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AT BOTH ST LUKE’S AND HOLY TRINITY
Loving God in our worship, caring and sharing
SUNDAY – 21ST FEBRUARY 2021 – THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
To contact either Sally or Caroline our Church Wardens please email: churchwardenshtb@gmail.com or call 07784 056064
NEWS FROM THE PEWS
TODAY: A service of Holy Communion led by Canon David Low available on YOUTUBE – 10.30am
We pray together… A “hello”, from the Churchwardens
After a wet and blustery week, the sun is finally shining
Father of glory, as disciples of Your Son and with His this afternoon, thank goodness! With the pancakes
apostles, we rejoice that at Jesus‘s baptism (and eaten and Clare’s thoughtful armchair reflection on Ash
Transfiguration). Your proclamation was heard giving Wednesday shared, the season of Lent is now
assurance of Your approval and delight in Your Son. We too
underway, and the church is dressed in purple. There
rejoice in that revelation and give glory to You for sending
will be no floral arrangements inside until we celebrate
Jesus, empowered by the Holy Spirit, to reveal Your salvation
for mankind. Thank you Father. the Risen Lord on Easter Sunday.
Last week we caught up with some exciting news from
Father of glory, as we begin this preparation time of Lent, may Amanda and Mark through an email exchange and they
we be open to the empowering of the Holy Spirit and ready to send you all their very best wishes. They are thrilled to
hear Your words and intimations of direction for our lives.
have a new addition to their family. Beatrice Grace was
May this empowerment and direction be particularly strong in
born a few weeks ago and Amanda and Mark had an
those who lead in Your Church. Encourage them to inspire
interesting drive across the snow-covered Pennines to
others and make wise decisions for the strengthening of the
Faith. form a family support bubble for Tabitha, Caroline and
Mark in Liverpool. Beatrice is a beautiful little sister and
Lord in Your mercy. Hear our prayer. Tabitha is very pleased to be a big sister. Amanda also
said to tell you all that Freddie is thriving and is a sturdy
Father of glory, as we begin to think of coming out of and happy little chap. A Service in April will see the
lockdown, help us to plan positively for an enhancement of Venerable Dr Amanda Bloor become a Canon of York
our Christian lives, for the encouragement of others and for Minster. The family are all looking forward to this
the helping of those in any kind of need. Father, bless the sick, occasion and we sent Amanda congratulations from us
the downhearted, the bereaved and the worried. Especially we all in Bembridge.
pray for……
With the arrival of Revd. Steve and Amanda Daughtery
Lord in Your mercy. Hear our prayer. to Bembridge now on the horizon, we can share the
news that Bishop Christopher and Archdeacon Peter will
Father of glory, so many are leaving this world to come to join us at Holy Trinity to conduct Steve’s Licensing
You for forgiveness and salvation, we remember them with Service on Sunday 14 March in the afternoon. For safety
thanksgiving and ask that You treat them with the leniency reasons attendance will be restricted to a small number
that we trust You will treat us in due time. and will be by invitation only. However, to ensure we
At this time we particularly thank You for the lives can all join in the celebrations, the whole service will be
of…….(All those recently departed this life) and ask Your recorded, and you will be able to view it from the
strength for those who mourn. comfort of your armchair on YouTube.
Merciful Father accept these prayers for the sake of Your Hoping the week ahead brings you blessings and
Son Jesus Christ. sending you our love and prayers to stay safe and well,
Sally and Caroline.
Canon David Low
NEWS FROM THE PEWS – PAGE 2
GOSPEL
Holy Trinity REFLECTION
Church, Bembridge
Mark 1:9-15
Sunday 27th December 2020
Jesus‘s baptism – a new beginning.
Jesus had spent nearly 30 years in preparation for His life‘s work.
The baptism by John in the Jordan marked the beginning of it.
“Illuminated with love at
The descent of the Holy Spirit like a dove was an empowering.
God’s voice from heaven was for Jesus, John and any onlookers, confirmation of Divine
Christmas Time”
approval.
Just so, baptism for us marks a new beginning, which may need to be confirmed in our case,
by the empowerment of the Spirit in us. This should be an acknowledgement of a new
The church is kindly illuminated this week
direction for our life.
by Ken
Now, Jesus didn’t immediately start His ministry, He took a period of 40 days to make more
in loving memory
preparations. We nowof his
have thatGrandson Ettienne,
period before us this Lent.
It comes when we are beginning to see light at the end of the Covid tunnel for our coming
out. If we have used our time well,and by
there is Diana
a great future ahead that we could potentially use
to great advantage.
in loving memory of Kathleen Richards
Empowered, Jesus went out from there to proclaim the good news of God. He was saying to
people, asI we
When sitshould “the kingdomthe
in darkness, of God has come
Lord will near
be you,
a repent and
light to believe
me.’ in the good
Micah
news.“
7:8
Jesus’ truth is still the same today. He has simply passed the message onto His followers. We
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are to proclaim the good news. Let’s use Lent as a real time of preparation for the glorious
future beckoning after lockdown. I do recommend daily Bible study. I have said it before, but
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I will say it again, that John’s Gospel can lead to a real spiritual awakening, especially at a
time when Christian fellowship is so difficult. The Spring time of release is coming, and with
a new Pastor, joyful togetherness will be possible again and it would be so good if we were
all prepared to make it excitingly new!
Canon David Low.
NEWS FROM THE PEWS – PAGE 3
Thinking of You PRAYER CIRCLE
TROUBLING TIMES
Barbara Arthure and the Pastoral team are keeping At Holy Trinity there is a small Prayer Circle..
their ears to the ground, trying to ensure “We are It’s sometimes hard to pray when we find ourselves in the middle of
Thinking of you” cards are being sent to the poorly coping with problems.
people in our community. Please tell us if you know of We would be happy to share the burden by praying for you about any
difficult situation.
anyone who is facing surgery, in recovery or just
Everything is in strict confidence.
generally feeling under the weather, so that Barbara Jean 873507 , Robert 874018 & Jackie 875004 are the contacts
can pop to the post box. 872902 as well as the Church Wardens and Clergy.
CHURCH OPEN FOR PRIVATE PRAYER
THE GOOD BOOK CLUB
Holy Trinity Church, Bembridge
the church will be open for
Private Prayer
On Sunday, 28th February (not open on 21st this week)
between 10.00 am and 12.00 pm
For everyone’s safety and wellbeing, please sanitise
your hands as you arrive and sit on the pews and chairs
To ensure we all say safe and well over the labelled for use. Candles may be lit in the usual way in
the Lady Chapel. Please use the spray to wipe the
Festive season, the next Good Book Club surfaces as you leave.
gathering will be when we feel it is safe. Thank you for your help and support.
Sally and Caroline
LENT COURSE
A Lent Course 2021. This is a delightful programme of 6 lessons that31:24
Psalm lends itself very well
God takes caretoof
beall
taught
thoseviawho
ZOOM.
stay close
Developed by Church Army, each session provides a perfect forum for discussion. to him.
Session 2 (25th Feb): The power of the ordinary
Session 3 (4th Mar): Traveller’s tales
Session 4 (11th Mar): Talking pictures
Session 5 (18th Mar): Companions on the journey
Session 6 (25th Mar): Hidden opportunities
Please click on this link to watch a short video giving you an idea of the course content.
Click Here: Introduction to Faith Pictures
I will be offering this course on Thursdays beginning on 18th February (meeting weekly at 7pm
until 25th March) via Zoom. If you are interested in being part of this group, please email me at
cking@bayceschool.org so I can send you the required links and also any material you will
need to participate. There is no cost but if you would like to make a donation to Church Army
after the course, please feel free to do so. Clare King
NEWS FROM THE PEWS – PAGE 4
GEMS FROM JEREMIAH 10 ‘THE KINDNESS OF CAPTAINS’
Jeremiah 40:1-6
The latter part of the book of Jeremiah is full of surprises; (a bit like life really, we don’t know what’s around the
corner and often God surprises us in the way He arranges things!). This time, it is Nebuzar-aden, a high-ranking
official in the Chaldean army, (Captain of the Guard) sent by Nebuchadrezzar himself to free Jeremiah from
imprisonment by his own king’s officials. He actually goes well beyond his remit. Firstly, it is astonishing that
Nebuzar-aden speaks about the situation and ascribes it all to Judah’s disobedience to God. He outlines the price of
disobedience in turning from God as our choice and it becoming our ‘just deserts’! (v2-3).
Then he says to Jeremiah; “If you want to come to Babylon with me, I will look after you and protect you; you will be
very welcome! If not, then you can choose to stay anywhere in Judah” (My paraphrase of Jer 40:4). It seems that
Jeremiah chose the latter option, because Nebuzar-aden then suggests that Jeremiah stays with Gedaliah, the new
Governor. Then, not only does he set him free with advice, he also gives him “Victuals and a reward”, (food and
even gifts) and sends him on his way!
As we have seen many times, God uses unexpected sources and people to bless and help us, which proves His love
for us, and that only He could have arranged it in that way! In which ways had God helped and blessed you through
people and situations that surprised and blessed you?
I wonder if Jesus had this in mind when He told the parable of ‘The Good Samaritan’? Sometimes God will use us to
bless others in ways that we might not expect or think of ourselves and this gives us a chance to point them to
Jesus. So, let’s be open to what God might be wanting to do for us and through us, and always be willing to say
thank you to Him (and to others) for every Blessing that comes our way.
Marty Coombes
CHURCH ON TUESDAY
We meet in our own homes at present to share worship, scripture, pray and seek God’s face together in unity.
NEXT GATHERING: TUESDAY 23RD FEBRUARY – 7PM – 8PM
We will continue to post the worship, worship words and scripture on our Church on Tuesday WhatsApp page or via
email if you do not have access to WhatsApp. Just let us have your email address if you would like to join us on
Tuesdays, we will add you to WhatsApp or the email list.
Email: htb.office@btinternet.com
“Every believer was faithfully devoted to following the teachings of the apostles . Their hearts were mutually linked to one another,
sharing communion, and coming together regularly for prayer” Acts 2:42PEW NEWS – PAGE 5
Church Services in February
In the interest of your health in these difficult times, all
our Services will continue to be recorded and will be
available on YouTube Holy Trinity, for you to enjoy in the
comfort of your own home.
Sunday 21 February - The First Sunday in
The Mousehole is now closed for the
Lent, A Communion Service led by Canon
Christmas holidays. We are hoping to
David Low
open again when the schools go back in
March, hooray! Sunday 28 February – The second Sunday
in Lent, a Service of the Word led by Dr
Clare King
Love and prayers from Sally,
Caroline and the Church Mice
team. Thank you for your understanding.
NEEDS AND SEEDS Illuminating the church
Your kind gifts of non-perishable We are now into the last month of the
food items and toiletries can be left church being illuminated. Thank you so
in Church when open or taken to much to everyone who has kindly
sponsored the illuminating of the church
either for someone you love or in
Spinnaker Chandlery memory of a loved one. Your generous
donations exceed £550 which is
Embankment Road
wonderful.
Bembridge
Loving thoughts and prayers
Whilst we are not publishing names of
Thank you for your generosity for those who those who are poorly in the pew sheet, we
are struggling would ask you to keep praying for
everyone in our community and further
afield who is struggling with illness in this
challenging time. Thank you, love Sally
and Caroline.PEW NEWS – PAGE 6
PRAYER THOUGHT
Today I am hearing ' Press on'.
Sometimes we feel like we're treading water and getting nowhere. As a swimmer I get this. I
often spend a little time at the end of a strong swim treading water to relax the muscles and
recover, but if I was to only tread water it would not give me the same pleasure and workout
that I get from actually swimming. It’s almost as if the treading water prepares me to be ready
for the next part of the journey.
Often when we feel like we're not making progress on our journey with God, feeling as if we're
standing still and treading water or even falling behind, feeling inferior and unfit compared to
others, it is precisely in those times that the Holy Spirit longs to comforts us and reactivate us
for the next part of the journey. The important thing is that we press on into all God has in
store for us and we don't give in to the niggling voice whispering in our ear that we may as well
give up now as we've totally blown it and failed to make the mark.
We live in days when great change is coming upon the world and, importantly, the Church, and
we are chosen to be part of this great transition into the Kingdom age. No wonder the enemy
would love to take us out of the battle now at this pivotal time when all of heaven is crying out
to the lost and the broken to come home to the Father's house. Each one of us has a part to play
in this new Pentecost, and the Father says to us today, 'Don't give up, press on, I'm for you and
not against you. I have greater purposes for you that far exceed any struggle with your personal
weaknesses you may be going through. Press on. Press on. The finishing line is in sight and this
is no time to be giving up'.
Each one of us has apart to play in building God’s Kingdom here on earth. We all have
different gifts to offer and none is more important than another, in fact, without our gift being
part of this building then the work cannot be complete. So lets press on and keep building for
God’s glory!
"No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting
the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and
receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us"
Philippians 3:13-14
Margaret JonesPEW NEWS – PAGE 7 With news that Local Elections are planned to take place in May, you may wish to register for a postal vote. To request a postal vote application form email electoral.services@iow.gov.uk or call (01983) 823380. The deadline to apply for a postal vote and cancel or make changes to a current postal or proxy vote at this election is 5pm on 20 April 2021. You can register for a postal vote via our website. Any residents who have any questions can contact the Isle of Wight Council electoral registration team at https://www.iow.gov.uk/Council/Elections/Electoral- Registration/Contact or via electoral.services@iow.gov.uk
PEW NEWS – PAGE 8
Holy Trinity Church, Bembridge
Sunday 21st February 2021
“Illuminated with love at Christmas Time”
The church is kindly illuminated this week
by
Joan & Mike Jordan
Remembering their dear friends, Grace & Bill Clarke
When I sit in darkness, the Lord will be a light to me. Mic
7:8PEW NEWS – PAGE 9
Free Bible?
What is it all about? Is God still working in our lives? What does
He have to say to us now? Life is full of questions and in the
Bible, God - the Maker and Sustainer of all things - reveals
Himself to us as the answer to those questions. It’s a book with
400 million copies sold or distributed each year plus millions of
downloads…a book written by more than 40 human authors
over 1,500 years, as they were inspired by God - kings, peasants,
philosophers, fishermen, poets and scholars.
We would like to give you a free copy of the Bible to read, which
will comfort and give you hope in these difficult times and allow
the Holy Spirit to speak to you and to show you how everything
comes together in Jesus. After lockdown we will be hosting new
Alpha and Bible Courses. For now, do email or text us your
name and address if you would like a new Bible, and we will
happily drop one round to you or post one out:
htb.office@btinternet.com / 07508 566523
(There are also free Bibles available in Holy Trinity Church porch
if you’d prefer to collect one instead)
God bless you.
[“ ” Church on Tuesday in Bembridge,
which includes members of Holy Trinity Bembridge, Bembridge
Methodist Church and other churches across the Island]PEW NEWS - PAGE 10
Greatly appreciated donations
The Church income from Plate collections is significantly reduced, and we have missed all our lovely summer social
fundraising occasions. Consequently, we are heading for considerable deficit at the end of the year. Huge thanks to those
of you who have very kindly made generous and unexpected donations. If you are signed up to the Parish Giving Scheme
and would like to increase your gift to the Church, you can now do this with a phone call to Parish Giving Scheme
03330021271 and give the Parish Code 290629124 or email info@parishgiving.org.uk
Any donations you feel able to make towards the running of the church will be hugely appreciated. You can make
donations by paying them directly into the Church Bank account using the following details
Name of Account: The PCC of Holy Trinity Church Bembridge
Account number: 00516510
Sort code: 30 97 21
If you are kindly donating by writing a cheque, please make it payable to The PCC of Holy Trinity Church Bembridge
Thank you so much, Sally and Caroline
OUR DEAR DEPARTED
Peter Rose
Imogen Hollingsworth-Marr
Betty Harris
Arthur Greatrex
Ian Forman
Sarah Vernon
Winifred (Ann) Hamilton
Stanley Jenkins Accessing Church Services online
Simply go to YouTube via your web browser
Heavenly Father
and enter “Holy Trinity Church Bembridge”
When grief seems never ending help us to come to You Lord in the search bar at the top of the page. Just
God, to know your love and Your peace as we remember our
friends who have died. We hand them to You Lord and thank
click on the photograph of the church steeple
you for them. Amen and it will take you to the church account
where you will find all of the services
recorded to date. Please spread the word
NEWS FROM THE PEWS FOR
28TH FEBRUARY and let’s grow our virtual congregation at
Email: htb.office@btinternet.com or to the this challenging time.
Cloisters by
THURSDAY, 25TH FEBRUARY by 6PM
Thank you. Margaret
OUR DEAR DEPARTED
Maureen Gerrard
Brian Oxford
Raymond Juniper
Nicholas Hayward
Brian Arthur
Edith Fletcher
Edith Hunt
IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO RECEIVE
Heavenly Father
When grief seems never ending help us to THESE EMAILS, PLEASE CONTACT US
come to You Lord God, to know your love
and Your peace as we remember our friends htb.office@btinternet.com
who have died. We hand them to You Lord
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