Pew News - 10 Aug 2025
As we continue through a quieter August in terms of services at St Mary’s I can’t help wondering if it was God reminding me or just coincidence that on Monday morning, I happened to read the account of Jesus’ encounter with the Woman of Samaria (John 4).
Jesus’ statement to the woman clearly asserts that worship of God is not about venues, sites, or structures. He says: “the hour is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem”. Worship will be in Spirit and truth. His statement doesn’t minimise the importance of the Temple, or any place of worship; it does, however, stress the point that such places do not make the worship more effective or more pleasant to God. Jesus suggests that while the designated places of worship are important, they are not the only places where God can be worshipped.
Where have/will you worship in August. Why not let Bev know (and send some photos) so we can all see the many places God has been worshipped during August. Please email Bev at office@sholing.church
FOR OUR PRAYERS
Hilary & Chris - Vanessa – Toby - Baby Hudson
Laura – David – Annie – Georgia – Angela
Cathy E - Marina - Ann J - Carol Q
Garrie S - Jake C - Ruby S - Sam C
Sue Ba - Kelly - Tyler - Yancy T - Norm
Jim Mu - Sheila & Stuart
WE REMEMBER
Christine, praying for Mo, Julie & Stuart, Steve & Paula and Christine and Mo’s grandchildren.
Ronnie R, praying for Mum Lisa, Dad Martin, brothers Freddie, Bertie, family and friends.
Pauline, praying for Peter, Darren, Chris, family & friends.
To request a prayer:
Email: prayer@sholing.church
Tel: Claire Buston on 07594 450128
Muddy Church worship
Sun 17th & Sun 24 Aug – 10am
The Striders garden is beginning to take shape but we still have lots to do. A few of us are meeting with our gardening gloves on. All are welcome to join us. Refreshments will be provided. If raining, we will be in the potting shed.
MONTHLY INDOOR CAR BOOT SALE
Dates: Sat 30 Aug, 27 Sept, 25 Oct, 29 Nov.
9am-12 noon (set up from 8.30am)
Due to the success of our trial event, we have decided to hold these valuable community events each month on the last Saturday of each month. Email to book a table – office@sholing.church
THE BIBLE COURSE NEW EDITION
Garry will be running The Bible Course New Edition, and you are invited to join.
Where: The Vicarage
Time: Thurs eves 7.30-9pm
Dates: Sept 24th - Oct 1st, 8th, 15th, 29th -
Nov 5th, 19th, 26th
To sign up, follow the link: https://bit.ly/SholingBibleCourse