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STRATFORD   METHODIST   CHURCH    NOTICES


Week  beginning,  Sunday,  7th  March,   2010


“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”
 
             Sun     7th  10.30am  MORNING FAMILY SERVICE:          Rev. Bob Powell
                              11.30am  REFRESHMENTS in the WESLEY HALL:
                                Join us for a drink and a chat, after the service!
                                   THE FAIRTRADE CUPBOARD:    opens  it’s  doors  for you.
Approx.     12.30am  FRIENDSHIP LUNCH:     for those who have pre-booked
                   05.00pm EVENING COMMUNION SERVICE:   Rev. Bob Powell

Sun 7th 6-8pm CAFE CHURCH at EVESHAM: The theme for the month will be POWER: What is it? From where does it come? Does it corrupt? Does everyone have power? How do we use or misuse it? What has God got to do with it? Come to think, to talk, to pray, to worship, to meet and to eat from a little after 6.00 until a little before 8.00.

Mon   8th    02.30pm MONDAY HOUSE GROUP:                         in the lounge 

Mon 8th  07.30pm ”WHAT MAKES US TICK”: A series of Lent Group meetings held in our Annexe. Arranged by the “Stratford Churches Together”, there will be an exploration of the particular characteristics and mission of each of the member churches. No doubt there will be plenty of interest and lively discussion so come along and participate.

             Tue     9th  10.00am    PRAYER GROUP:                                         in the Lounge
                  11.00am   HOUSE GROUP:         meet at home
                                 of  Maisie Faulkner
                07.45pm   EVERYWOMAN’S:             A speaker from “Springfield”
Wed 10th   09.30am> WESLEYS BABY and TODDLER GROUP:
                11.30am                                                                              in the Annexe

                01.00pm> WESLEYS BABY  and TODDLER GROUP:
                02.45pm                                                                                      in the Annexe


Thu 11th 3.30pm GAMES at CEDAR LAWN:   These afternoons are planned on a monthly basis. Can you please spare a little of your time to play games with the Residents of Cedar Lawn?  As always the two hours or so are a rewarding experience.            (These games were postponed from last week) 
      Any questions? to Bertie Tuckey  or Sonia Hunt

Fri    12th   09.30am>WESLEYS BABY  and TODDLER GROUP:
                11.30am                                                                                     in the Annexe
Fri    12th    03.00pm  SERVICE of THANKSGIVING:    for  the  life  of  Hettie
                               Fraenkel  following  a  family funeral at  Oakley Wood.  All
                               are  welcome  to  the  Thanksgiving and  the  following  tea,
                               during  which  there  will  be  the  opportunity  for  informal
                               memories of Hettie to be shared.
Sat 13th (10am – Noon)     - BRUNCH for MISSION FUNDS –
                       Come and enjoy a hearty breakfast or early lunch.
There will be a Produce, a Bring and Buy and a Book Stall for JMA Funds.
          

 SERVICES for SUNDAY –  14th  March, 2010


10.30am   MORNING SERVICE:                             Mrs. Marguerite Kendrick

 DIARY DATES – MARCH 2010


22nd Feb – 7th Mar FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT: Do not forget when you shop to swap your usual goods for fair-trade goods.
Oranges, bananas, sugar, tea, coffee, chocolate, tee shirts etc. etc.


Sat 13th 4-5.30pm  A CELEBRATION OF MOTHERS: You are invited to Special Afternoon Tea for all ladies at the Stratford-upon-Avon Methodist Church.              Bring along your mum, daughter or a friend.

Thur 18th  am:  SPRING CLEANING: Ladies, you are warmly invited to an interesting morning at 1, Saxon Close when we will be helped by Marion of Kleeneze to become inspired to tackle Spring Cleaning! Or just enjoy coffee and company and raise some money for the Church Redevelopment Fund. Please let me know if you would like to come.-           Mary Taylor

Sat 20th 10.30am CEDAR LAWN SPRING FAIR: We look forward to seeing YOU, not only for coffee and a hot cross bun, but also for a time to chat and buy cakes and marmalade.  Margaret Newton  would be pleased to receive cakes, biscuits or donations for “The Friends” cake stall.  Perhaps also, bring a book or two and/or buy a book or two at 50p. each.

Sat 20th 10am-4pm  BROADWAY METHODIST CHURCH: You are invited to view their renewed church on this, their first Anniversary Open Day. Whilst there you can meditate in the prayer area, learn about the “Take a Pew” project  and take a cup of tea or coffee in the hall afterwards.

Sun 21st 10.30am BROADWAY METHODIST CHURCH: invite you to their 198th Anniversary service. The preacher will be the Superintendent Minister, the Rev. Robert Powell.

FURTHER NOTICES


Thu APRIL 8th 07.00-09.30pm “WHO MOVED THE EGG?” Saltmine Productions will be staging this one day Easter Panto in the Civic Hall.  Tickets, price £5, are available currently from Jubilate or the Civic Hall Box Office.
A good night out during Easter Week to take neighbours and friends who may not yet be Christians.

A  Prayer  from  Evesham


At Evesham, during Lent, we are focussing on a different part of the World Church each week. We are hearing about Haiti, the Gambia, the work of Fair Trade, Tanzania, India and Europe. Please join us in our prayers for the people of these countries and their particular concerns and for the work of the World Mission Committees throughout the Circuit and the Connexion.