CHRISTIAN AID WEEK

Christian Aid Week is from the 11th -17th May. As in the last few years we will be distributing envelopes around the parish for the recipients to donate. There will not be a requirement to collect envelopes as there will be stickers on the envelopes as to where to drop  off  their donation and also a QR code to donate directly. So Dianne ,Robert and Colin will be looking for volunteers to  deliver envelopes.

This years campaign focuses on Guatemala, which is  hunger hotspot in Central America.Industrialised farming techniques practised by Multinational companies to grow crops and monoculture has robbed the country of much of its water so that locals find it difficult or impossible to grow food for their families  Many children are malnourished. Climate change has also made Guatemala subject to extremes of weather with temperatures often reaching 40c . Through a local partner  Congcoop Christian Aid is enabling like Aurelia,featured on the envelopes, to select, grow and harvest crops which can survive these extremes. Please help by delivering envelopes, praying for CA week and donating. 

MAUNDY THURSDAY

Maundy Thursday is on 17 April and we will be holding a Holy Communion service at 7.30 pm.

Good Friday

Our All Age service at Holy Trinity Church is at 10 am. This service will be under an hour long and suitable for all ages. Later, on the Market Square Ripon Churches Working Together will be holding an Act of Witness. This is less than 30 minutes long but it would be great to see you there.

EASTER SUNDAY

9.00 am and 10.30 am Holy Communion Services. Come and join us to celebrate Easter and the resurrection of Jesus. Everyone, of course, is welcome. 

HOPE EXPLORED

Our next Hope Explored course runs from Wednesday 30 April, 7.00 pm. Three informal and relaxed sessions will be held for anyone who wants to find hope, peace and purpose in life.

RIPON CATHEDRAL BEREAVEMENT COURSE

Ripon Cathedral will be running a Bereavement Journey Course for 7 weeks from 7 May. See here for details.

RIPON ROTARY CHARITY BIKE RIDE – 10 MAY

See here for details!

Lord Jesus, we know you have plans for Holy Trinity Church here in Ripon and we trust that those plans are good. Holy Spirit guide those who are seeking the right minister to be our next vicar and those who are seeking the right next step in their ministry. For Your kingdom in this place. Amen.

KEY DATES TO PRAY FOR:

Wednesday 7th May – Advert goes live

Sunday 15th June – Closing date for applications.

Wednesday 18th June   – Shortlisting

Thursday 3rd July – Interview day  at Trinity.

MISSION PARTNER FOCUS – CMS – Andy and Katie Walsh in Florianopolis, Brazil

Please pray:

For the Lord’s anointing as they grow as leaders within Vineyard Floripa and as they proclaim the gospel – through prison bars, in the courtyards, and within the classrooms – that they would see more lives impacted and lasting fruit.

For wisdom as Andy completes the proposal for planting churches in prisons, that it is received favourably by key decision makers

For swift approval from the governor to resume their activities in the women’s prison; that the prison would be sufficiently resourced and that every stronghold hindering the gospel’s work would be broken.

That the judge continues to endorse this ministry, acquiring favour with the authorities and that they would encounter key individuals with strategic influence who can advance this mission.

Mission Partner Information

CPAS Easter Appeal

Scripture Union March Newsletter

Kajo-Keji Christian College Report

Tearfund Emergency Appeal

Artizan March Newsletter

Wellspring April Prayer Points

On Sunday 18 May Wellspring are one of the named charities for the Nidderdale Walk. This is a great and well-organised day out walking through beautiful Nidderdale. There are 6 distances to choose from 4 to 26 miles so suitable for the whole family, and those taking part can raise money for them by gathering sponsorship. Plus, if they manage to get 10 or more people walking in support of Wellspring they also receive some of their entry fee too. They had teams taking part for the last few years and they have loved the atmosphere on the day. Details here.

CMS Newsletter from Andy & Kati Walsh for April

CAP – Latest News CAP North Headlines

Other Events and Activities at Holy Trinity

To find out a full listing of what is happening please scroll down the list below to see all our activities and services.

This Week’s Services:

Monday to Thursday

8.30 am Morning Prayer everyone welcome over ZOOM

This Thursday

7.30 pm Maundy Thursday Holy Communion in church

This Friday

10.00 am Good Friday Altogether Service in church

12.00 noon Good Friday Act of Witness in the Market Square

This Sunday

Easter Day
Acts 10.34-43
Luke 24.1-12

9.00 am Holy Communion in church

10.30 am Holy Communion in church

Other News

Dementia Forward April Newsletter

Please note our new campaign which is coming up on the 23rd of May – ‘Don’t Keep Dementia Under Your Hat’. We are encouraging businesses, organisations, community groups and individuals to take part by wearing a hat for the day, encouraging conversations around dementia and donating. Please find out more information here; https://www.dementiaforward.org.uk/hat-day/ . If you have any further questions or would like to talk about how you can get involved, do get in touch.

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