Key events from the noticesDiocesan Lent Course Bishops Alan, Christopher & Richard have joined forces to write a Lent Bible Study Course, based on the gospel readings set for each Sunday. The following groups will be doing the Course & would be pleased to welcome anyone who would like to join. The first study will be in the week of Sunday 21 February. For further details of the programmes, please use the contact person. Mondays 8pm Contact Rae or Tony Glenn on Tel 635253 or tony.glenn@ntlworld.com Mondays 8pm Contact Anne Jenkins Tel 641855 jenkins.homestead1@ntlworld.com Wednesdays 2.30 pm Contact Margaret Dack Tel 634956 margaret.dack1@ntlworld.com Wednesdays 8pm Contact Harold Brown Tel 676765 harold.brownh@tiscali.co.uk Thursdays 8pm Contact Jill or Roger Thomson Tel 623613 r.thomson57@ntlworld.com Thursdays 8pm Contact Judy or Clyde Watson Tel 486894 j.watson0@googlemail.com
The Course can be downloaded: www.stalbans.anglican.org/Mission/Lent-Course-2010 but please ask if you would like a printed copy. Challenge At the same time the Bishops are launching a Lent 'Challenge,' that can be done by individuals. 'Challenge' uses Bible verses from Luke's Gospel & asks people to read, learn, pray and then do something in response to them. More information is on the flyer at the back of the church, and www.challenge2010.org
PCC Minutes Please note these are now published on the website (www.stpaulsletchworth.co.uk). Select ‘News & Events’ and then ‘PCC minutes’. Please note they will only be published once they have been agreed at the following meeting, therefore the current minutes are November’s which were agreed at January’s meeting.
There will be 2 services this year, the speaker in the afternoon will be Maria Sampson the Salvation Army Captain, and the evening speaker will be Christine Warren the chaplain at Elmside Methodist Home. It is hoped that people who work or have children can attend the evening service, both have been prepared by the Cameroon people and are entitled ‘Let everything that has breath praise God’. The services will be on Jigsaws
A large box of adult jigsaws were found in the hall last Tuesday. Please contact the church office if you know who they belong to. Topics for Prayer: March 2010 The revised Prayer Calendar, now called 'Daily Topics for Prayer' is available from today -you will find copies in the Church Porch if you did not receive one as you came into Church. On one side you will find that every day of the week has a specific area for prayer. Within these areas there are four or five bullet points, each highlighting a particular topic for that day. The idea is to focus on, and open our hearts and minds to, the various needs of: the worldwide Anglican Communion; ourselves; the world; our nation; the local community; others; St Paul's. On the other side you will find prayer requests from the Ministry Team and others, for specific events they are involved in. There is also information about the missionaries we support. If you have any questions or comments relating to the new-look Prayer Calendar please let us know. Rev. Margaret Dack; Jill Thomson; Judy Watson Confirmation of young people
If there are any more young people keen to dig deeper into the Christian faith and consider what confirmation is all about sessions will take place in the Distinctive room in the church hall on Tuesdays at 6.45pm starting on 13 April. The confirmation takes place on 10 May at 8pm at St George’s. See Clare or Amanda for more information. Bishop Geoffrey We were pleased to learn that Bishop Geoffrey and Mary Rwubusisi are both in the USA and are both well. The email saying that Mary was ill was a scam. May Elmer
May, a member of St Paul's for many years, died peacefully on Saturday 20 Feb. aged 101 years. All who remember May are welcome to attend the funeral,1pm Tuesday 9 March at Stopsley Crematorium. Total Encounter
Fun morning 10.30-12.30 for 7-11 year olds on Saturday 15 May. We’re planning a fun morning—holiday club style, inviting children who have previously attended Holiday Club, local school children and our own Encounter Group. This will only be possible with some extra pairs of hands, so if you can help please see Clare or Madeleine (CRB checked is essential). Considering Confirmation?
If you have been thinking about being confirmed, are curious to know what it means, or are just looking for an opportunity to learn more about what it means to be a Christian you are warmly invited to attend an informal get-together at Jill Thomson’s home, 324 Norton Way South, at 3pm on Sunday 7 March with a view to setting up a series of “Start” course meetings. Please contact either Jill (623613) or Amanda (834627) if you would like to come or merely wish to have further information. Mothers’ Union Lent Meditation In church Wednesday 10 March at 2pm, speaker Rev Wendy Heaney. Hot Cross buns with tea/coffee after the service. Everyone (including gentlemen) very welcome. SIDESMEN and WOMEN
The number of people offering to act as sidesmen/women this year is disappointing. We really need another 4-6 people for the 10 o'clock services. This is a vital role in the church and is not particularly arduous. If you can offer your help please see Huw or phone 643919 asap so that the new rota can be drawn up. New people are most welcome and training will be given. Thank you.
Prayer Meeting for Simon & Louise The next meeting will be on Sunday 14 March at 6.30pm at St Paul’s. ABSOLUTELY FREE.
A carpet in need of a new home. Approx 3.7 by 6.1 m. Currently residing in the vicarage lounge. See Huw for details. Mothers’ Union will be making these on Sat 13 March 2pm in the Main hall. Helpers and gifts of flowering shrubs, greenery, and flowering heathers very welcome. Tea/coffee provided. Passion for life
From 14 March to 21 March starting at 8pm there will be a series of events involving some well known speakers. All take place at The Free Church and admission is free.
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