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Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut in the fields. Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted, ‘Hosanna!’ ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!’ ‘Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!’ ‘Hosanna in the highest heaven!’ (Mark 11:8-10)
This Sunday is Palm Sunday, where we particularly remember Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. The people welcome Jesus as a king, but what kind of king is he? Is he a conquering king, a loving king? How will he use his power?
You would be very welcome at our 10:30am service in St Andrew, Cuffley or at 9am for a service of Holy Communion in St Andrew, Cuffley, this Sunday, as we see Jesus enter Jerusalem.
The 10:30am Sunday morning service will also be streamed. This will start at 10:25am, and can be accessed directly via YouTube or Facebook, found on our website, and is advertised on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
If you encounter problems with viewing the service via Facebook (or YouTube) please follow the link for YouTube (or Facebook) instead.
Children’s Church
Our children’s church continues this Sunday morning in the Undercroft (underneath the main building). Children are welcome from 10:20, and will join us in the main part of the building at the end of the service.
Maundy Thursday Meal
As in previous years, we are holding a Maundy Thursday Supper, with Holy Communion, on Thursday 28th March at 6pm. Tickets are £10, and the sign up sheet is at the back of St Andrew.
Easter Day
Next Sunday is Easter Day. As in previous years, our 10:30 service will be a service for the whole church family, and will be followed by a service of Holy Communion.
Please note that the clocks go forward on 31st March.
9am Service
From Easter Day, 31st March, the 9am service is moving back to St Thomas, Northaw.
Large Print Bibles
We’ve managed to get hold of some very large print Bibles. The text is larger than we use in the printed sheets. We plan to have some of them available for use in church, and some for sale. If these might be helpful for you, please do use them in the service, and do consider purchasing one.
The Rachel Bradgate Lecture
This year’s Rachel Bradgate lecture will be given by Emily Lucas, tutor at Union School of Theology, and will be on Wednesday 24th April at 7pm in St Andrew. For more details, please see our website.
Bible Reading Resources
There are a lot of resources available online to help with Bible reading. A few of them are here, in case they are helpful for you.
Home Communion
If you’re not able to join us on Sundays, and would appreciate a visit with Holy Communion, please be in touch with Chris.
Rotas
We’re currently using self-signup for the various rotas: blank rotas will be pinned up at the back of St Andrew. If you are one of our regular welcomers, readers, pray-ers, communion assistants, or refreshment helpers, please do sign up where you are able to.
Rotas for April and May services are now available.
If you don’t already help, and this would be something you would like to do, please talk to Chris.
Wednesday Morning prayer
You would be very welcome to join us for a short service of Morning Prayer in St Andrew at 10:00am on Wednesday morning.
Annual Meetings
This is advance notice that our Annual Meetings this year are scheduled to take place on Sunday 12 May, after the 10:30 service.
Vicar’s Sabbatical
After consultation with the PCC and the Diocese, Chris will be on Extended Study Leave (often referred to as a sabbatical) from 1st July to 30th September.
Coffee Shop
Our weekly Coffee Shop will be taking place this Wednesday from 10:30 in St Andrew, Cuffley, you are very welcome to join us.