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NEW GROUPS: There will be three new groups starting this month to which all are welcome. These are:
- Exploring Christianity – a 6-week course being held on Thursday evenings from 8:00 – 9:30 pm and commencing on 16 September.
- A house-group being held on alternate Thursdays from 8:00 – 9:30 pm at the home of Martin and Christine Skeffington commencing on 24 September.
- A house-group being held on alternate Mondays from 3:00 – 4:30 pm at the home Eve Drew and commencing on 20 September.
If you are interested in attending any of these groups, please contact David and Carol Payne on 8410507.
SOUND REINFORCEMENT SYSTEM: The cost of the new sound system was passed at the last PCC meeting and it is hoped to have the system installed by Christmas. The likely cost is £15,000 (including VAT at the current rate) to include a screen around the mixing desk. On Sunday 19 Sept we will have a special Gift Day to raise funds for the new sound system. We are very grateful to those who have already made donations and we hope to maintain the momentum of the fund- raising by inviting more people to make donations on the 19th. In the meantime, anyone who wishes to make a donation towards this (gift-aided if possible) please see one of the wardens. If anyone has any fund-raising ideas or wishes to organize a fund-raising event to help defray some of the costs, please also refer to one of the wardens. Martin Skeffington, Dave Townsend
CHRISTMAS FAIR: St Mary’s Christmas Fair will be on Saturday 27 November 9:30 – 12 noon. If you would like to book a table please speak to one of the Church Wardens.
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, on 0115 9110124 or
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RIDE & STRIDE: On Saturday 11 Sept once again I will be cycling to 25 or so nearby churches in a sponsored ride to raise funds to be shared equally between St Mary's and the Nottinghamshire Historic Churches Trust. I hope as many as possible will be able to sponsor me, thank you. Dave Townsend
PLANT SALE: A plant sale is being held on Saturday 25th September from 9.30 - 12.30 in the church hall. This is a fundraising event for the church sound system. Any donations of plants - indoor and outdoor - will be welcome. Any offers of help most welcome. Please speak to Judy Anderson. BIBLE STUDIES: Graeme will be leading another two this month - Wed 22 Sept (12.30 in hall) and Mon 27 Sept (7.30pm Manver Arms). All very welcome. Why not bring a friend along to the Manvers session? ST MARY'S CARER AND TODDLER GROUP will be re-starting on 17 September (a week later than normal). We are also looking for extra team members to help with any of the following: kitchen, clearing up, craft, admin - on either a regular or occasional basis. Please have a word with Sally, Pauline or Janet.
WELCOME: We are delighted to welcome Revd Glyn Jones and Revd Christine French who are joining us for services at St Mary's this week.
SERVICES NEXT SUNDAY: TRINITY 15 – 12th September 8.00 Holy Communion – Celebrant Rev Glyn Jones 10.00 Morning Service 6.30 p.m. To Shelford |