April-May 2017
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Stephen launches 'The Things He Did'
By JON LONGMAN IF you are one of those people who prefer to do something extra for Lent rather than abstain from another favourite then reading the Bishop of Chelmsford's latest book might be a perfect suggestion - and you can always pass it to a non-Christian friend when you have read the book. So why not treat yourself and then your friend's bookshelf to 'The Things He Did', the latest title from the pen of Bishop Stephen. The official Chelmsford Diocese launch at the Diocesan Office on Friday, January 27, turned out to be a full house as Bishop Stephen talked about the book and hosted a lively question and answer
BOOKSHELF
session. He then signed copies of the book. Chelmsford Christian Bookshop manager Rachel Orford said: "The event was well attended with a lot of Q&A followed by good sales. Definitely a success. "It is not specifically a Lent book and can be read at any time of the year, but it revisits the events of Holy Week and, as you would expect from Bishop Stephen (left), this is done in a very insightful and impactful way. "The book draws out the significance of the happenings of
this final week before the crucifixion – in particular the influence of Jesus’ actions – and weaves them into the familiar compelling story right up to the arrest and betrayal. "With plenty of prompts for reflection, questions to ponder along the way and Bishop Stephen’s easy-to-read style, this is sure to be a best-seller in 2017.
● The book is available at £7.99
from the Chelmsford Christian Bookshop on 01245 294405 or email bookshop@chelmsford. anglican.org to order your copy.
DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER — April to May 2017 Cycle of Prayer for daily use in Diocese of Chelmsford We can still say “Lord teach us to pray” (Luke 11:1)
ALDBOROUGH HATCH: Please pray for Revd Kate Lovesey and her ` congregation on April 13. Picture: RON JEFFRIES
APRIL 2017
1 SATURDAY Frederick Denison Maurice, Priest, Teacher of the Faith, 1872 ● F D Maurice was a controversial Anglican theologian whose thinking became more influential since the 1950s. Although he spent much of his life writing and teaching, he also put his theological convictions into action his absolute conviction that the teaching of Jesus meant we had to build a society where the needs of each are met and all can flourish together, with a special concern for the poor and forgotten. ● Dioceses of Missouri (Province IV, the Episcopal Church) and West Missouri (Province VII, The Episcopal Church). 2 THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT, PASSIONTIDE BEGINS ● “Most merciful God, who by the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ delivered and saved the world; grant that by faith in him who suffered on the cross, we may triumph in the power of his victory.” Celebrating Common Prayer ● Pray for the Diocese of Mityana (Uganda). 3 MONDAY ● NORTH WOOLWICH (St John w Silvertown)—Clergy: Princely Croos (PIC). ● Diocese of Mombasa (Kenya). 4 TUESDAY ● WEST HAM (St Matthew)—Clergy: Christiana Asinugo (PIC), David Richards (AP). ● Diocese of Monmouth (Wales). 5 WEDNESDAY ● STRATFORD (St John w Christ Church)— Clergy: David Richards (V), Christiana Asinugo (AP), Annie McTighe (AP), Nicholas Bryzak (A) Readers: Rosemond Isiodu, Robert Otule, Carole Richards, Sheva Williams. ● Diocese of Montana (Province VI, the Episcopal Church). 6 THURSDAY ● STRATFORD (St Paul) and (St James)—
Clergy: Jeremy Fraser (V), Annie McTighe (AP), Jeanette Meadway (AP), Ivo Anderson (A), Milen Bennett (A). ● St James Junior School: Shirley Ann Jones (HT). ● Diocese of Montreal (Canada). 7 FRIDAY ● VICTORIA DOCKS (The Ascension)— Clergy: Dave Chesney (V). ● VICTORIA DOCKS (St Luke)—Clergy: Dave Wade (V), Ifeani Chukuka (AP), Emeka Ejinkonye (AP), Benedict Atkins (A).Reader: Carole Davison. ● Mayflower Centre. ● Canning Town St Luke’s School: Matt Hipperson (HT). ● Diocese of Moosonee (Ontario, Canada). 8 SATURDAY ● Tomorrow is Palm Sunday when churches remember Jesus riding into Jerusalem greeted as a King, then read the story of his
arrest and death - a very different kind of coronation. The week ahead - often called Holy Week - is an extraordinary invitation to walk very closely in the steps of Jesus and say "his life is mine". ● Diocese of Moray Ross & Caithness (Scotland). 9 PALM SUNDAY ● Hosanna to the Son of David, the King of Israel. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. ● Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. The Diocese of Jerusalem (Jerusalem and the Middle East). 10 MONDAY in Holy Week William Law, Priest, Spiritual Writer, 1761; William of Ockham, Friar, Philosopher, Teacher of the Faith, 1347 ● WEST HAM (All Saints)—Clergy: Stennett Kirby (V), Stephen Chandler (AC). Reader: Ben Williams.
● West Ham Church Primary School: Paulette Bailey (HT). ● BECKTON (St Mark)—Clergy: Peter Ngugi (PIC). ● Dioceses of Morogoro and Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania). 11 TUESDAY in Holy Week — George Selwyn, first Bishop of New Zealand, 1878 ● The retired clergy, Readers and lay ministers who live and work in the Deanery of Newham. ● Diocese of Mount Kenya Central (Rwanda). 12 WEDNESDAY in Holy Week DEANERY OF REDBRIDGE—Area Dean: Marie Segal. Lay Chair: Jill Leonard Assistant Area Dean: Ian Tarrant. Chaplains: Barts Healthcare NHS Trust - Whips Cross University Hospital: Tristan Alexander-Watts; Barking, Havering & Redbridge Hospital NHS Trust: Tim Coleman, Philip Wright; East London NHS Foundation Trust: Stephen Chandler; North East London NHS Foundation Trust: Tony Rablen. ● Diocese of Mount Kenya South (Kenya). 13 MAUNDY THURSDAY ● ALDBOROUGH HATCH (St Peter)— Clergy: Kate Lovesey (V). ● Diocese of Mount Kenya West (Burundi). 14 GOOD FRIDAY ● ALDERSBROOK (St Gabriel)–Clergy: Martyn Hawkes (V), Mark Kenny (AP), Christopher Smaling (A). ● Diocese of Mpumalanga (Southern Africa). 15 EASTER EVE/HOLY SATURDAY ● Traditionally tonight is one aof the great points in the year for baptisms and confirmations. But whatever is happening in your local church today, use it to renew the commitments made at your baptism to live as a disciple of Christ, with all the cost that entails. ● Diocese of Mthatha [formerly St John’s] (Southern Africa). 16 EASTER DAY ● The angel said to the women: “Do not be afraid; for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has risen, as he said.” Matthew 28: 5-6 CONTINUED ON PAGE II