Hazelwell Weekly Contact July 6th 2025
2 Jul 2025 • Weekly Notices
Hazelwell Weekly Contact July 6th 2025
3rd Sunday after Trinity Sunday
Licensing Service following Andy’s Ordination as Deacon (Saturday),
Led by Val Harris,
Preacher, Reverend Andy Harris
Licensing, Reverend Matt Churchouse
Please remember in your prayers:-
Residents of Kennedy Grove and County Close.
Andy as he prepares for his ordination on July 5th and licensing on Sunday.
.A Prayer from Matt (for you to use as your personal prayer during the coming week)
Heavenly Father, giver of all gifts, thank you for what you entrust to us - for example our talents, possessions, bodies, finance, passions. I particularly thank you for …………… [insert what you're thankful for] and ask that you would help me to use it wisely and responsibly for your kingdom. We pray particularly this week for Andy Harris, thanking you for calling him to know and to serve you; and we ask that as he's ordained as a deacon/servant this Saturday that he might know the re-filling of your Spirit, empowering him to love and serve you more fully. Thank you for all the gifts you give to us, Lord, and may we use them as offerings of worship to you. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Parish Update
- Our Lay Reader Andy Harris will be ordained as Deacon at Birmingham Cathedral this Saturday at 3.30pm. The service will be live streamed (from 3.25pm)
To access this, visit the Birmingham Cathedral Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFlhnCfkd76gILhG_ZQtlLQ
- The midweek discipleship course continues to meet on Tuesday mornings from 10.00-12.00 in the quiet room. All Welcome.
- Dads & Toddlers group meets the third Saturday in the month – next meeting 19th July in church,10am – 12pm.
- Are you 16-18 yrs? You’d be welcome to join our Stay around Sunday group (monthly) following the service starting this Sunday July 7th.
Reflection on Christian Unity ( following Val’s sermon last Sunday)
"That they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you."
— John 17:21 (ESV)
Christian unity is not merely an ideal—it is a divine calling rooted in the prayer of Jesus Christ Himself. In His final hours, Christ prayed not for uniformity, but for oneness—a deep, spiritual communion that mirrors the unity between Him and the Father. This unity is a witness to the world of God's love and truth.
Unity is not about erasing differences in worship styles, theological interpretations, or traditions. Rather, it is about finding common ground in Christ, recognising that every Christian who confesses Jesus as Lord is part of the same body.
Throughout history, the Church has experienced schisms, doctrinal disputes, and divisions. Pride, politics, cultural differences, and a lack of forgiveness often stand in the way of reconciliation. However, these challenges do not nullify Christ’s call for unity. They remind us of the need for humility, dialogue, and a spirit of repentance.
Unity does not mean compromising the truth. But it does mean engaging others in love, listening more than we speak, and remembering that unity is not man-made—it is Spirit-given and must be Spirit-led.
Closing Prayer
Lord Jesus, You prayed that we may be one, just as You are one with the Father. Forgive us for the divisions we have caused or sustained. Fill our hearts with humility, patience, and love. Help us to seek unity without losing truth, and truth without losing love. May the world know You through our witness as one body. Amen.