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CHURCHES TOGETHER NEWPORT PAGNELL
The whole of March this year will be in that period we call Lent. As the days lengthen (which is the origin of the word Lent) Christians prepare for Easter. We remember the journey Jesus made to Jerusalem where he faced opposition and eventually death. Many people give up something in Lent, for example, chocolate, cigarettes, or other luxuries, as a form of self-denial and that custom is a reminder of the sacrifice of Jesus. Itʼs interesting how that custom continues to be observed even among many who are not particularly religious.
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Perhaps we could all do something extra this Lent. In recent weeks we have heard of the huge increase in the number of Food Banks around the country, offering emergency food supplies for families who have fallen on hard times. In Milton Keynes the demands on the local Food Bank have risen in the past year and sometimes it is difficult to supply food for all those needing it. Lent would be a good time to show that we care by giving something extra from our shopping bags to help others. The churches and some of the shops in Newport Pagnell have collection points to make it easy for us all to give – if everyone who reads this were to give something like a tin of soup, a box of cereals, a packet of spaghetti or a tin of salmon, that could make a big difference to the ability of the Food Bank to meet the needs of those who come to it for help.
There are many ways to make a difference to the lives of others. Why not think of ways in which you could do that this Lent?
Messy Fun Church: an activity based approach to worship for families with children under 12 years meets on fourth Sunday of each month at St Lukeʼs church, Wolverton Road (opposite Red House Pub). Sunday 24th March at 3.45 pm and Sunday 28th April, 3.45 pm
Holy Week and Easter worship for families at Newport Pagnell Parish Church. Wednesday, 27th, at 8.00 pm a short service led by young peopleʼs group, Good Friday at 11.00 am ”Why is this Friday Good?”; Easter Day Holy Communion followed by an Easter egg hunt.
Newport Pagnell Parishʼs Annual parchial Church Meeting for receiving annual reports and electing church wardens and Church Council members at 7.30 pm on Monday 15th April at st Lukeʼs, Wolverton Road
@ 7.30pm Newport Pagnell Singers, joined by guest soloists and an instrumental quartet of organ, harp, cello and violin will perform a programme of music for Passiontide. Items include ʻGod so Loved the Worldʼ from The Crucifixion by John Stainer, ʻThe Lord is my shepherdʼ by Howard Goodall and Gabriel Faureʼs beautiful Requiem.
Milton Keynes Food Bank
March 2nd – 9th
Last year the Milton Keynes Foodbank issued over 9,000 food parcels to some of the most needy families in the city. Could you donate one or more items of non-perishable food this year? Cartons of long-life fruit juice would be especially welcome. There are permanent collection points in most of our churches and in Newport Pagnell Health Centre. See the website: www.mkfoodbank.org.uk for a full list of food items needed and for other ways to
Letter From The Minister
Lent Lunches
Lent Lunches 2013 every Friday from February 15th to March 22nd at the URC Hall, Newport Pagnell from 12.to 1.30.
Concert at St Peter & St Paul’s Parish Church Saturday 23rd March
In Newport Pagnell we have Lent Lunches every Friday in Lent from 12.15 onwards in the United Reformed Church hall in the High Street. These lunches are simple, just a bowl of soup and a slice of bread and cheese for £3.50, perhaps a little more than most spend on their lunches normally, but the purpose of these lunches is to raise money for Christian Aid to assist poorer communities around the world. Rather than giving something up for Lent, or as an additional act of self-denial, many take the opportunity to do something extra at this
Tickets £10 from Cambourne Travel or contact Pat on MK 610623
NPSingers charity of the year is Willen Hospice.
John Reardon
Churches Together Good Friday Open Air Service
help. Thank you!
Parish Administrator
A vacancy exists for a part time, 12 hours weekly post of Parish Administrator for the Parish of Newport Pagnell. Flexible hours for rates of pay and details contact Rev Michael Godfrey, 01908 611145 or rector_08@btinternet.com
The Good Friday walk of Witness will leave from the Parish church at 9.30am and proceed to Market Hill where the CTNP open air service will take place. All are welcome.
The Future of Newport Pagnell
Road Closure in Newport Pagnell
Local Meetings - Newport Pagnell
Gardening Task
Newport Pagnell Town Council is embarking on setting up a vision for Newport Pagnell. This will also involve the development of a Newport Pagnell Chapter in planMK - the strategic plan for the Milton Keynes area.
From 27th March to 5th April 2013
Thames Valley Police
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If you have any bright ideas of how you want Newport Pagnell to develop in the future please contact the Town Clerk by email TownClerk@newport- pagnell.org.uk
Whilst the road is closed the alternative route will be via A422 H3 Monks Way, A5, A509 H5 Portway and H6 Childs Way (and visa versa). Access for the Hotel, Newport Road to Moulsoe and emergency service vehicles will be maintained at all times.
For map of area involved and alternative routes click on the link in the www.newport: www.newport-pagnell.org.uk website.
Friday, 22 March 2013 at 5pm Have Your Say Meetings on Friday, 22 March at Kingfisher Shops, Elthorne Way, Newport Pagnell from 17.00 to 18.00 and on Thursday, 28 March 2013 from 16.00 to 17.00 at Newport Pagnell Police Station. Please contact your local neighbourhood team on 101 for more details.
A509 Newport Road from its junction with Tickford Roundabout to its junction with the M1 Roundabout (Junction 14). The road will be closed from 9.30am to 4.30pm each day.
Have Your Say
Is your New Year Resolution to take more exercise? Why not join the Newport Pagnell Partnership gardening group who are out and about improving the green areas in the town.
Anyone who wants to become a volunteer or make a donation of plants contact John Layton 611396 or Barbara Bell 616476.
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