Mike
Now that Mike is safely home he will be on holiday and spending time with his family until he starts back at St C's on February 26th, so please make sure you give him his time off during the main part of February!

Monthly Prayer Meeting
Join us at 12 noon Monday 6 February for our monthly Prayer Meeting, praying for our congregation, community and country. Please see Dorothy for more details.

Margaret Brooks
By now many of you will know that Margaret Brooks died peacefully in her nursing home in Poynton. Please remember Dennis, his family and all their friends in your prayers. The funeral will be at St Cuthbert's tomorrow at 2.00pm. Note that this is the time of a Club 55+ meeting, and we hope that many of Margaret's friends from Club 55+ will be able to go to her funeral to support Dennis. Club 55+ will meet for drinks after the funeral.

Homegroup Change of Address This Week
Councillor Lane Home group will meet on Tuesday, 7th, at 4 Orrishmere Road!

Music Concert
Ems Hancock, A gifted singer and an inspirational speaker "Gentle, melodic and rooted in Jazz and Gospel" Saturday 3rd March 7.30pm, St Mary's Church 44 Moss Lane, Sale Tickets: Adult 4 pounds, Under 18 2 pounds, Family 10 pounds including refreshments, available from the church office, 291 9283 or on the night.

Godspell
28th March - 31st March 2012. The Forum Theatre, Romiley, Stockport. Godspell is a musical adaptation of The Gospel of St Matthew in modern-day song and dance. The show presents a unique and contemporary view of Jesus, his followers and disciples as they re-enact parables and scenes from Jesus' life through music and energetic choreography. This vibrant musical guarantees an excellent night out at the theatre for anyone from ages 5 to 85 so get your tickets early so you don't miss out! Tickets are 10 pounds each, or 8.50 for concessions. GROUP BOOKINGS - 1 FREE TICKET with every 10 seats booked. Churches wishing to book any of these performances at individual or discounted group rates need to contact the Box Office on 0844-877-3377

Leaders' Training Day
St Mary's are organising a training half day for small group leaders (home groups, youth or any other kind) in the Upper Room. It's called "Unleashed' and is on Saturday 26th May 10am -1pm. Please get the date in your diaries now!

Lent
During Lent (starting February22nd) we will have another Lent book. This year it will be Tom Wright's" Lent for Everyone -Mark", which will give us daily readings and comments from Mark's Gospel from Ash Wednesday through to Easter. Do think about joining us; copies of the book will be availble from Malcolm Winton (price 5 pounds) from Sunday 5th February. St Mary's and St Cuthbert's will also be joining together during Lent to run a Wednesday evening Lent Course programme covering a whole range of topics from the deeply theological to the intensely practical. This year courses will be held both in the Upper Room and here at St Cuthbert's. Look out for the detailed programme which should be available soon

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee
On Saturday 2nd June, Cheadle is having a big festival on the Jubilee Fields (at the top of Ashfield Road) to celebrate the Queen's diamond jubilee. Doubtless some volunteers will be needed nearer the time, but please ink the day in your diary now to keep it free. It should be something very special!

Marriage Course
The next marriage course will start on Thursday 23rd Feb, continuing on 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th of March. An informal course running in Cafe One (at the Upper Room above Tesco) from 8-9.30pm enabling couples , in private, to explore key aspects of marriage together through video and conversation. It covers such areas as communication, money, sex, family, work, conflict and hope. Please arrive for the first session from 7.30pm onwards for an 8pm start. To register or for more details speak to Dave and Jo Clark on: 0161 486 6439

Prayer List
If you know of a name that no longer needs to be on the prayer list on the back of the noticesheet please could you let Fiona know.

Church+
Is Sunday the only time you receive any Christian teaching? Why not join one of our home/study/friendship groups that are starting up again this month. They provide a relaxing / non-threatening place to discuss the Christian faith and are also a great way of making supportive and lasting friendships. Choose from:
Tuesday evenings: 42 Boundary Road (next meet 27th) - see Malcolm Winton/Pauline McDonald.
25 The Mere (next meet 13th/27th) - see Andrew /Clare Pugh.
39 Councillor Lane (first meet 27th) - see Cliff/Sharon Simpson- George or Phil Newsome
Wednesday morning: Mothers and Others Group in Church (every week in term time) - see Lindsey Campbell or Mary Perry.
Wednesday lunchtime: In Church after lunchtime Communion (first meet 21st) - see Pam Walker
Thursday evenings: In Church (start date to be agreed) - see Andy/Dita McCormick
At 39 Park View (first meet 22nd) - see Mike Ralls /Liz Duxbury

Church Diary
If you need to book a room for a church meeting or private function, please check the calendar on the noitceboard first and then have a word with John, Pauline or the Wardens. The building is used more and more often and we want to avoid hiccups wherever possible. Also please remember that, if it is a private booking, we need your 25 pounds in advance

Room Hire by Church Members
Don't forget that the church rooms are available to hire by church members at a cost of 25 pounds per half day (four hours). If you intend to book, please do so well in advance via Pauline McDonald or John Berry so that the time and date can be checked against our diary. Also please ensure that you submit your payment at the time of booking, by cheque made payable to St Cuthbert's, to Pauline or John only, as this greatly assists out administration.

Stockport Christian Counselling services
Include: counselling "Hear and Now" drop in service, prayer by appointment, Women's group. For more information Call 0161 428 7388 or visit: http://www.sccounselling.org.

Facebook Group
If you wish you keep in touch with what is going on at St Cuthbert's, as well as the website we have a Facebook Group which you may like to join. This is administered by Mike, but you don't need to become a 'friend' with Mike to join (i.e. you can keep your personal photos etc private). This week a full set of photos has been added also more pictures and video from the bike blessing. It is also a good way to keep in touch with ex-members. Find us at St Cuthbert's Church, Cheadle.