St Jude's Notices, 21st September 2015

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Here are this week’s notices:

 

Thank you for your generosity in giving to World Vision’s work with Syrian refugees, which has so far raised over £1,100. Helping those in difficulty is an important part of shining with God’s light in his world, so it’s great to take this opportunity to support those in need. If you’d still like to give, there are some envelopes available at the back of church.

 

John and Lydia are delighted to announce the birth of David "Davey" Joshua Allister, born at 1:30am yesterday, mass 3.65kg (around 8Ibs). Mother and baby are both well. This also means that John is now on paternity leave for the next two weeks – as I’m sure you’ll understand they’ll both appreciate some space as they adjust to having a new member of their family. For any urgent church matters please either contact myself or the church office.

This week:

Thursday

Weekly Prayer Meeting 8.30am-9am (Church Lounge)

321 Continues 8pm (Church Lounge) – please contact me for more details

Sunday 27th September

9.15am Morning Prayer – Proverbs: Speaking and Listening

11am Morning Prayer with Children’s groups – Proverbs: Speaking and Listening

2pm – Messy Church

-          There will be a Traidcraft stall after both morning services

Coming Soon:

Harvest  – Our Harvest Services will be happening on Sunday 4th October. This will include an opportunity to donate non-perishable goods to the local Food Bank. The church will be decorated for harvest on Friday 2nd – help and donations for the decoration of the church are all welcome – please speak to Maureen Evans for more information.

Have a great week,

Ben

 

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Rev. Ben Clayton

Curate - St Jude’s Mapperley

E: ben@stjudes-mapperley.org.uk

T: 0115 960 2486

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