Welcome to St Nick’s for Sunday 20th and 27th July

Posted on 19th July 202519th July 2025 by Andrew

Dear Friends,

Rev Augustine is recovering from a tooth extraction, so here is a short message to open our newsletter. Please keep Augustine in your prayers as he recovers.

Our Gospel readings each Sunday will be from Luke. We will listen to sermons based on Luke every Sunday too.

Our Gospel reading on 20th July will be from Luke chapter 10 vs 38-42, the passage centers on the story of Martha and Mary.

As Jesus entered the village, Martha welcomed Him into her home, bustling with preparations and the duties of hospitality. Her sister Mary, however, chose a quieter path—sitting at Jesus’s feet, absorbing His words. Martha, overwhelmed and frustrated, asked Jesus to intervene. But He gently reminded her that while many things may seem urgent, only one thing is truly necessary. Mary had chosen that “better part,” and it would not be taken from her.

This story reminds us to stop and think about what really matters. In a world that often values being busy, Jesus encourages us to slow down, be present, and listen deeply. It doesn’t mean helping others isn’t important, but it shows that spending time with God helps us serve others in a better way.

With every blessing,

Alison

Alison Mills
Parish Leader, ALM and churchwarden

Wednesday midweek Holy Communion 10.30 am
Our Wednesday services continue every week at 10.30am short, said service of Holy Communion. Followed by refreshments and a chat!
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Sunday 20th July

LIVE BROADCASTS:
Our 10.30am service is broadcast live every Sunday. View the service via our website www.st-nicholas-church.org.uk or via our You Tube channel #Everyone is welcome, #inclusivechurch

Sunday 20th July

On Sunday 20th July, Trinity 5 we will welcome our lead minister Rev Augustine to preside and Mandy Mullins from St.James and Emmanuel to preach at the Eucharistic Service starting at 10.30am. Music will be provided by our MD Ollie Mills, with readings and prayers from St.Nick’s team..

Sunday 27th July

On Sunday 27th June, Trinity 6, we will have cafe church and Service of the Word lead by Alison and the Worship Team starting at 10.30am. Our Assistant Organist, Elizabeth Bray will provide musical accompaniment, with a Gospel reading and prayers from St.Nick’s team..