January 2025 – Caldecote Church

Dear Friends,

What are our expectations for the year ahead? Those of us who are rugby fans may have high expectations ahead of the new 6 Nations tournament – will our team raise the trophy this year? As a lifelong Welsh rugby fan, my hope is that we will not be awarded the wooden spoon – again! And there is always the tantalising hope that Wales will triumph once more! As Christians, what are our expectations of Jesus? What do we want from him? Last month during our Sunday services, I invited you to look to Jesus, the pioneer and perfector of our faith (Hebrews 12:2). This year, together, we will focus on his life and ministry with the expectation that as we learn more from Jesus’s example, we will draw inspiration and strength from him, enabling us to change and grow, and deepen our faith.

God Bless,

Clare

Clare Coates,
Lead Minister for Caldecote with Childerley, Dry Drayton and Hardwick
clarecoates@lordsbridge.org
07818618795

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Services in February

Sunday 2 February Candlemas
11:00am Holy Communion with Revd Clare

Sunday 9 February
11:00am Morning Prayer with Stephen Coates

Sunday 16 February
3:00pm Evening Prayer with Revd Clare

Sunday 23 February
No service

Zoom
Worship at Home – All Lordsbridge Zoom Service
Every Sunday, 11.00am. Join any time from 10.50am: https://zoom.us/j/82311473640.

On Sundays where there is no service in our church, you are most welcome to join any of our services across the team: please see our website www.lordsbridge.org for further details.

What’s On

Useful Contacts

Churchwarden: Stephen Coates; caldecotechurchwarden@gmail.com

Revd Claire Robertson, Lead Minister for Coton, Barton, Harlton and Haslingfield: 01223 874194; clairerobertson@lordsbridge.org

Revd Charles Fraser, Lead Minister for Little and Great Eversden: charlesfraser@lordsbridge.org; 01223 264974

Team Administrator: Becca Herrick; rebeccaherrick@lordsbridge.org

Dear Friends,

Happy New Year! At the beginning of a new year, many of us make resolutions and set new goals for the year ahead. Maybe we plan to eat healthier, exercise more and get fit. Or maybe take up a new hobby. Or spend more time with our loved ones. All good goals! We may also take time to look ahead: what are our expectations as the new year begins? What are our spiritual goals for 2025? 2024 was, for many of us, a very challenging year and our experiences have shown us that anything and everything can happen, both good things and bad. We don’t know what journey God is taking us on this year. But we can be certain that God who calls us is faithful and promises always to be with us. As we settle into this New Year, whether we have set goals or not, let’s endeavour to step out in faith, seeking God and following Him wherever He calls us to. Let us keep our eyes on Jesus, and draw strength and joy from knowing that whatever happens, he will always be walking with us.

Wishing you and your family a very happy, joyful, love filled and peaceful New Year.

God Bless,

Clare

Clare Coates,
Lead Minister for Caldecote with Childerley, Dry Drayton and Hardwick
clarecoates@lordsbridge.org

07818618795

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and see what we are up to across the team!

Instagram: @lordsbridge_team

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LordsbridgeTeam

Services in January

Sunday 5 January Epiphany
11:00am Holy Communion with Revd Clare

Sunday 12 January
11:00am Morning Prayer with Stephen Coates

Sunday 19 January
3:00pm Evening Prayer with Revd Clare

Sunday 26 January
No service