Welcome to our 2nd Advent Service this morning, which is led by John Nuttall.
You are welcome to join us for refreshments after the service.
Dates and preachers for the coming weeks:
15th December Christingle Service, Worship Group
22nd December Carol Service, Worship Group
25th December Judith Haughton, Christmas Day Service AT 11 am
29th December Ian Royle and Graham Heapy
Regular Meetings:
1st Tuesday 10am Events Meeting
2nd Tuesday 2pm Ladies Fellowship
3rd Tuesday 10am Elders Meeting
Friday Coffee Mornings, 10am – 12noon
Sunday Church Services, 10.45am
The second candle on the Advent wreath represents Peace.
Often called the “Bethlehem Candle,” the second Advent candle reminds us of Mary and Joseph’s journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem before Mary gave birth to Jesus.
Ladies Fellowship Christmas Readings & Carols,
This Tuesday 10th December at 2pm,
Followed by our usual “Faith Afternoon Tea”
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
Sunday 15th December 10.45am Christingle Service
Sunday 22nd December 10.45am Carol Service
Wednesday, Christmas Day Service is at 11am
50 Club Draw
Congratulations! to the winner for November, who is Lynda Westwood.
We need a few more members, if you would like to join the club, please see Brenda Bakes.
More members always welcome, £1 per week.
The Christmas Card Table is now in place in the hall, where you may leave cards addressed to church friends.
Alternatively, you may wish to place one card, wishing all your friends a joyous Christmas Time, on our notice board.
Handmade Cards
We have a display of very beautiful handmade greetings cards for sale in the Refreshment Area at the rear of Church.
Cards for all occasions and at very reasonable prices.
Dates for your Diary
Saturday 18th January 2025 – we are having a Church Lunch
27th December, ‘Cinderella’ at the Grand Theatre, Blackpool.
Future dates for Churches Together Prayer and Soup Lunches, 12 – 1pm:
2025
Tuesday 11th February – Salvation Army Wednesday 19th March – St Mary’s
Thursday 10th April – Holy Trinity Friday 16th May – URC
Monday 16th June – St Saviour’s
SHAW FOODBANK
URGENTLY NEEDED: Shaving foam, Men’s razors, Ladies deodorant, Toilet rolls, tins of meat, fruit, rice pudding, custard. Please put donations in the box in the foyer.
Rev Ruth Wollaston is available to be contacted on 0161 628 8760