All Saints’ Church Renhold Bedfordshire, England
NEWS FROM THE PEWS
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Rev’d Clifford Bradley.. Fr Clifford was vicar here from 1999-2006 but remained a loyal servant of the Parish for nearly 25 years. Details of the funeral at St Martins Church on 28th February can be found here. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. May he rest in pace and rise in glory.
DATES FOR THE DIARY
Saturday 9th March - Pop Up Cafe, 10-12 noon
Monday 11th March - Craft Club, 7.30pm
Saturday 16th March - Church yard tidy up & gardening volunteers
Saturday 23rd March - Quiz night, 7.00 pm **SOLD OUT**
THANK YOU - COFFEE MORNING
A very big thank you to everyone who supported the Coffee Morning and mini market. The event raised over £800 for Church funds.
Come and Learn the Hand bells
REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK……
We pray for those who are sick, especially , Jake, Stephen L, , Pat S, Lizzie G, Pauline, Sarah D, Jill D, Ann T., Jill B and Morag B. We give thanks for those who care for the sick.
We remember in our prayers, those in our community who are in assisted accommodation and all those at Crossways Nursing Home.
We pray for those who have died recently - Derek J, Doreen J, Ann B, Jude U, Rod J and Rev’d C Bradley. , May they Rest in Peace.
We ask that you comfort those who mourn.
We remember those whose anniversary falls at this time.
NEW WEEKLY PRAYERS FOR OUR COMMUNITY
Each week as we pray for our community of Renhold we will remember especially, those who live and work in a particular road or organisation, find out when your road or organisation features here.
SPECIAL APPEAL: FOOD BANK AND OTHER DONATIONS
Thank you to everyone who has so generously donated to the foodbank. Bedford Food Bank has already provided more emergency food in 2022 to Bedford families in crisis than it did in all of 2021, and they continue to need our help.
A collection box is situated at the rear of the Church, items urgently needed :
Fruit Juice (Longlife), tinned sweetcorn, coffee 100g, teabags (40/80), tinned meat in sauce (curry, chilli, stews), tinned fruit, custard, rice pudding, biscuits, long life sponge puddings or jars of jam, breakfast cereal.
In addition to the above we have started a special collection for nappies, baby milk and other infant essentials
- Thank you for your continued generosity
We also continue to support SMART in support of the homeless. During the Pandemic clients were moved into accommodation for their health and safety with government support. SMART are seeking financial support to continue this work. We invite you to make a personal financial donation to SMART Prebend
Organ Music CD for Sale
CD for sale with Organ Music from All Saints Renhold & St Mary Magdalen, Roxton. By Paul Edwards
Price £10, the CD contains 52 pieces of delightful music. All profits to the church.
Caroline Coster is re-starting the All Saints’ Renhold hand bell group. The bells have been locked away in the bell tower for many years and are now re-located to the Vestry ready for use. If you would like to join in please contact caroline.coster@ntlworld.com No prior experience needed.
