1 st Reading: Matthew 13:1-9 A Story About Planting Seed That   same   day   Jesus   went   out   of   the   house   and sat   by   the   lake.   Large   crowds   gathered   around him.   So   Jesus   got   into   a   boat   and   sat,   while   the people    stayed    on    the    shore.    Then    Jesus    used stories   to   teach   them   many   things.   He   said:   “A farmer   went   out   to   plant   his   seed.   While   he   was planting,   some   seed   fell   by   the   road.   The   birds came   and   ate   all   that   seed.   Some   seed   fell   on rocky   ground,   where   there   wasn’t   enough   dirt. That   seed   grew   very   fast,   because   the   ground was   not   deep.   But   when   the   sun   rose,   the   plants dried   up   because   they   did   not   have   deep   roots. Some   other   seed   fell   among   thorny   weeds.   The weeds   grew   and   choked   the   good   plants.   Some other   seed   fell   on   good   ground   where   it   grew and   became   grain.   Some   plants   made   100   times more   grain.   Other   plants   made   60   times   more grain,   and   some   made   30   times   more   grain.   Let those with ears use them and listen!”

Private Prayer during COVID-19 Stay ALERT – Keep SAFE – ALL WILL BE WELL Following   Government   guidelines   announced   on   Saturday   6   June,   the   Church   of   England   has   given   permission   for churches to re-open for private prayer only. All are most welcome. Guidance for using church for private prayer during Covid - 19 precautions The   following   has   been   written   to   keep   you   and   others   safe   and   to   ensure   you   feel   confident   about   entering   All   Saints. It   will   be   so   tempting   for   us   all,   after   being   apart   for   so   long,   to   turn   a   visit   into   a   social   gathering   but   for   the   safety   and privacy   of   all   please   do   this   safely   outside   of   the   church   building.   We   have   made   the   church   as   welcoming   as   we   all remember   it   to   be   but,   sadly,   for   safety   reasons   have   had   to   restrict   some   areas.   We   pray   that   you   will   find   comfort   and joy in being back in All Saints. The church will be open from Monday 29th June from 10am -12pm each Thursday and Monday only. Before you leave home · For   everyone’s   wellbeing   you   must   not   come   to   church   if   you   have   any   symptoms   of   Covid   –   19 .   If   you   are unfortunate to display them at a later date, it is essential that you let us know. · Wash your hands thoroughly. · As Bibles and prayer books won’t be available please bring any prayer aids you may need from home. · Please bring your own drinks if needed. As you arrive Entry and exit are via the South (main) door. · There will be a volunteer on duty, and you should talk to them from a safe distance. · They will have hand gel and wipes available. · If you feel more comfortable wearing a mask and gloves , then please bring your own from home. · Please   use   the   gel   and   take   the   wipe   with   you   to   wipe   any   hard   surface   you   may   have   touched   in   your   praying position. · If   there   are   too   many   people   already   in   the   building   you   may   be   asked   to   wait   until   a   space   becomes   available   or to come back later. The maximum number is 12. · The North door will not be open so there will be no access to toilets, kitchen or Church Room. Praying · You can then go to a pew of your choice, remembering to keep a safe distance from anyone already in the church. · When   leaving   the   pew   use   the   wipe   to   clean   any   hard   surface   you   may   have   touched.   If   you   require   any   assistance with   this,   please   talk   to   the   volunteer.   Ensure   you   are   alert   to   others   around   you   and   keep   safely   distanced   when leaving the pew. · Return the wipe and place it in the receptacle provided near to the South door. Leaving the church · Be   aware   of   those   around   you   and   leave   in   a   safely   distanced   manner   via   the   South   Door   after   using   the   hand gel provided to cleanse your hands. · If you wish to leave your collection envelopes on the way out or make a donation this will be possible.