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Christ Church Lille Newsletter
17 May 2024
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Sunday 19 May: Pentecost
10:30: a service of Holy Communion
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Join us as we celebrate Pentecost Sunday. In UK, this is also known as Whitsun.
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The readings are from Acts 2:1-21 : we will be reading this alternate verses and if you have a Bible or an App in a different language, please come prepared to join in.
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The Gospel reading is from John 15:26-27; 16.4b-15
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Following the service on Sunday morning, you are welcome to join us for a soup and sandwich church lunch. Everyone is welcome, but if you can contribute a dessert or a salad that would be appreciated.
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Don't forget that on 18 May the Working with Christ group meets in the church hall.
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PS Do you know someone who doesn't get the newsletter? Don't leave them in the dark about all the things going on here, share this link so they can sign up:
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In this newsletter, find out about:
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This week's hymn 🎶
You will probably know this week's hymn, "Come down O Love Divine", which is often sung at Pentecost. The original words were written by a medieval Italian mystic poet and set to music by the English composer, Ralph Vaughan Williams whose father was the vicar at the local church.
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And what's the second hymn this Sunday? Come along and find out!
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Lots of people are picking up an envelope and responding to our envelope challenge. You can join in even if you are not in church, just use the QR code.
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Up to 2 June, you can pick an envelope from the board, to the value you choose. Envelopes are available between €1 and €100.
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Give cash, a cheque (Christ Church Lille), or use the QR code to pay online, and put the envelope in the collection plate with your name and contact details.
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Between Ascension Day (9 May) and Pentecost (19 May) we are taking part in a global prayer movement. Why not find out more about it at this link
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And join with us in a daily prayer.
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Study and discipleship groups
They meet online on Thursdays and for the next few weeks they are going to try meeting in the evening instead of in the morning: contact churchoffice@christchurchlille.fr if you'd like to join them.
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Bible Study groups Online and in-person groups take place on Wednesday evenings. For information, please contact the chaplain or church office:
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The next (and last) online study group takes place on 22 May.
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This prayer and discussion group meets regularly on a Saturday morning in the church hall. Next session is Saturday 18 May. Contact david.bolton@christchurchlille.fr
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Dates for the diary
- 2 June: next 9:15 Holy communion service (BCP) followed by 10:30 Morning Prayer
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Prayers for Ukraine
Please continue to pray for everyone in Ukraine, remembering in particular our sister church, Christ Church Kyiv. You can find prayers and more information here.
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We can't do it without you!
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And please support our fund-raising efforts, if you can. Thank you.
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Find us in lots of places:
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