St Mary’s and St Luke’s News for Sunday 20 November 2022 – Christ the King
The Weekly Sheet has this week’s Readings and News on it
John & Bert’s Funerals
We continue to mourn the death of two longstanding members of our congregation: Bert Spencer and John Roberts. We give thanks for their lives, their friendship and the memories they leave with us. Please keep their families in your prayers.
John’s funeral is on Monday 28 November, 12 noon at St Mary’s.
Bert’s funeral is on Monday 5 December, 1pm at St Mary’s.
Advent Study Group
Revd Mike is planning to run an Advent Study Group on Mondays 28 November, 5, 12 & 19 December. 7:30pm-9pm at the Rectory. Please let Mike know if you’re interested. revd.mike@stmaryswistaston.org.uk – 01270 665742
Shoebox Appeal
Many thanks to all who donated Christmas Shoeboxes this year for the Teams4U Shoebox appeal. Thanks to your generosity, we were able to drop 25 boxes to St Mary’s Nantwich ready for collection. We also had another 6, that we know about, donated online. These boxes of love will make a big difference to a child’s life this Christmas.
If you haven’t had a chance to donate a shoebox yet then you can still donate one online by using the link below. Once again, many thanks.
You can still donate a Shoebox online.
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.
Christmas produce, jams and pickles
On sale over coffee on 4 December in the Church Hall
Mike and Chris Horne again will be selling their wonderful Preserves, Pickles and Christmas puddings and Hyacinths pots (Pots available from the 12 December). Look out for the order forms up at Church and in the Church Hall or contact them directly on 07756575835 or at email torritone@btinternet.com
Many thanks from all of us to those who currently clean St Mary’s each week (and St Luke’s!). At St Mary’s we are looking to expand the rota and are looking for volunteers – please add your name to the rota in the porch or email Mike on revd.mike@stmaryswistaston.org.uk
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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