Pew Leaflet for Sunday 11 January 2026

The Churches of

Holy Cross Binstead and St Peter’s Havenstreet in the Ryde Plurality

St Peter’s, Havenstreet (http://StPeterHavenstreet.org.uk)

Welcome

A very warm welcome to all worshipping with us today. Please do join us for refreshments

after the service.

Readings for the Baptism of Christ (Epiphany 1)

Isaiah 42 1 –9;

Acts 10 34 – 43;

Matthew 3 13 – 17

Prayer for the Baptism of Christ

Eternal Father, who at the baptism of Jesus revealed him to be your Son, anointing him

with the Holy Spirit: grant to us, who are born again by water and the Spirit, that we may be

faithful to our calling as your adopted children; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord.

Amen.

Prayer for the sick

We pray for those who are sick and who ask for our prayers: Patrick, Mike, Joan C, Emma

and Len. We also remember silently in our hearts: Heather, Jackie, Ann, Dave, Brenda,

Monica, Hester, Kerry, Izabel, John and Paul.

Rest in peace

We remember those who have died recently and pray for their families at this sad time.

Sandra Attrill

In Memoriam

We pray for all those who remember the anniversary of those who are recorded in our

memorial book for this week

Bertram Charles Thomas Hawes, Frederick Taylor, Brian Auckland Brown, Clement John

Spurgeon, Gordon Thomas Hiscok, Dorothy Woodford, Kathleen Winifred Snow, Elsie Edith

Hall, Hilda Gwendoline ‘Gwen’ Riddell

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Calendar

Friday 9 January

08:00

Morning Prayer at Holy Cross

09:30

1662 Holy Communion at Holy Cross

11:00

Funeral of Sandra Attrill at Holy Cross

Sunday 11 January

09:30

Morning worship at Holy Cross

10:00

Pop-in at St Peter’s

Tuesday 13 January

19:00

St. Peter’s PCC meeting

Friday 16 January

08:00

Morning Prayer at Holy Cross

09:30

1662 Holy Communion at Holy Cross

Saturday 17 January

10:00 – 12:00

3Cs coffee morning at Holy Cross

Sunday 18 January

09:30

Holy Communion at Holy Cross

Forward planning dates for the diary:

Saturday 24 January

10:00 – 15:00

Holy Cross Vision and Strategy Day

Thursday 29 January

19:30

RPCG meeting at All Saints’

Candlemas Lunch

Saturday 7th February 2026 at Appley Manor Hotel 12.30 for 1.00pm.

Letters detailing menu choices and cost are now available in both churches. As noted

choices and payment must be returned by the 30th January at the latest.

Janette Dye.

A big Thank You

To all who helped with events at Holy Cross from 6th December to 6th

January. The flowers, Christmas Tree, nativity scene, readers, cleaners, mince pie makers,

washers up, early morning risers who attended to the heating, candle lighters, bell ringer,

and sides people who welcomed visitors all aided a very good Holy Cross Christmas. For

more details of what took place and who was involved, see the notice in church.

A Message from Rev Health

Dear friends,

I hope you had a joyful Christmas and a very happy New Year.

Across our many busy Christmas services, it was wonderful to see thousands of people joining us — many perhaps for the first time. This has filled me with real hope and encouragement, as it reminds us that people are open and curious to hear more about Jesus and the good news he brings.

Thank you to the many dedicated people on teams who work so faithfully to help our churches serve the needs of Ryde and the surrounding communities. Your passion, generosity, and servant-hearted commitment have made a profound difference over the past year, and you are valued and your efforts do not go unnoticed. Together we are strengthened by prayer and a shared purpose; to make Jesus known, we continue to stand firm and hopeful. What a remarkable team you are and I thank God for each of you. I truly hope you have been able to take some time to rest, recover, and recharge.

Church was at the forefront of social transformation this Christmas with the Love your Neighbour team working closely in partnership with Aspire and with The Salvation Army to provide hygiene essentials, food hampers, meals, toy appeal, vouchers to those in need. Even able to provide accommodation to a family in need and get them a grant for a television – just in time for Christmas – all playing our part and in Jesus words “it is more blessed to give than receive”.

As we step into this new year, we do so with hope. The days will grow longer, and before too long the weather will begin to warm. I am excited about what lies ahead, particularly as several building projects and plans move forward. These developments will help us create spaces that are fit for worship, better serve our communities, and inspire new ways of gathering, sharing love and our purpose with all of our communities.

With the continued commitment, collaboration, and prayer of this community, I am confident that we will see God at work in even greater ways in the year ahead. Let us move forward together with unity and purpose, seeking the flourishing of our churches and the communities we are called to serve.

As Scripture encourages us in our local mission:

“Seek the peace and prosperity of the place to which I have carried you… Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” (Jeremiah 29:7)

Wishing you a restful and joyful season, and I look forward to serving alongside you all in 2026.

With every blessing,

Rev Heath

Contact telephone for Holy Cross and St Peters

Telephone 01983 242906 for the Ryde Plurality Office who will direct you as required.

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