We are an evangelical, Anglican Church, offering a warm and friendly welcome and a ‘down-to-earth’ approach to faith. The congregation is made up of a complete mix of ages with particular concern . . . → Read More: Welcome]]>

Whether you have recently moved into the area or have lived here for many years, we want to extend you a warm and friendly welcome.

We are an evangelical, Anglican Church, offering a warm and friendly welcome and a ‘down-to-earth’ approach to faith. The congregation is made up of a complete mix of ages with particular concern for children and young people.

If you wish to explore the Christian Faith but are not yet ready to attend church we would be very pleased to talk to you. Various introductory courses such as Alpha and Emmaus are also on offer.

Finally, if you are new to the area, we hope you will soon settle down and feel a part of the community.

If you have any queries regarding baptisms, confirmations, weddings, funerals or anything else, please do not hesitate to contact the rector.

A warm welcome to all who are with us this morning. Please join us for drinks if you can, across at the Church Hall, after the service.

Monday, 20th February 7.30pm Bell Ringing Practice

SHROVE TUESDAY 7.00pm Quiz in the Hall – children welcome . . . → Read More: PRAYER INFORMATION AND NEWS FOR THE WEEK BEGINNING 19th FEBRUARY 2012]]> Sunday 19th February Next before Lent
9.15am HC (West)
10.30am FS (Middle Rasen)
5.00pm EP (Middle)
6.00pm EP (Faldingworth)

A warm welcome to all who are with us this morning. Please join us for drinks if you can, across at the Church Hall, after the service.

Monday, 20th February
7.30pm Bell Ringing Practice

SHROVE TUESDAY
7.00pm Quiz in the Hall – children welcome £4.00 to include a buffet supper – please bring your own drinks – and please sign up for the quiz on the list at the back of church.

ASH WEDNESDAY
3.15pm Junior Confirmation class in the Hall
7.00pm Holy Communion with ‘Ashing’

Thursday, 22nd February
7.30pm Missions Committee Meeting

Sunday 26th February First of Lent
9.00am HC (Friesthorpe)
10.30am HC (Middle)
11.00am MP (Faldingworth)
12.30pm Baptism of Jackson Baker (Fald.)
3.00pm EP (Newton)

Flowers: Val Wright – thank you to all those who prepare the flowers each week and clean the brasses. If you would like to help, please sign the list at the back of the church.

ADVANCE NOTICE
Wednesday, 29th February
7.30pm Churchwardens’ Meeting
Thursday, 1st March
7.30pm PCC Meeting to look at the Accounts

Our Lent Course this year is entitled ‘Handing on the Torch’ to fit in with the Olympics theme. It will be held in the Church Hall on Mondays from 10.00 -11.30am, starting on 27th February.

Chris and Julia Harrington will be leaving us soon, as they look forwards to moving to the Heckington & Helpringham Group of Parishes. We are planning a ‘farewell’ party on Saturday 3rd March, which will take place in the Village Hall in Middle Rasen from 7.00pm. Their last Sunday will be the following day, Sunday 4th March, when Chris will preach for us.

We are also hiring a coach to take us to Chris’ Licensing on Tuesday, 27th March. It will leave at 6.00pm to arrive for the 7.30pm service at Helpringham Church. If you would like to go
on the coach, please sign the list at the back.

This year’s Deanery Confirmation Service will be on Sunday, 13th May. If you, or someone you know, would like to be confirmed, please have a word with Chris or myself. There will be a preparation course prior to the day.

The Mothers’ Union are holding a collection through the month of February for the Women’s Refuge in Lincoln. Any donation of groceries will be gratefully received. Thank you.

Charles Patrick, Rector.
www.middlerasenchurch.org.uk

A warm welcome to all who are with us this morning. It is a great joy to have with us the Ven. Jane Sinclair, the Archdeacon of Stow and Lindsey, who will preach for us. Linda will look after our children . . . → Read More: PRAYER INFORMATION AND NEWS FOR THE WEEK BEGINNING 12th FEBRUARY 2012]]> Sunday 12th February Second before Lent
9.00am HC (Faldingworth)
10.30am HC (Middle)
3.00pm EP (Friesthorpe)

A warm welcome to all who are with us this morning. It is a great joy to have with us the Ven. Jane Sinclair, the Archdeacon of Stow and Lindsey, who will preach for us. Linda will look after our children at the Hall, where they will be studying the story of Jacob. Please join us for drinks, including ‘Speciality Teas’, in the Hall after the service, if you are able.

Readings: Colossians 1, 15-20 p.832
John 1, 1-14 p.748

Monday, 13th February
7.30pm Bell Ringing Practice
8.00pm Team Meeting at the Vicarage

Wednesday, 15th February
9.30am Holy Communion

Saturday, 18th February
10.00 – 12 noon ‘Saturday Club’ in the Hall

Sunday 19th February Next before Lent
9.15am HC (West)
10.30am FS (Middle Rasen)
5.00pm EP (Middle)
6.00pm EP (Faldingworth)

Sick: Bryony van Lenep, Claudia Burkill,
Jack Marshall, Audrey Bratley, Paul Flack, Karin Silk, Paul Hiley and Violet Brumby
Flowers: Val Wright

ADVANCE NOTICE
SHROVE TUESDAY, 21st February
7.00pm Quiz in the Hall – £4.00 to include a buffet supper. Please bring your own drinks.
ASH WEDNESDAY
3.15pm Junior Confirmation class in the Hall
7.00pm Holy Communion service with ‘ashing’ Thursday, 22nd February
7.30pm Missions Committee Meeting

Our Lent Course this year is entitled ‘Handing on the Torch’ to fit in with the Olympics theme. It will be held in the Church Hall on Mondays from 10.00-11.30am, from the 27th February.

Chris and Julia Harrington will be leaving us soon, as they look forwards to moving to the Heckington & Helpringham Group of Parishes. We are planning a ‘farewell’ party on Saturday 3rd March, which will take place in the Village Hall in Middle Rasen from 7.00pm. Their last Sunday will be the following day, Sunday, 4th March, when Chris will preach for us.

We are also hiring a coach to take us to Chris’ Licensing on Tuesday, 27th March. It will leave at 6.00pm to arrive for the 7.30pm service at Helpringham Church. If you would like to go
on the coach, please sign the list at the back.

This year’s Deanery Confirmation Service will be on Sunday, 13th May. If you, or someone you know, would like to be confirmed, please have a word with Chris or myself. There will be a preparation course prior to the day.

A big ‘thank you’ to those who clean the brasses each week. If you would like to help, please sign the list at the back of the church.

The Mothers’ Union are holding a collection through February for the Women’s Refuge. Any donation of groceries gratefully received.

Charles Patrick, Rector.
www.middlerasenchurch.org.uk

A warm welcome to all who are with us this morning. Linda will look after our children at the Church Hall, where they will be studying the story of Jacob. Please join us for drinks in the Hall after the service, if you are able.

Monday, . . . → Read More: PRAYER INFORMATION AND NEWS FOR THE WEEK BEGINNING 5th FEBRUARY 2012]]> Sunday 5th February Third before Lent
10.00am Christingle (Faldingworth)
10.30am MP (Middle Rasen)

A warm welcome to all who are with us this morning. Linda will look after our children at the Church Hall, where they will be studying the story of Jacob. Please join us for drinks in the Hall after the service, if you are able.

Monday, 6th February
7.30pm Bell Ringing Practice
7.30pm Talk by Canon Andrew White in York. There are still three spaces available – see David Post if you would like a lift

Wednesday, 8th February
9.30am Holy Communion, with members of the West Wold Deanery Clergy Chapter
12.00 noon ‘Challenging Lifestyles’ course
hosted over lunch at the Vicarage

Sunday 12th February Second before Lent
9.00am HC (Faldingworth)
10.30am HC with the Ven. Jane Sinclair, the Archdeacon of Stow and Lindsey (Middle)
3.00pm EP (Friesthorpe)

Brasses: Joyce Heath & Muriel Walford
Flowers: The Bell family

ADVANCE NOTICE
Monday, 13th February
8.00pm Team Meeting at the Vicarage

The Social Committee are planning a Quiz for ‘Shrove Tuesday’, February 21st. It will start at 7.00pm in the Hall. Tickets are £4.00 to include a buffet supper. Please bring your own drinks.

The following day, Ash Wednesday, of course marks the start of Lent. We will have a Holy Communion service that evening at 7.00pm .

Our Lent Course this year is entitled ‘Handing on the Torch’ to fit in with the Olympics theme. The course will be held on Monday mornings from the 27th February, from 10.00 – 11.30am, in the Church Hall. Please join if you can.

Chris and Julia Harrington will be leaving us soon, as they look forwards to moving to the Heckington & Helpringham Group of Parishes. We are planning a ‘farewell’ party on Saturday 3rd March, which will take place in the Village Hall in Middle Rasen from 7.00pm. Their last Sunday will be the following day, Sunday, 4th March, when Chris will preach for us.

We are also hiring a coach to take us to Chris’ Licensing on Tuesday, 27th March. It will leave at 6.00pm to be there for the 7.30pm service at Helpringham Church. If you would like to go
on the coach, please sign the list at the back.

This year’s Deanery Confirmation Service will be on Sunday, 13th May. If you, or someone you know, would like to be confirmed, please have a word with Chris or myself. There will be a preparation course prior to the day.

The Mothers’ Union are holding a collection through February for the Women’s Refuge. Any donation of groceries gratefully received.

Charles Patrick, Rector.
www.middlerasenchurch.org.uk

A warm welcome to all who are with us this morning, especially our friends from across the Group. Linda will look after . . . → Read More: PRAYER INFORMATION AND NEWS FOR THE WEEK BEGINNING 29th JANUARY 2012]]> Sunday 29th January Fourth of Epiphany
The Presentation of Christ in the Temple
10.30am Group Service at Middle Rasen with the re-authorization of Margaret Stamp as a Parish Minister.
6.00pm Deanery Evensong at Caistor

A warm welcome to all who are with us this morning, especially our friends from across the Group. Linda will look after our children at the Church Hall, where they will be studying the story of Jacob. Please join us for drinks in the Hall after the service, if you are able.

Monday, 30th January
7.30pm Bell Ringing Practice
7.30pm Deanery Synod at Brookenby

Wednesday, 1st February
9.30am Holy Communion

Sunday 5th February Third before Lent
9.15am HC (West)
10.00am Christingle (Faldingworth)
10.30am MP (Middle Rasen)

Brasses: Joyce Heath & Muriel Walford
Flowers: The Bell family

ADVANCE NOTICE
Wednesday, 8th February
11.30am ‘Challenging Lifestyles’ course
continues at the Vicarage
Monday, 13th February
8.00pm Team Meeting at the Vicarage

Canon Andrew White, the Chaplain of St. George’s Church, Baghdad, is due to give a talk in York on the 6th February. David Post hopes to go along to see him. Perhaps if you missed hearing him when he spoke in Market Rasen, or if you are interested in hearing him again, you might like to have a word with David?

We are looking forwards to welcoming our Archdeacon, the Ven. Jane Sinclair, to our morning service on Sunday, 12th February.
Jane will preach for us that day.

Chris and Julia Harrington will be leaving us soon, as they look forwards to moving to the Heckington & Helpringham Group of Parishes. We are planning a ‘farewell’ party on Saturday 3rd March, which will take place in the Village Hall in Middle Rasen from 7.00pm. Their last Sunday will be the following day, Sunday, 4th March, when Chris will preach for us.

We are also hiring a coach to take us to Chris’ Licensing on Tuesday, 27th March. It will leave at 6.00pm to be there for the 7.30pm service at Helpringham Church. If you would like to go on the coach, please sign the list at the back.

This year’s Deanery Confirmation Service will be on Sunday, 13th May. If you, or someone you know, would like to confirm their faith, please have a word with Chris or myself. There will be a preparation course prior to the day.

Charles Patrick, Rector.
www.middlerasenchurch.org.uk

A warm welcome to . . . → Read More: PRAYER INFORMATION AND NEWS FOR THE WEEK BEGINNING 22nd JANUARY 2012]]> Sunday 22nd January Third of Epiphany
9.00am HC (Friesthorpe)
10.30am HC (Middle Rasen)
10.45am Annual Covenant Service
(Faldingworth Chapel)
3.00pm HC (Newton)
3.00pm Week of Prayer for Christian Unity –
Joint Service at St. Thomas’, Market Rasen

A warm welcome to all who are with us this morning. Linda will look after our children at the Church Hall, where they will be looking at the story of Jacob. We will use Eucharistic Prayer B (p.22) today. Please join us for drinks in the Hall after the service if you are able.

Readings: Revelation 19, 6-10 p.880
John 2, 1-11 p.749

Monday, 23rd January
7.30pm Bell Ringing Practice

Wednesday, 25th January
9.30am Holy Communion
11.30am ‘Challenging Lifestyles’ course
hosted over lunch at the Vicarage
7.30pm Bible Study at the home of the
Rev. David Post, 5, Mayfield Crescent

Thursday, 26th January
7.30pm PCC Meeting in the Church Hall

Sunday 29th January Fourth of Epiphany
10.30am Group Service at Middle Rasen, to include the re-authorization of Margaret Stamp as a Parish Minister.
6.00pm Deanery Evensong at Caistor

Brasses: Joyce Heath & Muriel Walford
Flowers: The Bell family

ADVANCE NOTICE
Monday, 30th January
7.30pm Deanery Synod at Brookenby

This Wednesday sees the restart of two home groups. At 11.00am the ‘Challenging Lifestyles’ course, based on talks by Nicky Gumbel, will begin at the Vicarage. Then at 7.30pm David Post’s ‘Bible Study’ course continues at his home. You would be very welcome to join us for either of these courses.

Canon Andrew White, the Chaplain of St. George’s Church, Baghdad, is due to give a talk in York on the 6th February. David Post hopes to go along to see him. Perhaps if you missed hearing him when he spoke in Market Rasen, or if you are interested in hearing him again, you might like to have a word with David?

We are looking forwards to welcoming our Archdeacon, the Ven. Jane Sinclair, to our morning service on Sunday, 12th February.
Jane will preach for us that day.

Sadly, Chris and Julia Harrington will soon be leaving us, as they look forwards to moving to Heckington. We are planning a ‘farewell’ party on Saturday 3rd March, before their last Sunday the 4th March. Further details to follow.

This year’s Deanery Confirmation Service will be on Sunday, 13th May. If you, or someone you know, would like to confirm their faith, please have a word with Chris or myself. There will be a preparation course prior to the day.

Charles Patrick, Rector.
www.middlerasenchurch.org.uk

A warm welcome to all who are with us this morning. Please join us for drinks in the Hall after the service if possible.

Monday, 16th January 7.30pm Bell Ringing Practice

Wednesday, 18th January 9.30am Holy Communion 10.30am Methodist/Anglican . . . → Read More: PRAYER INFORMATION AND NEWS FOR THE WEEK BEGINNING 15th JANUARY 2012]]> Sunday 15th January Second of Epiphany
9.15am HC (West)
10.30am FS (Middle Rasen)
12.15pm Baptism of Lily Higginson (Middle)
5.00pm EP (Middle Rasen)
6.00pm EP (Faldingworth)

A warm welcome to all who are with us this morning. Please join us for drinks in the Hall after the service if possible.

Monday, 16th January
7.30pm Bell Ringing Practice

Wednesday, 18th January
9.30am Holy Communion
10.30am Methodist/Anglican Meeting
in the Church Hall

Thursday, 19th January
7.30pm ‘Mission Area Planning Group’
meeting in the Church Hall

Sunday 22nd January Third of Epiphany
9.00am HC (Friesthorpe)
10.30am HC (Middle Rasen)
10.45am Annual Covenant Service
(Faldingworth Chapel)
3.00pm HC (Newton)
3.00pm Week of Prayer for Christian Unity –
Joint Service at St. Thomas’, Market Rasen

Sick: Bryony van Lenep, Claudia Burkill,
Jack Marshall, Audrey Bratley, Paul Flack, Karin Silk, Paul Hiley and Violet Brumby
Brasses: Joyce Heath & Muriel Walford
Flowers: Flower ladies

ADVANCE NOTICE
Wednesday, 25th January
7.30pm Bible Study at the home of the
Rev. David Post, 5, Mayfield Crescent
Thursday, 26th January
7.30pm PCC Meeting in the Church Hall
Sunday, 29th January
10.30am Group Service at Middle Rasen, with the Re-authorization of Margaret Stamp as a Parish Minister.
6.00pm Deanery Evensong at Caistor

We hope to restart the ‘Challenging Lifestyles’ course on Wednesday 25th January. The course, which is based on a talk by Nicky Gumbel, will run over lunchtime. If you would like to take part, please let me know.

Canon Andrew White is due to give a talk in York on the 6th February. David Post is hoping to go along to see him. Perhaps if you missed hearing him when he spoke in Market Rasen, or if you are interested in hearing him again, you might like to have a word with David, who can give you further details of the evening?

The date of this year’s Deanery Confirmation Service is Sunday, 13th May. If you, or perhaps someone you know, would like to confirm their faith in Christ, please have a word with Chris or myself. There will be a short preparation course prior to the day.

Charles Patrick, Rector.
www.middlerasenchurch.org.uk

A warm welcome to all who are with us this morning. Linda will look after our children at the Church Hall, where they will be looking at the story of Abraham. We will use Eucharistic Prayer A (p.18) today. Please . . . → Read More: PRAYER INFORMATION AND NEWS FOR THE WEEK BEGINNING 8th JANUARY 2012]]> 8th January The Epiphany
9.00am HC (Faldingworth)
10.30am HC (Middle Rasen)
10.45am Covenant Service at the Chapel
3.00pm EP (Friesthorpe)

A warm welcome to all who are with us this morning. Linda will look after our children at the Church Hall, where they will be looking at the story of Abraham. We will use Eucharistic Prayer A (p.18) today. Please join us for drinks in the Hall after the service if possible.

Readings: Ephesians 3, 1-12 p.826
Matthew 2, 1-12 p.681

Monday, 9th January
4.00pm Finance Committee Meeting
8.00pm Team Meeting at the Vicarage

Tuesday, 10th January
7.00pm Celebration of ’Community Spirit’

Wednesday, 11th January
9.30am Holy Communion

Thursday, 12th January
7.30pm Standing Committee Meeting

Saturday, 14th January
10.00 – 12noon ‘Saturday Club’ in the Hall

15th January Second Sunday of Epiphany
9.15am HC (West)
10.30am FS (Middle Rasen)
12.15pm Baptism of Lily Higginson (Middle)
5.00pm EP (Middle Rasen)
6.00pm EP (Faldingworth)

Brasses: Joyce Heath & Muriel Walford
Flowers: Flower ladies

ADVANCE NOTICE
Wednesday, 18th January
10.30am Methodist/Anglican Meeting
Sunday, 22nd January
3.00pm Week of Prayer for Christian Unity –
Joint Service at St. Thomas’, Market Rasen

Our Methodist friends celebrate their annual Covenant Service this morning at the Chapel. In previous years we have joined together for this service. However, it has been decided that a more appropriate occasion to hold such a united service would be Pentecost Sunday, so we hope to have a united service on the 27th May.

We hope to restart the ‘Challenging Lifestyles’ course on Wednesday 25th January. The course, which is based on a talk by Nicky Gumbel, will run over lunchtime. If you would like to take part, please let me know.

Canon Andrew White is due to give a talk in York on the 6th February. David Post is hoping to go along to see him. Perhaps if you missed hearing him when he spoke in Market Rasen, or if you are interested in hearing him again, you might like to have a word with David, who can give you further details of the evening?

We received a letter from Charles Lommens in Koekelare last week, wishing us God’s blessing over Christmas and New Year. He also spoke of inviting us to visit later in the year, perhaps in either June or September. Watch this space …

Charles Patrick, Rector.
www.middlerasenchurch.org.uk

A warm welcome to all who are with us this morning. Please join us for drinks in the Church Hall after the service, if you are able.

Wednesday, 4th January 9.30am Holy Communion

8th . . . → Read More: PRAYER INFORMATION AND NEWS FOR THE WEEK BEGINNING 1st JANUARY 2012]]> 1st January First Sunday of Christmas
Naming of Jesus – New Year’s Day
9.15am HC (West)
10.30am MP (Middle Rasen)
11.00am FS (Faldingworth)
12.00 noon Annual ‘Duck Race’

A warm welcome to all who are with us this morning. Please join us for drinks in the Church Hall after the service, if you are able.

Wednesday, 4th January
9.30am Holy Communion

8th January Second Sunday of Christmas
9.00am HC (Faldingworth)
10.30am HC (Middle Rasen)
3.00pm EP (Friesthorpe)

Sick: Bryony van Lenep, Claudia Burkill,
Jack Marshall, Audrey Bratley, Paul Flack, Karin Silk, Paul Hiley & Violet Brumby
Brasses: Joyce Heath & Muriel Walford
Flowers: Flower ladies
Altar Flowers: Joyce Rhodes

ADVANCE NOTICE
Monday, 9th January
4.00pm Finance Committee Meeting
8.00pm Team Meeting at the Vicarage
Thursday, 12th January
7.30pm Standing Committee Meeting

We received a personal letter from St. George’s Church, Baghdad a couple of weeks ago. There are copies available at the back for you to take.

Canon Andrew White is due to give a talk in York on the 6th February. David Post is hoping to go along to see him. Perhaps if you missed hearing him when he spoke in Market Rasen, or if you are interested in hearing him again, you might like to have a word with David, who can give you further details of the evening?

We hope to restart the ‘Challenging Lifestyles’ course early in the New Year. The course will run on a Wednesday lunchtime. If you would like to take part, please let me know.

May I wish you all, on behalf of Chris and Julia, Linda and myself a very blessed and peaceful 2012?

Charles Patrick, Rector.
www.middlerasenchurch.org.uk

CHRISTMAS DAY 9.15am HC (West) 10.00am HC (Friesthorpe, with Faldingworth) 10.30am Christmas Family Service

A warm welcome to all who are with us this morning. Please join us for festive drinks in the Vicarage after the service, if you are able.

Wednesday, 28th December 9.30am NO Holy Communion

NEW YEAR’S EVE 11.55pm ‘Ringing in’ with Prayers . . . → Read More: PRAYER INFORMATION AND NEWS FOR THE WEEK BEGINNING 25th DECEMBER 2011]]> CHRISTMAS EVE
11.30pm Midnight Holy Communion

CHRISTMAS DAY
9.15am HC (West)
10.00am HC (Friesthorpe, with Faldingworth)
10.30am Christmas Family Service

A warm welcome to all who are with us this morning. Please join us for festive drinks in the Vicarage after the service, if you are able.

Wednesday, 28th December
9.30am NO Holy Communion

NEW YEAR’S EVE
11.55pm ‘Ringing in’ with Prayers
for New Year – all welcome

NEW YEAR’S DAY
9.15am HC (West)
10.30am MP (Middle Rasen)
11.00am FS (Faldingworth)

Sick: Bryony van Lenep, Claudia Burkill,
Jack Marshall, Audrey Bratley, Paul Flack, Karin Silk, Paul Hiley & Violet Brumby
Brasses: Joyce Heath & Muriel Walford
Flowers: Flower ladies

ADVANCE NOTICE
Monday, 9th January
4.00pm Finance Committee Meeting
8.00pm Team Meeting at the Vicarage

A big ‘thank you’ to all those who have helped to decorate the church so beautifully for our celebrations.

We received a personal letter from St. George’s Church, Baghdad a couple of weeks ago. There are copies available at the back, if you would like to read the letter.

Canon Andrew White is due to give a talk in York on the 6th February. David Post is hoping to go along. Perhaps if you missed hearing him when he spoke in Market Rasen, or if you are interested in hearing him again, you might like to have a word with David, who can give you further details?

May I wish you all, on behalf of Chris and Julia, Linda and myself a very blessed and happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year?

Charles Patrick, Rector.
www.middlerasenchurch.org.uk