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. 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. 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). 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.
Sunday 14 - Dan Walker—presenter Football Focus For more info on the speakers, and other events visit www.apassionforlife.org.uk or contact Bernard Palmer on 683064. SCRIPTURE UNION
Come and hear about the work of Scripture Union in Uganda. Our visitors will be Beth Baleke and Dickens Ssenyonjo. Dickens heads up Scripture Union in Uganda, a post held by Beth before she became SU Africa Assistant Children's Co‑ordinator. An opportunity not to be missed to hear how God is working in Africa. Easter Flowers
The Flower Guild will decorate the Church on Saturday 3 April from 9.30.a.m. There will be a box at the back of the church for your donations. Gifts of flowers and greenery would be appreciated on the day. For further information please phone Christine 672432. WELCOME conference
Saturday 27 March : at St George’s Church. This conference will deal with the theology of welcome, and the importance and practicalities of welcome. It will be led by our new Bishop of St Albans, Alan Smith, with Mark Hope-Urwin of Birmingham Cathedral. It begins at 9.00am with a continental breakfast and finishes at 1.00pm. If going, you will need to register at www.stalbans.anglican.org/Mission/Welcome. 150 have registered so far, with room for another 150. I’m going : will you join me? Roger Thomson Electoral Roll
From now until 10 April the church electoral roll will be open for the addition of new names. In order to attend the APCM, or to stand for the PCC, your name must be on the electoral roll, which is just a register of our church members. To have your name entered on the roll you must be baptised; be aged 16 or over; and have signed an application form. With a few exceptions you must be a member of the Church of England or of a Church in communion with the Church of England. Forms are available in the church porch, as is a copy of the current electoral roll if you wish to check that you’re on it. You are making no commitment by being on the roll, but it does enable us to keep in touch with you. Completed forms should be returned to Jane Brown or to me. Roger Thomson – PCC Secretary. APCM – Sunday 25 April
This year there will be 5 vacancies on the Parochial Church Council (PCC). It is not too early to consider whether you would like to be a candidate, or whether you know someone who you think would make a good candidate. The PCC meets 6 times a year and the members serve a 3 year term. Candidates must be on the electoral roll and must be aged 16 or over. With Simon and Louise Moore set to join us in May the next 3 years will be an interesting time to sit on the PCC. Nomination forms are in the church porch and should be returned to me or to one of the churchwardens. Roger Thomson – PCC Secretary. CHURCH HEATING The problem has been identified as a need to raise the radiators in the sanctuary. This will not happen in the immediate future. Thank you for your continued patience!
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