Club 55+
Club-55+ meet on Monday 8th March at 2-4.30pm, in the hall. Any queries see Hilary

Joint Prayer Meeting
There will be a joint St Mary's and St Cuthbert's prayer meeting, Wednesday 10 March 8.00pm, on evangelism and other matters.

St Cuthbert's Posters
One of the largest 'audiences' which St Cuthbert's has each week is the cars at the traffic lights. Thanks to new technology, we are now able to design our own low cost, full colour, photo quality posters... so all we need is ideas for what to put up there. If you have great posters leaping about in your head (or even the start of an idea), please do let Al Rodgers know.

CRB - Important!
One important side effect of the new Vetting and Barring scheme is that anyone who currently has a St Cuthbert's CRB needing renewal, that is five years old or more, will not be able to do so for a period of twelve months after April 2010. This means that all in this position will not be able to continue their involvement with our children & young people's ministry beyond the point at which their CRB expires until April 2011 at the earliest. If you are in this category PLEASE therefore complete the necessary paperwork and sign up for a Sunday appointment with Mike as soon as possible. These will be available on the following Sundays: 14, 21 and 28 March 12.30pm onwards

The Big Read
The next meeting for The Big Read will be next Monday, 15 March 8.00pm, and NOT tomorrow as originally planned.

Men's Breakfast
Saturday 27 March 8.15am with Dave Walker (All Hallow's). P4L event Please try and invite others. Cost 3.50 in each case.

Refresh fm Christian radio
Will be broadcasting from 27 March to 11 April 2010. For more details speak to Rob Kates 0161 428 0186 rob.kates@yahoo.co.uk or visit http://www.refreshfm.org.uk

MBG - St Cuthbert's Men's Group
Please sing up for the Khandoker Curry Night 17 March 7.50pm at church/ 8.15pm at the restaurant. 12.95 pounds for three courses. There will be a short, informal address at the end

Prayer Diary / Address List
If you have started attending St Cuthbert's over the last year or so or any of your contact or family details have changed over this time period, please complete an Electoral Roll form and / or pass your revised details to Beryl in the church office ASAP.

AllStars
We still need an extra leader for some Wednesdays in March. Mike is able to help when he can, but isn't free every week. Offers of help to him or Kate.

2010 AGM Report
We will shortly begin preparing our annual report and this year are planning something slightly different. Although there will still be several 'official' reports, we are seeking articles from members describing what St Cuthbert's means to them with emphasis on the different organisations that make up church life e.g. if you go to ACORNS write about that. Photos would also be appreciated. If you wish to contribute and / or need further information, please speak to John Berry.

Messy Church at Funizuz
Our next Messy event will be at Funizuz on Saturday, March 27th from 11am to 3.00pm.
If you'd like to join in, please email messychurch@stcuthberts.org or ring Catherine on 374 2284 to book a place and get reduced entry, free tea, coffee and juice and free lunch for children.
We will also need about 15 helpers to do craft during the course of the day - please let Catherine or Clare know if you can help out.
And finally, if you eat fruit corner yoghurts (the ones with the little triangle bit), please save those pots and bring them into church by March 21st. Washed first, please....

Lent Lunches
o The next Cheadle and Gatley Churches Lent Lunch will be held at Bethany Church this Wednesday at 12 noon with soup followed by a talk. Transport for those who need it will be available from St Cuthbert's at around 11.30am.

Good Deposit Presentation
Evening Saturday 6th March 2010 8pm at St Mary's. Come along for some cracking films, popcorn, ice cream and the latest news on this visual and audio media ministry. Run by Rob Kates. Book your place now: email rob.kates@yahoo.co.uk phone 0161 428 0186

A 'Surprise Party'
20 March 7.30pm until late there will be a surprise party for all those who have been connected with St Cuthbert's for the last forty or so years. A mystery 'guest' will be present, so why not come to meet him or her? It's going to be a great evening of celebration, memories and entertainment, so don't miss it! Please note the following:
There will be no charge for the party, but, if able, we would like everyone to bring a drink - alcoholic or soft. Glynis and Malcolm are sorting out contributions of food so please have a word if you can help (we can cover costs where that would be helpful)
In order to get an idea of numbers, please sign up on the sheet. Please include the names of any ex-members or visitors that you know are coming. Kids are welcome as there will be a film, Singstar, PS2, Wii etc
Help will be needed with setting things up, tidying afterwards. Please have a word with Mike or Lindsay if you can help with this
Please advertise the Party amongst those you know, know 'you know who?'

Mission Prayer meeting
Mike and Phil are still gathering suggestions for our once a month 'prayer Monday' initiative - everyone in church is encouraged to pray about Mission every Monday with prayer meetings being held regularly usually on the first Monday in the month. With this in mind the first meeting is to be held Monday 01 March at 12 noon in the lower lounge.

Due South Fund Raiser
Saturday 24 April at 6.45-10pm. The evening will involve a night of live music split into the various decades 50s/60s/70s/80s/90s/00s. After each musical set by the live band, the junior officers from camp will talk about their experiences of camp, as well as an actual camper from last year. The final talk will include Stuart Hogg giving an overview of the cost and why this event is so important for Due South. A non alcoholic bar will be running all night which will serve various non alcoholic cocktails/soft drinks/ tea/ coffee. Also, throughout the night, there will be a Guitar Hero tournament, Sing Star tournament and a Dance Mat tournament, with a prize for the person who scores the highest in each competition. Tickets cost 2 pounds per person, 5 pounds family ticket (2 adults + 2 children under 16 years) and include a free non-alcoholic drink and a team's entry into the quiz. They are available to purchase from Lucy Hogg on: 485 3899.

A Passion for Life
Passion for Life is an outreach initiative of a group of Evangelical churches focussing on the run up to Easter 2010. Across the Parish a number of events are already planned - 9th 7.30pm Ladies Chocolate Evening at The Waterside Hotel
This is a fun evening of tasting chocolate; quizzes and competitions to win chocolate and a goodie bag to take home. Caroline Marshall will be giving a short testimony. It should be an ideal event to invite your friends to in the weeks before Easter. The cost of the tickets will be 6 pounds each to include the chocolate and tea and coffee. Tickets will be available soon, but please put the date in your diary now and think of friends that you can invite.
17th 8.00pm MBG Curry Night
21st 10.30am Invitation Service
with Mark Greenwood
27th 8.15am Men's Breakfast
with Dave Walker
28th 6.30pm Easter Labyrinth (through until 01.04)
TBA Messy Easter
TBA Men's Service
with Gerry Sutton (Padre 4 Para (V) )
We are also encouraging individual groups to hold special meetings. If you have any ideas pass them to Catherine or a member of the Evangelism and Social Action Group