St Mary’s and St Luke’s News for Sunday 16 October 2022
The Weekly Sheet has this week’s Readings and News on it
Joan Powell
The Funeral of Joan Powell will be held this Friday 21 October at 1:45pm at St Mary’s. Please keep her family in your prayers at this time.
At the request of the family, Joan’s funeral will be live streamed on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/4LGagN9orAA
Our Annual Service of Commemoration Sunday 6 November at 6pm
Our annual Service of Commemoration at St Mary’s is on Sunday 6 November at 6pm. Invites are being sent to those who we’ve conducted funerals for over the past three years; however, the service is open to anyone who would like to remember those whom they love but see no longer, no booking required, just come. In the service there is the opportunity for your loved one’s name to be read out in an Act of Commemoration. It is easier, and preferred, if names are received in advance: names can be submitted here: bit.ly/addnames2022 or there are slips in the porch. Please hand any slips personally to Revd Mike.
Annual Shoebox Appeal
This year we are partnering with Teams4U, based in Wrexham, to donate Christmas Shoeboxes to deprived children in Romania, Belarus, Bosnia, Moldova and Georgia. Teams4U have nearly 20 years experience in delivering Shoeboxes and other assistance to many eastern European countries, including recently to Ukraine.
We will be accepting Shoeboxes in church from Sunday 6 November until Wednesday 16 November. There are leaflets in the porch, flatpack boxes will be available soon (£1 donation) and you can donate a Shoebox online if this is easier for you. For each Shoebox you make please give £3 to help towards transportation, we would prefer this is done online, the guide below or the leaflets explain how. To find out how to create a Shoebox and what to put in it please go here: teams4u.com/shoebox-guide/
St Mary’s Heating
After nearly 50 years of service the heating boiler at St Mary’s can’t be repaired. We have temporary heating in place as it may take a while to replace the heating. We are required to explore alternatives to fossil fuels & renewable energy sources. Please dress warmly until this is resolved.
Wells Green Methodist Church Cafe
Wells Green Methodist Cafe is open every Friday morning, 10am to 12noon for a cuppa and chat. It is run by volunteers, who provide a friendly welcome.
Foodbank Update & Harvest Thanks
In September we have seen the highest number of people referred since January, an increase of 61% compared to August. We are very grateful for the continued support , to those who have donated food or given monetary gifts. A specific thank you for organising Harvest collections. Please continue to help us with longlife food items to see us through the Winter months.
The Past Cases Review 2 Report is now Published
You may remember that in early 2020 the Church of England underwent a Safeguarding review of past cases and each parish was asked to check back through PCC Minutes for 70 years. This was completed just before the pandemic hit and the report has been published this week. You can access the report, Diocesan Summary and hear the Bishops’ response to it on the Diocesan website: bit.ly/pcr2report
Morning Prayer on Zoom
Morning Prayer on Zoom bit.ly/930mp, 9:30am – this week only Thursday due to school assemblies.
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.
Opportunities for Bible Study & Prayer
Exploring the Bible further. The Tuesday morning study group is next meeting on 18th October at 10.15am at 56 Bowness Road. All Welcome!Thank you, Jenny Varty or call on 01270 567618.
Meeting for Prayer. This will be held on the first Thursday evening of each month at 7pm, the next meet is 4th November. Open to anyone who would like to meet for prayer for our church & the world at 56 Bowness Road, Jenny Varty 01270 567618.
Men’s Group – next meeting
Men’s Group – 7.30pm Friday 11 November 2022 – Please join us at Ebenezers (159 Nantwich Road, Crewe – the old Beer Dock) for beer [non-alcoholic options might be available] and afterwards we will go somewhere for food. Open to all men over the age of 18. Feel free to bring male family & friends. No need to RSVP. See you there! Howard.
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
Our Church Relies upon Personal Giving to Keep Going
Click the button below to see the ways that you can help.
Or Click this link: https://www.stmaryswistaston.org.uk/giving.html