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Welcome
 Whitbourne itself is just one of a group of
six parishes which make up the Parish of Greater
Whitbourne, in the care of the Rector, David Howell,
pictured here. There are four churches still in use and
lovingly cared for, but the one at Wolferlow has now been
made redundant.
The parish is situated in beautiful countryside in the
North East of the County of
Herefordshire. Bounded on the East by
the River Teme and on the South by Bringsty Common, the
western part consists of sparsely populated
farmland, while Whitbourne itself is a large village,
many of whose inhabitants are connected with farming,
and some of whom work in Worcester or Birmingham.
Collect for 20th April
Easter Sunday
Lord of all life and power,
who through the mighty resurrection of your Son
overcame the old order of sin and death
to make all things new in him:
grant that we, being dead to sin
and alive to you in Jesus Christ,
may reign with him in glory;
to whom with you and the Holy Spirit
be praise and honour, glory and might,
now and in all eternity.
Amen.
Morning
Prayer Evening
Prayer Night
Prayer
Daily Prayer provided by the official Church
of England web
site, © The Archbishops' Council of the
Church of England, 2002-2004.
Notices for week beginning 20th April
Services this week:
- Sunday 20th April, Easter Sunday: 9.30 Holy
Communion at Whitbourne with children's egg hunt; 11am Holy Communion at
Tedstone Delamere; 11am Holy Communion at Upper Sapey.
- Wednesday 23rd April: NO Holy
Communion at Whitbourne - reserved for Home Communions.
- Next Sunday 27th April, Easter 2: 9.30 Holy
Communion at Whitbourne.
Worshippers are keeping the faith!
See this article copied from Worcester News 25th March.
Good Friday Activity Morning
Many thanks for all those who came to help, and of course the [only]
twenty children. A fun, creative, thoughtful, and joyful time was had by
all. The cross which was made, which can be seen in Whitbourne Church,
with so many significant symbols attached, is very impressive and
thought-provoking.
Some up-coming events in the parish
Monday 21st April - Easter Monday Egg Rolling & Duck Race. Join us for
the traditional Easter Monday sport of egg rolling, starting at 10:30am in the
field behind the playing fields. Free Entry, but donations gratefully received
(in aid of W.I.S.H. school and the Air Ambulance). Don't forget to bring along your
pace egg! (A decorated, hard-boiled egg.) - Sunday 27th April:PCC AGM (the Annual Parochial Church Meeting and Election of Churchwardens) at 11am at Whitbourne Church.
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Thursday 1st May. Archdeacon's Visitation 7.30pm at Whitbourne Church.
- Friday 23rd May. 7pm Deanery trip to Hereford Cathedral. Places still available - contact the Rector.
- Saturday 12th July. 2 - 4.30pm Whitboutne Village Fete and Garden Society Show. Click HERE for details of the Show.
Do you know of someone sick in the parish?
If so, please make sure the Rector knows so that a pastoral visit might be made.
PCC and DCC Elections
It's that time of year when you should be thinking whether YOU should
stand for PCC or DCC. Also, Sylvia Bland is not standing for
re-election as Churchwarden, so there is a vacancy for that post, too.
Please make your willingness to be nominated, or to nominate a.n. other,
known to the Rector or churchwardens.
Food Bank donations THANK YOU and KEEP IT UP!
A heart-felt Thank You to all who contributed to the food banks over
Christmas! The need continues, of course, so please continue to bring
your gifts of basic non-perishable foodstuffs to church.
Diocesan NEWSpaper Spring issue
Now out. See the article on Parish Share, and have your say!
April Magazine now out
Available from the back of our churches.
Have a look through the list of supporting
businesses in the booklet at church, and see how
often YOU might use our webshop, and raise funds
for The Parish Of Greater Whitbourne at
no extra cost to you.
Don't forget that you are supporting Parish of Greater Whitbourne
every time you make a purchase.
If you would like to be added to the spendandraise.com/Whitbourne/
mailing list, email John
Bland and ask him! You will then get
regular emails of the latest offers etc.,
often out-of-date by the time the Magazine
is published.
Website updates
Please send comments, suggestions, contributions
etc. to John
Bland Tel: 01886 853 661
Together we can make this an increasingly useful
and valuable resource.
IF YOU THINK UPDATES HAVE BEEN FORGOTTEN,
TELL THE WEBMASTER
or Deputy
Webmaster!
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Non-locals may click the link above
to see the current issue of the magazine. However,
locals are please asked to purchase a copy,
their sale being an important revenue stream for the
church. Copies are available
from any of our 4 churches, and from Whitbourne Village
Shop.
Click here to see back issues where
available!
Click here
for subscription details, advertising rates etc.
Contributors and Advertisers - copy deadline is
10th of the month. Please follow this link for
all the information you will need!
Bible readings at Church
To assist lesson readers' preparation, listed here are
the up-coming readings that might be used. We are now using
Year A from the Revised Common Lectionary.
Readings for April
Sunday 6th April, Lent 5
Ezekiel 37.1-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8.6-11.
Sunday 13th April, Palm Sunday
Sunday 20th April, Easter Day
Acts 10.34-43 OR Jeremiah 31.1-6; Psalm 118.[1-2,] 14-24; Colossians 3.1-4 OR Acts 10.34-43.
Sunday 27th April, Easter 2
[Exodus 14.10-end; 15.20-21;]Acts 2.14a, 22-32; Psalm 16[; 1 Peter 1.3-9].
Readings for May
Sunday 4th May, Easter 3
Zephaniah 3.14-end or Acts 2.14a, 36-41; Psalm 116.1-3, 10-17 or 116.1-7; 1 Peter 1.17-23 or Acts 2.14a, 36-41. (The Acts reading must be used.)
Sunday 11th May, Easter 4
Genesis 7 or Acts 2.42-end; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2.19-end or Acts 2.14-end. (The Acts reading must be used.)
Sunday 18th May, Easter 5
Genesis 8.1-19 or Acts 7.55-end; Psalm 31.1-5, 15-16 or 31.1-5; 1 Peter 2.2-10 or Acts 7.55-end. (The Acts reading must be used.)
Sunday 25th May, Easter 6
Genesis 8.20-9.17 or Acts 17.22-31; Psalm 66.7-end; 1 Peter 3.313-end or Acts 17.22-31. (The Acts reading must be used.)
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