Prayer and Message from the Rector 18 July 2021
Heavenly Father we thank you for your love, we thank you for your gift of Grace we thank you for the gift of your Holy Spirit, we thank you for the gift of each other and we pray for our ability lo see as you see and love as you love. In the name of Jesus Amen

When we went into the first lock down with the Covid pandemic we were quickly told all the things we couldn’t do. As we approach the end of restrictions things are a lot less clear. What was going to be “Freedom Day” seems to have become the end of restrictions and the start of “Common Sense Day”. While the legal restrictions are being removed it is being left up to organisations to decide for themselves what measures are appropriate for the safety of staff and customers. It is being left up to individuals to decide when it is necessary to wear a face mask or maintain social distancing. It feels a bit scary as we have been told what to do for so long but we have come through the worst of the pandemic and let’s pray that people use their common sense to stay safe. As an organisation the church also has a responsibility to those who work for it and also to those who volunteer and worship or even simply visit the buildings. The church nationally will be evaluating the new situationwith advice from the national government and we await the churches advice and guidance. In the meantime we will have to apply a little common sense ourselves. Peace and blessings Richard

This week’s Diary

Monday 19 October 1pm Mothers’ Union HOLY COMMUNION at St.Clement’s church, followed by tea/coffee and cakes in the Hall. Do come and join us, you'll be sure of a warm welcome. PLEASE NOTE earlier start time of 1pm
Wednesday 21 October10am-12noon Pop in -for cake, a drink and a chat
Thursday 22 October 12pm-4pm Mix and Make Craft group at St Clement Community Hall
Saturday 24 October 10am-12 Coffee Morning at St Peter and Paul Ingoldmells
6pm Quiz Night at St Matthew. Doors open 5.30pm. Quiz starts 6pm.
£5 per person includes tea, coffee and cake

Upcoming Diary Dates and News

Please note there will be no Morning Prayer at St Clement on Tuesday 27 October.
Sunday 1 November 6pm Memorial Service to remember those who have died
Monday 9 November 7pm PCC meeting Venue to be arranged
Saturday 14 November 10am-1pm Christmas Fair at St Clement Community Hall
Monday 16 November 7pm Planning Meeting for the Ministry Team at Rev Fiona’s address
We welcome and pray for the Rev. Sandra Doore as she takes up her ministry as Priest in Charge of the Benefice of Chapel St Leonards and Hogsthorpe with Mumby and Cumberworth and the Parishes of Ingoldmells and Addlethorpe.
The pattern of worship at present each month will be:

Week 1: 9.30am St Nicholas, Addlethorpe, Holy Communion (BCP)
9.30am St Mary, Hogsthorpe Service of the Word
11am St Leonard, Chapel St Leonards Service of the Word

Week 2: 9.30am St Mary Hogsthorpe Holy Communion
11am St Leonard, Chapel St Leonards Holy Communion
Week 3: 10am St Peter and Paul Ingoldmells Holy Communion
Week 4: 9.30am St Mary, Hogsthorpe Service of the Word
11am St Leonard, Chapel St Leonards Service of the Word

Services

St Matthew, Skegness* – 11am Holy Communion (Every Sunday)
St Clement, Skegness – No Sunday service
St Peter & St Paul, Ingoldmells – 10.30am Sunday Service (2nd, 3rd and 5th Sunday of the month)
St Nicholas, Addlethorpe – 9.30am Holy Communion (4th Sunday of the month)
St Mary, Winthorpe – Remains closed

Midweek Services:
St Clement, Skegness – Tuesday 10.30am Morning Prayer (2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month)

*Live streamed on our Facebook page “Skegness Group of Churches”