St Mary’s and St Luke’s News for 31 July 2022
The Weekly Sheet has this week’s Readings and News on it
Funerals of Church Friends
Anne Norman’s funeral is on Monday 1 August, 1:45pm, at St Mary’s and then to the Crematorium and Blodwen Chesworth’s funeral is on Tuesday 2 August, 12 noon, at St Mary’s and then to the Crewe Cemetery. Please remember their families in your prayers.
A Thank You from Rev Paul
Wow, what a send off. THANK YOU.
I just wanted to say a great big thank you, on behalf of the whole family, for the wonderful send off you gave us on Sunday. The service was brilliant and I think I will introduce a warden bringing me a brew half way through every service; what a great idea! My final interview was a pure joy! I have watched it a few times now and laugh out loud every time. The time together with a delicious buffet was fantastic. Thank you for the extremely generous gifts that you have given to our family. We are very grateful.
I want to thank all at St Mary’s and St Luke’s for your kind and caring support over my ministry as your curate. The three years certainly flew by and were full of a great deal of unplanned challenges. You really have helped me to learn and grow over my time with you. Thank you. I want to thank the wardens and Mike for putting up with my crazy ideas and helping me to understand the inner workings of a parish. I am sure that will be put to good use here.It is difficult to sum up in a few words all I want to say, but St Paul does in Philippians Chapter 1. “I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:3-6. Thank you, God Bless, Paul.
Paul’s Final Service, Leaving Lunch & Gift Update
Click Here to view the photo album of the day – thanks to Chris Horne and Graham Shaw for the photos.
Thank you to all those who helped and contributed towards Paul’s leaving lunch last Sunday. I’ve had many very positive comments about it, so thanks to all who organised it. Also, we were able to give the following gifts to Paul thanks to your generosity, an OS Map, a novelty Mug, a Hydrangea plant and a financial gift of £440.00. Many thanks, Revd Mike.
Rev Paul’s Leaving Interview with Revd Mike
Click to view the video
Ladies Afternoon Group
We will meet again after taking a break and will meet again on the 22nd September. We look forward to seeing you all in the Autumn. Ann and Frances.
Glo Cafe at YMCA Crewe – Ghanaian Themed Dinner Party
On Friday 5th August, 6pm-9pm, Glo Cafe at YMCA Crewe will be hosting a special 3 course Ghanaian Themed Dinner Party. £20/head.
Booking essential – for more information and to book your table, call or text Sharon on 07808018964 or book online at Eventbrite.
This is a fundraising event for the YMCA Crewe.
Enabling all God’s People
A service to celebrate our different abilities, led by the Bishop of Birkenhead, with guest speaker Darius Traves. The Diocesan Engagement and Inclusion Officer, the Revd Vanessa Layfield, invites you to come along to the service which takes place on 10 September at 2pm at St Michael’s and All Angels’, Bramhall. More info & Booking here: bit.ly/enablingagp
Morning Prayer is taking a break in August
Morning Prayer is taking a break in August and will return on 5 September.
In the meantime why not check out the Church of England Daily Prayer which can be found here:
https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/join-us-service-daily-prayer
There is also Daily Hope: a free phone line of hymns, reflections and prayers you can call at any time on 0800 804 8044.
St Paul’s Pantry Update
St Paul’s Pantry has provided 164 people with crisis food parcels which represents 80 households. Long life food items are still the main priority, current shortages of tinned meat, tinned vegetables, tinned puddings, UHT milk, cereal, jam, cooking sauces, rice, and pasta. Thank you for all your donations as we are still currently struggling to keep up with demand.
Pray for Ukraine
Resources for personal prayer and reflection for the nation of Ukraine and for peace – click here for our dedicated Blog page
Sunday Refreshments
If you would like to join the refreshments team, please sign up via the sheet in the Church Hall or contact Polly or Teresa in the Church Office 01270 567119 or office@stmaryswisaston.org.uk
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