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Church notice sheet - 23 September 2007
Readings
9:00am - Psalm 68:24-35 and Mark 1:35-39
11:00am - Psalm 68:24-35 and Mark 1:35-39
Women's own
Resumes on Firday, 5th October at 10:00am. Future meetings will be on the first Friday of each month and ladies are invited to come and join us. Further details from Wendy Eastwood.
Rovina Evans
Last week we published a message of thanks from Bishop Evans for our prayers and the gift of the cost of Rovina's successful operation. We add our thanks to the couple in St John's who, on hearing the appeal, paid the full cost. Faith in action embraces prayer and a practical and generous response to need. God does the rest!
A reminder of St John's prayer meetings
The above meetings will continue to be held in St John's on Tuesday 25th September and Tuesday, 2nd October at 7:45pm. This week's study will be "Spiritual Weapons for a Spiritual Battle."
Parish administrator
The post involves working in the parish office two days a week, although this may increase. Applicants must have typing, secretarial and administrative skills. E-mail and web skills are also essential. He or she will have a friendly and approachable manner, able to work both with church members and the wider public. For further information please contact Pauline Davis.
Swindon Foodbank
Swindon Foodbank continues to reach out to the hungry and those in crisis in our own town and as Foodbank has become more established the number of referrals has increased. 72 people were fed in one week alone...
So how about coming to the next Family Quiz Night and enjoying yourself whilst supporting local Christian outreach? This will be on Friday 28th September at 7.30pm at Open Hands, Lagos Street, Swindon.
See the Foodbank website for details 
The next supermarket collection is on Saturday 13th October at Sainsbury’s Stratton St Margaret. Sign-up sheets will be on display soon. In the meantime if you see any 2 for 1 or 3 for 2 offers in the "non-perishable" food range please consider giving Foodbank the "extra" one..! Just bring it to Church and Bob Hayward will take all donations to the Foodbank.
Harvest thanksgiving
As ever, harvest is a time when we remember the homeless, and those who are in need. The Food Bank and Filling Station have given us a list of items they would like to receive at harvest time. Food requests from the Swindon Food Bank and toiletry requests from The Filling Station are as follows. The Filling Station say, "Small and many is better than big." Please start saving now.
| Fruit Juice (long life) | Razors |
| Sugar – small (500g) | Roll on deodorant |
| Milk (UHT) | Shampoo |
| Cereal | Shaving Cream |
| Tinned Rice / Sponge Pudding | Loo Rolls |
| Mashed Potato or Tinned Potato | Household Candles |
| Tinned Fish | Biscuits |
| Tinned Meat | Snack Bars |
| Tinned Fruit | Pasta Sauce |
| Tinned Tomatoes | Tinned Vegetables |
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.
Building project
First the need, then the prayer, the planning, followed by the appeal and response, the thanksgiving, the tenders, the despair, more prayer, a further appeal and responses, even greater thanksgiving, growing optimism, groundworks ("doesn't it look small?"), the construction, the completion ("doesn't it look big?"), the decoration, the carpets, the curtains ... and now the furniture!
Do have a look at the vestry/administrator's office this morning and the old vestry. We're almost there! But we are still not quite there on finance...
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 91 have been returned containing a total of just over £598!
Dedication of the extension - early replies needed!
This will be on Saturday 20th October 2007. If you haven't already replied to your invitation then please do so as soon as possible so that we can plan and cater for the expected numbers. If you have any queries please speak to Jean Dean or Pauline Davis.
Impresario requires acts
The St John's talent evening has produced some unforgettable memories over the years.
It is not too early to start practicing that piece of thespianism, terpsichory or prestidigitation you've been longing to demonstrate, but just never had the chance.
Mary Smith and the team will be producing a supper following the dedication on 20th October, and after that the fun will begin.
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.
Pram club notice and dates
Pram Club will meet at 9:30am - 11:30am and 1:30pm - 3:30pm on 24th September and the 1st & 8th October. On Monday 15th October Harvest Thanksgiving will be at 11:00am - 2:30pm with service at 11:45am followed by a light lunch. Pram Club re-opens as usual on Monday 29th October at 9:30am.
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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