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A space for encounter, restoration and mission Monday 30 th  March to Friday 3 rd April: 6am to 10pm Our prayer room, The Well, will reopen for the week before Easter, situated in the Oval Room at Emmanuel, accessible through the sliding glass doors. How can I take part? By spending an hour alone with God at The Well, engaging with a creative interactive prayer journey based on events of the day before the crucifixion  How can I book a timeslot? 60+ timeslots of 1 hour in The Well are bookable via the church app. Can I bring a guest to my timeslot?  Yes, but bear in mind that The Well is designed for individual prayer and response with privacy. Can I pray at night too? Yes, the night hours from 10pm to 6am are also bookable, as commitments to spend time in prayer at home when The Well is closed. Resources will be available via the Church app.  How is The Well open to everyone? From 11am to 1pm each day, The Well will be open for use by anyone. There is no guarantee of privacy or silence during these two hours. I don’t have an hour to spare. How can I join in?  By praying wherever and whenever you can, using the resources that will be on the app, and/or by visiting The Well at Emmanuel any time between 11am and 1pm for shared use, without needing to book. Will there be an extended worship evening? On Thursday 2nd April, there will be a 7pm communion service in church with foot washing, followed by 2 hours of prayer and worship together in the prayer room, Worship@TheWell, from 8pm to 10pm. If I have time, how can I prepare for my timeslot? Preparation isn't essential or expected. If you have time, you may want to read John 13 & 14 and Matthew 26.   Last time in The Well, people encountered peace, joy, emotional healing and a renewed desire to share Jesus with friends and neighbours. Here’s a reminder of feedback from those who came: Trust him for everything because he is faithful. Release of emotions, letting go of past trauma. So much to take away. An oasis of peace, a wonderful hour with Christ. A wonderful time of allowing the Lord to speak to my heart. Would have loved to stay longer. A real feeling of renewing an acquaintance. A chance to let my burdens go. Great feeling of lightness now. Time with him. Went too quickly. Nothing in us is hidden to the Lord. Let your Spirit come. May we have the joy of the woman at the well to share you with others. It is such a blessing to be with Jesus. What a joy to be with the Lord and experience the peace and joy of his presence.  Please saturate me with your Holy Spirit. May I sprinkle your living water on everyone I meet. Challenged to be hungry to do what God wants, to be thirsty for more of him. To spend more time with Jesus like this, not just fitting him into my life as and when. May I be filled deeply with joy and streams of living water and to share more abundantly with those I meet. Thank you for reigniting my passion to bring loved ones to the foot of the cross. I speak the name of Jesus over them all. An hour of peace and communication with the Spirit. I broke out in tongues several times, Alleluia.  I will leave refreshed and inspired. Such a blessing, I could have spent much longer here. One thing that struck me: ‘his worshippers must worship in the Spirit and truth’. I could spend two hours here and still get more out of it.  An hour is not enough time to take in everything here. I will create my own well and go over everything in slow time.  What an amazing time. I could have taken several hours to go through the process. It is amazing. The Lord showed me that I was in a safe place to reveal a deep hurt, and I know he was listening and will address it.  I didn’t expect this hour to have such a profound effect on me. Thank you for this amazing opportunity. The Lord reminded me that my anxieties stem from spiritual thirst. I need to spend time at the well with Jesus more often. I have loved this experience. It is precious.  A wonderful time of peace and reflection. I feel safe and seen. A joy to take time to encounter God. I learned more about our relationship and what I need to do to continue my journey with him. A lovely time to sit and just be with the Lord. I am very thankful.  A valuable hour. I could have used more time. A blessing. I have been challenged to pray for those attending Christmas services that eyes may be opened to see and recognise Jesus as the Samaritan woman did. I felt the presence of Jesus. I was very tearful. I felt forgiven and peaceful.  Time for tears, hopefully seeing Jesus’ love more clearly. What a blessing. I could have stayed all day. A haven of peace. The Lord who loves me just as I am has shown me what I can be.  Good to spend quiet time reflecting on God’s goodness and faithfulness.  The Lord has shown me my deepest anxiety and lifted it from my shoulders onto his. A space for peace and healing, refreshing the soul and sending us out with new humility, hunger and hope in Jesus.

We all use them everyday but have you ever really thought about what they are made of? I certainly hadn’t. A couple of years ago a friend gave me a ‘ Who Gives a Crap ’ bamboo toilet roll to ‘try’.The quality and effectiveness were as good as what I was normally using, but apart from that it was a loo roll in the end!   I decided to do some research. Everyday 1 million trees are cut down to make regular toilet paper. Using bamboo is more environmentally sustainable. It is regenerative and crops up to 3 x a year without being uprooted. An environmental plus for me.   Researching further, Who Gives A Crap donate 50% of their profits to clean water and sanitation projects around the globe. So by using this product I am supporting billions of people in need to gain access to these life-saving services.   My normal purchase of toilet rolls comes wrapped in plastic, something I am consciously trying to reduce my use of. This toilet roll was individually wrapped in paper which had a great pattern on it! Much to the amusement of my family I  often use the wrappings to wrap small gifts for birthdays or Christmas! The 48 rolls are packaged into a recycled cardboard box for delivery. (Smaller quantities are also available). Interestingly I’ve noticed they are being sold at Tesco and Waitrose although do work out slightly dearer then a delivery option, but ideal if you want to try them for yourself.   There are many other companies who also make toilet rolls out of bamboo or recycled paper, Naked Paper , Cheeky Panda , Bumboo and Kazoo to name but a few. I have tried a few of these  but it comes down to personal choice and preference.   If you would like to try Who Gives A Crap for yourself you will find they are currently in our church toilets as we were donated a whole box to trial.   Please do let me know what you think. I am happy to answer any further questions you may have such as cost, ordering and subscriptions available.   Debbie Houston

Emmanuel's Flower Ministry presents a wonderful opportunity to glorify God, to celebrate and remember, and to bless the people in our church family and local community. Flower arrangements can be sponsored in memory of a loved one, to commemorate a happy event, or simply as a gift to the church family. When you sponsor the flowers, you will be given the opportunity to suggest a colour scheme, and to write a short message of dedication to be featured in the weekly Lamp Post. After being enjoyed by the congregation in our Sunday services, the flowers are collected and bunched, before being delivered to a person in our community as a gift from the church family. If you would like to sponsor the flowers, please contact Kim Gregory via the church app. Go to 'bookings', then 'flowers in church', where there is a form to fill out Alternatively, you may contact the church office. Call for volunteers - We are looking for people who can dismantle the arrangements, bunch the flowers and deliver them to recipients on Mondays or Tuesdays. Please contact the church office if you feel that you could help. Blessings, Kim Gregory

VACANCIES OPERATIONS MANAGER We’re looking for an Operations Manager to help lead and strengthen the day-to-day running of Emmanuel Church in this season of growth. This role is all about creating the systems, structures, and environments that enable our ministries, teams, and buildings to thrive. Working closely with the Rector and staff team, you’ll oversee operations, facilities, and key processes — helping us serve our church and city with excellence, clarity, and care. Hours: 22.5 hours/week Salary: £30k - £35k pro rata Applications Close: 24th April 2026 Interviews Commence: TBC For an informal chat or more information email peter.shaw@emmanuelplymouth.co.uk recruitment@emmanuelplymouth.co.uk To apply open the application form below. Job Description Application Form Parish Profile Work with us At Emmanuel, we’re passionate about serving our city, growing disciples of Jesus, and creating spaces where people of all ages can encounter God and belong in community. Our staff team and volunteers work together across worship, children and youth ministry, pastoral care, community outreach, and the life of the parish. We’re always looking for people who share our heart for the church and for Plymouth. If we aren't advertising a role which fits your skill set please drop us an email with you CV and Cover Letter and we will bare you in mind when future opportunities arise. -> recruitment@emmanuelplymouth.co.uk Parish Profile

St Paul's Efford, join us for our Sunday service at 10am. Welcome to St paul's Church EFFORD ONE BIG FAMILY We're a community of Christians who seek to follow Jesus Christ in our daily lives. Church is so much more than the building we meet in each week. It's a vibrant community of people of all ages. We help each other to follow Jesus Christ as we live and work in Plymouth. MEET THE TEAM Looking Upward to our Lord in Prayer, Inward that his Word might shape our lives and Outward to fulfil our Great Commission our services Every week we meet on : sundays 10.00AM Main service Our main service aims to be lively and relevant to life, based upon teaching from the Bible. There is something for all the family with children's activities available. Be sure to stick around after the service for a refreshments and some great chat. 6.30pM evening service FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH An informal but exciting meeting for Praise & Prayer. We sing together and we pray together for the needs of the world, the local community, and one another. our LOCATION 100 Efford Lane, Efford, Plymouth, PL3 6LT safe guarding statement If you have a concern about the safety of someone or the actions of someone working with children or vulnerable adults, please speak to someone. The Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted here . Our Safeguarding Policy Statement can be viewed here . If you are a young person and you feel unhappy about something happening to you, you can call Childline on 0800 11 11 our team includes: Rev Darryl Cree Vicar of St. Paul's Rev Bev Cree Parish Deacon Rev Peter Shaw Team Rector Rev Robin Brown Team Vicar Rev Simon Springett Permission to Officiate get in touch If you would like to get in touch, please contact the office by emailing info@stpaulsefford.co.uk or call us on 01752 260317 Submit Thanks for submitting! back to emmanuel Church Up

A sermon series exploring the God who sees us, meets us where we are, and invites us into deeper faith, healing, and transformed lives through Scripture. the god who sees from the well to the waters Sermon series January 4th - February 22nd, 2025 This sermon series journeys through Scripture, tracing a God who sees, knows, and meets His people in every season. From the well to deeper waters, we discover how God invites us beyond first encounter into healing, transformation, and a fuller life with Him, drawing us steadily deeper into His purposes. Hagar: Seen in the Wilderness Sunday 4th January Hagar is alone, dismissed and wandering. The God who sees her is the same God who met the woman at the well. Elijah: Seen in Exhaustion Sunday 25th January A turning point. Elijah wants to give up; God meets him tenderly. Perfect pastoral moment. The Bleeding Woman: Seen in the Crowd Sunday 8th Feburary A powerful echo of the well. She reaches for Jesus and is restored fully. Nathaneal: Seen before he saw Jesus Sunday 22nd February A beautiful landing place. The God who sees us sends us into the world with fresh vision. Moses: Seen in Suffering Sunday 11th January God sees His people’s pain and draws Moses into His purposes. From knee-deep faith to stepping in further. Bartimaeus: Seen in the Noise Sunday 1st February Just like the woman at the well, Jesus stops for someone overlooked and draws him deeper. Zacchaeus: Seen in Transformation Sunday 15th February The living water spills into his whole world. Like the Samaritan woman running back to her village.