Easter 4 Song’s of Praise at St John’s

Welcome to our Service of Songs of Praise  Each of the Hymns has been chosen by members of the St. John’s Congregation. Hymn – I the Lord of Sea and Sky  Let us remember all who have gone before us (a time of silence) Hymn – The Old Rugged Cross 1 On a hill far … Read more

Easter 3 Sunday 23rd April

Hymn – Alleluia, alleluia, give thanks to the risen Lord; Preparation The night has passed, and the day lies open before us; let us pray with one heart and mind. Grace mercy and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you All: And also with you. This is the day … Read more

Easter 2 Sunday 16th April

Hymn – I stand amazed in the presence of Jesus the Nazarene I stand amazed in the presence of Jesus the Nazarene, and wonder how he could love me, a sinner, condemned, unclean. Refrain: How marvellous! How wonderful! And my song shall ever be: How marvellous! How wonderful is my Saviour’s love for me! For … Read more

Easter Day Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion

Alleluia, alleluia! hearts to heaven and voices raise 1 Alleluia, alleluia! hearts to heaven and voices raise: sing to God a hymn of gladness, sing to God a hymn of praise; he who on the cross a victim for the world’s salvation bled Jesus Christ, the king of glory, now is risen from the dead. … Read more

Easter Day Morning Holy Communion

Opening Hymn is – Jesus Christ is Risen Today 1, Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia! Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia! Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia! Suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!  Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia! Unto Christ, our heavenly king, Alleluia! Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia! … Read more

Maundy Thursday Holy Communion

The Greeting Grace, mercy and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. All:       And also with you The Peace  We are the body of Christ. In the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body Let us then pursue all that makes for peace and builds up our … Read more

Palm Sunday 2nd April

Hymn – All glory, laud and honour 1 All glory, laud, and honour to you, Redeemer, King, to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring. You are the King of Israel and David’s royal Son, now in the Lord’s name coming, the King and Blessed One. 2 The company of angels is praising … Read more

Water at the Village Church Hall

Many of you will be aware of the water that has been collecting at the Church Hall entrance since the Chicane has been in place. From the very beginning back in July 2022 we have been contacting the County Council asking them to address this issue. After investigations they decided to drain the water to … Read more

Magazine April 2023

April Services at Ansley Churches  2nd April Palm Sunday St John’s 10.30 a.m. Morning Worship  6th April Maundy Thursday St John’s  7.00 p.m. Holy Communion  9th April Easter Day A.M. St Laurence’s 10.30 a.m. Holy Communion  9th April Easter Day P.M. St Laurence’s  6.30 p.m. Holy Communion 16th April Easter 2 St John’s 10.30 a.m. … Read more

Marie’s April Article

My favourite month is April, not because it is the month I was born, but because it is a month of promise.  The nights are lighter, the weather is warmer and there are signs of new life all around us.  It is the month when we start sorting out gardens and allotments and expecting much … Read more