It's the week in the month when we hear from our Mission Relief and Development Committee about areas of mission both at home and abroad... Today we hear from Claire Nye, a member of the 6.30pm congregation.
In November Kevin Roberts and I travelled to Burundi in East Africa with a SOMA UK team (Sharing of Ministries Abroad). At the invitation of Bishop Pontien, we had the privilege of running a conference for the Diocese of Rutana. We led a programme of teaching, prayer ministry and sharing testimony with different groups over a week-long programme: pastors, their wives, lay people and young people from across the diocese.
It was a joy to experience how God can use each of us with our different skills and gifts to work effectively as a team to help others learn more about God, encourage them in their ministries and encounter the Holy Spirit in a fresh and powerful way.
On Sunday we were invited to the Cathedral where we enjoyed incredible African worship, Kevin preached and we all shared testimony. A first for me, talking in front of 1000 people! The singing and dancing was amazing and we heard later in the week that members of the congregation were surprised to see the white English people dance along with them!
We all learnt so much from the people we served who demonstrated incredible faith and hope despite having so little, Burundi is the poorest country in the world.
We learnt a lot, laughed a lot and flew back very tired but very excited about what we had seen God do through us and what he might do back home in Shrewsbury. We have so much to learn from the church in Burundi and I'm so pleased that I was able to see that first hand.
Grace and Peace
Claire Nye
This Sunday, 22nd February, we'll be continuing our sermon series 'Prayers of the Bible' and will be thinking in our morning services about what what it means to 'Pray Scripture'. Our preacher at 9am and 11am will be Fi Iddon, with Alex Aldous at CTK and Ian Budd at HTBV. Anne Roberts will be speaking at the Evening Service about Living the Cross. Trinity Youth will be meeting upstairs in the Trinity Centre at 6.30pm.
Praying for the vacancy process
As the process for appointing the next vicar of Trinity Churches is less than a week away, please do remember that you are welcome to join the prayer at 10.25 in the Fiwila Room this Sunday. The parish reps will also be holding an hour's prayer this Monday 23rd February at 6.30pm, in the Bradbury Hall in advance of the familiarisation and interview days on Tuesday and Wednesday
We would like to cover the time of the familiarisation day and interviews in prayer, so with that in mind we have set up half hour 'pray at home' slots. You can sign up for one of these by using the link below, or at church on Sunday. We are so thankful for all those of us who are committed to praying for the process of appointing our new Vicar.
Sign up to pray during the interviews for the next vicar
Lent
This Lent we are continuing our commitment to go deeper in corporate prayer with a different opportunity for prayer each week. These take place at different times and are led by different people, and so there is something for all ages and stages of faith. Coming up over the next few weeks are a Prayer and Worship Night (see below), Prayer for the interviews on Monday, and then Silent Prayer on Tuesday 3rd March.
Prayer and Worship Night
The first of our season of Lent opportunities is a Prayer and Worship night in the Bradbury Hall hosted by the young adults which is tonight. All are welcome.
Lent Lunches at Holy Trinity, Belle Vue
Our friends at Holy Trinity, Belle Vue, are hosting a series of four Lent lunches in March. Ian will be leading a series of Bible studies on the series of 'Draw Near'. Please do click the link below if you would like to be part of this, in order to help with numbers for catering.
Sign up to join Holy Trinity, Belle Vue for Lent Lunches
Half Night of Prayer
On Wednesday 11th March we'll be holding our termly 'Half Night of Prayer'. These evenings are always such a blessing, and we encourage everyone to try to come – even for half an hour or so. There are always lots of people 'coming and going' through the evening…the important thing is that we join together and pray.
Board Game Evening
Our next Board Game Evening takes place this Saturday. You are welcome to bring a favourite game to play, or there are plenty to share with others. There will be soft drinks available, but do bring snacks if you would like! You can sign up below, or simply come along.
Sign up for the Board Game Evening
Pub Quiz
At the start of March we'll be hosting a Pub Quiz Night in aid of the Shropshire Historic Churches Trust. Come along for a night of fun and competition!
Sign up for the Pub Quiz Night
Men's Breakfast
On Saturday 14th March, we'll be holding a Men's Breakfast, hosted at The Brooklands, with Martin Charlesworth as speaker. Sign up in advance of this is essential, and you can do this by clicking the link below.
Sign up for the Men's Breakfast
Marriage Launch
This Sunday afternoon, we'll be holding our annual 'marriage launch' event for those couples exchanging their vows here in the year ahead. Please do be praying for the eight couples who are attending, that they will know more of God's love as they grow deeper in love for one another.
And finally...
The lights leading to the Trinity Centre, and in the Cloister, are currently out of order. We've rigged up some temporary lights while we await their repair, but please do take care when coming into the Centre in the dark.
Trinity Life
The February / March edition of Trinity Life is available at the back of Church and online - do grab a copy for more information about what's coming up in the life of our church.
Trinity Life
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