SERVICES

Today

10.30 am Parish Communion

Rev’d Colin Penfold

During administration of Holy Communion the Congregation are invited to join the Choir in singing  the hymn shown in black on the board.

6.30 pm Holy Communion

Rev’d Enid Briggs

Tuesday 25 October

9.30 am Holy Communion

Rev’d Roland Nicholson

Sunday 30 October

All Saints’ Day

10.45 am United Benefice Service

at St Leonard’s Salmesbury

Rev’d Dr John Darch

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK

Giles Tipton, Eileen Ridley, Peter Ledger, Joyce Bill, Janet Hartley, Angela Addison, Margaret Young, Margaret Riley, Neil Garrity, Frank Ashton, Derek Hartley.

THIS WEEK

Monday 24 October

Benefice Office Hour 6.00 - 7.00 pm in the Narthex for discussion of arrangements for Baptisms, Weddings, or any other spiritual matter.

Tuesday 25 October

Coffee Morning 10.00 – 11.30 am.

Wednesday 26 October

Choir Practice 7.00 – 8.00 pm.

Friday 28 October

Coffee Morning 10.00 am - 12 noon, at 10, Church Close, Mellor.

NEWS

Remembrance Poppies

A selection of hand-made poppies is now available on the card stall.  Minimum contribution per poppy is £1, all contributions going directly to The Royal British Legion.  We appreciate your support. Thank you.

Bible Study / Discussion Group

Anyone interested please come along to an initial meeting on  Thursday 3 November at 7.30 pm at the home of Glenn Clayton, ‘Ingledene’, Preston New Road, Mellor Brook (01254 813330).  At this meeting, as well as Bible Study, we’ll decide on the frequency and content of meetings.  If enough people would prefer an afternoon meeting, it may be possible to have 2 groups.  Mtr. Enid. 

Autumn Fayre Will be held this year on Saturday 12 November from 11.00 am - 1.00 pm and will be opened by Mrs Joanne Embley-Peers.  We would appreciate donations of crackers (not full boxes - maybe those left over from previous years) for a novelty stall, and also any small gifts we could wrap for the Gift Stall. Thank you.

Members of the Choir would appreciate donations of Christmas decorations and sweets to sell on their stall at the Autumn Fayre. Thank you.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Wednesday 2 November All Souls' Day Service 7.00 pm

In the Narthex is the list for you to write down the name(s) of your loved one(s) you wish to have remembered on this occasion.  During the act of worship you will be invited to light a candle for your loved one(s).

Saturday 12 November Autumn Fayre 11.00 am to 1.00 pm.

Saturday 19 November Big Band Night at BAe Systems Canberra Club at 7.30 pm.  Tickets £10 including supper are now available from members of the Social Committee.

If you wish to contribute anything to the notices please send an email to Chris Davis at chrisdavis256@gmail.com by Thursday evening.