May the light of this season dwell within us, turning our uncertainties into a firm foundation of peace. We give thanks for the grace that meets us in our hesitation and the living hope that unites us as one family. Guide us to live out the joy of this day in all that we do, sharing kindness and mercy with everyone we meet.
The following activities are taking place each week. All are welcome to join us:
Sundays
- 8:00am – BCM Communion Service
- 10:00am – Contemporary Service (Communion service on the first and third Sunday of the month, informal morning praise on the second and fourth Sunday of the month)
Mondays
- 9:00 – 9:30am – Morning Prayer on Zoom with St Thomas and St Mark’s – Parish Prayer zoom link
Tuesdays
- 9:00 – 9:30am – Morning Prayer on Zoom with St Thomas and St Mark’s – Parish Prayer zoom link
- 1:30 – 4:00m – Strictly Come Crafting. 2nd & 4th Tuesday at the Community Hall. Contacts Dorothy Davies 01590 676163 or Shirley Saunders 01590 677628
- 2:30 – 3.45pm – Friendship Teas 1st Tuesday in month (except in August) at the Community Hall.
Wednesdays
- 9:00 – 9:30am – Morning Prayer on Zoom with St Thomas and St Mark’s – Parish Prayer zoom link
- 10:15 – 10:30am – Morning Prayer at St Mark’s Church (4th Wednesday only)
- 10:30 – 11:30am – Coffee at St Mark’s Church (4th Wednesday only)
Thursdays
- 9:00 – 9:30am – Morning Prayer on Zoom with St Thomas and St Mark’s – Parish Prayer zoom link
- 12:00 – 12:45pm – Advice Outreach, from NFDC and Citizens Advice
- 12:45 – 1:45pm – Fareshare Larder – St Mark’s Community Hall Car Park
Fridays
- 9:00 – 9:30am – Morning Prayer on Zoom with St Thomas and St Mark’s – Parish Prayer zoom link
Saturdays
- 9:00 – 9:30am – Morning Prayer on Zoom with St Thomas and St Mark’s – Parish Prayer zoom link
Thought of the week: Revd. Alison Bennett
Just as Jesus meets his disciples, after his resurrection, in their place of need, so he meets us, in our insecurities and failures, with words of peace and love, restoration & hope.
The Future of our church: Question Time with Lee Thompson, St Thomas’ Church
On Sunday April 19th at 11.15am straight after our 10am service Lee Thompson will be in church to answer any questions you may have regarding the future of our church and what vision you may have regarding our way forward – together with tea/coffee/biscuits.
APCM and Electoral Roll
This will take place on Sunday May 10th after the 10am service. Please make sure your name is registered on the Electoral Roll by April 25th. Forms are available at the back of church.
Children’s Society Boxes
Please can you return your boxes to Dorothy by the end of April and collect a new one for this year.
Community Tidy Up Morning
PCAG are organising a tidy up day in the village on 25th April. Meet at 9.30 outside the Church gates. Litter pickers, bags and hi-vis vests will be provided. All are welcome to help tidy up the Village and Common. Refreshments will be provided about 11.30 in St Mark’s Room.
St Mark’s Spring Fair
Early notice of our Fair to be held on Saturday 23rd May from 10 – 12 in/outside our Community Hall. Please let the PCC know if you can help run stalls, refreshments, setting up etc.
Donations for St Mark’s equipment and maintenance
We are pleased to say that we have received £2,379 in donations (includes the tax back) for installing our sound system. This includes money raised from the Rogation Walk that Paul organised in August. Thank you so much for all your gifts.
If you can help with the cost of replacing our heat pump (£323 + VAT) in church, the churchyard wall on Wainsford Rd (£445 + VAT) and CCTV for the Hall, we ask you to prayerfully consider what you can give to help us. Every contribution is deeply appreciated as it makes a meaningful difference to preserve our church for current and future generations. A donation box is at the back of church.
WI Quiz Night
Pennington WI are holding another quiz night with fish and chip supper at the St Marks Community Hall on Saturday 18th April to which everyone is invited! Doors open at 6:30pm for a 6:45pm start with supper being served around 7:30pm.
There will be a raffle and all proceeds are being donated to the Hampshire and Isle Wight Air Ambulance.
The only cost is for the summer (fish and chips, sausage and chips or veggie burger with chips) which has to be ordered in advance. If you are interested, please contact Pat Wright (01590-678416) and the WI will be delighted if you can join us for a fun evening.
Step Up Safe Space (SUSS) Hub
On Thursdays call in at Pennington Community Hall from 11 – 12. SUSS volunteers will be offering refreshments and snacks before the Larder opens at noon.
CTLP – Cancer & Prayer Support Group
Are you or a loved one affected by cancer? Come along to this small group and join in prayer, support and a safe place to share experiences.
- Time: 4th Saturday of each month 10.30 – 12noon
- Place: Alibi Room, Lymington Baptist Church, 10 New Street
- Contact: Tina Cumberlege
- email: firmroots@lymingtonbaptist.org
- phone: 07376564359 in office hours.
Basics Bank
A basket is at the back of church for donations of non-perishable food in date (dried/tinned), personal hygiene products (e.g. washing powder, toothpaste)
Easy Fundraising
As you shop online, consider using Easy Fundraising to start that journey; doing so, you can help St Marks through affiliation as you shop on many online stores! Details available here:
https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/stmarkspcc
Holy Communion Intinction
The CoE’s national policy is that intinction (dipping) of wafers is not permitted, to keep safe those with particular health conditions. Those with severe allergies, particularly to gluten, can become seriously ill. There is a chance that a person’s fingers could touch the outside of the chalice or the wine, as hands carry many more germs than found on our lips.
It is important to remember receiving Communion in ‘one kind’ is still Communion ‘in full’.
Pennington Community Hub
The Community Hub continues it’s successful work on Thursday in the Community Hall from 11pm to 2pm.
Daily Prayer
With St Thomas in Lymington, we continue to ‘pray for our nation, for its leaders, its health and essential services and all those who suffer’ this week at 9am on Zoom. Led by members of St Mark’s and St Thomas congregations, this now runs Monday through Friday.
Daily prayer is also taking place in St Thomas church from 9am on Saturdays
Coming together, we offer daily prayer for the situation in Ukraine.
Please do join them either by computer or phone:
- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
- Meeting ID: 895 2990 2640 Passcode: 2020
- Dial in from a landline phone: 0131 460 1196
St Mark’s Flower Decoration
If you would like to give flowers to commemorate an anniversary or other special day, or remember a relative or friend, please enter your name on the poster at the back of church against the date you would like your flowers to decorate the church and/or contact:- Lin Haley on 01590 677904
YouTube and Facebook
All our services can be found on our YouTube channel here. We also post details about or services and events on our Facebook page too, here.
Online Connection Information
Zoom Details
- Parish Prayer Zoom Link:
- From a landline phone: 0203 481 5240 Meeting ID: 895 2990 2640 Passcode: 2020
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PenningtonChurch
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StMarksChurchPennington