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Church notice sheet - 19 August 2007
Readings
9:00am - Daniel 3:19-30 and Matthew 26:47-56
11:00am - Daniel 3:19-30
The great cycle ride
This annual event takes place on Saturday, 8th September and we are looking for cyclists and walkers together with sponsors and helpers.
Cyclists/walkers are needed to take place in the ride/walk and 50% of the amount of their sponsorship goes to the Historic Churches Trust and the other 50% to the church of the cyclist's choice.
Sponsors will be sought by the participants so look out for them and please be willing to encourage them in this way. St. John's is on the route, and we need people to man the church for one hour slots during the day.
If you can help, or would like more information, please speak to Ron McGiffie.
Donations for flood victims
The retiring offerings for the UK and Asia flood vitims totalled £312 (£92 for the UK floods and £220 for the Asia floods). Any further donations can be passed to our treasurer, Andrew, in envelopes marked 'Asia Flood Appeal', 'UK Flood Appeal' or 'Both Flood Appeals'. Cheques should be made payable to St. John's PCC.
Are you new to St John's?
If so, do please stay for a coffee after any 11:00am service so that we can get to know you. For those regulars at St John's there are a number of new faces in the congregation so do please remember to take the time to introduce yourselves to those people that you have not spoken to before.
St John's giving scheme
Our Treasurer, Andrew, will shortly be preparing and issuing the weekly giving envelopes for 2008. If you are not already in the St. John's Giving Scheme and would like a set of envelopes, please speak to Andrew. He will also be happy to let you have information about giving to God's work at St. John's by Standing Order and Gift Aid.
Surrounding one another in prayer
We have a team of church members who are willing to talk with anyone who needs a listening ear and someone to pray with them.For Prayer Ministry, please contact Edna Webb. For special requests for prayer from the whole church, please contact our Prayer Circle Co-Ordinator, Jean Dean.
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.
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 81 have been returned containing a total of just over £552!
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.
Transport
If you are coming to the Dedication of the extension and would like a lift, would you please sign the list in the church room. If you are able to offer transport to people requiring a lift there is an alternative list for adding your name to that, also in the church room.
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.
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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