We hope you are all well this week. Of course this is a school half term week so a bit different. Here are the notices:

Because it is Half-Term this week please spread the word as we won’t have a chance to get a message out to the school until Monday! This should be a lovely event to pop in to Church on Tuesday 1 March between 8 am and 3 pm to have a light bite to eat and a drink and a natter. Bring a friend or two!

The theme this week at our morning services in the main church is: “Letting in the Light” Changing: The Transfiguration. The readings are: Acts 9: 10-19  and Mark 9: 2-8

Thank You

This was added to last weeks notices but just in case you read them before the update: it is a while ago but we have had some late additions. The total raised by the Christmas collection was £3,222.51.  £1,611.25 comes to Holy Trinity and it’s work and £1,611.26 will be sent to support the Covid Vaccination fund for overseas. Thank you to everyone who contributed.

Helpers to come forward with decorating and building skills to help get properties ready for occupation.

For a global end to the need to flee.

For love and a sense of belonging in the community for those who make their way to the UK

For a kinder approach to refugees on the part of the UK government.

For an end to racism and the myths about refugees that it fuels.

Other Prayer Requests:

The guests who have joined our Alpha course

Success and great fellowship at our Bring and Share Lunch on Sunday

The events and services next week marking the start of Lent

For Chris, Michelle and Matt to be encouraged and strengthened at the New Wine leaders conference running next week.

The funeral of Frank Baker  happens on Monday 28 February at 2 pm.

Home Library Services have asked us to publicise their service. Details available here: Home Library Feb 2022.pdf 

World Day of Prayer 4 March 10.30 am. St. Wilfred’s Community Centre, Trinity Lane, Ripon.

Kajo-Keji Christian College The Principal of Kajo-Keji Christian College has written to everyone at Holy Trinity. Here is the letter: KKCC Thank You.pdf 

HELP Ripon & Rural Voluntary Car Driving Service are always looking for volunteers.  To find out more take a look here: HELP Ripon Feb 22.pdf 

Events in and around Ripon

The following are events supporting charities or local groups or of possible local interest:

Sights and Sounds of Ripon 12 March Sights and Sounds.pdf 

Steve Royle at North Stainley Village Hall 12 March Steve Royle.pdf 

Gervase Phinn supporting Harrogate Hospital 7 April Gervase Phinn.pdf 

Oliver at Harrogate performed by Ripon Operatic Society 20 – 23 April Oliver.pdf