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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

Please click here to view our leaflet

 

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.

 

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

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Clergy and staff Non Working days

Please note that Mike’s day off is every Thursday and Pat and Jenni’s day is Tuesday. Catherine’s working days are Monday and Wednesday. Please would you make every effort to respect these days and avoid contacting folk on their days off. If you have any queries that have to be dealt with please contact one of the church wardens or the church office. Thank you.

 

A holiday with a difference!

A Christian residential holiday, for 13-18s. packed with activities, worship, & teaching; a chance to explore & develop faith in a safe & fun environment. 9-16th August, at Maidwell Hall School, Nr Northampton. £229.00 (if cost is an issue we may be able to help out). Interested? contact us ASAP Catherine and Ian Butt 01908 379008 More info available at www.ventures.org.uk

 

Tuesday & Wednesday Parent & Tods

Do you have a couple of hours to spare on Tuesday or Wednesday mornings? Why not join the teams that run the thriving Parent & Toddler groups. They run during term time only. If you are interested in joining the Tues. team please contact Glenda Lyons: Tel 639296 or e-mail glendalyons@ctlconnect.co.uk. For the Wed. team contact Christina at the church office. Parent & Tods play a strategic role in the church’s outreach to the community & promotes the opportunity to sample Alpha, Little Fishes, Prayers'n'bears & Messy Church

 

Little Fishes

No more Little Fishes this term. Back on 6th September.

 

Giving Envelopes

Please could we ask those of you who give regularly by envelope to help us with counting the collection by only returning one envelope each week with your gift. Several weeks’ donations may be put into one envelope and any unused envelopes discarded. Also, you do not need to return empty envelopes for missed weeks, these also may be discarded. Thank you for your kind co-operation, it is much appreciated.

 

MK Christian Environment Group

Join us for a meal at The Well, Willen to mark Organic Fortnight Sept 10th, 6pm tour of gardens, meal at 7.30. Tickets £10 to be booked in advance from Lisa Pye (lisapye@sky.com)

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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

 

Pastoral Care

A confidential telephone line is now available for pastoral issues for members of St Marys. The number to contact is

07961 026587. More information about Pastoral Care is in this months Good News.

 

Finance Officer

To contact our finance officer Nicky Whitmore, please email: financeofficer-stmarys@btconnect.com

 

Evening Communion

Please note that due to staffing shortages there will be no further 5 o’clock communion services until further notice. Thank you

 

Heritage Day

Sunday 12th September. Volunteers required for one hour slots between 1pm-5pm to meet, greet & talk to people visiting the church. For more info contact Helen on 01908 644247 (answer machine may be on please leave contact details I'll call you back)

 

Please can you help!

We desperately need someone to clean the church—north east corner, kitchen, loos and upper room. It takes about 1½ hours on a fortnightly rota. If you are able to help, please ring Carolyn on 375999. Thank you.

 

Summer Services at St. Mary's

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Sunday 5th September

Services back to normal—9.15am and 11.00am.

 

Feast of the Tabernacles

Whaddon Way Church invites you to the Feast of the Tabernacles on Friday 24th Sept. 6.00pm at the Church of the Servant King, Furzton. Adults £5.00. Children £3.00. All welcome. Full details on the poster on the church notice board.


Picnic Time

Churches Together in Bletchley invite you to Picnic Time at Water Eaton Church Centre on Sat 4th Sept from 2.00pm onwards. Bring your own food, drinks provided. Salvation Army Band at 4.00pm. Tickets £5.00 inc refreshments. All proceeds to Willen Hospice.

 

Back by popular demand—The Melbourne Male Voice Choir

Queensway Methodist Church, Fenny Stratford invites you to a concert in aid of church funds. Sat 18th Sept. 7.00pm start.

 

The Shed

Men’s Breakfast Sat 11th Sept 8-10am Church Hall. Come and enjoy a cooked breakfast (alternatives available) and a talk from MK & Bletchley STREET PASTORS who assist young revellers. To assist with catering, please let me know ASAP if you will attend: 01908-561706 or Michael.wittle@which.net .There will be a small charge for the breakfast.


Nicky Whitmore Swim

On 5th Sept Nicky Whitmore will be swimming in the Great North Swim; a 1 mile open water swim in Lake Windermere in aid of Kidney Research UK. To sponsor Nicky visit www.kidneyresearchukevents.org/NicolaWhitmore or see Nicky in the church office.

 

Tom Bartlett Marathon Run

On 12th Sept Tom Bartlett will be running in the Robin Hood Marathon raising funds for the MK-based charity Advantage Africa. To make a donation please visit www.justgiving.com/Tom-Bartlett , or see Tom in church. To find out more: www.advantageafrica.org Thank you!

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Church Services

29th August 2010


8:00am - Holy Communion
              Galatians 3: 16-22

              Luke 10: 22b-37


 

9.15am    Family Worship
     &       The Father Prunes
11.00am  John 15: 1-17

 
    
              

7.00pm    Evening Worship
               A family united
               Genesis 46: 1-7, 26-27: 12



             

 

Wednesday 1st September 2010

 

10.00am   Wednesday Communion Service

               

 

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.

 

Car Parking

There have been a number of break-ins recently. Do not leave valuables on display in your car.

 

Alpha Course

The next Alpha course will start on Wednesday 29th Sept at 7.30pm in the church hall. To sign up for the course, please contact the church office.

 

Men’s Prayer Group

Please note that the Tuesday morning 6.30am prayer group will not meet in August. The last meeting is 27th July, back again on 7th September. Thank you

 

Dream Factory

Starts back on Saturday 25th September. Usual time and place. Come and join in all the fun!!!

 

Assorted cake tins and containers

An assortment of cake containers were left behind after COTG. These are now in the lost property box in the church hall. If you are missing any, please call in and claim them.

 

Girls Night Out ?

Friday 10th Sept at St Mary's Church. Tickets are now available from the church office or at the back of the church after each Sunday morning service priced £8.00 each. Also available online from www.ticketline.co.uk For further details contact Jane Bennett, or more info on web site: WORLDVISION.ORG.UK/GIRLSNIGHTOUT.
Be prepared to have fun!

 

Children’s Society Box Opening

Please bring your boxes to church on 12th 19th 26th Sept, drop them into the church office, or call me on 01908 366337. If you are interested in having a box, please contact me for info about the charity. Many thanks for your support this year. Jo Dawson

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