A Warm Welcome if you are new or visiting; please have a chat with Revd Amanda, one of the readers or the churchwardens - we don't want to miss you! Thank you.
Fair Trade Stall - Neille would like some help to cover the fair trade stall when he is not going to be available. This would entail setting up and putting away, as well as selling the goods. If you are able to help, please see Neille or ring him on 01623 475597.
Operation Christmas Child - This Sunday is the last Sunday for bringing in boxes. A very big thank you to everyone for your help, in donating money, covering and filling boxes and helping to put together the extra boxes a week last Wednesday. An extra 15 boxes were assembled from goods donated by Asda and supplied also by Revd Amanda and me. Some goods, which we were short of, were bought from the £70 that I have received in donations. This still leaves £50 which will pay for the 15 boxes, plus 5 extra boxes, to be sent abroad. Many, many thanks for all your efforts. I will let you know the total number of boxes taken to Mansfield and, if possible, where they are being sent. Margaret Williamson.
Coffee Morning - with a Christmas theme in aid of The Children's Society, on Saturday 19th November 2011 in the Mgadalene Centre, from 10.00am until 2.00pm Light lunches available from 12.00 noon, usual stalls, etc. £1.50, including coffee/tea and hot mince pies.
Healing Service - This will take place next Sunday 20th November, at 6.00pm, at St Mary's Church.
Advent 2011 - The Mission and Teaching Sub Group is considering 2 options for our Advent Preparation this year. Option 1:- Advent Bible Study in House Groups. Option 2:- Evening Eucharist with Advent reflection to be held each Monday during Advent at 7.00pm. If you would be interested in attending one of these options, would you please add your name and telephone number and indicate your preference on the list at the back of Church.
St Modwen's Ladies' Guild - invite you to a fashion show, presented by "Dolly Birds Clothing and Acessories" (designer wear at bargain prices) in the Magdalene Centre on Wednesday 23rd November at 7.30pm. Tickets £2, including refreshments, obtainable from Margaret Clarke and other Guild members.
Advent Sunday Services (27th November) - We will be welcoming Bishop Paul to our 10.00am service on this day, when he will be preaching the sermon. We will also be holding an Advent Carol Service at 6.00pm. We value your support and encourage everyone to attend this service, which marks the beginning of our Advent preparations. We look forward to seeing you there.
Poinsettias and Memory Star Tree - We will again be using poinsettias and memory stars to decorate the Church for Christmas. If you would like a poinsettia to be placed in memory of a loved one and a star on the memory tree, please take an envelope from the back of Church and return it with £5 and the star by 1st December. We will place the poinsettias around the Church on Friday 9th December from 10.00am. The stars will be put on a memory tree during the memorial services on 4th December.
Christian Aid:- Are you lost for ideas for Christmas presents? If so, see the poster of gifts that you can purchase from Christian Aid. If you need further details, please see Sheila Oscroft.
Thank You:- Our sincere thanks to everyone for their prayers, cards and kind wishes during the illness and subsequent death of my Mum at the age of 98. Ken and Anne Hensby.
Christingle:- Service to be held on Sunday, 11th December, 4.00pm. Collecting Candles and Gift Aid envelopes are now available.
Men's Group:- Thursday 24th November, 7.30 for 8.00pm - Skittles and Pie and Peas Evening at The Staff of Life. Names on list at back of Church please.
Mothers' Union:- Tuesday 29th November, 3.00pm - Advent Service and Meal.
A Date for your Diary:- Revd Amanda and Paul will be holding a Christmas Party at their home, 10 Huthwaite Road, on Friday 16th December, 7.00pm to midnight. All welcome.
Bell-Ringers Calendars £5:- orders now being taken. Speak to any of the ringers.
Church Diaries for 2012:- These are now available from Sue Simpson, for a donation of £1. Please help our Church Funds by purchasing one of these diaries. Many Thanks.
Church Office:- Monday & Friday 9.00-11.00am, Thursday 9.00am-2.00pm
Telephone 01623 553579.
Email: stmarysutton@btconnect.com
Curate: Revd Amanda Digman 01623 433928
Registered Charity Number: 1134798
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