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
- 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.
- Taizé Please join us in All Saints at 6 o'clock on Sunday 1st June for 40 minutes of peace and tranquility at the first of this summer's Taizé style Evening Prayer.
- Starting on 4th June the 10.00am Wednesday Morning Service will move to All Saints for the summer season.
- The 10 days of Thy Kingdom Come begins on Ascension Day Praying for 5 is a key part of this 10 day season; please take a copy of the A5 Prayer Leaflet. Prayer Ribbons are now available at the back of church; these can be tied on the railings outside Suggitt’s as you pray. There will be a service at the Methodist Church for Pentecost - hopefully on their lawn, mid afternoon on June 8th, watch this space for more details.
- THANK YOU to everyone who has joined our giving scheme or increased their regular giving following the recent appeal. To those who have not yet done so, THERE IS STILL TIME! Just adjust your bank standing order or weekly envelope donation! It would be helpful to let Ken Taylor or Jean Goat know what you plan to do. Many thanks again!
- 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!
- DIARY DATE New Zealand-born violinist Benjamin Baker will be giving an exciting concert in All Saints Church on Saturday 12th July at 7pm with music ranging from Bach to Maori folk tunes! Tickets now on sale at £12.50 from Ken Taylor and Frank Harrison.
- 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.
- Lost Property Back in July 2024 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 May Eco Tips - Say no to the mow. Mowing your lawn less and letting parts of it grow long, saves you time and helps give nature a home. If you want to make an even bigger impact for wildlife, don’t mow your lawn or a section of it all until August to help even more animals.
- 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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