The groceries received at St. Barnabas' harvest festival last week were donated St John's Bransholme Community Store.Each Tuesday morning, St John's opens the Community Store for local people to receive a bag of groceries for £3. For those who can't afford it, a 'Blessing Board' has tickets where someone has pre-paid for the grocery bag. They are also able to buy other items, such as nappies and essential toiletries, at cost price as well as some fresh and frozen food, as it is available. There is a great community feel to the morning, with drinks and snacks for people to enjoy as they stay and chat around tables, with an area for small children to play whilst parents talk. This work helps to feed over 60 families a week.Please continue to pray for this good work.
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Many people do so much for the church here; can you help too? Recently, we have been sharing a number of opportunities to serve the people in our congregation and in Swanland.Sound Desk—Sunday morning on a rota basis.Flower Team—Join the team, and help on an occasional basis. Greeting Cards — Order the cards we sell in the lounge.Sunday Worship Rota - This is put together monthly. If you can offer to: · Read from the Bible · Lead the prayers · Welcome people into the church · Make the refreshments after the service· Or is there any gift you would like to offerthen your help would be very much welcome. (Contact the Church Office.)Remember the vicar’s challenge for everyone…“One Rota, One Ministry” Thank youPhoto by Hudson Hintze on Unsplash
