Weekly Diary (for information and prayer)

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Monday 14 …. 8.30am Prayers in church (Mondays & Wednesday – Friday)
9.00am Old School Nursery (weekday mornings + some pm’s)
3.30pm Youth Club (High Lane) 13 February 2011
8.00pm The Big Read … This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit …
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Tuesday 15 … 10.00am Acorns Curate: Mike Newman (428 5212)
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Wednesday 16 … 10.00am Mothers & Others Bible Study Wardens: Andrew Pugh (610 2570) Lindsay Burrows (485 1509)
12 noon Holy Communion & Soup Lunch Careforce: Jacob Madin (07403 271274)
e-mail: enquiries@stcuthberts.org web: www.stcuthberts.org
2.00pm It’s OK Club
6.30pm All Stars Club (Y 5 & 6)
8.00pm MBG – Curry Night A special welcome to today, especially to the family & friends of Olivia
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Thursday 17 … 9.30-11.30am Church Office open • The morning service is usually projected and so no books are required. For those who prefer, printed
3.30pm After School Club (Y 1-4) at The Old School sheets are available containing the songs.
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Friday 18 … 11.30am & 12.15pm Christian Unions at The Kingsway •
(age 3-9) and Covies (age 10-18). Children leave for these before the reading
7.30pm Friday Club (Y7+) • Prayer Ministry is available at all Sunday services with a particular provision at Communion service.
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Sunday 20 … 6.30pm LOST? (Y 10+) meets in the upper lounge Please move to the front after the service or speak to a member of the Prayer Ministry team.
• It is our policy not to take public collections, but if you wish to give towards the work of St. Cuthbert’s
please use the offertory box. If you are a tax payer please think about completing a Gift Aid declaration
Please pray for Ten per cent of all that we receive is in turn given away to the following mission agencies: OMF, CMS &
Crosslinks. We also support YFC/ Covies, Careforce & The Message.
The Sick ... Val Chalke, Michael Chandley, Nicola Flowers, Barbara Beynon, • If you know of anyone who is sick or in need of a visit please pass on the details to Liz Duxbury
Alan Bonsall, Duncan Trevor, Cynthia Longman, Joan Wilkinson, • noticesheet items must be sent to Fiona -fionaearnshaw#@sky.com - by the previous Wednesday
• Drinks are served after both morning and evening services. Please do join us for a chat
Jean Watts, Margaret Brookes, Andy McCormick, Joe & Karen Coleman,
Betty Green, Arthur Burslem, Susi Johnson, Rae Kenny, Rose Battye
(USMH ICU), Vera Heritage, Colin Remington, John Collins, Alan Bridge Special Prayers for The Fourth Sunday Before Lent
& John Rogers (a friend of the Berry’s in intensive care in Antayla) O God, you know us to be set in the midst of so many and great dangers, that by reason of
The Bereaved… The family and friends of Heather Clarke the frailty of our nature we cannot always stand upright: grant to us such strength and
Other… From the Tester’s …Thanks be. to God for bringing Angela, the girl who protection as may support us in all dangers and carry us through all temptations; through
had disappeared, safely home. She had been away for just over a week when she Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy
was found sleeping rough not too far from home. Please continue to pray for her Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen
as she has a number of issues to work through and for us as we seek to help her
and her family. Thank you again for all of your prayers, it's a priviledge to have This Sunday
had prayers offered to God from so many people so quickly and to have seen 10.30am Ten Thirty Service & Baptism 6.30pm The Evening Service
them answered. Theme: Children’s & Youth Anniversary Theme: The Spies Who Wobbled
Lead: Mike Newman Lead: Mike Newman
Please remember the Preach: David Bell Preach: Malcolm Winton
families of the soldiers most
Reading: Mark 9.33-37 Reading: Number 13.1-33
recently killed in
Afghanistan.
Private Lewis Hendry (far
Next Sunday
left), of 3rd Battalion The 10.30am Ten Thirty Service & HC 6.30pm The Evening Service + Baptism
Theme: Judgement: Dust to Dust Theme: Becoming a Christian
Parachute Regiment, was said by his parents to have
Lead: Phil Newsome Lead: Catherine Johnson
had a "true heart of gold" and a smile which "lit up
Preach: Mike Newman Preach: Mike Newman
every room he walked into".
Private Conrad Lewis (near left) - posted to 3 Para
from a TA reserve battalion in 2009 - was described
by his family as someone who "made you feel good Messy Church is back!
about life". Today, here at St Cuthbert’s, 3.00-5.30pm. All children &
The soldiers were shot while on patrol in the Nad-e Ali district of Helmand on Wednesday. They were
part of a foot patrol designed to reassure the local population and gather census information in a parents/carers welcome. More information from Catherine
village north of the Nahr-e Bughra Canal when they came under attack. Both were given medical and Clare.
attention at the scene and "medevaced" by helicopter but died of their wounds. Pte Hendry, a member
of the elite Patrols Platoon, was from Norwich. He would have been 21 last Friday.
Marriage Course
Dave and Jo Clark are running another marriage course and this time the focus will be on
those either preparing for marriage or within the first two years. The first session will be
held this Sunday 13 February from 3-6pm and then on 4 consecutive Thursday evenings in
March on 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th from 7.30-9.30pm. Speak to Mike if you’re interested.
MBG
This month we are visiting The Khandoker in Didsbury (upper
room) again for our renowned Curry Night on 16 February
departing church at 8.15pm. Cost for two courses plus extras
is £15 per head inclusive of tip. A sign up sheet is in the foyer
– please add your name as soon as possible or email Mike.
Alpha Course
The Alpha Course is now filling up nicely though will now begin after
Easter. If you want to discuss the evidence for the Christian faith and
the practicalities of living as a Christian then this is the course you.
Likewise if you wish to prepare for baptism or confirmation. More
details from Pauline or Mike.
Job Vacancy at Charnwood
Charnwood is a Christian based inclusive nursery in Heaton Moor: a third of the children
have special needs. We need to recruit someone to help with term-time administration until
the summer working 10-15 hours per week. For further information, contact Graham or
Abby at Charnwood on: tel: 442 7767 or e-mail: info@charnwoodnursery.org.uk

Service of adult baptism Leprosy Mission

On the evening of Sunday 20 February Elly Godden, who came to faith on our last Alpha Liz Duxbury is very grateful for all the contributions people in the
Course, is being baptised in the evening service. Please join us, if you can, in fellowship congregation have made to the Leprosy Mission. So far, £110.00
that night and to support Elly. has been received – this will be a massive encouragement to TLM
and will make a difference in many patients’ lives. Thank you also
Club 55+ Music Quiz to all those who give me stamps – please keep them coming.
The next C 55+ meeting will test your knowledge of music old and Thank you all very much.
new and is to be held on Monday 21 February at 2pm with Harold
Fletcher in the chair. Don’t miss it! Audit of Church Life
Next month we will be undertaking a questionnaire based census of church members and
Church Committee regulars, the purpose of which is to help us evaluate our strengths and weaknesses as a
Next meets on Monday 28 February at 8pm. Papers will shortly be church committed to reaching out to the whole of our community with the Good News of
sent out to members. Jesus Christ. A short presentation will be made in the service on 13 March on which day
the forms will also be circulated. Please be prepared to play your part and also pray for St
Lent Courses Preview Cuthbert’s as we seek God’s will for the future direction of our various ministries.
Our joint Lent study courses
commence on Wednesday 09 Abney 5K Run /
March at 7.30pm in the Upper Swim ☺
Room. This year there are altogether 16 options, with some Well done to those intrepid
lasting three and others the full six weeks. A brochure will be souls who braved the
available next week. elements last Saturday
morning. Also to those who
Joint Quiz Night with St Mary’s helped steward the event
To held on Tuesday 05 April at The Imperial Chinese Restaurant and run the Saturday Café
in Cheadle. Tickets will be available shortly. Please note that which was well attended.
there will be a short Gospel centred epilogue at the end of the Numbers on our database
Quiz. continue to increase and a
number of complimentary
The St Cuthbert’s 2011 Houseparty comments and emails were
Numbers are looking good and so if you have not already booked to attend the 2011 received after the event.
Houseparty - on the weekend of 15-17 April - NOW IS THE TIME TO DO SO. Full
details are contained in the comprehensive leaflet which is in the Foyer. Any further
questions please see the planning team – Amanda Fish, Debbie Thomas and John Berry.