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WOMENS WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Friday 5th March 10:30 am St. Lawrence Church Chipping Sodbury Speaker: Rev. Nicky Morgan Friday 5th March 7: 30 pm Yate Methodist Church. Speaker: Mrs Jenny Clark. Both services followed by refreshments. All Welcome! ___________________________________________ REFRESHMENTS Do you enjoy that wonderful slice of cake or the hot bacon bap, or cup of coffee that "appears" on Sunday mornings? Are you looking for a way to use your talents of baking, cooking, washing dishes, or visiting with very special people? Well, have we got a job for you!!! Please talk to Louisa (324714) or Sue (322757) to volunteer on the 2nd Sunday of the month. Many thanks to everyone who eats & drinks with us each Sunday! ___________________________________________ TUESDAY LUNCHTIME PRAYERS. Tuesday's 12:00 Noon in St. Mary's. We'd love you to join us & to encourage others to do so; see the prayer section of the new notice board at the back of church. Please prompt our praying with your thanksgivings & requests on the prayer board just inside the church door. You can also pray privately for the intentions there. We do meet before 'Lunch @ One' so you could join us for a few minutes before your feast! No need to arrive at noon. _________________________________________________________ RING & RIDE COMMUNITY TRANSPORT This service is now available weekday evenings between 6.30 and 10.00pm , Saturday between 9.00am and 5.00pm and Sundays between 10.00am and 4.00pm. If you have a bus pass, journeys are free but you must register with Community Transport beforehand. For more information call 0845 2410985 _______________________________________________________ MONTHLY CALENDAR Pick up a copy in church, or view and download it here. If you run a group or plan any events for St. Mary's, whether one-off or regular, please let Jacky know so it can be added to the calendar. You can e-mail, phone or speak with Jacky with your events. _______________________________________________________ THE WILLOW TREE PREGNANCY CRISIS CENTRE We are looking for new volunteers for their counselling, education and fundraising work. If you would like to find our more please call Joy on 01454 324080 for further information. ___________________________________________ |
QUIET DAY AT ST. MARY'S Saturday 20th March, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm To be led by the Rev Pauline Green. There will be a simple lunch provided. The theme will be announced soon. _______________________________________________________ NOTICE BOARDS Don't forget to check the notice boards at the back of the church, for new items or photographs. Please also feel free to use them, they are for everyone. Different headings are in the folder attached to the board. If you need to remove items to make space please just check with that group and put items removed in the pigeon hole for Sue Wells or Judith Cameron. If you need a heading not yet available, contact Judith. _________________________________________________________ TINS FOR THE SISTERS The winds are blowing and the snow keeps falling...please don't forget all those hungry people of Bristol that count on that extra tin of food or nice cup of tea. Many thanks to you all of St. Mary's. _______________________________________________________ Advance Notice ST MARY'S COMMUNITY FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS, MUSIC & CRAFT 15th to 18th July 2010 Starting with a preview evening on Thursday July 15th and finishing with a Songs of Praise service at 4.30 on Sunday July 18th, a detailed programme will be published soon. Watch this space... We need to swell the numbers to cover all the tasks and there are jobs enough for every one. Heather and Jacky will be needing help with the catering each day. We also need help welcoming visitors and general assistance setting up and clearing away. Please speak to Alan Bulley or leave a message at the Church Office. Any one wanting to sponsor Flower Displays please contact Christine Dolton in the St Mary's Office. _______________________________________________________ RENEW & REFRESH WEEKEND Friday 24th to Sunday 26th September After the success of the 2009 Renew & Refresh weekend, it is planned visit the Lee Abbey Christian Community again this year. It will cost £130 per person for a standard room full board, or for information on extra facilities chat to Jim, see the brochure on the notice board or visit Lee Abbey's own website. Early booking is recommended especially if you'd like a single room, which are in limited number and go quickly. Chat with, phone (No. on the weekly newsletter) or e-mail Jim to book or find out more. _______________________________________________________ |