Sunday 29 November 2009
Christmas Day at Fellside
Christmas Day at Fellside - 11a m (not 10.15 as advertised in the plan) Again an early reminder that our Christmas Day Service will be as last year at the later time of 11am. This gives plenty of time to open all the presents Santa has brought ( and to bring one along to the Service!) and also time to get home again to put the sprouts on! Coffee will be served in the vestibule from 10.30 so come in good time and share a coffee together before the service. This is also definitely something for friends and family so why not bring along all those people who share your Christmas Day with you too.
Carol Singing at the QE hospital
Carol Singing at the QE hospital
We have been asked again this year by the hospital chaplain to carol sing round some of the wards at the QE. This will take place on Monday December 21st. Please meet in the hospital chapel to be ready to move off at 6.45pm. Please borrow from Church and bring with you a copy of the blue hymn book. Lifts can be arranged for anyone needing one.
We have been asked again this year by the hospital chaplain to carol sing round some of the wards at the QE. This will take place on Monday December 21st. Please meet in the hospital chapel to be ready to move off at 6.45pm. Please borrow from Church and bring with you a copy of the blue hymn book. Lifts can be arranged for anyone needing one.
Shoeboxes
SHOEBOXES
Thank you to everyone involved with the shoe box campaign. Approximately 500 shoe boxes were sent out from this church last Tuesday. The shoe boxes came from the church congregation, local schools, nursing home, U3A, Group Inner Wheel, sheltered accommodation and local community (apologies if I have missed anyone). As a result of supplying covered shoe boxes I was able to send a donation of £85 to Samaritan’s Purse. The boxes this year are going to BELARUS and UKRAINE.
Thank you to everyone involved with the shoe box campaign. Approximately 500 shoe boxes were sent out from this church last Tuesday. The shoe boxes came from the church congregation, local schools, nursing home, U3A, Group Inner Wheel, sheltered accommodation and local community (apologies if I have missed anyone). As a result of supplying covered shoe boxes I was able to send a donation of £85 to Samaritan’s Purse. The boxes this year are going to BELARUS and UKRAINE.
Carol Singing in the village - Saturday December 19th 10.15
Carol Singing in the village - Saturday December 19th 10.15
Carol Singing in the village with the Dunston Silver Band has become something of a tradition for us and this year is no exception. We will meet opposite the Co op just before 10.15 on December 19th and sing for about an hour. The shoppers really enjoy us being there and hopefully as usual some will join in. This year we are confident it won't rain! Put this date in your diary now and come and be part of the fun!
Carol Singing in the village with the Dunston Silver Band has become something of a tradition for us and this year is no exception. We will meet opposite the Co op just before 10.15 on December 19th and sing for about an hour. The shoppers really enjoy us being there and hopefully as usual some will join in. This year we are confident it won't rain! Put this date in your diary now and come and be part of the fun!
Sunday 22 November 2009
The Blankets have gone!
The Blankets have gone!
The blankets set off on their journey, initially to the SMILE warehouse in Kent, on Wednesday morning. In total there were 41 adult blankets ( this included 3 that were actually double size) and another 8 suitable for either a baby or child. This is an amazing effort and thanks to everyone who has been involved. As stated in the newsletter last week the baskets for wool and squares will remain in the vestibule and for anyone who wants to continue with this initiative we will just keeping making them up and sending them off when appropriate
The blankets set off on their journey, initially to the SMILE warehouse in Kent, on Wednesday morning. In total there were 41 adult blankets ( this included 3 that were actually double size) and another 8 suitable for either a baby or child. This is an amazing effort and thanks to everyone who has been involved. As stated in the newsletter last week the baskets for wool and squares will remain in the vestibule and for anyone who wants to continue with this initiative we will just keeping making them up and sending them off when appropriate
Sunday 15 November 2009
Christmas is Coming!
This is an early notice of our Carol singing visits to the sheltered housing and retirement appartments in Whickham.
Monday December 7th - Chase Court 7.30
Monday December 14th - Tindale Drive 7.30
Thursday December 17th - Castle Close 7.30
Please put these dates in your diary and try to attend one of them at least. The residents at these establishments really look forward to our visits and it's good to have a good group of our Church family there to share the evening with them.
( NB There is plenty of parking at Castle Close and Tindale Drive but please remember, out of respect for the residents of Chase Court, not to use their private car park - park on the road or further up Rectory Lane by the football ground)
Monday December 7th - Chase Court 7.30
Monday December 14th - Tindale Drive 7.30
Thursday December 17th - Castle Close 7.30
Please put these dates in your diary and try to attend one of them at least. The residents at these establishments really look forward to our visits and it's good to have a good group of our Church family there to share the evening with them.
( NB There is plenty of parking at Castle Close and Tindale Drive but please remember, out of respect for the residents of Chase Court, not to use their private car park - park on the road or further up Rectory Lane by the football ground)
Crib 'n' Candles
This is something new for Fellside this year and will take place on the afternoon of Christmas Eve. It will be something for all the family ( and by this we mean anyone from 10 days to 100!) It will be something to bring family and friends along to as well. We will meet on the top of Whickham School field ( the junction of Fellside Road and Parkway) with torches and lanterns and will walk from there to Church for a short Carol Service followed by tea/coffee/juice and biscuits. We will meet just as it's getting dark at 3.30 and the afternoon will be finished by 4.30. Please do be thinking who you can bring along and look out those lanterns!
NB The pound shop in the Metro Centre has LED tea lights- safe and they won't blow out!
NB The pound shop in the Metro Centre has LED tea lights- safe and they won't blow out!
Christmas Day at Fellside - 11am
Again an early reminder that our Christmas Day Service will be as last year at the later time of 11am. This gives plenty of time to open all the presents Santa has brought ( and to bring one along to the Service!) and also time to get home again to put the sprouts on! Coffee will be served in the vestibule from 10.30 so come in good time and share a coffee together before the service. This is also definitely something for friends and family so why not bring along all those people who share your Christmas Day with you too.
KOSOVA KOFFEE
Judith & Eric will be holding a coffee morning next Saturday (21st November) from 10am to 12:00, at 45 The Cedars, Whickham, to help raise funds towards the love gift which Jean and Roger will be taking with them in December to the Smile Centre in Gjakove.
Church Painting
Following the church cleaning day last month we have identified several areas of the church that would benefit from repainting. We currently have one volunteer for this task - if you feel that you could help please speak to Christine Graham - Many thanks.
Saturday 7 November 2009
The Methodist Youth Assembly
The Methodist Youth Assembly is hosting a weekend of services at Ushaw College in Durham from 13th - 15th November. Please pray this week for God to move through the youth during this time.
Dickensian Christmas Market - Saturday 28th November 10-1pm
We need the help of absolutely everyone to make this a success and there are lists in the vestibule for you to sign to indicate how you can help. Below is an indication of some of the ways you can get involved.
1) Contributions to the stalls Toiletries are needed for this stall - to Marilyn Moore or Margaret Barnes. Plants, Bulbs, Cacti needed - (bring on the Friday night). Cakes to sell - (bring on the Friday night). Home made sweets needed - please sign the list if you are willing to make these and see Wendy for a recipe.
2) The tea rooms Please sign the list to provide scones (fruit and cheese), sweet mince pies, and larger dinner-plate size apple pies. Please offer to be a waiter/waitress or to help in the kitchen.
3) Stall builders We will be providing a simple wooden frame for each stall to be decorated by the stall holders. Please sign up if you can help with this and with clearing the church on the evening of Wednesday 25th.(note change of day)
4) Help to set up and to tidy away We hope that everyone will come on the Friday night at 7 p.m. and help set up, but just as importantly, help will be needed on the Saturday afternoon to get the church back ready for Sunday worship. If you specifically volunteer with this it will be an enormous help to the FEAT group.
5)***This week's special requests!!***
A) Please add your name to the sign-up sheets (on the notice board) for whatever involvement you can- please don't leave it until the last minute!
B) As the Market attracts many people who do not usually venture into the church, we would like to display as many examples of our activities and groups as possible. If you would like to make a flat display to put up in the hall then please see Clare to discuss size etc, and if you already have a notice board for your group why not take this opportunity to make it look its best, or maybe to give it a Christmas theme?
C) We are looking for a group or family who can run the mulled wine stall. This includes sourcing the mulled wine, which must be non-alcoholic. Please see Clare or Jean if you can help- this stall was a big hit last year.
D) Please continue to think about your costume and especially about if you have any items of clothing that you could lend to others . It was amazing how everyone rose to the challenge last time and it all added to the Victorian atmosphere. Mob caps are available from the FEAT team!
1) Contributions to the stalls Toiletries are needed for this stall - to Marilyn Moore or Margaret Barnes. Plants, Bulbs, Cacti needed - (bring on the Friday night). Cakes to sell - (bring on the Friday night). Home made sweets needed - please sign the list if you are willing to make these and see Wendy for a recipe.
2) The tea rooms Please sign the list to provide scones (fruit and cheese), sweet mince pies, and larger dinner-plate size apple pies. Please offer to be a waiter/waitress or to help in the kitchen.
3) Stall builders We will be providing a simple wooden frame for each stall to be decorated by the stall holders. Please sign up if you can help with this and with clearing the church on the evening of Wednesday 25th.(note change of day)
4) Help to set up and to tidy away We hope that everyone will come on the Friday night at 7 p.m. and help set up, but just as importantly, help will be needed on the Saturday afternoon to get the church back ready for Sunday worship. If you specifically volunteer with this it will be an enormous help to the FEAT group.
5)***This week's special requests!!***
A) Please add your name to the sign-up sheets (on the notice board) for whatever involvement you can- please don't leave it until the last minute!
B) As the Market attracts many people who do not usually venture into the church, we would like to display as many examples of our activities and groups as possible. If you would like to make a flat display to put up in the hall then please see Clare to discuss size etc, and if you already have a notice board for your group why not take this opportunity to make it look its best, or maybe to give it a Christmas theme?
C) We are looking for a group or family who can run the mulled wine stall. This includes sourcing the mulled wine, which must be non-alcoholic. Please see Clare or Jean if you can help- this stall was a big hit last year.
D) Please continue to think about your costume and especially about if you have any items of clothing that you could lend to others . It was amazing how everyone rose to the challenge last time and it all added to the Victorian atmosphere. Mob caps are available from the FEAT team!
Monday 2 November 2009
Blankets for Kosova
We now have an amazing 30 blankets plus a few others for babies and children!! We also have proper blanket bags to send them in thanks to the generosity of the Girls House group. ( these will be useful for storage when they arrive at their destination). The blankets will be collected sometime during the week commencing November 16th and so they will be in Church on Sunday November 15th when we will offer prayers for their safe arrival and for those who will receive them. This would be a good opportunity to invite anyone who has been knitting for us to either of the services on that day so why not ask them along?
Dickensian Christmas Market - Saturday 28th November 10-1pm
We need the help of absolutely everyone to make this a success and from today there are lists in the vestibule for you to sign to indicate how you can help. Below is an indication of some of the ways you can get involved.
1) Contributions to the stalls
Toiletries are needed for this stall - to Marilyn Moore or Margaret Barnes. Plants, Bulbs, Cacti needed - (bring on the Friday night). Cakes to sell - (bring on the Friday night). Home made sweets needed - please sign the list if you are willing to make these and see Wendy for a recipe.
2) The tea rooms
Please sign the list to provide scones (fruit and cheese), sweet mince pies, and larger dinner-plate size apple pies. Please offer to be a waiter/waitress or to help in the kitchen.
3) Stall builders
We will be providing a simple wooden frame for each stall to be decorated by the stall holders. Please sign up if you can help with this and with clearing the church on the evening of Thursday 26th.
4) Help to set up and to tidy away
We hope that everyone will come on the Friday night at 7p.m. and help set up, but just as importantly, help will be needed on the Saturday afternoon to get the church back ready for Sunday worship. If you specifically volunteer with this it will be an enormous help to the FEAT group.
Please keep talking about the Christmas Market and inviting people along. We need everyone to be at Church on the day making people feel at home and if you could specifically stand at the door and welcome people for a short time, please sign the list for that too. Last but not least, please be looking for the outfit you wore last year. It was amazing how everyone rose to the challenge last time and it all added to the Victorian atmosphere. Any ladies needing a mob-cap please speak to Gillian Gardner.
1) Contributions to the stalls
Toiletries are needed for this stall - to Marilyn Moore or Margaret Barnes. Plants, Bulbs, Cacti needed - (bring on the Friday night). Cakes to sell - (bring on the Friday night). Home made sweets needed - please sign the list if you are willing to make these and see Wendy for a recipe.
2) The tea rooms
Please sign the list to provide scones (fruit and cheese), sweet mince pies, and larger dinner-plate size apple pies. Please offer to be a waiter/waitress or to help in the kitchen.
3) Stall builders
We will be providing a simple wooden frame for each stall to be decorated by the stall holders. Please sign up if you can help with this and with clearing the church on the evening of Thursday 26th.
4) Help to set up and to tidy away
We hope that everyone will come on the Friday night at 7p.m. and help set up, but just as importantly, help will be needed on the Saturday afternoon to get the church back ready for Sunday worship. If you specifically volunteer with this it will be an enormous help to the FEAT group.
Please keep talking about the Christmas Market and inviting people along. We need everyone to be at Church on the day making people feel at home and if you could specifically stand at the door and welcome people for a short time, please sign the list for that too. Last but not least, please be looking for the outfit you wore last year. It was amazing how everyone rose to the challenge last time and it all added to the Victorian atmosphere. Any ladies needing a mob-cap please speak to Gillian Gardner.
Outreach Meeting
Just a reminder for all those on the Outreach group that our next meeting is this Wednesday November 4th at 7.30 at Liz's
Sunniside Methodist Church Autumn Fayre and Plant Sale
Saturday 7th November, 11 a.m. at Sunniside Methodist Church Cakes, plants, gifts, bric-a-brac, light refreshments. If you’ve been before you know it’s worth a visit; if you haven’t been before don’t miss out!
An opportunity to restock those empty borders with unusual perennials.
An opportunity to restock those empty borders with unusual perennials.
Wednesday 21 October 2009
Kosova Koffee
THANK YOU to everyone who supported the Kosova Koffee morning at Sue and Steve’s. The sum of £75.34 was raised and this will contribute to the gift Jean and Roger take with them in December.
Sunday 18 October 2009
Church Council Meeting
There will be a Church Council Meeting in Church on Monday 19th October at 7:30 p.m. Minutes of the last meeting have been distributed. If you have not received a copy of these minutes and you require them, please see Marilyn Moore. Apologies for this late notification.
Blankets for Kosova - we now have 23 !!!!!
We now have 23 blankets which is an amazing result so far. Each blanket will be sent with an embroidered label saying who made it and sending our love. Our prototype label is on the Church notice board if you would like to see it. Our blankets need to be packed up securely in polythene. If anyone has any large garment/ blanket bags which could be used for this then we would be very grateful to receive them.
Sparkle Party
On Saturday 31st October we will be holding a family party, based on a 'sparkle' theme, from 5.30-8pm. There will be games, music, fun and prizes, as well as hot dogs and ice cream. There will also be a competition for the best pumpkin, either starry or smiley (lit by a torch if possible). This is a great opportunity to invite families and friends along, especially those who worry about opening the door on Halloween- we want to provide a safe, fun evening for everyone, and all are invited. Lifts home will be available for those who need them at the end of the evening. Please feel free to dress in your sparkliest outfit! Tickets are £1.50 for adults and £1 for children under 14, and you can get these from any member of the FEAT team. See you there!
Day of Prayer
On Saturday 7th November 2009, we will be having a day of prayer from 9am to 9pm. As well as praying for each other and our community we will be able to continue to pray for God's guidance for us as we seek to build His church. A simple lunch will be served and tea/coffee will be available. Please put this in your diary and prioritise attendance for as much of the day as you are able.
Sunday 11 October 2009
Late night shop!
CLC christian bookshop in Newcastle will be keeping late opening for Fellside Church on Wed. 4 November, 7-9p m. Books, cards, gifts, CDs, Advent calendars, plus refreshments AND 10% discount. An evening not to be missed! Sign up sheet in vestibule: please indicate if lift required. CLC Bookshop, Higham Place (next to Laing Art Gallery).
MetroLyfe
Are you interested in coffee, cake and conversation? Then MetroLyfe is for you. MetroLyfe is a chance to discuss things about God and how Christianity is relevant to life in today's world, with coffee! Starting on the 10th October we will meet every Saturday at 09.30 to 10.30am at Starbucks in the Metrocentre Red Mall, ground floor. This year we are planning a series of discussion topics, based on 'Faith and...'. The 10th October subject will be 'Faith and Fame (Spirituality and the X Factor).' MetroLyfe is suitable for everyone. If you have kids then please bring them too as we will be able to help look after them, allowing you to chat and drink! For more information speak to Simon Goon, Liz Kent or David Hughes.
Sunday 4 October 2009
Blankets for Kosova
Thank you to everyone who has been knitting squares and please give a special thanks also to friends and family who have been helping too! Thank you also to those who have offered to sew up the squares. People in our community are now also getting involved after reading our newsletter and squares are coming through the Church letter box and being delivered by hand. The photos from the " Where did you knit your square?" competition are on show in the vestibule. The prize winners were :- Daniel for being the youngest knitter, Sue for knitting the furthest distance away and Julie for persistence in knitting all over Majorca!!
Check out the knitting Gallery
Check out the knitting Gallery
Harvest at Fellside
Thank you to everyone who supported the Harvest coffee morning and also Bashed Bugs on Saturday evening. The Coffee morning raised in total ( together with the sale of flowers donated on Saturday evening) £304.30 and this will form part of the gift taken out to Kosova in December by Jean and Roger. They are very touched by people's generosity and would like to say a special "thank you " to everyone. The
Bug Bash raised £64.89 which will go to the Church Mission Fund.
Thank you also to everyone who invited friends and family to Church for Back to Church Sunday. We believe 8 people were in Church last week as a direct result of our invitations and others received our invitations with pleasure although declining them for whatever reason.
Bug Bash raised £64.89 which will go to the Church Mission Fund.
Thank you also to everyone who invited friends and family to Church for Back to Church Sunday. We believe 8 people were in Church last week as a direct result of our invitations and others received our invitations with pleasure although declining them for whatever reason.
Gift Aid
A very big thank you to all of you who have Gift Aided your contributions to Fellside in the last year. We should receive about £8700 in returned tax. There is still the opportunity for you to Gift Aid if you do not do so, since at present a considerable proportion of each weekly collection is still donated as loose change. Please consider Gift Aiding your contribution. For further details please contact Alan Wright or John Blundred
MetroLyfe
Are you interested in coffee, cake and conversation? Then MetroLyfe is for you.
MetroLyfe is a chance to discuss things about God and how Christianity is relevant
to life in today's world, with coffee! Starting on the 10th October we will meet every
Saturday at 09.30 to 10.30am at Starbucks in the Metrocentre Red Mall, ground
floor. This year we are planning a series of discussion topics, based on 'Faith
and...'. The 10th October subject will be 'Faith and Fame (Spirituality and the X Factor).'
MetroLyfe is suitable for everyone. If you have kids then please bring them too
as we will be able to help look after them, allowing you to chat and drink! For more
information speak to Simon Goon, Liz Kent or David Hughes.
MetroLyfe is a chance to discuss things about God and how Christianity is relevant
to life in today's world, with coffee! Starting on the 10th October we will meet every
Saturday at 09.30 to 10.30am at Starbucks in the Metrocentre Red Mall, ground
floor. This year we are planning a series of discussion topics, based on 'Faith
and...'. The 10th October subject will be 'Faith and Fame (Spirituality and the X Factor).'
MetroLyfe is suitable for everyone. If you have kids then please bring them too
as we will be able to help look after them, allowing you to chat and drink! For more
information speak to Simon Goon, Liz Kent or David Hughes.
Overseas Missions
A total of £552.22p was raised during the past year. This includes £50 given by
Fellside on behalf of the self-denial envelopes. Margaret would like to thank all
members who hold boxes and gave donations for this worthwhile cause. I would be
pleased to supply anyone with an overseas mission box. Please consider taking
one. Thank you.
Fellside on behalf of the self-denial envelopes. Margaret would like to thank all
members who hold boxes and gave donations for this worthwhile cause. I would be
pleased to supply anyone with an overseas mission box. Please consider taking
one. Thank you.
Fellside Walkers – Bolam Lake, October 17th
Seb has kindly offered to lead a walk starting and finishing at Bolam Lake (NE20
0HE). It will be about 6 miles, not too difficult, but unfortunately not pushchair
friendly. We will meet at 1.00pm, and should easily finish by 4, in time to pay a visit
to the tea shop! We’ll meet at the car park with the visitor centre, but please sign
up on the sheet in the vestibule so that we know who to expect and we don’t start
without you. If the weather is bad, we’ll make a decision on the day, and phone
round if we need to cancel, so please include your phone number.
0HE). It will be about 6 miles, not too difficult, but unfortunately not pushchair
friendly. We will meet at 1.00pm, and should easily finish by 4, in time to pay a visit
to the tea shop! We’ll meet at the car park with the visitor centre, but please sign
up on the sheet in the vestibule so that we know who to expect and we don’t start
without you. If the weather is bad, we’ll make a decision on the day, and phone
round if we need to cancel, so please include your phone number.
Saturday 3 October 2009
Kosova Koffee
There will be a coffee morning on Saturday 17th October, 10 a.m.-12, at 19 Harewood
Close to help raise funds for Jean and Roger to take with them when they return
to Kosova in December.
Close to help raise funds for Jean and Roger to take with them when they return
to Kosova in December.
Blankets for Kosova
Thank you to everyone who has been knitting squares and particularly to those
who have got friends and family joining in too. Please do give them our thanks! Up
to now we have 12 blankets completed ( which is 1296 squares!) and there are
lots of squares still to be used. If you could help in sewing the squares together
then that would be really helpful ( the blanket needs to be 9 squares by 12 long) It
doesn't matter how this is done as long as the squares are joined tightly. The good
news is that SMILE will collect the blankets sometime in the middle of November
and they will go with the shoebox delivery, so let's see how many we can achieve in
this time. After that date we can still keep knitting and these blankets can go off at
a later date.
Thank you also to all those who took photos for our "Where did you knit your
square?" competition. Have a look at these on show in the vestibule today.
Check out the knitting Gallery
who have got friends and family joining in too. Please do give them our thanks! Up
to now we have 12 blankets completed ( which is 1296 squares!) and there are
lots of squares still to be used. If you could help in sewing the squares together
then that would be really helpful ( the blanket needs to be 9 squares by 12 long) It
doesn't matter how this is done as long as the squares are joined tightly. The good
news is that SMILE will collect the blankets sometime in the middle of November
and they will go with the shoebox delivery, so let's see how many we can achieve in
this time. After that date we can still keep knitting and these blankets can go off at
a later date.
Thank you also to all those who took photos for our "Where did you knit your
square?" competition. Have a look at these on show in the vestibule today.
Check out the knitting Gallery
Church Cleaning Maintenance Morning/Volunteers to paint
The property committee are organising a cleaning/maintenance morning on Saturday
10th October commencing at 9.00 a.m. Please come along and support the
morning if you are able. Tasks will include a thorough clean of kitchen, clearing out
rainwater gutters, fixing window catches to name but a few! together with a general
de-clutter. If you are able to come along please sign up on the list in the porch.
Following on from this date we will then hope to paint the kitchen, and other areas
identified as in need of redecoration. If you feel that you could help with this
please give your name to Christine Graham. A suitable time will then be arranged
to carry out the painting.
10th October commencing at 9.00 a.m. Please come along and support the
morning if you are able. Tasks will include a thorough clean of kitchen, clearing out
rainwater gutters, fixing window catches to name but a few! together with a general
de-clutter. If you are able to come along please sign up on the list in the porch.
Following on from this date we will then hope to paint the kitchen, and other areas
identified as in need of redecoration. If you feel that you could help with this
please give your name to Christine Graham. A suitable time will then be arranged
to carry out the painting.
Shoe Box-Operation Christmas Child
SHOE BOX-OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Yes, it’s that time of year again! Fellside plan to be involved in the Shoe Box Appeal
again. We need to have the FILLED shoe boxes by SUNDAY 15th NOVEMBER 2009
which has been designated as National Shoebox Sunday. On that day special emphasis
will be focused on the work of Samaritan’s Purse.
Please take a leaflet from the vestibule which gives all the details of how to fill a
box. We would encourage you to tick the Gift Aid Box on the envelope if you are a
taxpayer. There are boxes already covered in Christmas paper. Please fell free to
take one for a donation of 25p. There is a collecting box on the table. If you feel unable
to fill a box but would like to provide some items for a box please see Wendy
Daykin. As last year, boxes for older boys would be appreciated.
Yes, it’s that time of year again! Fellside plan to be involved in the Shoe Box Appeal
again. We need to have the FILLED shoe boxes by SUNDAY 15th NOVEMBER 2009
which has been designated as National Shoebox Sunday. On that day special emphasis
will be focused on the work of Samaritan’s Purse.
Please take a leaflet from the vestibule which gives all the details of how to fill a
box. We would encourage you to tick the Gift Aid Box on the envelope if you are a
taxpayer. There are boxes already covered in Christmas paper. Please fell free to
take one for a donation of 25p. There is a collecting box on the table. If you feel unable
to fill a box but would like to provide some items for a box please see Wendy
Daykin. As last year, boxes for older boys would be appreciated.
Dickensian Christmas Market –
Please put this date in your diaries! Last year was a great success and we'd like this year to be even better! Our FEAT group (Fellside Events Action Team) has been busy planning the Christmas market and there will be a meeting on Monday October 12th at 7.30 at Church to put the final plans in place. The FEAT group hopes that everyone who has helped with the Fayre in the past, in what ever way, who would like to hold a stall, or who would like to be involved in any way will be able to come along to this meeting to be involved in the planning. If you have any questions or would like to express interest but cannot come to the meeting, please get in touch with Clare Andrews or any of the FEAT group.
Christian Aid Rally London 5th December
The Whickham Churches Together announce a visit to London
for interested churches. Further information when available from the
Churches Together.
for interested churches. Further information when available from the
Churches Together.
Tuesday 1 September 2009
Service of Admission of Local Preachers
Tuesday 29th September at 7.00 p.m. at Whitehall Road Methodist Church.
Please join us as we celebrate this special occasion with Ruth Blundred and
Noreen Herdman.
Please join us as we celebrate this special occasion with Ruth Blundred and
Noreen Herdman.
Monday 31 August 2009
Tuesday 30 June 2009
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