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Regular church publications
Below are the
latest church notices. The menu to the
left will navigate you to select articles from
our church magazine 'Reporting' and to
view gallary pictures of past events.
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STRATFORD METHODIST
CHURCH NOTICES
Week beginning, Sunday,
29th January, 2012
“Our vision is, to share the good news of Jesus
Christ with those around us and
to provide a place of witness for all people”
WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS:
Please join us for a drink and a chat in the Wesley
Hall after the Service. If you would like to leave a
memento of your visit please sign the guest book
which is to be found in the foyer of the church and
do take our greetings back to your own church.
Sun 29th 10.30am MORNING
SERVICE:
Mr. John Griffin
Mon 30th 02.30pm BIBLE STUDY
GROUP:
“Labyrinth Prayer”
02.30pm MEETING POINT for MEN:
“Shakespeare’s beagle”
with Sylvia Morris
Tue 31st 10.00am PRAYER
GROUP:
in the Lounge
07.30pm EVERYWOMAN’S: “Another warm
welcome to
the Rev. Helen Bell”
Wed 1st 09.30am>WESLEYS BABY
and TODDLER GROUP:
11.30am
in the Annexe
TODDLERS PRAISE at
11.30am:
A worship service for parents,
carers
and under fives, in church for about 20
minutes, to be led by Rev.
Helen
Bell. You will
be welcome too, in
fact we’d love to have
your
support and help. You
are invited to bring some
lunch to eat
after the
service.
Drinks available
01.00pm>WESLEYS BABY and TODDLER GROUP:
02.45pm
in the Annexe
Wed 1st 07.30pm HARVEST SHARE: You are invited to an
open meeting at “Lifeways”, 30 Albany Road to see
highlights of last year’s harvest and plans to make
2012 another successful venture. Your views
and ideas will be most welcome.
Thu 2nd 02.30-04.30pm AN OPEN INVITATION: to
anyone who can knit, crochet, thread a needle, use a
sewing machine, have ideas for the craft stall or
just come for a cuppa and a chat to Kath Fraser.
Thu 2nd 3.30pm GAMES at CEDAR LAWN: It would
be good if you could spare a little of your time to
play games. with
the Residents of Cedar Lawn.
Scrabble, Dominoes, Snakes and Ladders, etc.
- or just to chat.
This is a monthly event which they look forward to.
Any questions? to Margaret Newton or Janis
Robinson
Thu 2nd “SINGING SPIRITS” CHILDREN’S
CHOIR: in the Side
Rooms
from 03.30pm
Refreshments
)
Fee:
04.00-04.45pm
Reception, years 1, 2 and
3
)
£1.50
04.45-05.30pm Years 4, 5, 6
and
7
)
per session
further information from Rebecca
Ledgard
Fri 3rd 09.30am>WESLEYS
BABY and TODDLER GROUP:
11.30am
in the Annexe
Sat 4th Feb. 10.30am – 1.30pm COFFEE/TEA
MORNING or HOMEMADE SOUP and ROLLS:
There will be stalls selling homemade cakes,
handmade crafts and cards, gift items and books,
quizzes and competitions. All this is happening in
the Wesley Hall so come and join us!
Proceeds to the Church Redevelopment Fund.
In connection with the above event if you have
received any unwanted gifts that you would like to
donate to the cause they would be very gratefully
received. Just leave them in the box provided in the
vestibule, or they may be left with Shirley
Dumper. Also, if you like to make a cake,
small cakes or biscuits, please bring them along on
the day. Thank you in advance for your
generosity!
Sat 4th 06.30 for 07.00pm MISSIONS SUPPER: in
the Avonbank Centre, Evesham Church. This
fund-raising event is in support of our work for
Methodist Missions at home and abroad. You are
invited to a delicious supper followed by a talk by
Deacon Kerry Smith, who is chaplain at the NEC. She
will be talking about her work to raise awareness
about human trafficking, particularly in our
District. We are suggesting a donation of £7 per
person. If you would like to join us for this
popular event, please contact Margaret Fuller.
SERVICES for SUNDAY,
5th FEBRUARY, 2012
10.30am ALL AGE WORSHIP
SERVICE:
Rev. Helen
Bell
DIARY DATES – FEBRUARY, 2012
Sun 5th approx 12.45pm FRIENDSHIP LUNCH: Pork with a
vegetarian alternative. If you are
planning to attend, please add
your name to the green list on the Church Life Board
in the Wesley Hall and add a note if you would
prefer the vegetarian option.
JMA Lunch combined with Friendship Lunch.It is very
important for JMA Contributors to sign the list in
Wesley Hall or let Sheila Giles know before
Wednesday that they are coming. Look forward to
seeing you there.
Tues 14th 05.30pm VALENTINE’S DAY HIGH TEA:
Read all about it in
“Reporting”.
All are welcome!
Thurs 16th 12 for 12.30pm FOOD FOR THOUGHT: at
Welford Methodist Church. Fish and Chip lunch
£5.00. Numbers to Ros Murphy by 10th Feb.
Fri 24th 10.00am-3.30pm “THINK GOLD” is
the title of a “Holiday at Home” special in the
Wesley Hall. Supported by the “Stratford Town Trust”
and “Contact the Elderly” this annual event
provides entertainment during the day
with a cooked lunch and various refreshments
to sustain you. Transport will be provided for those
who require it. The cost is £5, payable on the
day.
Reservation of your place is by booking form,
obtainable from:
Gillian or David Loader or Margaret Smith
FURTHER NOTICES
CASH IN YOUR ATTIC: an alternative way of
giving for the Redevelopment Fund. If, following the
article in “January Reporting”, you have found
something to the value of £30 or more that might be
auctioned through Northwood Missionary
Auctions please pass a note with a short
description of the item you are prepared to donate
to, Lim or Evelyn Ho , rather than to one of the
stewards or to Bertie Tuckey, as intimated in
“Reporting”.
ACTION FOR CHILDREN: Will holders of
collecting boxes please give them to Evelyn Ho in
the Wesley Hall today.
HOLD A COFFEE MORNING! to aid the Redevelopment
Fund. The Fund Raising Committee are asking
for your support by holding a coffee morning during
March and inviting neighbours, friends etc. If
you can help either as a host or as a guest Margaret
Smith would be pleased to know – and thank you.
A Prayer from Bidford
Dear Father, we thank you that through the dark days
of winter we are assured of your enlightening
presence. We pray for the health of our church that
despite a good deal of illness, we may be sustained
by your presence and look for the brighter weeks
to come. In Jesus name. Amen
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