Building the Vision

“I thought they would not speak, instead I was unable to stop them
talking” said one of the group leaders at the first Building the Vision evening where questions were asked about Growing in Christ.

By the time this magazine has become available the second of the three
meetings will have taken place where we will have explored our becoming
Eucharistic People.

On Monday 16th June we look at our abilities for Witnessing and Communicating. All three meetings are an essential tool for us at St Gabriel’s as we grapple to see who we are and where we are going.

As has been said, this is a exercise, but not a fruitless or pointless one. For
the responses from the many who attended have already been noted and
acted upon. This is very much an activity in growth and a movement to forge greater links with each other and the local community.
The natural progression of these three meetings will be the feedback
session on Monday 7th of July where the responses from all the meetings
will be open to the members of the Parochial Church Council and every
member of the congregation.

A copy of the report will be sent to the Archdeacon, who is watching
carefully to our responses and our findings, together with the local Area
Dean’s working party and the Bishop.

Our responses and the corresponding action plan are very important, hence I
am asking you again to make every conceivable effort to attend the two
meetings that remain.

Please do use the time that remains before the next meeting to place the
future life of the parish into the hands of God through prayer and active
thought. Again the words of the Archdeacon ring out as a challenge - what
difference to the life of St Gabriel’s is made by you being a member?

Everyone one has to do their bit to ensure the future of St Gabriel’s- and that bit has to be done by everyone!

Please remember:

Wednesday 7th May

Monday 16th June
 
Monday 7th July

7.45pm  in church

Only you can make the difference
 

Christian Aid Week already” said one of our members of the congregation when faced with two tables of Christian Material. Well yes seems it has come around early but that might be because Easter has been exceptionally early this year!
For St Gabriel’s this is our major event for charitable and missionary giving.
A chance to chat on people’s doorsteps and in the street. A chance to be a visible face of the church in the community.
We do not do this alone but are backed up by a national advertising campaign with adverts on the telly and large bill boards.
We need your help in delivering and collecting the envelopes. This year it
seems there is an even greater need as the cost of food soars. We might
grumble at the extra increase in the cost of our food bill, but we do not have to make a choice between paying for education or food for our children.

Clean water is also a commodity that we take for granted. Our collection will also help those in need of a safe and regular supply of water.

A collection kit is now available for you in the church. please be generous with your time.

Stewardship Sunday 1st June

As he looked up, Jesus saw the rich putting their gifts into the temple
treasury. He also saw a poor widow put in two very small copper coins. "I tell
you the truth," he said, "this poor widow has put in more than all the others.
All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her
poverty put in all she had to live on." Luke 21:1-4

In May we look again at our stewardship of God’s creation and in particular
our financial giving to his work and service. From Sunday 11th Standing
Order forms, pledge forms and gift aid forms are available from Roy
Holloway. Please form an orderly queue...

Acton and Ealing Common
Churches Together Annual Gathering

At Acton Green Church, Cunnington Street, Acton Green W4 on Tuesday
20th May 7.45pm - 9.45pm. Tickets are available but you need to make your own arrangements for transport.
 

We have been invited to join with the Willesden Area Churches for a

Corpus Christi Festival

Christ the Saviour

Ealing Broadway

Saturday 24th May

3.00pm