News (Page 44)

Holy Week & Easter

Our main Easter service is at 10am on Easter Day – come armed with something (e.g. a bell, whistle, shaker, rattle, trumpet) that will make a joyful (though not exactly rehearsed) noise.  The children will be helping to decorate the Easter garden on Holy Saturday at 2pm (bring flowers and jam jars).  There is a also a craft session after the all-age…

Reviewing your giving

This year’s financial summary and budget is available here.  Each year we ask church members to review their giving in the light of both the needs of St Andrew’s and their own financial circumstances – and to do so prayerfully and in the light of the principles of Christian stewardship.  There is a response form for everyone and also a GiftAid/standing order…

Reading Jeremiah – Bible challenge for Lent

In our 10am Sunday services during Lent we will be looking at a number of the pictures and images that Jeremiah was given and used to convey God’s message.  Some of us will also be rising to the challenge of reading through all 52 chapters of the book through the season.  Here is a full list of the daily readings from Jeremiah.

Opening the doors

Over the past two years the church council has been developing a number of ideas for improving our church building – especially in the area of providing proper access and toilet facilities for the disabled.  At the same time, our 19th century organ is in need of a major refit and there is a bit of tidying up to be done following changes to the…

Year of the Bible

This year marks the 400th anniversary of the publication of the King James Bible, the Authorised Version.  Though there are now many modern translations of the Bible, none can rival the beauty and dignity of the KJB and most still owe a good deal to the words and phrases chosen 400 years ago.  Whilst there are radio programmes and exhibitions (such as…

Goodies & Baddies Party for Halloween

St Andrew’s will be hosting a children’s Goodies & Baddies Party on Sunday 31 October, beginning in the Hall at 3.30 pm and ending in Church at 5pm.  This will be a Children’s Celebration of All Hallows’ Eve (aka Hallowe’en; hallows=holy ones=saints!).  Children are invited to come in fancy dress as their favourite Goodie or Baddie; bring a torch and a pumpkin…