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Jesus 3 Days that changed the World
For God so loved the World that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
APRIL 2026
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5th |
Family & Parade Service 10.00 followed by Easter Egg Hunt. Mrs. Carol Hutchings |
Easter Praise 6.30pm Rev. Malcolm Boulter, Tiptree |
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12th |
Evening Service 6.30pm Communion |
Mr. Charles deLacy Chelmsford |
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19th |
Village Celebration SONGS OF PRAISE 6.30 pm |
Informal & Fun Rev. Jenny Haggar, Ipswich |
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26th |
Evening Service 6.30pm |
Mrs. Penny Bloom, Chelmsford |
MAY 2026 SERVICES
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3rd |
Evening Service 6.30pm |
Rev. Jenny Haggar Ipswich |
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10th |
Evening Service 6.30 pm with Communion |
Mr Charles deLacy, Chelmsford |
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17th |
Evening Service 6.30pm |
Mr. Cyril Bamforth Braintree |
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24th |
Evening Service 6.30pm Pentecost |
Rev. Malcolm Boulter Tiptree |
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31st |
Evening Service 6.30pm |
Mrs. Norma Huxter, Halstead |
This
is how God showed his love among us; He sent his one and only Son into the
world that we might live through him. 1 John 4:9
What s on in APRIL
Fri 3rd Good Friday Walk of Witness leaves Co-op at 10.30am to the
Congregational Church for a joint Service at 11.00.- 12.00
Sun 5th Easter Sunday 10.00 Family & Parade Service followed by Easter Egg Hunt Led by Mrs. Carol Hutchings with refreshments.
In the evening at 6.30pm Easter Praise Rev. Malcolm Boulter
Tues 7th Prayers in the vestry 9.45-10.00
Tues 7th Meet up @ Coffee & Chat -Warm Space 10.00-12.00
Thurs 9th Knit and Natter Warm Space 10.00-12.00
Fri 10th Ladies What Chill 19.30-21.30
Sat 11th Decorate the Church for 100th celebrations 10.00
Sun 12th Evening Service Mr. Charles deLacy 18.30-19.30
Tues 14th Prayers in the vestry 9.45-10.00
Tues 14th Meet Up @ Coffee & Chat- Warm Space 10.00-12.00
Thurs 16th Knit & Natter Warm Space 10.00-12.00
Fri 17th SILVER END 100 TODAY!! You are invited to meet at the crossroads in Temple Lane at. 6.45pm for the Commemoration of the first house built in the village. Led by Rev. Jane, moving onto the Memorial Gardens and then onto the Congregational Church for cutting of the celebration cake and refreshments. The opening of the Time Capsule and be entertained with songs through the decades by the choir and BreakFill 4
Sun 19th Celebration Songs of Praise for the 100th. This will be a very informal service. Starring our very own Jeanette Duncan who will be on the piano with some well known favourite songs from her time at Silver End School. - Any requests let me know.
Tues 21st Prayers in the vestry 09.45-10.00
Tues 21st Meet up @ Coffee & Chat Warm Space 10.00-12.00
Celebration 100th Party with Tom and John entertaining us
Thurs 23rd Knit & Natter Warm Space 10.00-12.00
Fri 24th Ladies What Chill 19.30-21.30
Sun 26th Evening Service Penny & Bob 18.30-19.30
Tues 28th Prayers in the Vestry 09.45-10.00
Tues 28th Meet Up @ Coffee & Chat Warm Space 10.00-12.00
Thurs 30th Knit & Natter Warm Space 10.00-12.00
LOOKING AHEAD TO MAY
Sat 9th May - Classic Car Show 10am-2pm.
To be held at the Scout Headquarters. 2 entry.
This will be a great event and well worth supporting the Scout Group.
Thanks & News
The clocks have gone forward and spring is definitely in the air. We have had a few nice warm days which gets you thinking you should do those jobs you keep putting off. It is just so lovely to see all the spring flowers even on the cold, wet days. We have such a busy month ahead with the 100th celebrations it is going to wizz by. Please do come and join in with all these celebrations, we are very privileged to live here and remember the history and uniqueness of this village.
Firstly I want to say a huge thank you to you all for your support in everything that happens at the Congregational Church. It wouldn t be able to continue without you all.
We had great fun in February at the Shrove Tuesday celebrations with everyone taking part and especially the brave people who did our little pancake races.
This reminded me of dear Ellen from Valentine House who died last month. She loved coming to Coffee Mornings and would always have a go at anything, watching Ellen toss a pancake was a pure delight.
Mother s Day was lovely and we do thank Jenny Haggar for leading this service. A big thank you to Marie, Denise & Daphne who made the posies of flowers for us all and Denise for organising the refreshments. Thank you everybody who made cakes for this special day and for all those who came along.
Some of us were very privileged to have attended Ellen s funeral service. It was very beautifully done, with so many happy memories of Ellen s time since moving to Silver End. A big thank you to Valentine House for arranging all the service and for the beautiful flowers on top of Ellen s coffin made by the residents. Also for the afternoon tea which was served in Ellen s honour.
We have received sad news that Hazel has died. Hazel used to pop into coffee and chat occasionally and was a very kind lady.
We have heard no news about Pat Maholland s funeral. Gillian is now back from holiday and we will try to find out.
100th VILLAGE CELEBRATIONS
THANKSGIVING AND MEMORY TREE
Please share your memories and thanks for this village. The tree at the back of the church is in place and ready for all the wonderful memories people would like to share in this centenary year.
You can do more than one card.
CHURCH CONTACTS- on line www.silverendcongregationalchurch.org
Meet Up @ Coffee & Chat Tuesday 10.00 - 12 noon
Church Treasurer & Enquiries Mrs. S. Gray Tel. 07710 285214
e.mail sharon@silverend.org
Church Post Code CM8 3QF (Silver Street)
Silver End Guiding Group Contact Mrs. Carol Hutchings 07857 663959
Rainbows, Guides, Brownies, Rangers & other groups
Monday Miffy s Fab & Fit 9.30-10.30am Contact 07575 161060
Tuesday Silver Swans Movement Class 9.45-12 Contact Gemma - 07597 649240
Wednesday Carolyn s Dance Group - Disco/Street Dance Contact Harriet 07855 014717
Thursday SILVER TOTS (Baby & Toddler Group) at 9.45am- Chelle -07788 966888 (Term Time)
Thursday Knit & Natter 10.00 12 Contact, Barbara 01376 585467
Thursday Miffy s Fab & Fit 6.30-7.30pm Contact 07575 161060
Friday Ladies What Chill Group Contact Nicki 07773 531055
Scout Group Dan Sutton (Scout Leader) dan@silverend-scouts.org.uk 07970 730636
God made you alive with Christ, for he forgave all our sins. He cancelled the record of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to the cross. In this way, he disarmed the spiritual rulers and authorities. He shamed them publicly by his victory over them on the cross. Colossians 2:13-15 (NLT)
EASTER TIDE Father, thank You that for our sake You made Christ to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. Lord Jesus, thank You for dying at Calvary so we could be forgiven and receive eternal life. Holy Spirit, thank You for revealing the wonder of the cross to us. Amen.
Father God we thank you for the opportunities of serving You. Help us to share love, friendship and pray for those in need.
We pray for this village as we celebrate the centenary, we give thanks for our village. We have so much to be thankful for. This community is very much changed but it provides us with security and stability and the village history holds a uniqueness that we should all treasure. We pray for the Churches in Silver End and all Christians that they might show and practise their faith to all their family, friends and neighbours.
We pray for all who are grieving, especially Hazel s family and friends and also Ellen s friends and her niece, Doreen s and Pat s family. May they know a special touch of comfort and peace from God as they go through difficult days ahead.
We also lift before God those who continue to struggle and need our love, help and encouragements. We think of David who is in hospital and Judy, Val who has an important appointment coming up, Sheila who is struggling, Carol who is facing yet another operation. So lovely to hear Margaret was able to go outside for a little while in the sunshine. Brenda, Iris, and Erica. May the Lord bless and help each one.
Gracious Father, we pray for men and women who have dementia and their families. In the midst of frailty and confusion, may Your love touch their inner being and bring understanding and assurance of hope, so they can depend on You in this life and the one to come. By Your grace. Amen
He heals the broken hearted and binds up their wounds. He counts the number of the stars; He calls them by name.
Psalm 147:3.4 This is a reminder to us of how precious and known each one is. He knows us all by name!