St Mary’s and St Luke’s News & Information for 21 April 2024 – Easter 4
The Weekly Sheet has the weekly Readings and News on it
Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) Results
Thanks to all those who attended the APCM last Sunday and to all those who joined together for the Bring and Share Lunch. At the APCM Chris Horne was appointed as the sole Warden as she was the only one who stood to be a warden. Those elected to the PCC for a three year term were: Daphne Gregory, Margaret Shephard, Frances Latham & Sue Squirrell.
Ladies Afternoon Group
Ladies Afternoon Group Spring Lunch is on 25th April, please meet at 12 noon at the Tea Rooms at Nantwich Football ground. Thanks, Pam and Frances.
Defibrillator for St Mary’s Church
Wow, what an amazing response! I have had two people, who wish remain anonymous, each giving the money to buy a defib! This means we’ve been able to order a defib and have money in the accounts to service the three defibs we now manage. Thanks also to the other people who have pledged another £900! I’ll be chatting to these people individually to see if they still want to donate into the defib fund. Thanks everyone, Revd Mike.
Thank You for Giving
The PCC are grateful to all those who give regularly to our churches and enable us to do what we do. As you are aware utilities and other regular bills have increased over the past few years affecting our home and church finances. If you are in a position to review your regular giving to help cover these costs at church, then we would be grateful if you gave it some consideration. If you are a UK Taxpayer, then please remember to Gift Aid your giving as this adds 25% to your donation. Ways to give are: Standing Order through your bank, Weekly Giving Envelopes, Cash/Cheque on the plate (please remember to use a white Gift Aid envelope if applicable) or the Card Machine in the porch at St Mary’s. Also, please consider a Legacy Gift in your Will if you can.
You can find out more about Giving to our churches on our website here: https://www.stmaryswistaston.org.uk/giving.html
Christian Aid Week is 12–18 May
Sarah and I will be in touch with our regular collectors over the next couple of weeks to check if they can help this year, if you’d like to know more and how you can help, please speak to Sarah or Mike Turnbull.
Would you like to read a Bible Reading or Lead the Intercessions at St Mary’s?
St Mary’s May Rota for Reading and Prayers are in the porch and online, to view them online click here. Thanks to all those who regularly read the bible readings & lead the intercessions at both our churches.
If you would like to add your name to the Rota, you can do it in church or email Revd Mike (you can view the Rota and see what slots are available here). However, if you are not sure about whether you should do it, or have concerns about doing it, please speak to Rachael or Mike who are happy to help.
Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer on Zoom bit.ly/930mp, 9:30am, Tuesday & Thursday this week.
There is also the Church of England Daily Prayer which can be found here: https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/join-us-service-daily-prayer
And Daily Hope: a free phone line of hymns, reflections and prayers you can call at any time on 0800 804 8044.
St Mary’s Cleaning Rota
The St Mary’s Cleaning Rota needs some new volunteers and people to sign up. The Rota is in the porch of the church – please consider signing up to keep St Mary’s looking fantastic. See a Warden for more details.
Easyfundraising
Please use Easyfundraising to raise money for St Mary’s for free. If you already have us as a cause then remember to activate the donation. If this is new to you, it’s simple, and you can help St Mary’s & St Luke’s, its quick, and free to sign up: see link below bit.ly/stmaryseasyfundraising It costs you nothing, but raises money for our churches.
Online Service Resources
Service Orders at St Mary’s can be viewed/downloaded at bit.ly/serviceorders or scan the QR Code to the left.
The Weekly Sheet is available at the top of this Blog page.
We will continue have printed Weekly Sheets available, but if you can do it electronically, it means we can print less and not throw as much away.
Our Church Relies upon Personal Giving to Keep Going
To give quickly & securely online click here or scan the QR Code
Click the button below to see the ways that you can help.
Or Click this link: https://www.stmaryswistaston.org.uk/giving.html