Hazelwell Weekly Contact 20th April 2025
18 Apr 2025 • Weekly Notices
All Age Worship Easter Sunday
Led by Val and Andy Harris
Christ Is Risen
He is Risen Indeed !
Allelujah!
A prayer for the week from Matt
Heavenly Father, during this time of Holy Week, may our hearts be turned to you. As we reflect on the events of Holy Week and its culmination in the death and resurrection of Christ, would you help us to be those who can't help but share that good news. Please, as we head towards this weekend, we ask that many would come to our Easter services, and as they do, may we be ready to share with them the message that Jesus is Lord. Please give us opportunity - with our friends, neighbours and families - to share this wonderful news and may they be brought into your kingdom through receiving the news with faith. Amen.
Please remember in your prayers
Val and Andy as they prepare the service for us this Sunday.
Residents of Haytor Avenue and Ashburton Road
Remember in your prayers Christians throughout the world celebrating the resurrection of Christ at this time, especially those living in war-torn countries.
Please pray also for Martin, Farooq and David
Parish Update
Join us to Celebrate Easter together
Saturday 19th: Easter Saturday fayre, 10-12.30 at St. Bede’s
Saturday 19th: Easter Vigil, 8pm at St. Bede’s
Easter Sunday: Light breakfast followed by all-age Easter celebration service, 9.45 (at Hazelwell)
A Call to Prayer (from Matt)
The midweek discipleship group continues to focus on the subject of prayer - what it is, how we engage with it and different ways of praying.
You may find the the enclosed material helpful in your prayers, it has been circulated to those able to attend our mid-week group.
A reflection for Easter
The Easter story is deeply rooted in themes of hope, renewal, and redemption. It marks the resurrection of Christ after his crucifixion signifying the victory of life over death, good over evil, and love over sin. The narrative begins with immense sorrow—the pain and loss experienced by Jesus' followers after his death. But it culminates in the miraculous joy and renewal of the resurrection
The familiar story is rich in meaning as the culmination of Christ’s work among us.
We see hope in the face of suffering, the crucifixion as a symbol of ultimate suffering and sacrifice. Yet, the resurrection which follows offers a profound message of hope—that suffering is NOT the end. Even in our own darkest moments, there can be light, a new beginning, or a deeper understanding.
Just as Jesus was raised from the dead, we are called to live new lives, leaving behind old burdens or sinful patterns. It symbolizes personal resurrection—a fresh start, a chance to grow spiritually, and to embrace the fullness of life.
We see in the crucifixion the immense love Jesus had for humanity, willing to give up his life for the forgiveness of our sins. Not infrequently, love requires sacrifice, and we are invited to reflect on how we can love more selflessly in our own lives.
The resurrection is the cornerstone of our Christian faith. Faith in the unseen, promises us strength during times of doubt or uncertainty.
Easter underscores for us the ultimate victory over death, both physical and spiritual. It challenges the fear of mortality and assures believers that death is not the end, but a transition to eternal life.
In essence, Easter is a story of resilience, of life triumphing over despair. It’s a reminder that in the face of challenges, we can rise, we can renew, and we can keep moving forward with hope.
