Windsor Team Ministry

Sowing Seeds

 
At Sunday Xtra in July we thought about the Parable of the Sower [Matt 13:1-9].  A team of volunteers acted out the story, enthusiastically sowing imaginary seeds then growing quickly but withering because the soil was shallow then getting choked by weeds and finally growing again, tall and strong when they had been sown in the good soil.

Many of us have allotments and we thought about how we normally sow seeds – very carefully in narrow rows or individual holes.  The farmer carefully sows seeds to the edge of his field but he does not throw them on the path or in the hedge.  This parable told us how generous God is in sharing his love with all of us, no matter how underserving we might be.

Sunday Xtra is a short informal service on the 2nd Sunday of each month in the Parish Hall at All Saints Church (Frances Road), 10am. On 14th August we will be “Talking with Jesus” and on 11^th September our theme is “The Golden Rule.”  Do come along.

More information about Sunday Xtra is available on the team ministry website or email SundayXtra@windsorchurches.org.uk to join our mailing list.  You can also find us on Facebook.

 

Sunday Xtra in All Saints Hall at 10am on 10 July

 
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Sunday Xtra is a short, informal service of worship on the 2nd Sunday of every month.  Note these dates in your diary now: 10 July; 14 August; 11 September; 9 October; 13 November; 11 December.  Who could you bring with you?
 
Do you have a comment or question?  Want to get more involved?  Email the Sunday Xtra leadership team: SundayXtra@windsorchurches.org.uk

Sunday Xtra - Walking with the Risen Jesus

If you were put on trial, accused of being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict?

Sunday Xtra in May heard the story of two disciples walking on the road to Emmaus after Jesus’ death and resurrection [Luke 24:13-35]. The disciples met a stranger and they eventually realised that he was Jesus.  Why did they not recognise him immediately?

We thought about identity and how we recognise people we know.  Our activity was a game in which each group tried to identify famous people based on clues about their gender, nationality and other characteristics.

The penny dropped for the disciples when Jesus picked up bread and broke it for them.

We discussed what qualities others might see in us to recognise that we are Christians.  Would they know for sure?  The list of characteristics that we came up with is posted on our Facebook page.

Sunday Xtra on 12th June will be a celebration of Pentecost and on 10th July our theme will be the Parable of Two Sowers.  We hope you will be able to join us in the Parish Hall at All Saints Church, 10am.  Family and friends are always welcome, too.

More information on the team website or email SundayXtra@live.co.uk if you would like to join the Sunday Xtra mailing list.

The closing prayer used at the service:

 

    Risen Christ,

    You have no body on earth but ours,

    No hands but ours, no feet but ours.

    Ours are the eyes through which your compassion

    Must look out on the world.

    Ours are the feet by which you go about doing good.

    Ours are the hands with which you bless people now.

    Bless our minds and bodies,

    That we may be a blessing to others.

    Amen

 

(Adapted from a famous prayer of Teresa of Avila)

 

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Sunday Xtra - Signs of New Growth

It was a lovely spring day with sunshine streaming through the windows.  The children had just started their school holidays and signs of new growth were all around us: buds and flowers on the trees; new plants coming up through the soil where previously it had been bare. 

Our bible reading at Sunday Xtra in April was the story of Lazarus [John 11:1-44].  Lazarus died and was raised by Jesus.  Most of the children had heard the story of Easter at school recently and we thought about why there was so much talk of death while at the same time there were so many signs of new life around us.  Sarah sang a song by Graham Kendrick and we made palm trees.  You can see more on our Facebook page.

Sunday Xtra is a short informal service of worship on the 2nd Sunday of every month.  It includes contemporary hymns and prayers with contributions by our young people and a fun activity that everyone can join in.  On 8th May we will be Walking with the Risen Jesus and on 12th June we will be celebrating Pentecost: 10am in the Parish Hall at All Saints Church, Frances Road.  Do come along.  More information on the team website or email SundayXtra@live.co.uk if you would like to join the Sunday Xtra mailing list.

 

Are you giving up chocolate?

 
Sunday Xtra is a short and informal worship service on the 2nd Sunday of each month.  It includes new and familiar songs, thought-provoking activities, a bible story, prayer and cake at the end … something for everyone!  Younger participants tend to bring their parents or a friend from school; grown-ups enjoy it whether or not they are accompanied by a child. 
In February we met on Education Sunday and heard the parable of two builders retold featuring characters from some popular TV shows.  We built a wall of bricks and played a game of snakes and ladders that had everyone thinking about the benefits of education.  Birthdays for the month included Sunday Xtra, which has now been going for one year.
On Sunday March 13th we will be thinking about Lent.  Are you giving up chocolate?  Do come along and join us in The Parish Hall at All Saints Church (Frances Road), 10am.

Sunday Xtra at All Saints

 10th October - Feeling Alive!

Short, informal, all-age worship service with something for everyone.  10am on the 2nd Sunday of each month in the Parish Hall at All Saints Church on Frances Road.  The theme this month will be "Feeling Alive" - do come along, and bring a friend. (PS There is cake!)

Sunday Xtra is on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Windsor-United-Kingdom/Sunday-Xtra/155499071136938)