This week's prayer:
God of glory, touch our lips with the fire of your Spirit, that we with all creation may rejoice to sing your praise; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
SERVICES
SUNDAY 3rd November
St Andrew's: 10.00 am Holy Communion AND 12 midday Baptism
St Thomas': 10.00 am Holy Communion
St James': 11.15 am Holy Communion
St Peter's: 11.15 Holy Communion AND 4.00 pm Church for All
Wednesday 6th November
St Andrew's: 10.30am Team Holy Communion
SUNDAY 10th November Remembrance Sunday
St Andrew's: 10.00 am Remembrance Sunday Service & 10.00 am Children’s & Youth service in the Parish Hall with both services joining together for the Act of Remembrance at the lychgate at 10.50 ish ready for 11am 2 minute silence.
St Thomas': 10.00 am Remembrance Sunday service finishing with the Act of Remembrance at the lychgate at 10.50 ish ready for 11am 2 minute silence.
St James': 10.50 am Remembrance Sunday service starting in time for Act of Remembrance with 11am 2 minute silence.
St Peter's: 10.50 am Remembrance Sunday service starting in time for Act of Remembrance with 11am 2 minute silence. AND 4.00 pm Church for All with Holy Communion
Bible Readings
Sunday 3rd November Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Mark 12:28-34
Sunday 10th November Micah 4:1-5 (Remembrance Sunday)
Sunday 17th November Daniel 12:1-3 Mark 13:1-8
Sunday 24th November TBC Team service
TEAM PRAYERS
Team Prayers will now be taking place ahead of our monthly team service on the 4th Sunday of each month at whichever church is hosting that month’s service, at 9.45am. So the next one will be at St Peter's Sunday 24th November at 9.45am. All welcome.
We’re also going to be intentional now about having a short informal time of prayer at each church before the Sunday services each week - so the person leading the service will pray with others who are there for 10 mins or so half an hour before the start of the service, so 9.40 ahead of 10am services and 10.55 ahead of 11.15am services. Everyone is very welcome to join in with this.
News
The Bible Course
Resuming on Thursday 7th November 7.15 ish for a 7.30pm start in St Andrew’s Church Hall.
The Blessings Course
A date for your diary: Saturday 9th November, 10 - 11.45 a.m. at St James Church:
Blessings Course Taster morning, in preparation for the full seven week course in the new year which covers topics including: The God who blesses, Being blessed, Called to bless...
Come along to find out more: there will be a short presentation, followed by coffee and conversation. All very welcome.
Safeguarding Training Basic & Foundation Modules
We are hosting ‘in person’ training run by the Diocesan safeguarding team at St Andrew’s Church Hall on Saturday 16th November, particularly for those who are unable to access the ‘online’ training or would prefer to attend a face to face training session rather than doing it online. For more information about this or to book in to come along to it, please speak to Rev Ian or Rev Simon or contact Lorraine King on 07713 627370 or at [email protected]
St Andrew’s School - Zoe’s Place Fundraising
I’m guessing that most of you will now have heard of the major local campaign to raise the funding needed to stop Liverpool’s Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice from having to close. St Andrew’s school are doing what they can to contribute to this campaign.
Last week I shared this link to the school’s general fundraising for this worthy cause through classes doing various sponsored activities etc.
https://www.justgiving.com/page/st-andrews-ce-maghull-1728891111531
But also the headteacher Mr Jones and his wife are doing a Delamere Forest night run half marathon, here’s a message from him including the link to sponsor them:
“I am sure you have heard over recent weeks the sad news that Zoe’s Place is at risk of closure unless money is raised to keep them open. This is something that Mr Jones (Headteacher at St. Andrews) and his wife are really passionate about trying to do something to help with. They have already signed up for a night time half marathon around Delamere Forest and have decided to use this race as an opportunity to raise money for Zoe’s Place at this time of need. If you would like to sponsor them then please feel free to use the link below. Please also feel free to share this link as widely with friends and family as you wish. We are hoping that together we can make a difference for this wonderful place. Thank you.
“Together in God’s Love, we Learn, Inspire and Grow.” (St Andrew’s School Motto)
Best Wishes,
Simon Jones
Headteacher St. Andrews CE Primary School”
Request for Wool Donations - also stuffing material for toys & pillows
Wool donations for our craft and chat group would be very gratefully received! Whether whole or part balls of wool, any colour etc. Also, at the moment, donations of stuffing material for toys & pillows would be much appreciated. If you are able to drop off to the craft & chat group between 12.30 and 2pm on Thursdays at St James’ Church Green Lane, that would be great, but collection can easily be arranged. Please contact Pat Dunbar by text message on 07795147109 or email at [email protected] Thank you!
All Saints, Sheil Road: New Horizons Project: delivery day fast approaching!
I was delighted to fill my little Fiesta to the brim with bags of warm clothes for the New Horizons Project and other community groups supported by All Saints Church. Helen, the Community Pastor, has asked me to express her thanks to everyone who so kindly made donations to this year's delivery. Every item donated will be used to help people living in challenging circumstances to keep a bit warmer this winter. Thank you so much! Claire
Maghull & Melling Team ANYONE’s Breakfast - Saturday 23rd November at 9am
All very welcome to come together for good company & a good breakfast in St Andrew’s Church Hall and to hear our guest speaker Dr Frank Sharpe - many of us know Frank, a local environmentalist, who is very involved in the various eco / environmental projects that are currently happening around Maghull. There will be sign up sheets for this at each of our churches simply for catering purposes.
Christmas Buffet in aid of St Andrew's Church Saturday 30th November at 7.30pm There will be entertainment, a raffle and bar and cold drinks will be available. Tickets are £10 and please contact Haldene (527 1436) for further information.
WEEKLY EVENTS
Craft and Chat: every Thursday 12.30pm until 2pm at St James in the fellowship room. Knitting, crocheting or any craft, you are assured of a very warm welcome so please do come and join us. Pat
Tea and Cakes every Thursday afternoon at Melling Tithebarn……12.00pm to 2.00pm. A plate for donations will be available. You are assured of a very warm welcome so please do come and join us.
Bible Study: This will not be on Thursdays through October & November as bible study will merge with our 8 session Bible Society Bible Course detailed on the services and events page.
MONTHLY EVENTS
St Peter's Tea and Scones: everyone is welcome to join us for tea and scones on the first Friday in every month from 2pm-3pm, the next one will be Friday 6th December. Expect lots of friendly chats and live music by our resident Michael with his keyboard.
Bereavement Support: at St Andrew’s Church. Further enquiries, and if there are any particular requests for bereavement support, from anywhere across our 4 parishes, please contact St Andrew’s Parish Office 0151 531 8972.
Other notices
Foodbank: the Foodbank is based at St George's United Reformed Church on Northway opposite Iceland, on Tuesdays 10.00am-12.00 noon.
Tins, packet foods and toiletries are always useful. They will gratefully receive donations from 10-12 on Tuesdays at St George’s URC on Northway (easiest access is via the car park on Larchwood Avenue). Alternatively please do drop any donations off before Tuesday on the vicarage doorstep at 23 Green Link. Thank you.
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Revd. Ian Hopkins 07914 505437 or [email protected]
Revd. Simon Elliott 07919 464348 or [email protected]