Notices of Week of 16 October 2023
Prayer
We want to encourage you all to pray. Here are some initiatives that might help:
8 week Prayer Diary We are currently working through an 8 week Prayer Diary – if you haven’t started there is still plenty of time to join in. Prayer Diary
Praying for the Middle East The terrible developments in Israel and Gaza over the past few weeks has prompted a group to meet early mornings at Holy Trinity in the Arches around 7 am for an hour. This is a non-politically or side focused effort – we just want to ask God to bring his healing power to this situation. All welcome.
Trinity Tuesday This is essentially a prayer focused gathering. Last time we prayed for the environment asking God to guide us in how we should be in this important area (re-visit your pledge card or look at the prayer stations in church). Next month (7 November) at 7.30 pm we will be focusing on our need to tell the Gospel to others. Look out for more information on this soon.
Tuesday Prayer Group This group meets every Tuesday at 11 am in the Arches – anyone is welcome to come and take part.
Lydia This is a ladies prayer group comprising of Christians from a number of churches. See Gloria for information and their next meeting.
Prayer Chain We have a team of dedicated folk who offer to pray for situations. If you have a situation that you would like prayer for, please place a request here: Prayer Request
Morning Prayer On Mondays to Thursdays at 8.30 am we meet over ZOOM for Morning Prayer.
Details of most of the above can be viewed on our web site here Prayer at Holy Trinity
Young People
Things are moving in this area of Trinity’s Ministry.
Messy Church we had over 70 who attended last Saturday – a great turn-out. Thank you to everyone who helped.
Life Group we have a life group on a Monday evening at Matt’s house for children in Y7 to Y9. If you are interested please see Matt or look here: Life Group
Light Party We are having a Light Party on 31 October at 5 pm Light Party
BOOST All Stars is another new venture starting for Holy Trinity School children on a Wednesday afternoon from 3.30 to 4.30 pm. Details will follow shortly but this is planned to start after half term.
Stay and Say is the winter activity for young people happening on a Sunday night at 6 pm when Restored isn’t happening. Contact Matt or Alison for details.
In the not too distant future
There are a number of events being planned where we can give you at least dates to put in your diary:
Handbag Sale – Saturday 25 November 10 am
Christian Aid Quiz – Saturday 25 November 7 pm Details
Clothes Swap (swish) 1 December 7.30 pm
Advent Film Night Saturday 2 December 4 pm
Decorating the Church This will happen on 11 December, times to follow but please keep clear if you would like to help.
Thursday Lunch Christmas Dinner 14 December 12 noon
Carol Singing in Spa Gardens 15 December 5 pm
Winter Wonderland in Spa Gardens 15 Dec to 17 December Wonderland
Keep these dates free and full details will come soon.
This Week’s Services:
Monday to Thursday
8.30 am Morning Prayer everyone welcome over ZOOM
Thursday
11.30 am Holy Communion a quiet, reflective and said Holy Communion held in room 3
Sunday
This week our theme on Sunday is: Faith at Work – Making Difficult Decisions
Exodus 1: 8-20
Mark 10: 46-52
9 am Holy Communion, in church
10.30 am Morning Worship in church and Family Church in the Arches.
Mission Partners – Prayer
Our new Mission Partner Prayer Focus is Christians Against Poverty (CAP).
CAP is, like many of us, going through severe financial restrictions at this difficult time. Donations over the last year have failed to meet their planned expectations, and a full review of operations for the next 5 years, including staffing, is now completed, resulting in department reorganisation and redundancies. A new CEO was appointed in August 2023, and two other directors have indicated their desire to leave CAP. Please pray that CAP is able to continue to provide support to those in need, and that any redundancies do not create significant hardship for those staff members affected. Pray that the new CEO, Stewart McCulloch, is able to steer the ship during these stormy times.
Throughout 2023, CAP is committed to continually strive for transformed lives, thriving churches and an end to UK poverty. Every day they support people to discover a future that’s more hope-filled. Please pray today for this work, and lift up all the volunteers and staff across the UK. Pray that clients will soon be welcomed into Holy Trinity.
Please pray that 2023/24 will see many more transformed lives, including people becoming debt free, finding new ways to manage their money, and discovering the joy of a relationship with Jesus.
Challenge Poverty Week is to be held 16 – 22 October 2023. CAP will continue to campaign for changes to government and industry policies that impact the people we serve. Please pray for the ongoing journey towards an end to UK poverty. Pray that financial education be provided on the National Education Agenda. May God be in the driving seat.
CAP continues to grow in numbers of volunteers and staff, meaning they can help more people. Please pray for those who have joined CAP recently as they find their rhythm in a new role and place of work.
As the need for CAP’s services continues to grow, so does the need to bring in new staff, volunteers and supporters. Let’s pray that God would speak to people with a heart to see lives changed and poverty eradicated, so that they might be encouraged to join us on this journey.
Father, we pray for Christians Against Poverty today. For every church, client, supporter, volunteer and staff member who shares the vision to see transformed lives, thriving churches and an end to UK poverty. Help us stay united in our mission, strong in our faith, and focused on the world we want to see. Amen.
In the mean time please hold them all in your prayers. If you want to find out more then take a peak at our web site: Mission Partners
Other Mission Partner Information
Kajo Keji – the latest report Kajo Keji
In2Out October Newsletter: In2Out
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.
Other News
Diocese news from the Diocese of Leeds: Diocesan e-news
Ripon Cathedral latest news Ripon Cathedral
October Church Support Newsletter from the Church of England Church Support
News from North Yorkshire Council North Yorkshire News
Housing Officer position at Life Line in Harrogate Details
Baby Loss Remembrance service at Bradford Cathedral on 29 October at 3.30 pm details: Remembrance
October’s Saltshaker is here: Salt
October’s A Rocha news is here: A Rocha
Dementia Forward News for October Dementia Forward
A book from ex Trinity’s Joel Webster: Fighting the Good Fight
