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Church notice sheet - 22 February 2009
Readings
9:00am - 2 Kings 5:1-14 Mark 5:21-43
11:00am - 2 Kings 5:1-14 Mark 5:21-43
Prayer topics this week
For Fairtrade fortnight - 23rd February - 8th March inclusive. For Lent to be a time of prayer and reflection. For the day conference on 7th March.
Raymond's Installation as Canon
We were delighted to announce at last Sunday's services that Raymond will be installed as Honorary Canon at Bristol Cathedral at 3:30pm on Saturday 2nd May. We are planning to take members of the congregation by coach to Bristol to support Raymond on his special day. If you would like to be there to see Raymond installed, please sign the coach list on the table in the church foyer. The subsidised coach cost will be £5 per ticket. We will announce further information about the buffet reception at St. John's once we know Raymond and Alison's plans for the rest of that day.
Record-breakers!
They're still coming in! We've topped our target of £2,500 for the 2008 Jar of Grace appeal. We have now received 88 Jars and gifts totalling a record £2,591. Every penny given will be donated to the UNICEF Education Project and Luweero. So thank you to all concerned. Some people have already started their 2009 Jars! And it is not too late to bring back any from last year which are still lurking on mantelpieces, tables, or in corners!
Living Stones 2
This is taking place on Saturday 7th March at St. John's from 9:30am until lunch. The theme is "Enabling Growth to Continue". Keynote address by The Ven. Alan Hawker. Please put this date in your diary.
Entertainment evening
Our resident MC Andy Hall is looking for singers, dancers, jugglers and entertainers of any kind for the Entertainment Evening on Saturday 7th March at 6:30pm. Sign up sheets are in the church foyer for attending, offers of help with the catering and contributions to the entertainment.
Electoral Roll
The Church Electoral Roll is being revised between Sunday 22nd February and Sunday 12th April. If you are worshipping regularly at St. John's and would like your name included on the roll please ask Sharon Mortimer for an application form.
J.A.M. in Space 2009
This will take place on Saturday 9th May in St John's Church and we anticipate between 100 and 140 children will attend this annual event. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to spend time with some of the children of Haydon Wick. However, we will need a lot of help to run the day and would ask you to consider if this is something you could do. We will need group leaders and assistants, registration assistants, refreshment organisers, first aid assistants, stage creators, multimedia operator, video camera operator, sound system operator and people to move furniture etc in the church.
If you can help, then please sign up on the list in the entrance hall. If you need more information about what is involved please contact Raymond Adams or Andrew Carpenter. Please note, if you have already indicated that you are willing to help then there is no need to sign up on the form.
Women's World Day of Prayer
Women's World Day of Prayer is to be held at All Saints Church at 2:00pm on Friday 6th March. The service is prepared by Christian Women of Papua New Guinea and the theme is "In Christ there are many members yet one body". This is an opportunity for us all to be part of this day of prayer using the same service that is being used throughout the world. Men, women and young people are all welcome. All Saints Church is in Southbrook Street off Ferndale Road.
For anyone of secondary school age
A group from St. John's are going to IMPACT next Saturday 28th February. IMPACT is a Christian worship event bringing together young people from across Swindon. It is being held at Citifaith Church in Swindon town centre from 7:00pm until 9:15pm. For more information see the IMPACT website or speak to Anna Hedley or Karen Madni.
Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Appeal
The retiring offerings on the last two Sundays have totalled £287.80 for the Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Appeal. Any further donations for this appeal should be passed to our Treasurer, Andrew, in envelopes marked 'Gaza'. Cheques should be made payable to St. John's PCC.
Parish Office
The Parish Office is open on Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9am to 1pm. All items for the bulletin to Wendy in writing first thing on Wednesday please!
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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