Fast and Pray
Arun spoke in the morning services on the importance of fasting and praying for others. He challenged us as a church to fast a meal or for a day during Holy Week and to pray for the themes listed below. What a powerful thing it is to pray and fast as a church--wherever you are this week, you are encouraged to join us. We can't wait to see how God moves!
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Messy Easter
On Saturday, 20th April from 4-6pm we are having our annual Messy Easter. Come along as a family for crafts, food, games, fun and more. This is a great outreach event for our community, so make sure to invite your friends! We are also in need of 3 more volunteers to help run the day. If you're interested please contact Kate Swann.
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St Nics is a church for everyone. We seek to be a blessing to the city through loving Jesus, loving our neighbour and loving one another.
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Here's What's On This Week
Youth Sunday - Not meeting due to Easter Holiday. Sunday's 5:30pm in the Youth Centre--pizza, fellowship and worship at the 6.30pm service (Yrs 7-13)
Morning Prayer - 22-26 April meet at Durham Cathedral at 8:45am
Coffee Lounge -Monday-Saturday 10am-12pm
Light a Candle - Leave a Prayer - Tuesday 12:30 - 2:30pm
Holy Communion Service - Not meeting 24th April Wednesday 12:30pm
Amigos - Wednesday 7:30 - 9:30pm in the Upper Hall
Tiddlywinks - Not meeting due to Easter Holiday. Wednesday 9:30-11:30am in the Youth Centre
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Here's What's Happening Next Week
Sunday 28th April
Morning Worship – 9am
Acts 5:27-32
Preacher: Julias Anozie
Leader: Andrew Trigger
Morning Worship – 11am
Acts 5:27-32
Preacher: Jeff Hattan
Leader: Philip Plyming
Evening Worship with Holy Communion – 6:30pm
Where Do We Go From Here?
John 21:15-19
Preacher: Brandon Hurlburt
President: Peter Johnson
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Our Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) will take place on 30th April at 7:30pm. This is a time for us to review the last year and plan for the year to come. If you are on the Electoral Role then you are able to vote on the night for any new Church Wardens, PCC members and Deanery Synod members.
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Advertiser Column
Arun often writes columns about faith for the Advertiser. He wrote one this week entitled "An Enduring Hope at Easter."
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Nomination Forms
Nomination forms to become a Church Warden, serve on PCC, and the Deanery Synod will be available from this Sunday. If you have any questions about these roles, please speak to Arun, or our current Church Wardens--Chris Jelley and Naomi Stevens. Voting for these roles will take place at our APCM on 30th April.
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Confirmation Sunday and Confirmation Course
On Sunday 9th June at 3pm, there will be a Confirmation Service at St Nics with Bishop Sarah. If you are interested in being confirmed, please speak with Arun. There will be a four-week Confirmation Course on Tuesday's in May from 7:30-8:30pm, please click here to sign up.
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Prayer for Our Mission Links
There will be a chance to enjoy fellowship together and to pray for our mission links next Sunday afternoon, April 28th, at the home of Stephanie and Andrew Trigger, 96 Canterbury Road, Durham. We will start at 4:30 pm and finish at 6pm prompt. All welcome.
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In the Arena: Equipping Men for the Challenges of Life
Care for the Family are hosting this event in Newcastle on June 5 at Westgate Baptist Church, 7:30-10pm. In the Arena is an event for men where speakers Rob Parsons and Gerrit Bantjes will share strategies to strengthen and empower you. With inspirational stories about critical areas of every day life, you will leave encouraged and better prepared to run life's race. Click here to book your place and for more details.
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Gateway World Shop
Gateway is looking for one or two people to fulfill 2 x 2 hour weekday shifts to provide lunch cover. This is a paid position and would commence in May. If you are interested please apply to the manager Mrs. Hazel Dobson by email.
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Save the Date: Christian Aid Lunch
To mark the start of Christian Aid week, come and hear Tim Burdon (Christian Aid's Regional Coordinator - Durham, Darlington and Teesside) share about his recent experience in Burundi at 1pm on Sunday 12th May. A simple soup, cake and fruit lunch will be provided. Donations to Christian Aid are welcome. A sign-up sheet to attend the lunch will be available on the welcome desk after Easter.
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Living Life in Conflict - Israel/Palestine
Musalaha Ministry of Reconciliation has been working in Israel and Palestine for 25 years bringing together Israelis and Palestinians both Christian and none Christian. Salim Munayer, who is a Christian Palestinian from Jerusalem, is the Director of Musalaha. Salim will be speaking in St Nics on 25th April at 7-30pm (Church open for tea/coffee at 7pm) on the subject “Living Life in Conflict Israel-Palestine”. Also Salim’s wife, Kay, will speak about her work with Bethlehem Bible College’s Shepherd Society which provides aid to disadvantaged people in the West Bank.
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Public Lecture: Christianity & Assisted Suicide
Cranmer Hall, St Johns College, Durham University, 8th May from 4:15-5:30pm in Leech Hall. Bishop James Newcome is Bishop of Carlisle and is the Church of England's lead bishop for healthcare and social care issues and medical ethics in the House of Lords. He co-authored the report At the End of the Day: Church of England Perspectives on End of Life Issues (Church House 2014).
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Discovery at Nics is a space to learn, explore, and discover more about God, your neighbour, and yourself. From January, we will be having our 4pm service only on the first and third Sunday's of the month. The first will be our family service and the third Sunday we will continue our Theology for All series.
April - No Theology for All
There will be no Theology for All in April due to Easter services.
May 5th - Family Service
Questions, Doubting Thomas
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St. Nics Daily Prayer Diary
Sunday – Pray for our clergy and readers: Arun Arora, David Day, David Goodhew, Jeff Hattan, Jamie Harrison, Peter Johnson, Jo Logan, Maeve Sherlock and Andrew Trigger.
Monday – Pray for the care of God’s creation. For the eco group and the work of those who are passionate about being stewards of God’s earth. Pray for the work of those Christian organisations who challenge us to act responsibly.
Tuesday – For those who enable our worship on Sunday – those who play music, operate a/v and sound desks, the welcome team, the flower team, coffee makers, intercessors, those who read the lesson, those who enable our celebration of Holy Communion.
Wednesday – Pray for our buildings, the opportunities they provide for us to worship and to share our faith with others.
Thursday – Pray for members of our prayer ministry team that they will draw closer to God so that others can be drawn closer to God in prayer.
Friday – Pray for the work of the churches across Durham. For Durham Christian Partnership and Durham Churches Together. For the Deanery of Durham.
Saturday – For Small Group leaders and members of small groups that they may have wisdom to teach and learn, to care for one another and grow in discipleship.
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Prayer Requests
- For Jeannette Brinkman as she is away for 11 weeks volunteering in Africa
- Pray for healing for Jenny Guilder, Jack Winskill and Wendy Rogerson
- Please pray for our stewardship of God's world, that we might preserve it in all its beauty and diversity.
Special note: Due to GDPR regulations, if you would like a prayer request to be in our written weekly newsletter, then we need your written consent to do so. Please click the button below to submit your request and written consent. Thank you!
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If you have a pastoral care issue, please click the button below to contact Philip Brooks, one of our pastoral care team members.
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