Gracious God, you call us to fullness of life: deliver us from unbelief and banish our anxieties with the liberating love of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
SERVICES
SUNDAY 12th October:
St Andrew's: 10.00 am Harvest Parade Service with chance to bring Harvest gifts for our local Foodbanks.
St Thomas: 10 am Morning Prayer with Baptism
St James: 11.15 am Holy Communion with chance to bring Harvest gifts for our local Foodbanks.
St Peter’s: 11.15 am Holy Communion with chance to bring Harvest gifts for our local Foodbanks AND 4.00 pm Church 4 All with Holy Communion
Wednesday 8th October:
St Andrew’s: 10.30am Team Holy Communion Service
SUNDAY 19th October:
St Andrew's: 10.00 am Holy Communion AND 12 midday Baptism
St James': 11.15 am Morning Praise
St Peter's: 11.15 Holy Communion AND 4.00 pm Church for All
Bible Readings Sunday 5th
Sunday 12th October preacher's choice of lectionary readings: 2 Timothy 2:8-15; Luke 17:11-19
OR Harvest readings: Psalm 100; John 6:25-29
Sunday 19th October 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5; Luke 18:1-8
Sunday 26th October Team service tbc
TEAM PRAYERS
Team Prayers will now be taking place ahead of our monthly team service on the 4th Sunday of each month at whichever church is hosting that month’s service, at 9.45am. So the next one will be at St Thomas' on Sunday 26th October at 9.45am. All welcome.
We’re also going to be intentional now about having a short informal time of prayer at each church before the Sunday services each week - so the person leading the service will pray with others who are there for 10 mins or so half an hour before the start of the service, so 9.40 ahead of 10am services and 10.55 ahead of 11.15am services. Everyone is very welcome to join in with this. St James usually has a time of individual prayer and reflection helped by two worship songs from about 5 minutes before the actual start of the service.
News
Team Quiz Night
A big thank you again to our quizmaster Colin, to all who came along to make it such a fun and lovely evening, and to our hosts at St James who we also congratulate on their win - it was tight at the top with 2nd place team just 1 point behind and 3rd just 1 point back again!! Well done all!!
Roberts Recycling at St James Church, Green Lane
Another opportunity to pass on your unwanted old clothes, paired shoes, bags / accessories etc. (not bedding please). Stuff to be delivered to St James on Saturday 18th October between 2 and 3pm. But if you need help to get it there or cannot make that day / time, do let us know and alternative arrangements can be easily made.
All Saints New Horizons Project clothing collection
Thinking of going through your wardrobe as we move from summer to the cooler months? Wondering what to do for your next knitting or crochet project?
For the past few years, the Maghull and Melling Team has donated hats, scarves, gloves and good quality pre-loved clothes to the New Horizons Project based at All Saints Church on Shiel Road which works with people living on the edge: the homeless, those recovering from addiction, families struggling to make ends meet.... All items are gratefully received and everything finds a good home.
I am planning to make this year's delivery on 23rd October. For more information, knitting or crochet patterns or to arrange a collection of items, please get in touch with me: Claire Sherman: 0151 526 5365. Thank you!
St Andrew’s Weekly Giving Envelopes
If anyone with Weekly Envelopes is near to requiring a new box of envelopes will you please contact Geoff Walker either by email [email protected] or phone 0151 526 5366. Thank You
Also, if your giving to any of our churches is by Direct Debit via the Parish Giving Scheme, just to let you know that you will be receiving communication from PGS very soon regarding changes to their systems.
Request from the gardeners at St Andrew's Church
Asking for plant donations that would help with weed suppression in the car park.
Any low level shrubs or ground cover would be appreciated. Please contact Keith 07967144367 or any member of the gardening team.
Stamps
A request from St Thomas’ for your used stamps, as they are collecting them to support training guide dogs. Please do pass any you have in to your church, and the clergy will ensure they get to St Thomas’. Thank you.
Request for Wool Donations - also stuffing material for toys & pillows
Wool donations for our craft and chat group wld be very gratefully received! Whether whole or part balls of wool, any colour etc. Also, at the moment, donations of stuffing material for toys & pillows would be much appreciated. If you are able to drop off to the craft & chat group between 12.30 and 2pm on Thursdays at St James’ Church Green Lane, that would be great, but collection can easily be arranged. Please contact Pat Dunbar by text message on 07795147109 or email at [email protected] Thank you!
WEEKLY EVENTS
Craft and Chat: every Thursday 12.30pm until 2pm at St James in the fellowship room. Knitting, crocheting or any craft, you are assured of a very warm welcome so please do come and join us. Pat
Hot lunch, tea and cakes every Thursday afternoon at Melling Tithebarn……12.00pm to 2.00pm. A plate for donations will be available. You are assured of a very warm welcome so please do come and join us.
MONTHLY EVENTS
St Peter's Tea and Scones: everyone is welcome to join us for tea and scones on the first Friday in every month from 2pm-3pm. The next one is on Friday 7th November. Expect lots of friendly chats and live music by our resident Michael with his keyboard.
Prayer & Worship - monthly get together
Each month we are going to be gathering for a time of prayer & worship together at St James Church, Green Lane. This will be a relaxed and informal time, but led and with songs, reflection on passages of scripture, pointers / themes for prayer etc. This is following on from the Prayer Course that a number of us did through Lent & Easter time, but is absolutely open to everyone, not just those who came to that course. The next of these will be on Wednesday 12th November, 7.30pm and we would be delighted to see you there. Please do speak to Rev. Simon or Claire Sherman for any further information.
Bereavement Support: at St Andrew’s Church. Further enquiries, and if there are any particular requests for bereavement support, from anywhere across our 4 parishes, please contact St Andrew’s Parish Office 0151 531 8972.
Other notices
Bulletin items for inclusion
Please send an email to [email protected] stating ‘for bulletin’ in the email ‘subject’ box / email title by midday Thursday of the week you’d like items included.
Foodbank: the Foodbank is based at St George's United Reformed Church on Northway opposite Iceland, on Tuesdays 10.00am-12.00 noon.
Tins, packet foods and toiletries are always useful. They will gratefully receive donations from 10-12 on Tuesdays at St George’s URC on Northway (easiest access is via the car park on Larchwood Avenue). Alternatively please do drop any donations off before Tuesday on the vicarage doorstep at 23 Green Link. Thank you.
CONTACT DETAILS
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Contact details:
Revd. Ian Hopkins 07914 505437 or [email protected]
Revd. Simon Elliott 07919 464348 or [email protected]