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Epistle 47 20 November 2011St. Paul’s and St. Luke’sChurch EpistleGrace, Encounter & Renewal |
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Report from St. Paul’s PCC November Meeting
The Church Council met last week and here are the details of our discussions and decisions.
We received a report from Tony about his work and this will be printed in the Epistle next week. The meeting was really encouraged and challenged by the feedback.
Stephen Cockbill gave a report on the church finances. With the £4000 from the gift day this brings us into line with budget for the year. We are focused on being careful on our expenditure. There was a short discussion around how we take collections on a Sunday and the consensus was to return to having the plate near the door. We decided that on Advent Sunday we would adopt this pattern and place some information about giving next to the plate to help people understand more about the finances of the church. Following discussions with the Diocese, as a United Benefice we will have a reduced parish share to the Diocese from next year as we are being put back onto the formula system that works out what we need to pay. This reduction will be shared with St Luke’s.
I was able to report that Nigel Taylor has agreed to come to the parish as our curate next June. This follows four visits to the parish including two Sundays at both churches. He has seen the Bishop and the appointment is now official.
We received reports about Quinta 2012, the planning group will begin meeting in the New Year. The website for St Paul’s and the Crossing is now being updated and maintained by Adam Bishop, Ellie’s partner. The Crossing Board has agreed to go ahead with redecorating the upper room and this will take place early in the New Year. The PCC also needs to appoint a new director to the Board. If anyone is interested please speak to me. We heard from the Deanery Synod about the debate regarding women becoming Bishops and whilst this was not approved at Deanery Synod, fortunately it was approved at Diocesan Synod. Town centre ministry continues to meet and to plan events for the New Year.
Finally, we are hoping to make a specials video of the history of the Crossing. This will include interviews with those who were there at the time of the original vision. More details soon.
Mark Kinder
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CHURCH DIARY PAGE
Contact Details for The Crossing at St. Paul’s and St. Luke’s, Chuckery
Email Revd Mark Kinder: mkinder@hotmail.co.uk
Sue Howles: sue.howles@btconnect.com
Websites: www.thecrossingatstpauls.co.uk
www.achurchnearyou.com/chuckery_st_luke
Church Office Tel: 01922 620669
Sun 20th |
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9.30am |
Holy Communion at St. Luke’s Church |
11.00am |
Service of the Word at St. Paul’s Church |
4.00pm |
Messy Church with Christingle at St. Luke’s Church |
4.00pm |
Holy Communion for the Church among Deaf People at St. Paul’s |
Tue 22nd |
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9.15am |
Morning Prayer in the Day Chapel |
Wed 23rd |
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9.15am |
Morning Prayer in the Day Chapel |
11.00am |
Holy Communion in the Day Chapel |
11.45am |
Crossing Day Time Meeting |
1.00pm |
Quiet Service in the Day Chapel |
Thurs 24th |
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9.15am |
Morning Prayer in the Day Chapel |
Fri 25th |
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9.15am |
Morning Prayer in the Day Chapel |
12.30pm |
Alpha Course at The Crossing |
Sat 26th |
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10.00am |
Come and See at The Crossing |
Sun 27th |
The First Sunday of Advent |
9.30am |
Holy Communion with Baptism at St. Luke’s Church |
11.00am |
Holy Communion at St. Paul’s Church |
6.30pm |
Cluster Healing Service at St. Luke’s Church |
Tue 29th |
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9.15am |
Morning Prayer in the Day Chapel |
7.45pm |
Walsall Town Centre Ministry Meeting at St. Mary’s R.C. Church |
Wed 30th |
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9.15am |
Morning Prayer in the Day Chapel |
11.00am |
Holy Communion in the Day Chapel |
1.00pm |
Quiet Service in the Day Chapel |
Thurs 1st |
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9.15am |
Morning Prayer in the Day Chapel |
7.30pm |
Commissioning Service for the renewal of Licences for Eucharistic Ministers at All Saints, Streetly |
Fri 2nd |
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9.15am |
Morning Prayer in the Day Chapel |
12.30pm |
Alpha Course at The Crossing |
Sat 3rd |
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1.00pm |
Soul Space in Unit 7 at The Crossing |
2.00pm |
Wedding of Oscar and Henrietta in the Day Chapel |
Collect
PRAYER AND BIBLE READINGS FOR THE MORNING PRAYER SERVICE
You may wish to use these as your daily readings
God the Father,
help us to hear the call of Christ the King
and to follow in his service,
whose kingdom has no end;
for he reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, one glory. Amen.
Mon Ps.89.1-29 Isa. 14.3-20 Matt. 9.18-34
21 November
Tue Ps.89.30-52 Isa. ch. 17 Matt.9.35-10.15
22 November
Wed Ps.90 Isa. ch. 19 Matt. 10.16-33
23 November
Thur Ps.91 Isa. 21.1-12 Matt. 10.34-11.1
24 November
Fri Ps.92 Isa. 22.1-14 Matt. 11.2-19
25 November
Sat Ps.93 Isa, ch. 24 Matt. 11.20-end
26 November
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ADVANCE NOTICES
ST. PAUL ’S & ST. LUKE’S EVENTS
There is an opportunity for people who regularly worship at St. Paul’s and St. Luke’s and are interested in supporting the work of The Crossing to purchase for £1 a share in The Crossing Company. If you would be interested in this please see Mark.
Epistle
We are looking to slightly change the epistle in order to link it more in with St Luke’s. This includes putting some of the St Luke’s events on the diary. In addition we would like to ask again for contributions for the front page. Perhaps once a month we could have an article from people in the congregations, possibly about their work, interests and experiences of God at work in their lives. Please let me know if you would like to contribute, or speak to Ali Beardwood who will pass on details to the office. Mark
Joint Weekend away at Quinta – 15th-17th June 2012
The weekend will last from Friday afternoon (6pm onwards) until 4pm on Sunday afternoon. The aim of the weekend is primarily fellowship and relaxation with opportunities for worship, learning and communal activities e.g. walking and games etc. Sign up leaflets available in church today.
Selwyn Lecture
This year’s Annual Selwyn Lecture will be held at Lichfield Cathedral on Wednesday 12 th October 2011 with guest speaker Professor John Lennox. He is Professor of Mathematics in the University of Oxford, Fellow in Mathematics and the Philosophy of Science, and Pastoral Advisor at Green Templeton College, Oxford. He is also an adjunct Lecturer at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford University and at the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics and is a Senior Fellow of the Trinity Forum. In addition, he teaches for the Oxford Strategic Leadership Programme at the Executive Education Centre, Said Business School, Oxford University.
St. Paul ’s Memorial Book
We will soon be sending new memorial book entries to Scribes at Hawkesyard Hall, Armitage. If you would like the name of a loved one included please contact Sue in the Church Office for a Memorial Book Form. Each entry costs £15. Sue can be contacted on 620669 or by email: sue.howles@btconnect.com
OUTSIDE EVENTS
Prayer- the Real Battle
This powerful and inspiring booklet by Brother Andrew will encourage you to pray more effectively. It is for individuals, groups or churches. Copies available from Open Door at £2 on 01993 885400 during office hours.
Could you volunteer to help on a holiday club, a holiday for children or families or a beach mission this summer?
Scripture Union runs loads of holiday activities of all sorts to show God’s love in action and depends on volunteers for them. How could you help? For more information, go to www.scriptureunion.org.uk/countmein
Opportunities to serve in the Middle East
Short term workers are urgently needed for two schools in Lebanon; teachers or classroom assistants needed available for at least 9 months; Also a couple to assist in a Christian café in Turkish Cyprus on a long term basis; teachers, including a Head, required in Jordan; and more English teachers for the Episcopal Training Centre in Cairo.
Contact Pam of Middle East Christian Outreach at info@twoffice.co.uk (01892 521541)
ST. PAUL’S & ST. LUKE’S EVENTS
Thank you very much for all monies given as a Thank Offering. When the tax has been recovered the total will be just over £4000. Kay Selbey
Please sponsor Paul Cash who is growing a moustache for the whole of November in order to raise money and awareness for men’s health charities.
Come and See - Saturday 26 November 2011
from 10am -12.30pm at St. Paul’s
Please contact Fiona Venables by phone on 01922 746126 or email: venablesfamily@talktalk.net for more information.
Walsall Street Ministry (listening on a Friday night!)
Volunteers needed; so if you would like to know more about Street Ministry or how to support our work financially, please contact Sue Howles in the office or Pat Stone (01922 649115) for information and/or details of our bank account.
Christmas Cards
Christmas Cards and Gift tags in support of the Russian Children’s Project,
who are supported by CONTACT are still available. Carole Griffiths
Joint Weekend away at Quinta – 15th-17th June 2012
The weekend will last from Friday afternoon (6pm onwards) until 4pm on Sunday afternoon. The aim of the weekend is primarily fellowship and relaxation with opportunities for worship, learning and communal activities e.g. walking and games etc. Sign up leaflets available in church today.
Outside Events
Dear All, it’s that time of year again when the weather is becoming increasingly cold, I am appealing for any unwanted clothing, (especially small sizes) shoes or bedding items you, your friends, family members or colleagues may have no use for any more, our clothes bank stocks are very low at the moment but in very high demand. We try to provide warm, dry, clean clothing to our service users primarily to those living on the streets. If you have items that you wish to donate please give us a shout on 07980238203 or 01922 627294 or email tracegibbs@btinternet.com we can collect or items can be left in St. Paul’s Church Office. Trace
Christmas fun for the whole family.
St. Alban's Church (where Sam went to be Vicar) is holding it's Christmas fair on Saturday 26th November at 11am. Come and enjoy the many stalls that will be there, bottle stall, tombola, Christmas hamper raffle, bric-a-brac, craft stall, face painting and many more. Father Christmas is hoping to make a flying visit too; and while your browsing the stalls take a break and sample our hot pork rolls, mulled wine, mince pies or even our tasty hot chocolate and cream! Address - St. Alban's Church, Griffiths Drive, Wednesfield, WV11 2LJ
Christmas Envelope Stickers from the Bible Society
This is the fifth year that the Bible Society has produced such stickers and they have gone down very well. The free stickers feature distinctive drawings and include details of the website Christmas unwrapped, where people can watch a three minute version of the Christmas story with Gospel readings. To get your stickers call 01793 418222 or visit www.christmasunwrapped.org.uk
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FELLOWSHIP NEWS
Contact Details for The Crossing at St. Paul’s
Email
Revd Mark Kinder: mkinder@hotmail.co.uk
Sue Howles: sue.howles@btconnect.com
Church email: stpauls.crossing@btconnect.com
(email links are also on the left side of this, and every, page on the site.)
Other Events
Could you help a young man stay away from crime?
Brinsford Young Offenders Institution, Wolverhampton need volunteers to work as MENTORS with young offenders. You will need a mature outlook on life and be willing to make a weekly commitment 12 months min. availability.
Brinsford will provide you with quality training, individual ongoing support & travel expenses. Interested? Contact 01296-444105 or:mentoring@trail-blazers.org.uk
www.trail-blazers.org.uk
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NEWS
Alpha Course
Questions that you'd like answered? Like to find out a little more about what Christians belive? Like to do so in a no-pressure setting with people in a similar positions?
ST LUKES & ST PAULS ALPHER COURSE
Either Wednesday Evenings Starting November 2nd @ 7:30pm at St Lukes (Selbourne Street, Chuckery) OR 12;30pm Friday Lunchtimes Starting November 4th @ The Crossing
QUIZ NIGHT
Invitation to come to The Butts Tavern on the second Tuesday of each month for a Quiz Night. The quiz starts at 8:00 pm and cost £1 per person. All monies raised goes to charity.
QUIET TIME
NEWS ARCHIVE
On Wednesday 30th January 2008 Bishop Clive of Wolverhampton came to Bless the Book of Remembrance and the newly furnished Day Chapel.
Click here to see a pictorial record
VIEWS
If you have any views on church issues or anything you may wish express, email them using the email link. We will endeavour to include them here.
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