Bite back at hunger this Christian Aid Week 12-18 May 2013

Greenbelt - a Christian music and arts festival August 2013

Where would you have the chance to hear Francis Spufford (author and broadcaster), John Bell (Iona) and Fr. Christopher Jamieson (BBC’s The Monastery) and watch the Hip Hop Shakespeare Company (MOBO award winner) while listening to the London Community Gospel choir and enjoying a pint in the sunshine at the Jesus Arms?

It really has something for everyone, from the very young to the young at heart!  

Becca, Rich and Minty Gilbert are inviting you to join them this year at Greenbelt, a Christian music and arts festival in Cheltenham from August 23 – 26.  

If you’re interested, pick up a flyer at the back of the church, check out www.greenbelt.org.uk or grab Becca for a chat.  

Holy Land 2014

We are joining with Kate’s parishes on a joint pilgrimage to the Holy Land in November 2014.  There are some leaflets in church and if you are at all interested please do talk to any of the ministry team about this wonderful opportunity. The trip is in November when the weather is cooler.

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Pewsheet

If you have items for inclusion in the pewsheet then do speak to any of the Ministry Team, or ring Carol Noble (Group administrator) on Wednesday mornings, when, usually, it is compiled on 01638-721616.

St Peter and St Mary Magdalene, Fordham

• More 100 Club Members needed. If you would like to join, or know anyone who would like to join, please speak to our PCC secretary Jane Foulds for more details.

• Roger Palmer and the bell ringing team would be delighted to welcome anyone who would like to ring. Bell ringers meet on Thursdays in the tower; please speak to Roger about this.

• Lydia would welcome new members for the choir. The choir meets for rehearsal on Fridays, in the early evening during term time, and sings at the principal service on Sundays and Choral Evensong once a month.

• If you would like to help with reading or intercessions then please do speak to Mike or Kate.

Fordham Day Centre

Is looking for volunteers to help at the weekly meeting for senior members of our community. If you would like to help then please talk to Judith Wood, Doreen Rule or Mike.

Baptisms

There have been many baptisms in our churches these past few months. It is so good to welcome the newly baptised into our churches. We are trying to maintain a balance between baptism as a major part of the main service on a Sunday and giving space for families to gather at other times either on Saturdays or Sundays. Thanks too to our Baptism Visitors who are making such a difference in welcoming and helping at baptisms.

Thefts from our churches

Both Kennett and now Chippenham have had substantial amounts of lead stolen from their roofs. A section of Fordham’s lightning conductor was also taken, making the building unsafe and unprotected.  Do please keep an eye out for any illegal behaviour around our churches and report it speedily both to the Police and to Churchwardens. Vigilance is essential these days I am afraid.

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Fordham leaflet

We would like to provide visitors to Fordham church with a leaflet like the one at Isleham. As well as providing a guide to significant features in the church and its history, it will also contain prayers and Bible verses which reflect the faith of those who worship here. Have a look at the Isleham leaflet, then put anything you would like to contribute into the box at the back of the church. For more information, talk to Jenny.

Volunteers

Volunteers are needed to read, lead intercessions, take up the collection, arrange flowers, ring bells, make coffee, welcome newcomers, visit Baptism families etc etc in all our churches. If you would like to help, then please do be in touch with Mike or Kate and we will provide training if necessary and encouragement in any case.

News page added to the web site to accommodate information from the new weekly pew sheet.

Youth Group page added to the web site.