Newsline (5th Feb)

Ash Wednesday
7.30pm 17th February - Holy Communion

Annual Meeting
7.30pm Monday 22nd February
Nomination forms will soon be available for churchwardens, church council members and deanery synod representatives. All elections are annual. If you want to stand as a new candidate, please see Jonathan Ford to discuss what is involved. Please do not nominate someone without asking them first!
There is also the opportunity for additions to the list of sidesmen to help with the practical side of services.
See Margaret West or Jonathan Ford for details.

Teaching themes
Please take a bookmark with the 2010 teaching themes. Use it to pray for those who preach and those who listen and learn.

Christian Aid Committee
This committee will meet on Wednesday 24th February at Poppy Close at 7.30pm. If you would like to be involved, please see Jane Ratcliffe or Jonathan Ford.

God's Gang News
Present Aid cake stall – we raised £126 for Present Aid. A big "thank you" to everyone who baked or bought cakes. We will tell you what gifts we have chosen on Sunday 28th February.

Moses the leader – come with us on a journey which our people made thousands of years ago through the hot dry desert to the land God promised to give to us. Some amazing things happened on that journey.

God's Gang half term is on Sunday 14th February.
Please continue to pray for God’s Gang. If you are interested in helping, please see Sue Radcliffe.

Tea Towels!
Thank you for taking the church tea cloths home for washing after you have used them. Please could they now come back!

"Fresh expressions"
The diocese is holding a "vision day" at Christ Church on Saturday 6th March from 10am to 4pm. If anyone is interested see Jonathan Ford or David Grantham for details. There is a cost of £5 and you will need to book. Bring your own lunch.

Wine & Wisdom Night
General knowledge quiz night
£2.50 including wine and cheese
Come as a team (around 8 members)
or as individuals (to form teams on the night)
7.30pm Friday 19th March

a passion for life
other meetings…..
7.30pm at the Corn Exchange
24th, 26th and 28th March
see David Grantham for details