News items from our Service Sheet
PLEASE NOTE: All news items should be sent to our Secretary in the Church Hall at gapo1876@outlook.com no later than 5pm on the preceding Wednesday, preferably by email or in writing. These should be as concise as possible as sheet content some weeks can be ‘heavy’. Priority will be given to items relating to Christ Church and St. Oswalds's, Newton matters – those relating to other activities can only be included if space permits.
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Please contact the Vicar for arrangements for Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals.
NEWS FOR THE PEWS
- Funerals
The Funeral of Doris Heward takes place at Teesside Crematorium on Thursday 21st March at 11.45am.
- Next Café Church - 24th March 2024. Join us at Cafe Church in the Church Hall every 2nd and 4th Sunday for Cake, Coffee, Conversation, Worship and Wondering! 4pm for Cake, 4.30pm for informal Worship and 5pm for Discussion and Teaching (with Tea and Video for pre-school and years 1-3 and discussion group for Year 3 -6's). We are looking at Mark 7.31-37 'The Deaf Shall Hear'. Contact Nick Land (01642 778076) drnickland@aol.com for more info.
- The Annual Church Meeting is on Wednesday at 7.30pm in the Church Hall. We need to elect two Churchwardens and 4 PCC Members as well as accept the accounts and annual report for 2023. Given that we are heading for a vacancy it would be good to have a good attendance and have all positions filled. There are forms at the back of Church, together with paper copies of the Report (which is also online), and a list for Apologies for those who can’t come.
- Spire If you have anything for the April Spire can you please let the Vicar know as soon as possible. Many thanks.
- Coffee Lounge Communion Service, Tea, Refreshments and Chat We meet in the Coffee Lounge at 2.00pm on the first Monday of the month however, April’s Service will be on the 8th, the second Monday of the month, due to the Bank Holiday. Everyone is welcome especially those for whom the 9.15am Sunday Service is too early!
- Bell Ringers Do you want to hear the Bells ring on Sunday Mornings? Numbers are down to just 3. If you are 10 years or older and would like to volunteer as part of a rota to ring the bells on Sunday mornings (and earn a bit of pocket money at Weddings) please get in touch with Elsa on 07896 626016.
- Little Fishes meet at the Church at 9.45am every Tuesday during term time for preschool children and their parents/carers.
- Cheeky Panda Toilet Paper responsibly made from bamboo, kind to you and to the planet, is only £7 for a pack of 9 rolls. Ask Geoff or Angela.
- Geoff’s March Eco Tips Celebrate Spring! Make sure you’re giving yourself quality time enjoying creation: smelling the blossom, tapping catkins, copying bird songs, finding a footprint or identifying spring flowers with the Pl@ntNet app. Nature can boost our happiness so take time to observe nature in your gardens, on your balconies and in your local green spaces.
- Welcome Packs Please remember that we have a welcome pack for anyone new to our village. The Visitors Group is constantly looking for removal vans but everyone can be looking out too! Please contact Helen Dickinson – 01642 724450 if a pack is needed.
- Lights the little switches for use with keys for the lights, if you switch them off please turn them back on straight away as we are unable to get them back on
- Unfortunately the Aldi/TerraCycle blister pack recycling programme has been suspended (too successful, maybe?) Thanks for participating over the past few weeks but PLEASE don't bring any more blister packs until we've found another recycling route.
- Church Lights The new light switches are not wired in, but work on a radio signal going to the lights. To ensure it gets there properly, and not just to one half of Church, Please give a slow deliberate press. A quick stab may just turn half the Church on at a time.
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Christ Church Visitors – If you know any member of the congregation (past or present) who would appreciate a regular visit from a member of the group please pass details to Rosemary Wheway on Tel: 01642 722451.
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Coffee - is usually served after our 9.15am service. We are pleased to welcome visitors and newcomers to our church and you are welcome to join us in the Coffee Lounge in the Church Hall immediately following the service.
- Give to the Church with your phone via our QR Code
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For Sunday's Bible Readings, please visit Service - Bible Readings