Parish of Westborough – Guildford

Easter Services 

Mothering Sunday – March27th 10.00a.m.

Palm Sunday – April 10^th                  10.00am

Maundy Thursday – April 14^th 6.30pm

Good Friday – 2,00 – 3.00pm

Easter Sunday – April 17^th 10.00am – Hallelujah!

For God Loves a Cheerful Giver. Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.

Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion.

2 Corinthians 9:7

In order for our Church to grow and serve our community effectively, we need regular generous financial donations from our congregation. The ways in which you can give financially to the Church are shown below:

1. One-off Donations

Online Giving – If you wish to make a one-off payment online, you can do so by clicking the button below or on the web link below using our secure Give a Little donation page

Web link Below :

STFrancis Donations page here

or scan the QR code below:

QR code instructions:

• scan the code with your phone camera
• click on the link to connect your browser
• select the donation amount
• complete payment using secure site
• Your donation is gratefully received

2. Standing orders

Standing orders  can be made be filling in a form and can also be made via online banking to the Church bank account. Please email  treasurer@stfrancisstclareguildford.org.uk for our bank account details.

Please use your name as a reference. We can also send you a Gift Aid form if applicable.

3. Giving in Church
Sunday service – The collection basket is circulated during the service and a collection basket is situated on the table at the back of the church by the main exit doors.

If donating cash, please ask to complete a  GiftAid envelope if you would like to.

A card reader and donation screen has been provided to take donations via credit/debit cards and mobile phone apps. Either select an amount or choose your own amount from £1 onwards, just tap and pay on the reader with your card or phone if it supports payments.

4. Give as you Live Online

Give as you Live Online –   is a great way to raise money for charities, schools, sports clubs, community groups, and other good causes just by shopping online. You don’t pay anything extra.

Give as you Live Online is the free and easy way to raise money for St Francis & St Clares PCC Guilford when you shop online with 5,500+ stores.

From holidays and travel, to clothing and gifts, you can raise hundreds of pounds from your everyday shopping, all at no extra cost to you.

Simply sign up for an account and start shopping to make a difference for St Francis & St Clares PCC Guilford!

Please click on the link below to start help with our donations.

Shop online and help donate click : HERE

Virtual Services via Zoom link

For those still staying at home in these times please fell free to join us for our weekly services on zoom, either anonymously or just to sing along and be with friends.

You are welcome to participate in our Sunday and weekly live Zoom services.

Sunday: Service 10.00am

Morning Prayer: 9.30am – 10.15am Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fridays

Evening Prayer/Compline: Mon, Weds, Fri 8.00pm – 8.15pm

Midday: Weds 12.00 -12.3

Topic: Sunday and weekday Service

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87022375613?pwd=QXRNYjV2aGhJTndDSjh3MzJVWU5aZz09

Meeting ID: 870 2237 5613

Passcode: 116959

Sundays 10.00 am (time may change keep a lookout)

YouTube Channel coming soon : https://bit.ly/3lgUZSP

Please contact Rev Diane Peters at curate@stfrancisstclareguildford.org.uk

Or

Rev Stefanie Hodges at rector@stfrancisstclareguildford.org.uk  or 01483 504228

Light Party

Saturday 30^th October

4.30–6.00pm

Come and join us for a treasure hunt for the light

Come in fancy dress (optional)

Story time, Hot chocolate and marsh mallows etc

 We’d love to see you!

 St Francis Church, Beckingham Road

Return to social nights are here – so book the date!

Chicken Foot evening Saturday *9th* October at 7.00pm at ST Francis. Sign up today!! A perfect opportunity to invite friends, family and neighbours who could you invite?

Please invite, friends, family and neighbours – a perfect opportunity to ‘invite the new students who have moved in next door’

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Sign up at the back of the church or email events@stfrancisstclareguildford.org.uk

with your name and how many people you would like to bring.

My dear brothers and sisters,

After speaking with several of you this week, it is for some, still a time of great worry and struggle.

I would like to start by telling you that you continue to be in my prayers.

I also realise for many it is difficult to catch up with you all on Sundays so I would like to suggest that I will be starting to block times in my diary in Wednesday afternoons, if any of you would like to come for coffee and a chat.

if you would like to please let me know,

In the meantime let us remember that we have a loving God who is always there for us, to uphold us through even the most challenging of times.

As well as having the blessing of each other.  Remember that wonderful saying, “we may not have it all together but together we have it all”.

Which promise do you need to hear the most? Which verse did you choose to help you remember that promise?

1) God is always by your side and listening to your prayers

• 1 John 5:14-15
• Psalm 145:18-19
• Deuteronomy 31:8

2) God will answer your prayers

• Matthew 21:22
• Psalm 86:5-7
• Mark 11:24

3) God’s power to change lives surpasses all human power and understanding

• Proverbs 3:5-6
• James 5:14-16
• Philippians 4:6-7

4) Through prayer, God will be your shelter and strength through life’s storms

• Psalm 46:1-3
• John 14:27
• Psalm 107:28-30

“Don’t pray when you feel like it. Have an appointment with the Lord and keep it. A man is powerful on his knees.” ​ ​~ Corrie Ten Boom

​

Stefanie

March 27th at 8.00pm.

It is £5.00 a head (£10 a household) – for Water Aid and the replacement sound system at St Francis.

It is great fun and everyone will be in a team, so don’t worry , you will not be on your own, even if you are by yourself!

Please let either Dawn or myself know you are joining us at email curate@stfrancisstclareguildford.org.uk

I really hope you can join us – the more the merrier! Please tell friends and family – all are welcome.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87022375613?pwd=QXRNYjV2aGhJTndDSjh3MzJVWU5aZz09

Meeting ID: 870 2237 5613

Passcode: 116959

Easter Services at St Francis

March 14^th   Mothering Sunday – 10.30 am in church and on zoom. You may like to have a photo of someone who has cared for you with you.

March 21^st   Palm Sunday and distribution of crosses in church and on zoom. 10.30 am

2^nd April        Good Friday service in church and on zoom 2.00- 2.40pm. Please let us know if you would like to join this interactive service so we can get your bag to you. 2.40 – 3.15 – a time of quiet mediation and music.

                        Hot Cross buns outside the church

                        Labyrinth – Please feel free to use the labyrinth for prayer and reflection.

April 4^th        Easter Sunday service of celebration in church and on zoom- 10.30am.

Do come and see the Easter garden at the church and

Can you find all 10 Easter crosses and Easter Eggs in the windows of houses near to the church?