Ladock News, April 2025
Dear Friends
He is Risen!
Christians always seem to get so excited about Easter and yet for many people it is all about chocolate eggs and extra time off work...so what is it that Christians get all excited about?
The celebration of Easter has long since been associated with the death and resurrection of Jesus. Jesus the Nazarene, Jesus the Son of God. Jesus the Nazarene is a recorded fact, the Roman census records Jesus being part of a particular group of people at a particular time in history in a particular part of the world. Jesus the Son of God is also undisputed by many people through many generations all over the world.
Recorded in history are the stories of Jesus and the things he did, the things he said, the way he behaved towards others, his life has inspired people for generations and generations, so much so, that many have been called saints as they dedicated their lives to following the way of Christ (Jesus). The Easter story tells us how much the authorities felt threatened by the things Jesus said and did. Jesus taught and demonstrated that a life that focuses on the well-being of others and a good relationship with God will always be one that flourishes and is fruitful, that is not to say there won’t be trials and tribulations along the way, but that through grace we are given the courage, determination and love to persevere.
We remember the Saints and the wonderful things that they did, the example they set and it serves to inspire us, they were just regular people, sometimes the stories seem too fantastic, but the stories grow because of love and inspiration.
The story of Jesus was precious to those saints, it is precious to Christians today. We celebrate the Resurrection of Christ because not even death could stop him! He lives on in each of us through faith and so we give thanks drawing on the symbolism of new birth (eggs) and we take time to be with family and friends to give thanks and to appreciate all the different ways in which we have been blessed in life.
Special Easter Services will be taking place during Holy Week. You are warmly welcome.
Grace and Peace,
Revd Caroline Husband
Rector of Upper Fal Parishes
Our planned services and other events in April and during Easter are:
Saturday 5 April: Coffee morning in Ladock Community Hall, 10.00 – 12.00. All welcome.
Sunday 6 April: Holy Communion, 11.00 am.
Sunday 13 April, Palm Sunday: Holy Communion 11.00 am.
Thursday 17 April, Maundy Thursday: Vigil and stripping of the altar, 7.00 pm
Friday 18 April, Good Friday: Good Friday Liturgy, 10.00 am
Saturday 19 April: All welcome to help decorate the Church for Easter, am.
Sunday 20 April, Easter Day: Holy Communion 11.00 am, with choir.
Sunday 27 April: Holy Communion 11.00 am
Sunday 27 April: Evensong 6.00 pm
There will be a short service of Morning Prayer every Tuesday at 9.00 am.
The Church is open for private prayer every day, including weekends.
Please note that full details of online services and other events are on our website www.ladockchurch.org.uk
Ladock Church is also on Facebook.
Coffee Mornings in the Hall
The next coffee morning of 2025 will take place on Saturday 5th April. Coffee, cake and chat at Ladock Community Hall 10-12. A time when we can all get together. Offers of help, cooking, hosting and furniture moving are always most welcome.
Calling all Plant Lovers - Ladock Church Bells Appeal Fete, 28 June
The Fete is still some months away but the organisers of the plants stall have alerted me to the fact that now is the time of year when gardeners split and plant seedlings, cuttings and anything else that they have been caring for over the winter. Please can all gardeners consider passing anything that is surplus or unwanted for sale on the stall. Plants that are likely to be in flower or at their best in June would be especially welcome. If you can help, please call Amanda Starkey on 01726 469156. She will arrange to care for the plants until the Fete.
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Pastoral Visiting If you or someone you know would like a visit from the Church please contact Revd Caroline Husband 01726 337730 or email rector@probusteam.com |
Contact Details
Rev’d Caroline Husband Rev’d Linda Whetter
01726 337730 01872 530265
Email: rector@probusteam.com Email: lindaw23@outlook.com
Jeremy Sharp (Churchwarden) Vanessa Morcom (Safeguarding)
07816 317180 Contact Details to Follow
Email: churchwarden@ladockchurch.org.uk