W/C 16th FEBRUARY 2020

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PRAYERS FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

This week we will be praying for all those who live and work in:

• Shirley Heights
• Skippool Avenue
• Skipton Avenue
• Southbourne Avenue

THE CHURCH FELLOWSHIP

Meets again on Wednesday, 26th February at 7.30 pm. You will be most welcome to a relaxed time of discussion and fellowship.

THE CHURCHES TOGETHER LENT COURSE

Will begin on 4th March 2020 and run for 5 weeks. The sessions will be held on

(1) Wednesday 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm at St. Martin’s & St. Hilda’s church,

(2).Wednesday evening 7.30 pm to 9 pm at St. Martin’s & St. Hilda’s Church.

There is a poster in the foyer for application forms. Please see May Gandhi.

Please come along and join a group to share fellowship and increase our understanding of our faith.

MESSY CHURCH

Attracts over 50 children. It is great that we are attracting children and their families to Messy Church. We now need more helpers to work alongside the children whilst they make their crafts. Can you spare 2 hours once a month? Give your name to Ruth or one of the Stewards. Thank you for your Messy Church prayers and support.

THE LINK CHURCH MAGAZINE

Once again the next issue is on the horizon – the Easter edition, No. 90.

We are looking for your articles please. Our chosen theme is “Life Changing Moments & Events” and, of course, Easter itself.

Closing date 23rd February.

Tony Place – anthonyplace@tiscali.co.uk

FLOWER DISTRIBUTION TEAM

Are looking for more people to help distribute small flower arrangements locally approximately every five to six weeks on Mondays and at Easter and Harvest. There are usually only two or three deliveries. This gives us a chance to keep in touch with people who are sometimes housebound, not well or who are celebrating special occasions and let them know that the church fellowship is thinking of them. If you can help please phone Wendie or Lindy.

MISSION WORK IN THE COMMUNITY

The stewards have agreed that as part of our mission work in the community, on Saturday, March 28th we will be in attendance in Poulton Square handing out a Palm Cross, a creme egg and a note of our Easter services. If you feel able, please could you donate one or more creme eggs to be distributed. Please hand them to a steward or leave them in Coffee Plus. Alternatively, if you would prefer to donate some money we will be happy to buy the eggs on your behalf. Please do not give them to Rev Paul as he will eat them !!! Please ensure that they are still “in date” until after Easter.

Thank You.

Barbara Banes.

If you feel able to join us in the Square on the 28th March from 10am to 12 noon (even for half an hour) please have a word with Rev Paul or any of the Stewards.

LEAP YEAR BUFFET WITH MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT AND QUIZZES

Saturday, 29th February, 2020, at Ryecroft Hall, Hambleton. 7 pm for 7.30 pm. Buffet served at 8.30 pm. Tickets £15 now available from Barbara Banes, Rose Morley and May Gandhi and Coffee Plus. Everyone welcome.

SPRING LUNCH FOR LADIES

Wednesday, 11th March, 2020, at The Cliffs Hotel, Blackpool, 12 Noon for 12.30 pm.. Speaker – Alan Banes., cost £18. Booking Forms now available from Pat Raynor and Coffee Plus.

THE CHURCH WEEKEND AWAY

Has been booked at the Keswick Country House Hotel for the 2nd and 3rd October leaving on the 4th October. Please see May Gandhi for details.

THROUGH THE WEEK

MONDAY

10 30 am – 11.30 am WOMEN’S RECREATION GROUP meets in the Upper Room. New members welcome.
1.00 pm INDOOR BOWLING in the Upper Room. Everyone welcome.

TUESDAY

2.00 pm to 4.00 pm Betty Mayhew’s 90th birthday – Join us to celebrate in the Church Hall for tea and cake. Please no presents just your presence.

WEDNESDAY

1.30 pm CAMEO – Patricia Green.

7.30 pm BIBLE STUDY at church. Our topic will be “Ephesians”. Why not come along as we look at what is written and share our thoughts with one another? Everyone is welcome.

SATURDAY

10. 00 am to 1.00 pm. Poulton Friends of Trinity Hospice GOOD AS NEW SALE AND COFFEE MORNING at this church. Admission free. Refreshments on sale. Various stalls.

10.30 – 12 Noon Knit & Natter in the Lounge. Bring your own crafts with you. Everyone is very welcome.

4.00 pm to 6.00 pm MESSY CHURCH at this church. Come and share in a time of fun activities for all the family. All children must be accompanied by an adult.