Sep 19, 2016 - Vestry 9.30-10am on Sat 1st Eg: Hebe, Hydrangea, pampus, eucalyptus and variegated leaves. Please keep in
News sheet for Sunday 11th September, 2016 SUNDAY 11th September – Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity 9am:St Luke’s: Holy Communion 10.40am St Mary’s: All Age Worship Morning Prayer on Thursday:9am St Mary’s ( A quiet time for prayer and to read God`s words) Wednesday: 10am Holy Communion at St Mary’s. Stepping Stones playgroup recommences Wednesday 14th September, 9.30am in the church hall . Junior Church Returns next week! SUNDAY 18th September - Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity 9am - St Luke’s: Morning Prayer 10.40am St Mary’s: Holy Communion Timothy 2.1-7, Luke 16.1-13 It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of Jean Walsh. Jean was a key member of our congregation for many years until she moved to a nursing home a few years ago. Her funeral is on Thursday 29 September at 11 am at St Mary’s, Wistaston. Our condolences go to her son, Mike. If you made a donation for a Bible and haven’t approved it yet please see the list in the Porch and approve/amend. By the way, it’s not too late to dedicate a Bible in memory of someone - simply put the name of the person and your name on the front of an envelope along with £10 inside and hand it to the Rector, one the clergy or a warden. Many thanks. An Invitation! All are invited to the launch of the YBible at Chester Cathedral on 15th September at 7.30pm. Dr Pete Oakes will speak on `The Bible for Real People. Then and Now’. The evening will also include a host of other presentations. We hope to generate a host of different responses and ideas so that every congregation will be involved. More details online at bit.ly/ybible
Harvest Supper: Saturday 1 October at 7pm. I am pleased to say that we will be entertained by the Winterley Methodist Brass Band at our Harvest Supper. It will be a Bring and Share meal, feel free to bring your own drinks, tea & coffee will be available. Tickets available from the Church Office and over coffee of a Sunday priced at £4/person - family ticket £12. All profits will be split between the Cheshire Agricultural Chaplaincy & Christian Aid . Rachel Davies will be running the Great North Run Today - 11th September,2016 in aid of Christian Aid. All donations will be gratefully received. See Rachel for Sponsor form or www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ Rachel-Davies40. Wanted: Summer Ball organiser: To raise money for the church and to have fun we plan to have a 'Summer Ball' in late June 2017. We are seeking someone with the experience and skills to be the lead organiser aided by others. Interested? If so please talk to Howard 07552276587 Best wishes to all our young people as they return to school or college this week. Our thoughts and prayers are especially with all those who begin a new school, college, university or work. Decorating the Church Saturday 1st October 10am: The Church will be decorated on Saturday 1st- all welcome to help (Children accompanied by an adult) Di Carter will be unable to collect greenery the week before, please could anyone collect greenery from their/friends gardens, please deliver to the Vestry 9.30-10am on Sat 1st Eg: Hebe, Hydrangea, pampus, eucalyptus and variegated leaves. Please keep in water if cut day before. Please contact Di Carter before 23/9 on 01270 661583 if any queries.
Diary Dates 19 Sept 21 Sept 22 Sept 22 Sept
PCC Meeting: 7.30pm St Luke`s Mothers Union: Something Different Ladies Afternoon Group - Fire Service D McCabe PSCO N Hobbs Surgery: Howe Room 3 -5pm
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