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Debt Advice

There are some MoneyLifeline leaflets available near the church doors. Please help yourself. A telephone number is provided for free, confidential and impartial advice. 01908-504628

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Bookings for Church, Hall and St. John’s

When booking a venue, would you please ensure that you also book any tables, crockery or any other equipment you require at the same time to ensure that these are reserved for you and not booked out to one of the other venues. All bookings for venues and equipment to be made with Jane or Frances in the church office. Thank you for your kind co-operation.

Debt Advice

There are some Money Lifeline leaflets available at the back of the church. Please help yourself.

 

Spring Harvest

There are 2 places available at Spring Harvest this year. This is week 2 at Minehead, Thurs 8th April - Tues 13th April. If you are interested please phone Gill Giles 643184 or 07742435529.

 

Network Course

if you put your name down, you're assured of a place on the course. Please come along on the night that suits you best. If you didn't put your name down, please feel free to come along and join the course anyway. Thanks, Mike.

 

Camp Motivation

Camp Motivation: (affiliated to Scripture Union) are looking for a qualified Windsurfing Instructor (who is also a committed Christian) to join our team on our Easter Revision & Activity Christian holiday. See website for details http:ww.westruntonholidays.org.uk/holidays/motivation-2010. Or contact Dom & Crystal Meering on 0117 9077235

 

Sri-Lanka sock and shoe appeal

£6.00 pair will enable Hope Outreach UK to purchase shoes and socks for the school children of Tea Estate walkers whose parents subsist below the poverty line. Could you help? For more information please speak to John or Margot Smith or full information in Jan Good news

 

Small Groups


Small Groups are a great way of getting to know a few people a bit better, finding a place to belong in our growing church, and having the opportunity to explore how we put our faith into practice. If you would like to find out more about belonging to a small group, contact Catherine Butt on 01908 379008 (email revcatherinebutt@yahoo.co.uk) or Gill Giles on MK 643184 (email gill-giles@tiscali.co.uk)

 

The Weigh In

Starts again on Thurs 4th March in the church hall 6.30pm. For more info contact Jill Collins 01296 712980 or Sue Fletcher 01908 502544.

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Mike's New Website

Please feel free to visit a simple website that Mike Archer has set up recently. On the website will appear podcasts of sermons and some reflections. Mike is just exploring this and would welcome feedback. The address is:

http://web.me.com/mikearcher101/

 

New Wine Summer Conference 2010

24th- 30th July, Royal Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet. Come and join the group from St Mary's for fantastic worship, teaching and fellowship and hopefully not too much mud! Book online on www.new-wine.org or pick up a form available at the back of the church. For best rates book before the end of November.
Any questions contact Kath Barton on 01525 261842 or barfam@o2.co.uk

 

Help Needed!

We need volunteers to join the team serving refreshments Sat mornings outside St. John’s Dream factory. Any time you could give between 10—12.30 would be great. Contact Tim May on 07883 984091 or email on timmay-stmarys@btconnect.com



New Wine 2010

Why not join us? Dates and location are shown below. We no longer need to do a block booking, so check out the New Wine website - www.new-wine.org to book yourself in. You need to log in by creating a username and password and then follow the instructions under 'book now'. If you prefer to do a paper booking, booking forms can be found at the back of the church.

 

London &South East (LSE) • 24-30 JULY 2010
ROYAL BATH & WEST SHOWGROUND, SOMERSET 

For further info please visit our New Wine page

 

Pastoral Care

A confidential telephone line is now available for pastoral issues for members of St Marys. The number to contact is 0796 1026587. More information about Pastoral Care is in this months Good News.

 

Welcome to Messy Church

A free afternoon of singing, messy play,

tea time food, toys and fun.

Day: Sunday 28th March 2010

Time: 3.45-5.15 pm

Place: St Mary’s Bletchley

Click here for more details

 

 

St Mary's Choir is back!

The choir will be leading the evening service on Easter Day. If you enjoy singing and fellowship, come and join us! Everybody welcome. Please pick up a flyer at the back of the church see the Church Website. Thank you. Kath Barton 01525 261842. barfam@o2.co.uk

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Flower Rota 2010/11

There are three unfilled dates on the new flower rota where I would be grateful for someone willing to cover the cost of the flowers. The usual donation is between £15 and £20. If you would like to offer, please contact me. Many thanks Hilary 01908 642663

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Church Services

14th March 2010


8:00am - Holy Communion
               Hebrews 12: 22-24
              John 6: 1-14




 

9.15am   Morning Worship
     &       Grace will reign
11.00am  Romans 5: 6-21



                 

 

7.00pm    Healing and Empowerment service
               Ten lepers
               Luke 17: 11-19


 

Wednesday 117th March 2010

10.00am    Midweek Communion

 

 

H2H Conference October 2010

Please note that forms are now available at the back of the church or from David & Diane for this years event on 22 – 24th October. There is also a board with details of the location for all to look at. Booking forms should be returned to David or Diane by the end of January. Thanks

 

Attention All Key Holders

There have been a number of occasions recently where doors and/or alarms have not been locked or set at all our premises. This poses a security risk and invalidates our insurance. When leaving any of our premises, would you please check and double check that doors are locked (test handle) and all alarms are set. Thank you for your co-operation, Tim May.

 

Reality TV—love it or loathe it ?

If you are over 18 and would be interested in taking part in a research project exploring how Christians watch Reality TV please contact Catherine Butt on revcatherinebutt@yahoo.co.uk to find out more.

 

Church Cleaners

Please collect your copy of the new rota from the table at the church door. Many thanks, Carolyn.

 

Looking Back – Looking Forward……

Did you raise a question or ask for more information about the chairs? If so, please see the March Good News (out next week) in which I’ve tried to answer as many of those queries as possible. Thank you: Richard Lyons – Chair of Building Group

The Church Office is located in the
Church Hall, Church Green Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 6BJ
Open 9am-12.00pm Mon. to Fri.
Tel 01908 366531