St Mary’s and St Luke’s News for Sunday 13 November 2022 – Remembrance Sunday
The Weekly Sheet has this week’s Readings and News on it
It is with sadness…
It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of two longstanding members of our congregation: Bert Spencer and John Roberts, who both passed away earlier this past week. We give thanks for their lives, their friendship and the memories they leave with us. Please keep their families in your prayers. We don’t have any funeral details as yet. Revd Mike.
Remembrance Sunday
Join us this Sunday for worship for Remembrance Sunday. Both of our churches will have an Act of Remembrance within the worship.
St Lukes in Willaston is at 9am &
St Mary’s in Wistaston is at 10:40am – also live-streamed at http://youtube.com/StMarysWistaston1
Shoebox Appeal
Last chance to return your shoebox this week – to the church, Office or Rectory by Wednesday 16th.
To view the latest video from Teams4U please click here: https://youtu.be/xJOBa55gnEA
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/
Christmas Cake Decorating Demonstration by Elaine Turner
Join us on Saturday 19th November at 3pm in the Church Hall. Seasonal refreshments & raffle. Donations towards the Church Heating. See Elaine or Sarah Turnbull for info.
LAG Carol Service – Our Carol service is on Thursday 15th December at 2pm in St Mary’s followed by tea/ coffee and biscuits in the church hall. Looking forward to seeing you all. More details to follow
St Mary’s Heating – update
We have now submitted a Faculty to the Diocese and we await the guidance and (hopefully) permission from the Diocesan Advisory Committee to proceed to fit a new gas boiler. However, it may still be weeks yet. Please dress warmly until resolved. Revd Mike & the Wardens.
Ladies Afternoon Tea
The numbers attending Nantwich Tea Lounge have now been confirmed. We are a group of 18. Three people have requested a gluten free meal but if anyone else has a special diet requirement please let me know. The venue have asked for a £5.00 deposit from everyone and it would be appreciated if you could give this to Joy at your earliest convenience. I am so looking forward to spending time together over delicious food.
Wells Green Methodist Church Cafe
Open every Friday, 10.30am to 1.30pm, for refreshments, soup and a roll (donations). Run by friendly volunteers – come along for a chat and hot soup to keep warm.
Foodbank Update & Harvest Thanks
Please continue to help us with long-life food items to see us through the Winter months.
Morning Prayer on Zoom
Morning Prayer on Zoom at 9:30am bit.ly/930mp
Usually Monday and Thursday, check the online calendar for weekly changes.
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.
Bible Study & Prayer
Bible Study & Prayer. Tuesday morning Bible Study group, at 10.15am November dates are November 15th and 29th at 56 Bowness Road. Thanks Jenny Varty.
The next evening Prayer group will be held on Thursday December 1st at 7pm, Please contact Jenny Varty 01270 567618 for dates and more info.
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
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Or Click this link: https://www.stmaryswistaston.org.uk/giving.html