taste and see

Mothering Sunday 30th March 10.30 am

Mothering Sunday will be a special one this year. Using the format of "taste and see" we will have an opportunity to explore together the story of the "widows offering". This can be explored through arts & craft, drama, a talk, a time of reflection or discussion.

16th March Hosted by the Lighthouse Cell Morning Worship 10.30 am Welcome to the Service, especially those who are visiting Mark 11: 1-24 us for the first time. breathe 6.30 pm Please do join us for tea and St Pauls, Mollison Drive
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Easter Baptisms
We are looking forward to holding some baptisms as part of our Easter Sunday celebrations this year. This is always a fabulous occasion, so if you are considering baptism, or would like to know more, please do contact Will, Donna or the church office

breathe
This evening sees the launch of our exciting new service, breathe. It will be an opportunity to experience a Spirit-filled time of worship, teaching and ministry when we can take our time to hear from God and share and practise using the gifts of the Spirit. We would love you to join us.

23rd March Family Communion Mark 12

coffee after the service. There is a welcome desk in the foyer with more information about the churchs activities

Minister: Revd. Will Cookson will@springfieldchurch.org.uk 020 8404 6064 (day off Saturday) Curate: Revd. Donna Lazenby donna@springfieldchurch.org.uk 020 8763 4222 (day off Friday) Children & Families Minister: Sue Bosley sue@springfieldchurch.org.uk 020 8773 4787 Youth Minister becca@springfieldchurch.org.uk 07531 017 789 Church Office admin@springfieldchurch.org.uk 020 8647 3410 Safeguarding safeguarding@springfieldchurch.org.uk

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March 16th @ 6.30 pm breathe @ St Pauls March 17th 10.30 - 12 Cafe Connect March 17th @ 8.00 pm PCC @ the Trinity Centre March 28th @ 3.30 pm Foresters Easter Fun March 30th @ 10.30 am Mothering Sunday March 31st - April 2nd Staff and Cell Pastors Away April 12th @ 9.30 am MSM course April 18th Good Friday service April 20th @ 10.30 am Easter Sunday Baptisms April 27th @ 10.30 am Springfield AGM April 30th @ 7.45 pm Parenting Course May 17th Leaders Day Away
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Pray for our church family

Lent Reflection
Each week Donna will be writing a reflection to help us in our journey towards Easter. This period of Lent helps us consider our faith and helps us to reflect on Jesus. Donna's first Lenten reflection is called "at my wits' end' and can be found on the website here: http://bit.ly/1kEsXxD

PCC Meeting
Our next PCC meeting is this Monday at the Trinity Centre at 8.00pm. Please make sure that Will has any apologies or agenda items by the end of today.

Please pray for: Please pray for Rosanna who has had a setback this week with a the need for a platelet transfusion. Pray that her red blood cells and platelets increase. Ivan Ratnayake and his family preparing for his Mothers funeral Our PCC as they meet tomorrow evening, for clear thought and productive discussion
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Funeral
The funeral of Ivan Ratnayakes mum, Shanthie, is taking place in Bandon Hill Cemetery, Plough Lane at 10.30 am on Friday 21st March. All welcome to come and support the family.

Parenting Course
Sarah Miller and Sue Bosley are planning to run a parenting course for parents of children aged 5-11. It starts on Wednesday 30th April at 7.45pm in the youth zone at the Phoenix Centre. More details soon or talk to Sarah & Sue

Sunday 16th
This morning we are very pleased to welcome our archdeacon, Chris Skilton, to Springfield. Chris moved from being the archdeacon of Lambeth to being archdeacon of Croydon last year and has been a keen supporter of our Xtend project with St Paul's Brixton.

Jean Silvester 8647 5100

Feast in the Field

Start inviting your friends and neighbours to join us at our fabulous community picnic on 29th June

She will pass on any pastoral matters as appropriate