Welcome to St.Nicholas Kingsway for Sunday 24th and 31st May 2026
Dear Friends,
For many years, scientists who study the environment have asked governments to invest in renewable energy because Earth’s fuel resources are limited. People have experimented with using the power of ocean tides to run generators and produce electricity for heat and light. The sun is already the main source of energy for our planet, and scientists are always finding new ways to use its energy in homes, factories, and on the streets.
Wind farms use the power of the wind to turn large blades, similar to how windmills were used in the past for many different jobs. Energy is everywhere—it keeps us alive and changes us. Energy is life. Because Earth’s resources are running out, we are becoming more aware of what supports and sustains life. A clear example of energy showing life is the breath of a living person.
After Jesus rose from the dead, he breathed on his disciples as a sign that he was sharing his life and energy with them. He said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” This meant that God’s life and power were being given to them. When people receive the Spirit of God, they are changed. The disciples found they could speak in different languages. They became brave and shared the Good News, and they lived together in unity—something that would have seemed impossible before. This new life in the Spirit came when they were feeling afraid, confused, and locked away.
It is helpful to notice the energy and life in the people and the world around us. Everything we see has life in it, and that life is amazing, mysterious, and hard to fully explain.
On the first Pentecost, a great burst of energy was given. That same energy from the Holy Spirit continues to be given to the Church today, helping us work together and make the world better.
Alison Miills
ALM and Churchwarden
Sunday 24th May
We look forward to welcoming back Rev Philip Dobson to preside and preach. Christian Fields our MD and Organist will accompany the hymns and chants. Members of St.Nick’s team will deliver readings, prayers and refreshments.
Sunday 31st May
Our service will begin with Cafe Church and refreshments. We will be holding our Annual Parochial Church Meeting within the service.I hope as many of you as possible will come along and join us to support the church officers and to participate in the APCM. Elizabeth Bray our Assistant Organist will accompany the hymns, with readings and prayers from the St. Nick’s team. Refreshments will be available before and after the service. 
LIVE BROADCAST Our Sunday service will be broadcast live via our website www.st-nicholas-church.org.uk, to watch previous services please visit St. Nicholas Burnage You Tube.
Wednesday midweek Holy Communion 10.30 am
We hold our usual Wednesday Holy Communion at 10.30am.This service will continue weekly with Rev Mark Hewerdine.
#Everyonewelcome #Refreshments
A prayer for Sunday 24th May
Holy Spirit, sent by the Father,
ignite in us your holy fire;
strengthen your children with the gift of faith,
revive your Church with the breath of love,
and renew the face of the earth,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
A prayer for Sunday 31st May
Holy God,
faithful and unchanging:
enlarge our minds with the knowledge of your truth,
and draw us more deeply into the mystery of your love,
that we may truly worship you,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen
