Following on from our 24-7 Prayer event, we will be running a Prayer Course starting on Tuesday 30 April at 7.30pm in church. The course is an 8 week journey through the Lord's Prayer, and each week will include refreshments, video teaching and time for discussion and praying together. Whether you're new to prayer, or have been praying for years, the Prayer Course is for anyone who wants to grow in their relationship with God. Sign up for the course at www.hampton-church.org.uk/prayercourse

From 7 April we will be looking at the Book of Joshua. Here is the schedule of readings:
7 April
Joshua 1:1-9
Strong & Courageous
14 April
Joshua 1:10-18
Commissioning of Joshua
21 April
Joshua 3:1-17
Crossing the Jordan
5 May
Joshua 6:1-7,15-26
The Battle of Jericho
12 May
Joshua 7:1-26
Failures & Renewed Commitment
19 May
Joshua 8:30-35
The Foundation of Faith
26 May
Joshua 10:1-15
Conquering Challenges
2 June
Joshua 23:1-16
Passing on the Legacy

We are now advertising for a new part time Children & Youth Coordinator/Administrator. If you know anyone that you think will be suited to this role, or you are considering the role yourself, then please let Ben know.
For a full job description and application form, please see our vacancies page:
hampton-church.org.uk/vacancies

Since the launch of the appeal £24,492 has been raised. This is in addition to the £15,000 which has been pledged by Middlesex County Association and London Diocesan Guild of Church Bell Ringers Bell Restoration Fund.

We have a new sermon series starting 4 February where we will be looking at some of the people Jesus met. Here is the schedule of readings:
4 February
Nicodemus
John 3:1-15
11 February
The Samaritan Woman
John 4:5-26
18 February
Simon the Pharisee
Luke 7:36-50
25 February
Martha & Mary
Luke 10:38-42
3 March
The Man at the Pool
John 5:1-18
10 March
Pilate
John 18:28-19:11
17 March
The Two Criminals
Luke 23:32-43

The 24:7 Prayer Movement celebrates 25 years this year. Here at St Mary’s we will be hosting a prayer hub in church from 4-8 February. You can find out more about 24:7 at 24-7prayergb.com

If you're wondering about joining a Home Group there is no time like the present! The groups are currently looking at the Bible in parallel with our Sunday sermons which you can catch up with on the sermons page.

To find out more and sign up head over to the Home Groups page.

SUNDAY 17 DECEMBER
5pm Contemporary Carols

WEDNESDAY 20 DECEMBER
8pm Carols & Readings by Candlelight

CHRISTMAS EVE
3pm & 4.30pm Children’s Crib Services
11.30pm Midnight Holy Communion

CHRISTMAS DAY
10am Family Carols & Communion 

As part of our preparations for Christmas we remember the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem. Our two crib figures travel from house to house spending the night in 24 different households in the parish before coming to rest in church on Christmas Eve.

We have a new sermon series for September where we will be exploring the Second Letter of Paul to the Thessalonians. Here is the schedule of readings:
3 September 
 2 Thessalonians 1
10 September
2 Thessalonians 2:1-15
17 September 
2 Thessalonians 3

We have a new sermon series for summer. Here is the full schedule:
30 July, Psalm 100, A Joyful Noise
6 August, Joshua 6:1-6,12-20, A Victorious Noise
13 August, Amos 5:18-24, An Unwelcome Noise
20 August, Acts 2:1-13, A Powerful Church
27 August, 2 Peter 3:8-18, The Final Noise

Thank you to everyone who contributed in any way to making the Coronation Garden Party such a success. We have received some lovely messages of thanks from members of the public complimenting
us on making them feel incredibly welcome. The Coronation of King Charles III was a day to remember!