theme and at the same time it will help to teach the children what Lent really is all about. All are welcome to join us for this lovely service.

Mothers Union World Day of Prayer

Friday, 3rd March - St Mary's Church Hall -2.30pm.

The service has been written by the women of Taiwan. This used to be the Women's World Day of Prayer but it is now for everyone. Please come and listen about the lives of Christians in Taiwan. The service will be followed by refreshments.

Social events. Just a reminder that we have the Irish Night with a quiz and good food, coming along very soon, March 18th in fact, and it should be a really good evening once more. The evening starts at 7pm for 7.30pm when the quiz will start. Teams of 4 to 6 are needed so why not book a table with your friends? Tickets cost £15 pp, pay on the door on arrival. To be sure to get your tickets, call Rosemary on 07753 638278 or use the sign up sheet in St Mary’s. Cost will include a two course Irish meal and there will be a Bar available.

Other social events are planned as the weeks go on, so watch this space, or find us on Facebook.

Hearts for Moggerhanger Our Ladies Group are starting a new season of fund raising for St John’s Hospice at Moggerhanger, on Saturday March 25th at Number One King Street, Potton, (the former favourite restaurant), with a clothes sale, from 10am to 4pm. Any donations of nearly new lady’s and children’s clothes are wanted for this event so if you have any donations to make, please take them before that day, to Tysoe's Hardware shop on Potton Market Square. Hangers are also needed if you have any spares. There will be a raffle and clothing accessories will be available for sale. Come and help our very busy team, to raise even more money for St John's Hospice

Thought for the Day on BigglesFM. The next “Thought for the Day” given by our organist, Nick Wilson, will be on March 10th at 8.15am on BigglesFM when the presenter, Alan Waring will once more speak to Nick about what is happening in St Mary’s Church and Nick will be giving details of future events and services in the near future. The next time Nick will be talking to Alan is on March 24th . Find them on 104.8Mhz on the FM dial on your radio.

Services for Next Sunday 5th March. 2nd Sunday of Lent

9am, All Saints Church Sutton, Holy Communion

9am, St Mary’s Church, Potton. Morning Prayer

10.30am, St Mary’s Church, Potton. Friends and Family All Age Activity Service. Theme this month is Lent