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"WEEKEND SPECIAL". 14th/16th May. Copies of an A4 briefing sheet about this weekend are available at the back of the Church for members of the congregation who did not receive one at the services on Mothering Sunday.
THANK-YOU: Mary Fox wishes to thank her friends at St Mary’s for all the gifts of sewing machines, tools and Christian books to be sent to Africa. They are a great blessing to those who love to draw closer to the Lord and also be self-reliant. If you wish to know more about these charities or have any gifts collect, please get in touch.
ST. MARY'S ART EXHIBITION: After much thought I have decided to resign from the Art Exhibition Committee. If St. Mary's is to benefit from this event then there needs to be a strong representation from St. Mary's on the committee particularly to liaise with the artists, the borough council who sponsor the first prize in the Rushcliffe Competition, and to send out and receive all the entry forms etc. I have on my computer the names of all the artists who are invited to take part and I am happy to let whoever is prepared to take my place to have them. If no one comes forth then this event, which is a major part of village life, is likely to lapse, or if it does take place will not necessarily benefit St. Mary's. I am also giving up co-ordinating the annual Christmas Fair but fortunately Dave Townsend has agreed to do this job for 2010. The reason for making this decision is that I wish to concentrate on a project which will become clear as the year progresses. Martin Skeffington.
HOLIDAY CLUB CRAFTS: Many thanks to everyone who has provided items for Holiday Club, we have got all the cereal boxes and other items now so no more please. Thank you to the people who have been preparing items for me, finished work can be left in the box at the back of church. There are a few more pieces of preparation that are needed so if there is anyone who can help please could they see me after the service. Melanie Threadgold
SAVE THE CHILDREN: Thank you to everyone who has bought a copy of our Supermarket Quiz. The deadline for entries is Tuesday, 6th April, so there is still plenty of time if you would like a copy (£1 each) On Tuesday, 23rd March, from 10:30 am to 12 noon we are holding a Coffee Morning, with a Bring & Buy stall, at 12, Grandfield Crescent, R-O-T. Admission 50p which includes coffee/tea and biscuits. All are welcome! (Mary Dawdry)
PRAYER FOR "WEEK-END SPECIAL" IN MAY: We are meeting for prayer on Wednesdays 7-8pm and Thursdays 11:30-12:30am. Venue: The Vicarage = Contact person: Judy Anderson - All very welcome
CONFIRMATION: This year’s confirmation service is to take place at 4.30 p.m. this afternoon at Whatton Church. Seven adults from our church will be confirmed by Bishop Paul. We look forward to seeing as many of you as are able attend the service to support them. If you need or can offer a lift, please contact Carol Payne .
RADCLIFFE MALE VOICE CHOIR – SPRING CONCERT: The choir is presenting a joint concert with ‘Anima’, a ladies’ chamber choir from Moscow, in St Mary’s Church on Saturday 27th March, starting at
7.00 p.m. Tickets at £6 are available from National Dry Cleaners, Main Road or from choir members. Brian Bull.
MOTHERS’ UNION: Every year, during Lent, Mothers' Union members 'Count their Blessings' to raise much needed funds for M.U. work. This year we are supporting the M.U.Overseas Fund & our diocesan Contact Centre at Retford. Members run the Contact Centre to enable separated parents & grandparents to meet their children & grandchildren on neutral ground. If you would like to 'Count your Blessings' & support the work of Mothers' Union please see Jane Fountain for a leaflet.
SPRINGTIME CONCERT: The Bridge Singers, leader Lynne Holland, will be giving a concert in St Mary’s on Saturday 10 April at 7.30 pm in aid of church funds. There will be songs and readings with solo items by Richard Eaton who will also accompany some of the singing. The special guest will be Alistair Parnell, saxophone. Tickets at £7.00, to include a free glass of wine, can be obtained from National Dry Cleaners, Di Beale or Lynne & Clive Holland.
SERVICES NEXT SUNDAY: PALM SUNDAY –28th March
8.00 Holy Communion
10.00 Holy Communion
6.30 Evening Prayer with the Methodists
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