News for the Pews

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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NEWS FOR THE PEWS

This week we pray for

World: Anglican Communion: Anglican Communion: The Church of Nigeria

United Kingdom:. Diocese of St Albans

Parish:   We pray and give thanks for Sarah – who is to be our vicar new.  For Churchwardens Rosemary and Allson, Chris, and Steve, during this time of vacancy

Sick:  Sally – Anne, Mary, Gwen, Stuart, Joan, Chris all we remember personally

RIP:  Keith Fawcett, Brian Land

Anniversary:  David Fordy Pauline Turner (John Dale, George Blenkinsop, Lillian Reed, Jean Medd, Donald Holman, Michael Detchen, Marion Stronach, Jennifer Henderson- Thynne)

• The Service when we welcome Rev Sarah Cliff to the Benefice will take place on Tuesday 7th October at 7.00pm in Christ Church.
   
• Cafe Church Why not join us at Café Church in the Church Hall every 2nd and 4th Sunday for Cake, Coffee, Conversation, Worship and Wondering! 4pm for Cake, 4.30 for informal family Worship and 5pm for Discussion and Teaching (with groups for different age groups from about two and a half). Contact Nick Land (01642 778076) drnickland@aol.com for more info
   
• Coffee Lounge Communion Service, Tea, Refreshments and Chat.  We meet in the Coffee Lounge at 2.00pm on the first Monday of the month.  Everyone is welcome especially those for whom the 9.15am Sunday Service is too early! 
   
• Safeguarding Training The Church of England Training Portal is sending out reminders about Safeguarding Training.  Please check with Mary Mason before you update your training.
   
• THANK YOU to all who have either increased their regular giving or taken out a new Standing Order! This is much appreciated and helps us to ensure that the church finances will be in good shape for the arrival of our new Vicar! For those who have not yet done so please consider increasing your regular offering - every little bit counts! Many thanks again  Ken.
   
• TICKETS are now on sale for an exciting new concert in All Saints Church on Saturday 12th July at 7pm!  Benjamin Baker is an acclaimed New-Zealand-born violinist who will be playing a variety of music ranging from Bach to Maori-inspired folk tunes- all under the banner of "Exploration - in the spirit of James Cook" with proceeds in aid of All Saints. Refreshments will be served after the concert hopefully in the evening sunshine in All Saints Churchyard!  Tickets priced £12.50 now available from Frank Harrison, Ken Taylor or at the Discovery Centre.
   
• Angrove Singers invite you to “An Afternoon at the Opera” in Christ Church today at 3.00pm, tickets are £12 for Adults and £5 for under 18/Students and can be purchased on the door via cash or cheque.
   

• Geoff’s July Eco Tips - Help hedgehogs in hot weather.  Hedgehogs particularly need help in a heatwave as their usual prey of slugs, snails and worms are often unavailable.  Leaving out a juicy snack, such as mealworms or canned dog food can help in sustained warm weather.  If you have a garden pond ensure there’s always a way for hedgehogs (and other small mammals) to climb out if they fall in.

• Men’s Breakfast Men across Teesside are invited to bring a friend along on Saturday 12^th July 2025 9.30am to 11.30am at St Margaret’s Church, Brookfield, Middlesbrough TS5 8EF.  To book a place please email Rev.vanessakirby@gmail.com  This is a free event, please bring a cash donation to support the work of Sowing Seeds ministries.
   
• Parking Everyone likes to be able to park in the church car park during services, and we would like to maximise the number of cars we can accommodate.  When parking, please could we fill the parking spaces from either end of the car park, rather than parking in the middle leaving large spaces between cars.  Thank you for your consideration.
   
• Our Online Congregation Our regular congregation includes those in Christ Church and others online who watch our services via our Christ Church Facebook page.  This outreach is important to our ministry but it does mean that, if you are in Church for our 9:15 service, you may be seen by those on Facebook.  We must assume that those in Church agree to being filmed therefore, if you are uncomfortable with this for any reason, please speak to the Welcome Team. They will be able to advise you.
   
• 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.
   
• Prayer is a way we can all engage in the process of discernment for our new vicar, please take a Prayer Card home with you - and give one to a neighbour.
   
• Help Needed! Would you like to help serve tea and coffee after the 9.15am Service?  We would love to have you join our team.  Please have a chat with Celia to find out more.
   
• Little Fishes meet at the Church at 9.45am every Tuesday during term time for preschool children and their parents/carers.
   
• Blister Pack recycling is back!  After trials in the southeast Boots is now extending blister pack recycling to more stores - locally Northallerton, Guisborough, Teesside Park and Middlesbrough.  You can just drop off your empty medication & vitamin blister packs in the collection containers.
   
• Bell Ringers Do you want to hear the Bells ring on Sunday Mornings?  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.
   
• 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.
   
• 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 in at a time.
   
• 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.
   
• 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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