Bible readings:
Philippians 4:1-9 (p 1180) Matthew 22:1-14 (p 990)
Knit & Natter group:
If you like knitting or crocheting, come and join us in the Sargent room (at the back of Standon village hall) any time between 1pm and 3.30pm, usually on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Tea & cakes will be available. Our next meeting is on Thursday 15 October. For more information please contact Marion on 01920 745683.
Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal:
In the next week or so, Lizzy will be clearing her attic of all the shoeboxes and gifts she and others have collected during the year, ready to send to children in areas affected by war, natural disaster, or some other catastrophe. There are three ways you can help:
1. Fill a shoebox with gifts (ask Lizzy for the list of what's allowed and not allowed) and leave it in St Mary's or give it to Lizzy or Caroline.
2. Contribute gifts to be packed - things Lizzy is always short of are small toys and games, little treats for teenage girls (eg hair accessories, eye shadow, keyrings) and small toys for toddlers.
3. Donate money so that Lizzy can use it to buy things she is missing for boxes, or to pay for the travel costs.
Cash can be given to Lizzy or Caroline, or you can transfer it to the Standon PCC bank account with the reference "OCC".
Thank you in advance for your support - every box filled is another child who will know someone cares this Christmas.
Little Angels help:
We could do with another person or two on the rota of helpers at Little Angels, especially as winter bugs start to appear. Helpers arrive at 9 to set up, welcome the children and their carers, make tea or coffee, prepare the children’s snack and clear up the church afterwards. We are usually finished a few minutes after 11. If you think you would like to help, please speak to Caroline or Cate.
Floodlights at St Mary’s:
The floodlights at St Mary’s are still awaiting a repair and currently they aren’t operating. Please take great care if you’re accessing or leaving the church in the dark. Some of the fluorescent tubes in the vestries are also awaiting replacement, so please bear with us if you’re affected.
Making St Mary's Sparkle:
The cleaning groups do a wonderful job but at a recent meeting of the St Mary’s cleaning teams, we felt a Spring Clean would add that extra sparkle. All the equipment needed will be available, and all are welcome! It will be on Saturday 24th October, 10.00 - 11.00 followed by refreshments.
If you are able to join one of the teams in any of our churches, please speak to the church wardens.
Services for the next few weeks:
Midweek services each week:
Tuesdays, 9.30am Holy Communion (BCP) & Bible study, St Catherine’s
Wednesdays, 9.30 am Morning worship & Bible study, St Mary’s
On Tuesday 10th November, the Little Munden School choir will join us again for our Sacombe service of Remembrance at 9.30. All are welcome.
Sunday services:
11th October 10.30 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s
18th October 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s
10.30 am Holy Communion, All Saints
25th October 10.30 am Family worship, St Mary’s
6.00 pm Choral evensong, St Mary’s
1st November 8.00 am Communion by extension, St Mary’s
10.30 am Morning worship, All Saints
3.00 pm Service of Memories, St Mary’s
8th November 10.30 am Remembrance Sunday service, St Mary’s
Dates & meetings coming up:
15th October, 12.00 Funeral of Terry Thrussell, St Mary’s
20th October, 12.00 Funeral of Pamela Harwood, All Saints
28th October, 12.30 pm Midweek Music, St Mary’s
28th October, 5.00 pm Benefice finance committee meeting, The Old Top Shop
30th October, 11.00 am Funeral of Audrey Morton, All Saints