Keep an eye out in the foyer! Over the next week, new posters and photo montages will be appearing, introducing you to some of the people you'll meet and giving you a glimpse of life at Holy Trinity.
It's been another encouraging week at Holy Trinity. We're now almost at 100 people on our Electoral Roll — the formal list of people who consider Holy Trinity their church and commit themselves to its life. It's a lovely sign that people are finding a home here and choosing to be part of our church family.
Of course, the number itself isn't the point! We want to see more people discovering Jesus, growing in faith and finding their place in His church. And as our church family grows, there are more opportunities for all of us to play our part — praying, welcoming, inviting, serving and encouraging one another.
This Sunday is our Harvest Thanksgiving, and we'll be thinking about what it means to trust God for today. In the wilderness, the Israelites had to learn to trust God for their daily bread — to receive what they needed for that day rather than trying to store up enough for tomorrow. It's a good challenge for us too!
Harvest is also a chance to look beyond ourselves and share what we have with others. We'll be collecting for the Foodbank, and there are details below about the different ways you can give. Financial donations are particularly helpful, as the Foodbank can buy what it needs more cheaply and Gift Aid can be added where appropriate.
And as we continue to grow, I'd love to encourage each of us to think about one next step. Perhaps that's coming along to Wednesday morning prayer, joining a Small Group, inviting someone to Alpha, coming to the Welcome Tea, or finding a way to help on a Sunday. It doesn't have to be a big thing — just one step.
Please keep praying for Alpha as it begins this Tuesday, and for all those who will come along. And I hope to see many of you at Harvest on Sunday!
With every blessing, Esther x
Coming up this week
Saturday 19 September
- Coffee Morning – 11am–12.30pm
- Plus Heritage Open Day – 11am–3pm. Come and discover more about Holy Trinity and its history, enjoy a cuppa, and bring a friend who's curious about church or would simply like to find out a bit more about us.
Sunday 20 September
Harvest Thanksgiving & Parish Holy Communion – 10.30am
Come and celebrate Harvest with us as we give thanks for God's provision.
Our theme is Learning to trust God for today, and we'll be thinking about the story of God's provision of manna for the Israelites in the wilderness.
There'll be children's work, and we'll be collecting tinned and dried food and toiletries for the Foodbank.
Financial donations are very welcome too — see below for details.
- Heritage Open Day – 1–3pm The church will be open again in the afternoon.
- Welcome Tea – 4pm For those who have joined Holy Trinity in the last 6–12 months. See below for more details.
Monday 21 September
- Monday Small Group – 11.15am, Bethany Room We begin looking at the book of the prophet Haggai. If you'd like to join, please speak to Paul Tennyson.
Tuesday 22 September
- Red Lid – 11am–1pm, Hall
- Alpha – 6.30–8.45pm, Bethany Room
Wednesday 23 September
- Prayer Meeting – 9.30am, Bethany Room Led by Becca.
Friday 25 September
- Birmingham Conservatoire Concert Refreshments from 12.30pm, concert 1.15–2pm. This week's musicians are Irina and Gigi.
Saturday 26 September
- Coffee Morning – 11am–12.30pm, church
- PCC Away Day – 10am–3pm, Bethany Room
- Writing Workshop – 10.15am–12.30pm, 1 The Limes Led by Patsy Spiller and Elaine Davis. Informal, friendly and open to anyone interested in writing — no experience necessary.
A FEW WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
New to Holy Trinity? Come to our Welcome Tea
Our Welcome Tea is this Sunday at 4pm at Esther's.
If you've joined Holy Trinity in the last 6–12 months and haven't yet been along, we'd love to see you. It's a relaxed opportunity to meet some other people, hear a little more about Holy Trinity and ask any questions you might have. Please speak to Esther if you'd like to come.
Alpha starts this Tuesday
Could you pray? Could you invite? Could you help?
Alpha begins on Tuesday 22 September, 6.30–8.45pm. Please keep praying for those coming along and for the team. And if there's someone you know who might appreciate the chance to explore faith, there's still time to invite them. You can also help by welcoming, cooking or serving. Speak to Mark or Charles if you'd like to get involved.
Come and pray with us
We really do believe prayer works — and prayer is at the heart of our life together at Holy Trinity. Our Wednesday morning prayer meeting is at 9.30am in the Bethany Room. We pray for the church, our community, our world and one another. If you've never been before, why not come along this Wednesday? You don't need to be good at praying or know what to say. Just come and join us.
Have you found a Small Group yet?
If you haven't taken the plunge yet, now is a good time!
We have three groups meeting each week, with different days, settings and styles. They're a chance to open the Bible, pray, encourage one another, build friendships and explore what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. If you'd like to find out which group might suit you, speak to Esther or one of our Small Group leaders.
Could you help once a month?
As our church family grows, there are more people to welcome and more things happening — which means we need more people to help make Sunday mornings happen. We're particularly looking for people who can help with welcoming, serving and practical jobs on Sundays. You don't need to commit every week. Once a month would make a real difference. If you've been thinking, "I'd quite like to help, but I'm not sure where I'd fit," please come and have a chat. We'd love to find something that works for you.
HARVEST & FOODBANK DONATIONS
Sunday 20 September
As part of our Harvest Thanksgiving, we're collecting tinned and dried food and toiletries for the Foodbank.
If shopping for extra items isn't convenient, financial donations are especially helpful. The Foodbank can buy more cheaply and purchase exactly what is most needed. Gift Aid can also be added where appropriate.
You can give:
- By bank transfer: CAF Bank — Holy Trinity PCC Sort code: 40-52-40 | Account: 00035259 Please use FOODBANK as the reference.
- By card: Use the card machine labelled FOODBANK.
- By cash or cheque: Please use a yellow envelope clearly labelled FOODBANK.
We'll keep Foodbank donations separate from the usual Sunday offering, so it's clear where your gift is going.
Thank you for helping us support our local community this Harvest.
For the diary
Sunday 4 October – Pet Service 🐾
Bring your pets, or simply come along and enjoy a service celebrating God's wonderful creation!
Sunday 4 October – Harvest Lunch, 12.45pm
A table has been reserved at The Rugby Tavern, Cubbington Road, Leamington, for our Harvest Lunch together. If you'd like to come along, please fill in the form at the back of church or let Pam know.
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