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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Please contact the Vicar for arrangements for Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals.

NEWS FOR THE PEWS

• Funerals
  The Funeral of Catherine Smithson takes place in Church on Monday 15^th July at 11.00am.
  The Funeral of John Arnold takes place in Church on Friday 19^th July at 1.00pm.
   
• 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!
   
• Wednesday Holy Communion throughout July and August will take place in All Saints Church at 10.00am.
   
• Spire The July/August edition of the Spire is available to buy at the back of the Church.
   
• Next Cafe Church - 14th July.  Join us at Café Church in the Church Hall every 2nd and 4th Sunday for Cake, Coffee, Conversation, Worship and Wondering! 4pm for Cake, 4.30pm for informal Worship and 5pm for Discussion and Teaching (with Tea and Video for pre-school and years 1-3 and discussion group for Year3 -7's). We are looking at Acts 2.22-41. Contact Nick Land (01642 778076) drnickland@aol.com for more info.
   
• Classical Guitarist Jonathan Ross Parkin brings his "Echoes of Spain" concert to All Saints on Saturday 13th July 2024 at 7pm. As an additional treat our own Lizzie Fox will be reading some of her enchanting poetry! And there will be refreshments afterwards!  Tickets are £12.50 and are available from Ken Taylor or the Discovery Centre.
   
• Lost Property We have a wallet which has been handed in to the office.  If you think it may be yours please let us know 01642 722665.
   
• 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.
   
• Taize at All Saints Church  We have the next Taize style evening prayer gatherings in All Saints Church on Sunday 4th August at 6 o'clock.  All are welcome for 40 minutes of peace and tranquillity - do invite a friend to come.
   
• 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.
   

• 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.

• 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.
   
• 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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