Your Parish This Month...

Some of the people we support - An email from Rwanda
Dear Rev Andrew,
Attached please find a photo of some of the genocide widows and orphans we are working with, thanks to your kindness. They all attend Solace Ministries services and, it is they who were so pleased to know people in Guildford are praying for them (as I mentioned in my previous email).
Best wishes, Becky Tinsley, www.WagingPeace.info www.Network4Africa.org

The Wednesday Fellowship - Spiritual Encounters for every day living

The Wednesday Fellowship seeks to offer a space where we can make connections between what we do together on a Sunday and the life we live the rest of the week.

It will provide an opportunity where we can:
*           get to know each other better
*           make connections between our faith and our daily lives
*           offer one another prayer and support.

The Wednesday Fellowship will meet on the third Wednesday of each month (e.g. 16th April) at 8pm in the St Mary’s Room. 

In each quarter we will hear more about the work of the Mothers’ Union in linking spirituality and social action, explore with the Meditation Group new techniques of prayer to support us in our daily lives and with the Parish Prayer Forum pray for the needs of our parish and learn more about the work and concerns of members of our congregation. This month, Jean Hoseason will be  speaking on AFIA Holidays; away from it all holidays for needy families.

The details of each monthly Wednesday Fellowship  will be advertised in both Crossway and the Crossway Supplement.  A leaflet listing all the dates for 2008 is available from each church and from the Church Office. Each meeting is open to all who wish to attend and individuals are welcome to attend which ever sessions they wish.  Further information is available from members of the Clergy Team.

Help for those who need it

Home Communion

If you are housebound and unable to join us in church,  please contact the clergy who will be pleased to bring you your Communion at home.  Please either speak to a member of the Clergy Team or telephone 01483 234616.

Spiritual Advice

The clergy are always available to offer spiritual advice and guidance.  If you have any questions or issues that you would like to reflect on further with one of the clergy then please contact them to arrange a meeting. Please ring Andrew G.234616, Betsy G.232900, Mary G.237131 or Mandy G.233525

iWorship

iWorship is normally on the 4th Sunday of each month at St Alban's

iWorship offers a time of informal worship for all ages where we can together explore prayer, bible study, music and creativity and share in fellowship.

- inclusive - interactive – inquiring -

StoryZone 2008

We would like to invite you...

...to join us for our exciting after-school club. At StoryZone you will be able to discover the world of stories and help bring them alive through craft, art and drama and music mixed with lots of fun and games.
StoryZone will take place on Tuesdays in term time from 4pm (doors open at 3.30pm) until 5.30pm at St Alban’s Church and is open to all Junior School children (Years 3-6). 

There will be a £1 sub for each session.  The hope is that club members will sign up for a half term’s worth of five sessions at a time as activities will be carried over from week to week. 

StoryZone is led by Mandy Welch, Nicky Parsons and Andrew Bryant, assisted by a team of volunteers.  To book your place in the StoryZone, complete the attached form and return it to us.  At the first session parents/guardians will be asked to complete a registration form. For more information please contact Mandy on G.233525. 

So come along and join us as we enter the world of tall tales, amazing feats, mysterious encounters, surprising heroes and stranger villains.

The Good News Trust

For several years now the PCC have very generously given a donation to the Guildford team of the Good News Trust.  Many of you may not have heard of us before or be aware of  the work done by the Trust. 

The Good News Trust is an interdenominational venture.  Those who operate the service and those who use it  belong to a variety of churches.  A number of small vans carry a library of Christian books, tapes, videos and CDs, delivering a free lending service to towns and villages nationwide.  The teams visit homes, halls, churches, sheltered housing and prisons.  After the initial visit, the team returns to exchange the books once a month.  People are encouraged to invite their friends and neighbours to come for coffee, tea and fellowship and the opportunity to choose something from the van.

Each van team operates independently and is funded entirely by donation.  The Guildford team are particularly grateful to the PCC for their donation, which helps us to pay the insurance, tax, petrol and maintenance of our van.

In this parish there is a  visit to 61 St. Michael’s Avenue, Fairlands on the first Wednesday of each month at 10.30 am.  Everyone is welcome.  If you thing you would like to host a meeting (morning, afternoon or evening) we would be only too pleased to discuss this with you.

Eileen and Christopher Peacock   01483 826532

God's Family at Worship Services and Parade Services

A full list of all our all age services for 2008 is available from either church or from the Church Office. As well as our monthly Gods Family at Worship, there is a termly Parade Service to include our uniformed organisations and their families in our pattern of worship.

The next God’s Family at Worship at St Mary’s will be
Sunday 13th July, 10.45am (please note this is the 3rd not 2nd Sunday)

The next Parade Service at St Alban’s will be Sunday, 8th June at 10.45am

There will be no Sunday Club at either church on these Sundays so that families can join together for this celebration.

The Sunday Club

If you enjoy games, stories, drama or craft activities and are aged between five and 11 years then come and have fun and learn about Jesus in The Sunday Club.  The Club meets each Sunday (except during God's Family at Worship or Parade  services) during school term time during the Parish Communion which is 9.15am at St Alban’s or 10.45am at St Mary’s.  A leaflet with the coming term’s activities is available from each church and for more information contact:

St Alban’s:     Nicky Parsons (Tel.826774)
St Mary’s:      Rosalind Davison (Tel. 826422)

Edward’s Sunday Club

Edward Bear invites all his friends (0-5 years old) who come to church on Sunday to join him for a time of fun, play, stories and activities.  The Club meets each Sunday (except during God's Family at Worship services) during the Parish Communion (9.15am at St Alban’s or 10.45am at St Mary’s) For more information contact:

St  Alban’s:    Carol Caven (Tel. 839157)
St Mary’s:      Michaela Kelly (Tel. 870939)

Tidy-up Days

The next tidy-up day will be at St Mary’s Church from 10am-1pm on Saturday 13th September

Please come along and join us to help with a variety of simple maintenance tasks in and around St Mary's Church.  There will be a variety of tasks to suit all ages and abilities.  Come along when you can and stay for as long as you can.  All help offered is greatly appreciated and the more help offered the more we can achieve.  Thank you

Other Important Dates This Month:

Please see the Church Diary 2008 or check with the office:

Important dates for June 08

Please see the weekly Crossway Supplement or the Church Diary
 

The Church Diary 2008

The Church Office has now produced the Church Diary for 2008 listing the main events for the coming year in the life of the Church. Copies are available at both churches and from the Church Office and also as a download from this site - Click here. Please consult this diary before planning any church events and please inform the Church Office (G233091) of any changes to the dates listed. Thank you.

Christians in Fairlands

There will be our monthly Informal Act of Worship with hymns and readings at Fairlands Community Centre
on the second Sunday of each month

 An opportunity for Christians of all denominations or none to come together for an informal time of prayer, reflection and fellowship.  If you would like to come but need a lift please contact Christopher Peacock on G.826532.

Worplesdon Lunch Club

Through its monthly gatherings, Worplesdon Lunch Club seeks to provide an opportunity for local residents to meet each other and to meet members of the clergy from our parish church.  The Club organises a variety of meetings from lunches in people’s homes to coffee mornings and gatherings for afternoon tea, as well as opportunities to eat out.  Meetings are informal and friendly and enable friends old and new to meet up.  

VILLAGE LUNCHES are on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 12.30pm at St Alban's Hall - Open to all, wherever you live. Please book 5 days before on 01483 233091

If you would like to know more or come along, please call the Parish Office (233091), Barbara Chasemore (233118) or Vicki Bateman (232217). Please book 5 days before on 01483 233091 If you need help with transport please contact Fairwood Helpers on 01483 237619

We look forward to welcoming you!
 

 Café Fairlands

The Church is supporting a new initiative on Fairlands which it is hoped will help bring people together and help them to get to know each other.

Café Fairlands is open to all, whether or not you live in Fairlands, and if you have not got transport to get there then Fairwood Helpers would be pleased to help you (G.237619). We look forward to seeing you there.

Sunday Evening Worship at 6.00pm* - The Sunday Half Hour

All our welcome to these quiet reflective services which usually last about 30 minutes* – a quiet end to a busy day and/or a moment of peace before a busy week.

First Sunday: Healing Service – an opportunity to bring before God the dis-ease in our lives and to pray for all in any kind of need as well as to receive the Ministry of Laying on of Hands.
Second Sunday: 11th Celtic Evening Prayers - a time of worship inspired by the Iona Community
Third Sunday: Evening Prayer – the traditional evening service of the Church
Fourth Sunday: Celtic Evening Prayers - a time of worship inspired by the Iona Community

Please Note:  If you live in Wood Street Village and would like transport to the Evening Worship at St Mary's please speak to Mary Kirby (G.237131) and she will endeavour to arrange for a lift.

PCC Jottings
 

Youth Club at Perry Hill

The PERRY HILL YOUTH CLUB meets on the first Thursday of each month at Worplesdon Memorial Hall. The session begins at 6.45am and ends at 8.45am e.g. 1st May etc.

The Club is open to young people from age 8-15yrs and they are welcome to stay as long as they want during each session. Club members are reminded that they need to sign in on arrival and to sign out before they leave. For more information visit www.PerryHillYouthClub.co.uk or telephone Andrew on 01483 234616

Come along and join us and try your hand at a variety of games, be tempted by the Tuck Shop and meet new friends.
New volunteers are always welcome to help run the club.

Please enter the Memorial Hall via the Kitchen Door
For more information visit
www.perryhillyouthclub.netfirms.com

The Worplesdon Welcome Pack

We are delighted to introduce the Worplesdon Welcome Pack which contains church and community information for those newly moved into the parish.  The pack contains Worplesdon's very own "Yellow Pages" which lists all the groups and voluntary organisations operating in the parish.  The packs are currently available at both churches, local shops and at the parish office.  The packs are free so newcomers can help themselves.  The hope is also that if you are aware of someone moving into your road you will take a pack to them as a way of welcoming them to the parish.

The Welcome Pack will be regularly updated.  If you are aware of any mistakes or omissions or have ideas of how the pack can be improved then please let the Church Office know: phone 01483 233091 or e-mail cofeworp@fish.co.uk.

So pick up a pack and give it away!