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Sunday 5th September 2010

Invites for Inaugural Service

Invites will be given out today for the Inaugural Service on 19th September. Please use this an
opportunity to invite others to join us.

 

Saturday 4th September 2010

New Font Has Arrived

Our new Baptism Font, donated by Mrs Doreen Lee and family has arrived. We will begin using it for
Baptisms today! It will be formally dedicated in a special service on 3rd October.

The font was specially commissioned and made by Mr Mark Talbot, a furniture maker and artist from
Chester-le-Street.

 

Sunday 22nd August 2010

Next Sunday

Next Weekend, a group from St Michael’s will be going with Stephen and John to attend Greenbelt festival in Cheltenham. St Michael’s congregation will joins us here at St Martin’s and the Revd Canon Sydney Connolly will preside.

 

Sunday 22nd August 2010

Open Mic Night

This is advance notice of an Open Mic Night here in Sunday 24th October 6:00pm.

We are looking for talent, all kinds, all ages. If you are willing to share a song, read some poetry, we promise to be a good audience. Help us publicise the event and set aside this date. Some leaflets are
available at the back of church. See Andrew Ridgwick for more details.

 

Sunday 22nd August 2010

Pakistan Flood Appeal

Christian Aid has notified all churches of their appeal for aid for those in Pakistan devastated
by flood. There is extensive information on their website about the situation. If you would like to
contribute to the fund, there is a plate at the back for your donations and we will forward them to
Christian Aid.

They also offer this prayer for your use:

Compassionate God, source of all comfort,
We pray for the people of Pakistan
Whose lives have been devastated by rain and flood.
Bring them comfort we pray.
Protect the vulnerable.
Strengthen the weak.
Keep at bay the ravages of disease.
Have mercy on all those working to rescue the stranded,
And to feed the hungry.
For we ask it in Jesus Name. Amen

 

Monday 2nd August 2010

Greetings from a long time ago

We have received greetings from some one who had fond memories of St Martin's from many years ago and wishes everyone here God’s blessings. There is an email and picture from him on the back table.

 

Sunday 1st August 2010

Carole Graham at Ventures

Carole asks for our prayers as she volunteers at a Ventures Camp in Cumbria this week. Ventures is a Christian holiday experience for children ages 8-18. Carol will be working in the kitchen and helping them explore the theme of Pentecost.

 

Saturday 5th June 2010

Greenbelt Plans

We hope to make a trip this year to the Greenbelt Festival in Cheltenham which is the August Bank Holiday. We would leave on the Friday and return either Sunday or Monday. Camping (or caravanning, I suppose) is necessary!

There are shower/toilet facilities, but conditions are not luxurious. The festival is a feast of concerts, entertainments, talks, worship, food and drink of all kinds. You can pick and choose from a variety of activities. It is good for all ages, and there is special consideration of youth; many activities and concerts are specifically for them. If you know of younger people who may be interested, encourage them to consider it as well. We have an informational meeting with more details, costs, etc this Wednesday at St Michael’s Centre Raby Cross 7 pm. If you know of those who are interested encourage them to attend.