St Mary's Radcliffe on Trent

P.A.T. TESTING: It is 12 months since we last tested our portable electrical appliances.  I have arranged for the electrician to do the testing next Tuesday 20th July 2010.  Would everyone with a portable electrical appliance which they bring in to either the hall or the church please arrange for the item to be either in church or St. Mary's Hall for early morning of the said day.  Apologies for the short notice so if anyone has any problems with this date please see me.  Martin

READING AT SERVICES: Graeme would like to meet with all those who read lessons and those who have recently put their names down to read during services.  Some have already met last Sunday. The second date is next Sunday 25th July - at 9.00 a.m in church between morning services.  Those who did not attend the last session please would you attend this next one if at all possible.

TRIP TO LIVERPOOL: There are no more places on the coach for the trip to Liverpool but I shall be keeping a reserve list in case anyone drops out.  For those of you who have paid me and do not yet have a ticket, I will be placing the tickets in envelopes on the message board at the back of church for collection.  If you already have a ticket please note that it may show the date as the 3rd October which is of course the Sunday.  We shall be going on the Saturday which is the 2nd October.  Thanks for all the support. Martin

HOT WATER HEATERS: We now have hot water heaters both in the flower vestry and the boiler room. Martin
TOWER ROOM:  The tower room is being "redesigned" to be a more inviting crèche and to this end all the furniture apart from the toy box and chest and the screen are being removed and disposed of.  The desks have already been sold and are awaiting collection.  If anyone else wants any of the chairs or the coffee table please see one of the wardens.  Any donation for an item will help to defray any costs which the PCC has limited to a maximum of £500 to refurbish the room so that it is more child friendly.  If no one shows any interest before Sunday 18th July the items will be dealt with accordingly. Martin

NEW WINE' NEWARK.  July 31st - 7th August at Newark Showground.
A small number of our congregation will be camping here for the week.  This is a Christian conference with a huge variety of seminars and events for all ages from 2 years old plus.  Day tickets cost £25 and can be purchased on the gate.  A day ticket allows you to arrive at 8am and leave at midnight after the evening worship and speaker and even later evening entertainment.  Adrian Plass is performing one night.  check out the website for more info - www.new-wine.org - or speak to Graeme, Judy or Jude.

BIBLE STUDIES:  There will be 2 opportunities to come to a bible study in August:- Monday 9th August at 7.30pm in the Manvers Arms and Tuesday 10th August at 12.30pm in the Hall.  All are very welcome to come to either.  The evening session in particular will be a good event to bring a friend along to.

RIDE AND STRIDE: This event is on Saturday 11 September; please see the poster at the back of the church or contact me if you want to know more about it. In the meantime I need volunteers to be sponsored to ride (on a bicycle, horse, whatever) or stride (walk, run, mixture of both) to local churches. Half the money raised goes to St Mary’s and half to the Historic Churches Trust. I also need volunteers to sit for an hour or so in the church to greet visiting riders and striders and give out refreshments. Please contact me, Lyn Sugden - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

PICNIC IN VICARAGE GARDEN: Not enough time to have a good chat with folk from church? Want a place to relax with others where your children can run around? Why not come along with your picnic to the Vicarage garden after 12 o'clock on 25th July, weather permitting. Bring rugs. There will be some chairs and a few tables that you can use. Everyone welcome! See Judy Anderson for any details.

VERGER As some of you may already know, after many years’ dedicated service to St Mary's, both Sheila Bainbridge and Maureen Rawson have decided that they can no longer continue in their positions as Verger and assistant. We are most concerned that this vital position is filled as soon as possible and would be happy to discuss it further with anyone who may be interested.  To provide the necessary flexibility we are looking for a minimum of two people to fill the position and we may need to have a team of three or four.  Please give careful thought to whether you may be able to help -Martin Skeffington, Dave Townsend

SERVICES NEXT SUNDAY: TRINITY 8 – 25th July
8.00  Holy Communion
10.00  Holy Communion

READING AT SERVICES: Graeme would like to meet with all those who read lessons and those who have recently put their names down to read during services. There is a choice of dates - today or Sunday 25th July - at 9.00 a.m in church between morning services. (You only need to attend one of these sessions!)


TRIP TO LIVERPOOL:  Please note that the date shown on the tickets is wrong.  It should read Saturday 2nd October not 3rd which of course is the Sunday!  Another one of my senior moments.  I have 2 tickets left, possibly 4 - I just have to check with a couple who are listed as possible.  I shall have a reserve list if anyone else wishes to come and others drop out for whatever reason.  Thanks for your forbearance. Martin


TOWER ROOM: The tower room is being "redesigned" to be a more inviting crèche and to this end all the furniture apart from the toy box and chest and the screen are being removed and disposed of.  The desks have already been sold and are awaiting collection.  If anyone else wants any of the chairs or the coffee table please see one of the wardens.  Any donation for an item will help to defray any costs which the PCC has limited to a maximum of £500 to refurbish the room so that it is more child friendly.  If no one shows any interest before Sunday 18th July the items will be dealt with accordingly. Martin


NEW WINE' NEWARK. July 31st - 7th August at Newark Showground.
A small number of our congregation will be camping here for the week.
This is a Christian conference with a huge variety of seminars and events for all ages from 2 years old plus.  Day tickets cost £25 and can be purchased on the gate.  A day ticket allows you to arrive at 8am and leave at midnight after the evening worship and speaker and even later evening entertainment.  Adrian Plass is performing one night.  check out the website for more info - www.new-wine.org - or speak to Graeme, Judy or Jude.


MOTHERS’ UNION: The Deanery Festival will be held on Thursday 15th July at 2.30 p.m. at St Mary's Church Bingham.  All are welcome.


PRAYER REQUESTS FOR SERVICES: A reminder to the church family, and visitors, that there is a folder at the rear of church if you would like prayers to be offered for yourself or someone else in our services.   No reason for the prayer is required, God knows the problem. If it is not for yourself you are required to check with the person whose name you are putting forward that they are happy for this to happen (or if someone for instance is very ill and you can't do this a relative must be asked).


FIRST AID : There is a first aid kit and an incident book at the back of church, please use these if required.   Anyone with a current first aid certificate please consider being on the list of  'first aiders' .   Please add your name to the list or ask a warden or current first aider to do it.   The list is at back of church by the book shelf..


SERVICES NEXT SUNDAY: TRINITY 7 – 25th July
8.00  Holy Communion
10.00  Morning Service