What's on | Church notice sheets
Church notice sheet - 5 August 2007
Readings
9:00am - Daniel 3:1-18 and Mark 13:5-11
11:00am - Daniel 3:1-18
Retiring offerings for flood victims
This Sunday, and next, there is the opportunity to give to the appeal for the victims of the floods which have been experienced in many parts of the country during July. There will be a plate at the door for your donations after each service or you can pass your gift to our treasurer, Andrew, in an envelope marked 'Flood Crisis Appeal'. Cheques should be made payable to St John's PCC.
All change
We like to welcome all ages into St. John's and we don't want to forget the needs of the little ones so there is now a changing mat with wipes, nappy bags etc., available for use, in the crèche (side room next to the worship area). We would ask you to please take dirty nappies home with you.
Can you pray with us?
Prayer Circles are an important part of our life at St. John's and they are used on a regular basis. If you would like to be part of our praying team, and are on the telephone, please do have a word with Jean Dean and she will be only too happy to explain how the Prayer Circle works. It is very simple and will usually only involve you in one telephone call per request.
The Alpha Course
Bob has lead Alpha for a number of years but is not going to be able to do that this year as he is still recovering from his virus. That does not mean that there will be no Alpha. We have run at least one course every year since 1995 - often two - and this year will be no exception. We find that when we put on a course, people - often unexpectedly - turn up to go on it. Read more about Alpha.
Sharon wants you!
Sharon Mortimer is looking for some volunteers to go on the Sidesman's rota for the 11:00am service from September onwards. Please contact her if you can help.
Help! I need 100
Over the past few years the members of St John's have filled about 700 shoe boxes which have been sent to underprivileged children abroad. This year we would like to include, in every box we send, a toy bag that the children can keep long after the shoe box has disintegrated. If you can help make some bags (which are very simple - just two pieces of material approximately 10"x10" stitched round and with a drawstring cord at the top) then please have a word with Jean Dean and she will let you have some material. Please also have a look at the display in the church room as you leave church.
Building project
With
the building work complete, we are concentrating on planning the furnishing
and equipping of the new extension. We have sufficient money in the fund
to pay the builders and the architects with some left over to go towards
the cost of furnishings and equipment, but we still need a lot more!
Gifts towards the cost can be passed to our treasurer, Andrew with cheques being made payable to St John's PCC. Additionally, you can help by filling phials which can be found in the basket in the church room. Already 75 have been returned containing a total of just over £532!
Dedication of the extension
You should already have Saturday, 20 October 2007 in your diary for the Dedication of the Extension by Bishop Mike, followed by refreshments and entertainment. The service will start at 5:00pm. The church will be packed for this important occasion and attendance will be by invitation only. All members of St John's will be receiving personal invitations over the next couple of weeks. When you receive yours, please reply as quickly as possible so that we can plan and cater for the expected numbers.
Home groups in September
Lots of plans are coming together for homegroups in September. There will be a new approach as we want to be adventurous in the Autumn and do some new things with prayer.
A prayer for St John's
Loving God, bless this church to serve you faithfully in all ways. As you have called us to worship together, strengthen us to support each other, to make your love known by word and example, and to know ourselves part of the company of all Christian people. Pardon and correct all that is wrong among us, accept and increase what is good, and unite us in the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of the Father and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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.
What's on | Church notice sheets
Page last updated: 6 August 2007