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Church notice sheet - 15 April 2007
Readings
9:00am - Ezekiel 37:1-14 and Luke 24:1-12
11:00am - Ezekiel 37:1-14 and Luke 24:1-12
J.A.M. in the Ark preparation meeting
There will be a preparation meeting for all the helpers for J.A.M. in the Ark on Thursday, 19th April at 7:45pm in St John's church.
We are very sorry that this date clashes with the It Takes Two evening - it's the only date we can get all leaders together and we cannot have a preparation meeting without them!
Annual report and accounts 2006
The St John's Annual Report and Accounts for 2006 are displayed on the notice board In the church foyer. If anyone would like to have a copy to study in more detail before The Annual Parochial Church meeting on Monday 30th April, please have a word with Andrew who will be happy to supply one.
Street pastors
There is a new initiative by the churches to provide street pastors in Old Town and New Town areas of Swindon. Christians would work alongside the police to offer pastoral support in the various situations that arise in the town area on a Friday and Saturday evening. You will hear more about this soon. Please do pray for Paul Rush who is now putting the whole thing together.
Building project
If
you have not already contributed towards the cost of the building project,
it is not too late to do so. If you have made a pledge, we
would like these to be converted into gifts by the time the work is completed
in June if at all possible.
When the construction work is completed, we will need furniture, equipment, carpets and curtains. You can help by filling phials for furnishings! Just take one of the phials from the basket in the church room and fill it with your small change. Already 13 have been returned containing a total of just over £150!
See the building work in progress...
It takes two
Care for the Family are running an evening in Swindon on Thursday, 19th April for every married couple. If you have been to an event by Care for the Family before then you will know what a high-quality evening this will be. Richard Hardy and Katherine Hill will be taking an honest look at the ups and downs of growing a healthy marriage that matures, deepens and stands the test of time. Fun is guaranteed!
You will discover:
- a new vision of your marriage;
- how to communicate at a deeper level;
- how conflict can be creative;
- practical truths earthed in personal experience
- the importance of sex and intimacy
- how marriage takes time to mature.
The cost of the evening is £6.00. Please write your name on a postcard and slip in into the envelope in the church room.
Swindon mission network
This group will be holding an evening meeting in St John's on Tuesday 1st May, when Jane Williams (a regular contributor to Radio 4) will be leading an evening on Growing in Confidence in Faith.
We are asked to serve a light meal to those who are coming. This will take place from 6.00pm to 6.30pm. So, if anyone is able to sign up to help Raymond with that, he will be very glad to hear from you. Worship will begin at 6.30 pm and the evening will end at 9.30pm.
Wessex Male Voice Choir & Pegasus Band
There will be concert evening by the Wessex Voice Male Choir and the Swindon
Pegasus Band in aid of the Food Bank at Christchurch, on Saturday 12th
May at 7.30 p.m.
Tickets are £7.50 with concessions, There is a poster on the notice-board showing full details.
Food bank diary dates
Please find below the Food Bank dates for 2007:
| Date | Retailer | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 5th May | J Sainsbury | Stratton St Margaret |
| 14th July | Asda Wal Mart | Orbital Shopping Centre, North Swindon |
| 13th October | J Sainsbury | Stratton St Margaret |
| 8th December | J Sainsbury | Bridgemead West Swindon |
Do you buy on line?
We have received our first commission cheque amounting to more than £50! Log on via our website or go directly to http://www.buy.at/StjohnsHW. The church will receive commission from 2% to 12% on anything you purchase.
There are over 100 retailers involved (including M&S, Amazon, John Lewis, Comet) some of which offer exclusive discounts and promotions - and best of all ... there is no extra cost to the purchaser!
Tape Ministry
If you or someone you know would like a recording of the service, please contact Nigel Crowhurst, our Tape Co-ordinator.
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