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: Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil.

United Kingdom: Diocese of Peterborough.

Parish: As the closing date for applications approaches, we pray for Helen and Rosemary, Chris and Steve and all involved in the process of appointing a new vicar for these parishes.

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

RIP: Pru Southall, Olive Dunning, Alan Bulmer, June Imeson

Anniversary: Les Jones, Margaret King, Josie Young (Fred Bottomley, Nancy Dunning, Len Hughes, Jean Fitzakerly, Wilfred Cossey, Arthur Cumbor, Mary Jackson
 

• Funeral
  The Funeral Service for June Imeson OBE takes place in Church on Tuesday 25^th February at 11.30am.
   

• 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.
   

• The World Day of Prayer Service composed by the women of the Cook Islands this year, will be held on Friday 7th March in Christ Church at 10.30am.  We join with many other countries in a celebration of the theme ‘I made you wonderful’.  There will be prayers, music, songs and drama, refreshments served afterwards.  Please do come along, all welcome.”
   

• 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.
   

• New Electoral Roll Preparation of our new Electoral Roll has started.  You should have received a letter and form if you are on the old Roll.  Alternatively, you can pick up a form at the back of Church if you want to be included for the first time. - Please return the forms by 28^th February 2025.
   

• Lost Property Back in July we had a wallet been handed in to the office, this still has not been claimed.  If you think it may be yours please let us know, you can telephone the office on 01642 722665.
   

• 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.
   

• Geoff’s February Eco Tips - Shop more sustainably this month. Whether it’s washing clothes or cleaning kitchen sinks, try an Eco product.  Switch your loo rolls from trees to bamboo. There are several suppliers of bamboo loo rolls, including Cheeky Panda which you can get from Geoff or Angela (£7 for a pack of 9).  Support Farmers Markets and other local growers.
   

• 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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