A Message from the Vicarage February - March 2026.
God is our place of safety. He gives us strength.
God is always there to help us in times of trouble.
Psalm 46:1
​
​
Dear Readers,
​
Well, here we are well into the New Year and all it can throw at us. Sometimes it is hard to feel positive but together we can weather the storms and wait for the sun.
There is much togetherness in our happenings.
Together you can join in our Zoom activities. – Prism, our online magazine, on Wednesday 4th at 7.30pm
-
Our Lent Course on Wednesdays at 7.30pm from 25th February
-
Our service at 7.30pm on Friday 27th February
-
The Benefice also running a Zoomed Bible Course on Thursdays at 7.30pm from 5th February and in person at St. Winifred’s at 10.30am
If you would like to join any of these please ask for the link.
​
Together we can help to keep the churches serving our communities through our Saturday working parties from 10-12pm at Stapleford Abbotts on 7th and 21st and at Lambourne on 28th. All hands make a tremendous difference.
Together we can enjoy ourselves. Please see in this edition posters for the Barn Dance, Quiz and Table Top Sale.
And we also have our pancake celebration at Lambourne after the service on Sunday 15th.
Together with each other and with God.
​
Stuff for the foodbank can be left in church and Derek H. or I will deliver it to Collier Row each Friday, Derek has told us how desperately short of everything the food bank is as the demand continues to increase.
May we remind you that the bookstall at the back of church has books to borrow. Please help yourself.
A reminder for those wanting to give through the Parish Giving Scheme the direct line is 0333 002 1271 and our reference is 080608040. Please remember the church as you navigate your way through your financial situation. We now also have a contactless machine.
​
​The church shop is table open with jams and chutneys and anything else we can sell to keep our Eco Church credentials flying. We have added chocolate and tea with all the right credentials.​
​
Finally, if you do know of anyone who is in need of a phone call, shopping or any other form of help, please don’t hesitate to be in touch with us.
If anyone who struggles to get out would like a service and communion at home do let me know.
Roger Gayler - 01992 523849 - email rogergayler@btinternet.com or use this contact link.
God has called us to be his church in our community.
With our prayers.
All the church at Stapleford Abbotts.
​
Blessings to all, Roger Gayler.
