The Collect and readings are omitted from the electronic edition for copyright reasons. To view the readings click the links
First Reading Acts 9.36-43
Gospel John 10.22-30
We remember in our prayers
Sunday 29th April
Nnewi - (Province of the Niger, Nigeria) Bishop Dr. Godwin Izundu Nmezinwa Okpala
Church of North India, Cuttack: Bishop Reuben Senapati
Monday 30th April
Nord Kivu - (Congo) Bishop Methusela Musubaho Munzenda
Assistant Bishop of Nord Kivu - (Congo) Bishop Enoch Kayeeye Blagreaves
Tuesday 1st May
North Carolina - (Province IV, USA) Bishop Michael Bruce Curry
Suffragan Bishop of North Carolina - (Province IV, USA) Bishop James Gary Gloster Blagreaves - Clergy: Paul Bysouth. Reader: Ted Fox. Wardens: Bernie Burton, Charles Elston
Wednesday 2nd May
North Central Philippines - (Philippines) Bishop Joel A Pachao
MMA 40 – Mickleover All Saints and Mickleover St John
Thursday 3rd May
North Dakota - (Province VI, USA) Bishop Michael Gene Smith
Clergy: Alan Ward, Colin Pearson, Maureen Priddin. Community Minister: Sean Andrews. Readers: Frances Eaton, John Foxon, Ian Godlington, Jennifer Joyce, Paul Pritchard. Wardens: (All Saints) Ian Nicklin, (St John's) Elizabeth Suckling, Brian Seager
Friday 4th May
North East India - (North India) Bishop Purely Lyngdoh
MMA 41 – Normanton-by-Derby St Giles
Saturday 5th May
North Eastern Caribbean & Aruba - (West Indies) Bishop Leroy Errol Brooks Clergy: Neil Barber, Stephen Griffiths. Readers: Nigel Selby, Alan Hartropp. Wardens: Richard Swinburn, John Wain

THE CELL PHONE vs. THE BIBLE
What would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our mobile phone?

What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets?

What if we flipped through it several times a day?

What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it?

What if we used it to receive messages from the text?

What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it?

What if we gave it to our children as a gift?

What if we used it when we traveled?

What if we used it in case of emergency?

Unlike our mobile, we don't have to worry about our Bible being ‘disconnected’ because of an unpaid bill.  Jesus already paid the bill. In full.

And just think - no dropped calls! God hears them all!
- Author Unknown 

Sunday Groaner
The Sunday school teacher asked if the class knew who were the twin boys in the Bible.
“That’s easy,” said Charles. “First and Second Samuel.”

If God had voice mail…
    Most of us live with voice mail as a necessary part of our lives. Have you ever wondered what it would be like if God decided to install voice mail? …
    Thank you for calling heaven.
    For English, press 1; for French, press 2; for all other languages, press 3.
    Please select one of the following options: Press 1 for request; press 2 for thanksgiving; press 3 for complaints; press 4 for all others.
    I am sorry, all our Angels and Saints are busy helping other sinners right now. However, your prayer is important to us and we will answer it in the order it was received. Please stay on the line.
    If you would like to speak to: God, press 1; Jesus, press 2; the Holy Spirit, press 3.
    To find a loved one that has been assigned to heaven press 5, then enter his social security number, followed by the # key. If you receive a negative response, please hang up and dial 666.
    For reservations to heaven, please enter JOHN followed by the numbers, 3 16.
For answers to nagging questions about dinosaurs, life and other planets, please wait until you arrive in heaven for the specifics.
    The office is now closed for the weekend to observe a religious holiday. Our computers show that you have already been prayed for today, please hang up and call again Monday. If you are calling after hours and need emergency assistance, please contact your local minister. Thank you and have a heavenly day.

NOTICES FOR THE WEEK
Today - 4th Sunday of Easter
10.30a.m. Holy Communion - Trusley
Monday 30th April
7.30p.m. PCC Meeting - Boylestone
Wednesday 2nd May
10.30a.m. Holy Communion - Long Lane
Thursday 4th May
7.30p.m. District Bellringers Practice - Church Broughton
Saturday 5th May
1.00p.m. Wedding - Barton Blount
2.00p.m. Bluebell Walk Please note this will start from Boylestone Village Hall  (not Hallmark Tractors.) Teas in the Village hall from 3.30p.m. onwards.
Sunday 6th May - 5th Sunday of Easter
8.00a.m. Holy Communion -Church Broughton
9.30a.m. Mattins - Boylestone
10.00a.m. Family Service - Church Broughton
11.00a.m. Holy Communion - Sutton
11.00a.m. Mattins - Trusley
11.15a.m. Holy Communion - Longford
3.00p.m. Evensong - Dalbury
7.00p.m. Evensong - Long Lane
Thursday 17th May 7.30p.m. Archdeacon’s Visitation and admission of Churchwardens for Longford Deanery - Sutton
Saturday 30 June
Music at Barton Blount Hall with Zydeco Hot Rods
Tickets soon £8 (child £4)

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