St Michael's Church, Stoke Gifford
Living to make a difference
On Wednesday 10 January at 7.30pm we are gathering in St Michael’s Centre for a whole church prayer gathering.
Prayer is key to everything we do, and an important part of our individual lives. This is a wonderful opportunity to gather and pray as a church, and listen to God together.
Why not count yourself in and come along for an evening of prayer and worship?
As we approach a new year, many of us look for ways to refresh and renew our lives. For Christians, one of the most enriching ways to do this is to deepen our connection with God through Scripture. Engaging with the Bible daily brings spiritual growth, and guides our everyday lives.
If you’re looking for a Bible reading plan for 2024, we’ve pulled together a few options that may help in choosing a plan that’s right for you: Whether you’re a seasoned reader or just starting out, there’s a plan to help you dive deeper into God’s Word.
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel (formerly The Bible in One Year) is an excellent free resource from the team that produces the Alpha Course You can read it directly on the website, listen wherever you access podcasts, download an app, or purchase a book. There are three different plans: Classic, Youth, and Express.
The YouVersion Bible App is also an excellent resource for different lengths of reading plans as well as one-year plans. Many of us have this app already on our phones. The above options have accompanying commentary to help us in our reading. But some of us may prefer to just have the plan without the commentary:
The Bible Project has available a downloadable and printable one-year reading plan. You can find that here.
Blue Letter Bible has a downloadable chronological plan here.
And there are many more out there.
We encourage everyone to explore the many Bible reading plans available and find one that resonates with you. May 2024 be a year filled with rich blessings and a closer walk with God!
Dear Church Family member,
It is with deep sadness that I share the news of the death of Janice Stace.
Janice died suddenly on Sunday 10 December at around 8pm.
Janice was a much-loved member of our church family and served with dedication and compassion in the voluntary role of Children’s Ministry Assistant.
She made a huge difference in the lives of countless children and families within our communities. She served in Beehive (parents & toddlers), Sunday children’s ministry, Saturday Breakfast, Lifegroup leader, Messy Church, Spring Harvest co-ordination and most recently the initiator of our “Bumps” & Babies group.
She will be deeply missed by us all. We are so grateful to God for her life & ministry among us.
We, of course, offer our deepest condolences, sympathy and prayers to Janice’s family and friends.
We will share Funeral details in due course.
In the meantime, please keep Chris, Peter and David in your thoughts and prayers.
God Bless
Revd Canon Simon Jones
We’re taking a Christmas Float to the New Housing Areas of Cheswick, Brooklands Park and Scholars Chase!
Tuesday 5 December Starting at Cheswick Square at 6pm – Father Christmas will be there and we will all sing a couple of festive Christmas Carols before the float sets off!
Wednesday 6 December – starting near Crest Nicholson show home Clover Way, at 6pm.
Friday 8 December – starting at Stoke Gifford Retirement Village Car Park at 6pm.
We’d love to see your photos of the float – so why not share them on social media and tag us in, or send them to welcome@stmichaelsbristol.org.
