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Bible readings, reflections, prayers and hymns, before and after the usual procession to Market Hill in the centre of town. This time, however, the procession will accompany Jesus, who will be carrying his cross to the place of execution.
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Together in Newport Pagnell please visit our ThweebCsihteu(rwcwhw.ctnp.org.uk).
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Farewell to Rev Paul Rosier
Saturday 19th February there was a social for past and present members, which included a special edition of “This is your life” hosted by Trevor Ransome. On the following day, Paul conducted the last service of his ministry in the church, and this included a presentation by the Sunday School, highlighting Paul and Janet’s passion for long
currently working in Australia, and Tim gave a hilarious tribute to his Dad, “in the style of Paul Rosier”, complete with a three-point sermon. There were greetings from former members now in the USA, and a video of Paul fulfilling an ambition of playing the triangle in an orchestra – the MK Music Service Intermediate Orchestra – following which he was presented with a triangle as a memento.
The proceedings were rounded off with prayer by the Moderator, Revd Roy Freestone, followed by a tea, including the cutting (and eating) of a cake specially made by Marian Whitaker.
LENTEN JOURNEYING: Through the Arts.
(A joint Methodist/URC series of worship).
Sundays @ 6.30pm at Newport Pagnell Methodist Church.
Sunday 3rd April: Music.
Sunday 10th April: Poetry.
Sunday 17th April: Drawing and Mosaic.
The series concludes on Maundy Thursday (21st April) with a service including Holy Communion at 7pm at the United Reformed Church.
Each worship opportunity will involve Bible readings, reflection and time for own exploration using materials provided.
Churches Together in Newport Pagnell
The Good Friday Open Air Service will
start at 9.40 am on 22nd April, outside the
We cordially invite everyone in the town to join us to remember the events of that first Good Friday.
URC Events
CROSS PURPOSES. Sunday 10th April 7- 9pm.
Worship for Youth! At Newport Pagnell United Reformed Church.
Theme: Prayer for Life and the Woman with the Word is Mindy Bell.
Worship for young people aged 11+ run by young people from all denominations.
Good Friday, 22nd April, at 7pm. TENEBRAE service at Newport Pagnell United Reformed Church.
A time of worship and silence, exploring the depths of Good Friday before celebrating the joys of Easter Day.
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Rev Paul & Mrs Janet Rosier cutting the cake
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There was then a lunch for almost 250 people, when members of CTNP Executive, clergy from the area, family and friends joined the Mayor of Newport Pagnell and church members in honouring Paul and Janet’s 25 year contribution to our local community. In a series of short
speeches after lunch, David Huckle (who hosted the proceedings), Chris Row, President of CTNP, Revd Beverley Hollins, fand the Mayor, Cllr Ian Carman, paid tribute to Paul, and Yvonne Higgins highlighted the contribution of Janet to the Christian community in Milton Keynes. The Church Treasurer, Richard Beesley, presented a gift to the couple on behalf of the Church, Roy Taylor presented gifts on behalf of Thames Valley Police (whom Paul had served as Chaplain), and Chris Row gave Paul a crystal glass engraved with the CTNP logo.
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In a series of short speeches after lunch, David Huckle (who hosted the
Christine and Rachel Mulwa, two young psisters, sang a beautiful musical tribute to their Pastor.
Paul and Janet’s children also played a major
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you have questions about Christian healing?
Over the first few months of 2011 the Parish of Newport Pagnell, with Churches Together in Newport Pagnell and the Anglican Deanery of Newport has invited expert speakers in different aspects of understanding healing.
The final speaker in the series, on Saturday 9th April, this time again at 2.00 pm at the URC will be Wendy Bull who will speak about the “Healing on the Streets” ministry.