Chair Exercise: There are spaces on the Thursday Chair Exercise class in church, at 12.15pm If interested, please contact Amber of Age UK on 07570 958321 or at [email protected]
Donations: We would really appreciate any raffle prizes you can donate for our fundraising events all year round.
Shoebox Campaign: Thank you to everybody who supports our Shoebox Campaign. Monthly collections are as follows:
May: Small toys (tennis balls, yoyos, cars, dolls, small games, etc)
June and July: Sweets
August: Back to soap, flannels, and toothpaste
Sept: Teddies and soft toys
Oct: Gloves, hats and scarves
Nov: Pencils, crayons, colouring/note books
Volunteering: We are always looking for volunteers to take part in Sunday Services; reading, intercessions and serving refreshments after church. We also need people to learn how to run the vision and sound for services. If you are available during the week, there are always volunteer opportunities -help with jobs in the church, MCC, Coffee Shop, building maintenance - and we would welcome you with open arms! Please contact Pauline, at the church office, [email protected] She can let you know where help is needed.
Table Tennis: Fancy a bit of informal Ping Pong fun? Then come along to the church hall on a Wednesday evening from 7.15 to 8.45 pm. All ages, all standards, friendly, informal, fun activity. Cheaper than chips at £1 per session for those aged 16 or over. Under 16’s free but must be accompanied the first time. Ask Graham on the Tech Team for info or call the church office.
Flowers in church: Would you like flowers in church in memory of a loved one, or for a special occasion? The cost is £20-£30, depending on what you would like. See Melissa or Pauline, or contact the church office to arrange. (020 8597 8076).
Foodbank donations: We collect for the URC Mill Lane foodbank. Please support it if you can, with any non-perishable foods, toiletries and baby items, including nappies of all sizes. Donations can be brought to the church office on weekdays (except Thursday) between 10am and 12 noon, or to church on a Sunday.
Willow Tree Baby Bank are collecting clothes and baby items for 0-2 year olds, by appointment only at Chadwell Heath Baptist Church, 74-76 High Road, RM6 6PP Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/WillowTreeBabyBank
Easyfundraising: raise funds for St. Chads just by shopping with over 7,000 shops and businesses here. As a welcome bonus, they will pay us £1 for every 10 people who join, so even if you don't think you will shop through them, please sign up anyway!
General local information:
Barking Debt Advice Centre offers free, unbiased debt advice and can be contacted on 020 8594 4468 or at [email protected]
Metropolitan Police Whalebone Ward: next meeting is Friday, 19th June, in the Royal Room at 6 pm.
Chadwell Heath Residents’ Association: next meeting is on Thursday 11th June.
For more information on what's happening in the Deanery, visit the Deanery Facebook Page.
Too good to go app: rescue magic bags of surplus, unsold food from your favourite shops and restaurants! For more info, visit their website.