http://www.stcuthberts.org/notices.shtml What's happening at St C's en-GB Copyright 2007, St Cuthbert's. All Rights Reserved. Fri, 02 May 2008 08:00:00 GMT Fri, 02 May 2008 08:00:00 GMT Religion 60 http://www.stcuthberts.org/notices.shtml#100 Starts this Wednesday 7th May 9.45-11.00 for families with children under five. Creche helpers are still required - please contact Clare Pugh (thanks for those who have offered so far) http://www.stcuthberts.org/notices.shtml#101 Now that the sun is shining again its time for our BBQ season to begin with the first of three dates during the summer. All are welcome, the cost is 1.50/ 2.50 and, as ever, volunteers are needed to tend the flames. Requests for salads and sweets will be forthcoming in due course. http://www.stcuthberts.org/notices.shtml#102 A charity ball in aid of SCBU, The New Children's Hospital Appeal, at The Palace Hotel Manchester on Friday 27th June 2008. The night will comprise of a drinks reception with Vegas showgirls, a 3 course meal, swing band, DJ, casino tables, raffles etc. For more details call 0161 448 1192, email info@mollysball.co.uk or visit http://www.mollysball.co.uk http://www.stcuthberts.org/notices.shtml#103 Although it is not always possible to do so, if you are responsible for children attending one of our Sunday groups, especially a smaller one, and you are going to be away on holiday or even for the weekend, please could you try and inform the leader the previous Sunday otherwise time maybe wasted in unnecessary preparation. Many thanks. http://www.stcuthberts.org/notices.shtml#104 If you have not completed an Electoral Roll form and are eligible to do so, please make it a matter of urgency. Similarly, if you have not supplied a picture of yourself for the Who's Who screen or yours is out of date, please forward one by Sunday 11 May http://www.stcuthberts.org/notices.shtml#105 A reminder that the balance of fees is now due to Tracey (cheques made to 'St Cuthbert's') http://www.stcuthberts.org/notices.shtml#106 If anyone has any board games that they no longer use please could you consider donating them to our It's OK Club? If you can please see Tricia Berry or another team member. http://www.stcuthberts.org/notices.shtml#107 If you were not able to attend Wednesday's meeting and / or would like a copy of the report, there are spare copies available in the Foyer today. http://www.stcuthberts.org/notices.shtml#704 Richard Wickham will be our speaker on Sunday 18 May at 6.30pm and will be dealing with the subject of 'Christians and Mental Health'. http://www.stcuthberts.org/notices.shtml#705 Please note the dates of our next two Saturday evening services - 7 June and 5 July. More details to follow. http://www.stcuthberts.org/notices.shtml#706 Wednesday 25 June 9am - Thursday 26 June 9am - 24 hours of Prayer Saturday 28 June 7.30pm - Farewell Party for Patches and Andy http://www.stcuthberts.org/notices.shtml#707 There are still plenty of spaces for both children and leaders at Supernova YFC holiday (Jodrell Bank, 16 - 23 August). If anyone is interested in helping in any way or would like a brochure to pass on to a child (aged 10 - 13) please see Ruth. More info on the YFC website - http://www.yfc.co.uk http://www.stcuthberts.org/notices.shtml#304 Door to door visiting will be re-starting on Monday 19 May. For more information please see Peter Clark. http://www.stcuthberts.org/notices.shtml#305 The new Bishop of Stockport is to be the Revd Robert Atwell, an author, spiritual director and former monk. He is currently Vicar of St Mary's in Primrose Hill, north London. He will be ordained a bishop in York Minster on 24 June, and be welcomed to the Diocese of Chester on 29 June at a special service in Chester Cathedral. http://www.stcuthberts.org/notices.shtml#506 The confirmation service will be held here at St Cuthbert's on June 22 at 6.30pm with the Bishop of Chester, Peter Forster. http://www.stcuthberts.org/notices.shtml#508 There are a small number of maintenance jobs that need doing around the church, if anyone could tackle them please see Mike or the wardens. http://www.stcuthberts.org/notices.shtml#509 The Wardens and Mike have decided that, for the time being, St Cuthbert's will not be letting out the building to non church members other than for corporate activities. There an opportunity to discuss the matter further, if you wish, at the next Church Committee. http://www.stcuthberts.org/notices.shtml#510 There is new flooring due to be laid in the lower lounge/creche which will be the same as the flooring in the foyer. http://www.stcuthberts.org/notices.shtml#201 17 May 7.30pm at St Mary's FLUFFY little Jesus with a Colgate smile for all the children? HOLY son of God on a life-changing mission? FREAK or unique? In Yer Face strip away the tinsel and chocolate and ask 'Who is Jesus?' Tickets 5 pounds or 3 pounds concessions on the door or buy from St Mary's church rep, Rob Kates. http://www.stcuthberts.org/notices.shtml#404 Theme - Mission Shaped Living. A major three yearly event at the Swanwick Conference Centre with speakers, workshops and a chance to meet others from across the Diocese. Two 'reps' are needed for St Cuthbert's, preferably not people who have attended previously, and we will gladly, if requested, meet the cost. More details from Mike or the Wardens.