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Lent and Advent House Groups

House Groups generally meet for about five weeks during Lent and Advent. They meet on weekday evenings, and also during the daytime in various locations, and use common material chosen for the occasion. These House Groups are shared with members of local churches.

Lent 2008

ST MARY AND ST ANNE MOSELEY Lent in Moseley PRAYER SUNDAYS at both Churches starting 3 February Mornings : PRAYER - a sermon series (see below) ST MARY'S 3'd February Prayer and Praise 10th February What difference does prayer make ? 17th February Different ways of praying 24th February Prayer and silence 2°" March The prayers of our mothers and fathers 9th March Prayer and symbols ST ANNE'S 3rd February What difference does prayer make ? 10th February Prayer and Praise l7" February Prayer and silence 24th February Different ways of praying 2nd March Prayer and symbols 9th March The prayers of our mothers and fathers Evenings : PRAYING THE PSALMS reflections on particular psalms In Lent we're trying to make greater space to pray. 5 minutes before each service begins we will be praying in silence Please try and come early and make space for God in your life ST MARY AND ST ANNE MOSELEY Lent in Moseley PRAYER MONDAYS at 8pm at St Mary's starting 11 February Study Groups — a chance to reflect on the weekly sermon theme (at St Mary's) and explore the particular subject further with possible exercises and methods to help strengthen our prayer lives (House Groups can be set up on request by attending the 1" evening on February 11t) TUESDAYS at 7pm at St Anne's starting 12 February Praying the Stations of the Cross – a community art project. Several local artists have been asked to produce a station in whatever style is their media which will be displayed in the church like an exhibition with the church open for an hour 7-8pm for drop in/chill out/ refreshments. Then at 8pm there will be opportunity to meet an artist and discuss the journey of Jesus culminating in Holy Communion at 8.30pm in the Church Please feel free to come to all or part of the evening's activities and service. WEDNESDAYS at 12 noon at St Mary's starting 13 February Holy Communion at 12noon followed by a Short Reflection at 12.30pm on the weekly theme followed by Lent Lunch for Christian Aid at 12.45pm Please feel free to come to all or part of the lunchtime's service and lunch. THURSDAYS at 4pm at St Anne's starting 21 February MASS (Moseley After School Service) will be looking at prayer in our services ST MARYAND ST ANNE MOSELEY Holy Week in Moseley PRAYER PALM SUNDAY Holy Communion at St Mary's....8am Joint Processional Eucharist Starting at St Mary's 10am Leading to St Anne's 11 am Service of Readings and Music for Holy Week at St Mary's....6.30pm MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY at St Mary's Holy Communion at 8pm The Prayers of Jesus MAUNDY THURSDAY at St Anne's Agape, Sung Eucharist & Watch starting at 8pm GOOD FRIDAY at St Anne's Family Worship at 10.15am at St Mary's 3 Hours of Devotions Starting at 12 noon The Last Prayers of Jesus Please feel free to come and go at any time during the services on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday ST MARY AND ST ANNE MOSELEY Easter in Moseley PRAYER EASTER EVE Joint Processional Triduum Eucharist Starting at St Anne's 7pm Leading to St Mary's 8pm followed by Champagne Party EASTER DAY Holy Communion at St Mary's 8am Festival Eucharist at St Mary's loam Festival Eucharist at St Anne's.. 10.15am Festival Evensong at St Anne's. 6.30pm EVERY DAY IN LENT We're praying with Jesus using the Diocesan Lent Prayers 7bo Deep for Words Take a copy with you to pray at work, home, school or on holiday Thank you, Creator God You gave life to your world And renew us with your Holy Spirit Through this journey of Lent Inspire us to follow-Jesus In drawing closer to you That we mayknow your love for us more deeply And obey you will more joyfully To the praise of your name. Amen