Our verse of the year November 2015

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1 Remembrance Sunday 8th November What s on in Our verse of the year.through Christ, God changed us from enemies into his friends and gave us the task of making others his friends also. 2 Corinthians 5:18 November 2015

2 The Missioner Muses The Man in the Window Last November in St Matthew s we revealed a wonderful arts and crafts stained glass effect window sponsored by local and national businesses with artistic input from community groups and the children and students of three schools. The church was open each weekend for visitors and raised over 300 for Help for Heroes. The window was a response to the global commemoration of the WW1 Centenary. This brilliant community effort also gave us a creative opportunity to make the first stained glass window for St. Matthew s and produce a single memorial to the men of Birches Head whose names appear on other memorials in the city, but nowhere in Birches Head itself. As well as the names, a photograph of one young man in uniform was also featured except it was enlarged from 6x4 inches to 6x4 feet and was artistically transformed with stained glass effect outline. He looked like a saint. How would you describe a saint? Church stained glass windows give us what I consider to be the best and simplest definition someone through whom the light shines - just ordinary people like us who usually did extraordinary things as a result of their faith in Christ. Our man in the window was a local man whose family lived round the corner from St. Matthew s. We will be discovering more about Harry in this year s Remembrance service at St. Matthew s on Sunday 8 th November at 4.00 p.m. We will also see how some of the window has started to be coloured in by members of the congregation, and have chance to make poppy stained glass window crafts. We will reflect again on the freedom we enjoy today and pray for our world which is still at war in many places. And as we see the light shining through the picture of our local soldier on our window we will be reminded of the many millions of ordinary men and women who went to war and were either killed in battle or returned mentally and physically disabled for the rest of their lives. Were they saints? They may or may not have confessed Christ or attended church, but they followed his example of laying down their lives for their friends.you and me. And according to Jesus there is no greater love.

3 Worship Times: Sunday 9.30 am Sunday Service (Sunday 15th Nov 9.30 am family service) Monday 9 am Morning Prayer Thursday 10 am Eucharist Please note there is no longer 8 a.m. Holy Communion on the third Sunday of the month. Tuesdays from to 2 p.m. Luncheon Club. The Church is open for prayer, companionship, and craft on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. til 1 p.m. Thursdays after the Eucharist, the community of St. Chad prayer group meets from 11 a.m. til p.m. led by Gloria. Every Friday 10 a.m. til p.m. Open Door group. Everyone is welcome to drop in for a chat and a cuppa. Our organist Peter Shore has organised the Audley Goes Pink campaign for the last two years raising over 17,500 for the Breast Cancer Now charity. Dressed in pink with pink wig and handbag has led to his title of Mr. Pink. The Parish of Audley Medieval Society recently walked up Snowden and Peter took part dressed as a monk. Jenny Otter supported as a nun along with Jan from Breast Cancer Now dressed as Baloo. During a great day, a couple proposed marriage and asked Peter to do the ceremony! Songs Of Praise at Camoys Court Sunday 29th November 3 p.m. til 4 p.m. Songs of Praise takes place at Camoys Court on the last Sunday of every month. Everyone welcome. First contact minister: Revd. Sally Smith Tel: sally.smith@lichfield.anglican.org Church Wardens: Vacant Contact A. Paterson ( ) or R. Smith ( )

4 Worship times: Sunday: 11 am Sunday Service Wednesday: 11 am Eucharist (Reginald Mitchell Court 18th Nov) Saturday: 9 am Morning Prayer (check with minister) Prayer Gathering. Please join us for prayer before the Sunday service at a.m. Contact Mary (271262) with prayer requests. Pictured are some of those who attended the St. Luke s Harvest meal. There was a good attendance and everyone enjoyed the meal, the entertainment, and the good company. The proceeds of the evening were donated to the Mission to Seafarers. Every Tuesday (not 27th October) Jet Club after school. Thursday 5th November 7 p.m. DCC meeting Friday 6th November a.m. Coffee, cake and chat Sunday 8th November NO SERVICE IN CHURCH. CITY CENTRE SERVICE Saturday 14th November 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. AUTUMN FAYRE. Tombola, raffle, and stalls galore including bric-a-brac, books, cakes, etc. FREE ADMISSION. Everyone welcome Sunday 29th November 1 p.m. Baptism Sunday 29th November 6 p.m. Solemn Mass with carols for Advent Sunday, followed by buffet. Preacher Fr. Jack Noble, Curate at St. Martin of Tours, West Ruislip. Please join us as we start our journey through advent. Contact ministers: Enquiries to Revd. Christine Broad (852280) or Revd. Sally Smith (266066) Church Wardens: Norman and June Tatton Tel:

5 Worship times: Sunday 11 am Sunday Service with Sunday School Tuesday 9 am Morning Prayer 10 am Eucharist Thursday 5.45 pm Evening Prayer Every Thursday at 5.45 p.m. Evening prayer. All welcome. Sunday 1st November 6 p.m. Service of Remembering and Thanksgiving for the lives of the departed AT HOLY TRINITY CHURCH Wednesday 4th November 7.30 p.m. Messy Church planning meeting Saturday 7th November. Noon til 1.30 p.m. AUTUMN FAYRE. Lots of stalls and games including lunches. FREE ADMISSION. Sunday 8th November 4 p.m. Special Service for Remembrance Sunday Monday 9th and 23rd November 7.30 p.m. The Beta group meets for fellowship, prayer and bible study. Details from Rev d Karen. Come and join us for our coffee morning on Saturday 21st November from 10 a.m. until a.m. Please come and join us for coffee, biscuits, and raffle. Saturday 21st November Race night with fish and chip supper. Join us for a night of great fun and food AT NORTHWOOD PARISH HALL. Tickets priced 5 (children 2). Five races. 50p each race to support a horse. First race 7.30 p.m. A great night for all the family. Monday 23rd November 11 a.m. Northwood Day Care Centre service Thursday 26th November 3.30 pm til 5.15 pm. Messy Church First contact minister:rev Christine Broad(852280) christinejanebroad@virginmedia.com Church Wardens: Brenda Hughes Nick Broad

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7 Hanley Team Ministry Christmas Services 2015 Advent Services Sunday November 29th 6 p.m. St. Luke s Advent Solemn Mass Sunday December 6th 11 a.m. St. Matthew s Christingle Service followed by baked potato lunch Sunday December 6th 6 p.m. Advent Prayer and Praise. Northwood Parish Hall with Viv Jones local Christian author Christmas Carol Services Thursday December 10th 7.30 p.m. Reginald Mitchell Court Carol Service Sunday December 13th 4 p.m. St. Matthew s Carol Service (with Lorna Spode Consort) Sunday December 13th 6 p.m. Christ Church Carol Service Wednesday December 16th 6 p.m. St. Mark s Business Community Carol Service Friday December 18th tbc St. Mark s School Carol Service Saturday December 19th 7.30 p.m. Holy Trinity Carol Service Sunday December 20th 3 p.m. St. Luke s Carol Service followed by 4 p.m. refreshments at community centre. Crib Services for Christmas Eve Thursday December 24th 3 p.m. St. Luke s Thursday December 24th 4 p.m. Christchurch Thursday December 24th 5 p.m. Holy Trinity Thursday December 24th 5 p.m. St. Matthew s Christmas Eve and Midnight Mass Thursday December 24th Thursday December 24th Thursday December 24th Thursday December 24th 9.30 p.m. Holy Communion at Holy Trinity p.m. Holy Communion at St. Matthew s p.m. Solemn High Midnight Mass at St. Luke s p.m. Holy Communion at St. Mark s Christmas Day Friday December 25th 10 a.m. All-age service of Holy Communion at St. Luke s

8 The Cobridge Community Choir The choir was started in February 2015 by Musical Director Claire Henry, and they rehearse at Christ Church, Cobridge. Claire was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to own one of the houses in Cobridge. As a commitment to improving the area each house owner suggested ways to bring the community together. Claire offered to start a new community choir, the 3 C's (Cobridge Community Choir) choir. Members of the choir are all ages and abilities and there is no audition process. Members pay 3.00 per session on a pay as you go basis with no membership fee. The choir sings a great variety of songs from Gospel to Pop. Claire has a great deal of experience in music. She normally travels the country as Workshop Leader in Residence with the City Of London Sinfonia where she writes and presents concerts for young children. Claire has previously worked with the BBC Concert Orchestra, the Philharmonia Orchestra and future work will see her collaborating with the City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. She has also worked alongside Gareth Malone. Over the summer the choir performed their first gig at a community event next to the houses. The choir were great and are now preparing for their next concert on the 21st November at Burleigh Pottery, Burslem 7p.m. The choir will be accompanied by a professional pianist and will feature guest soloist on the flute, Cormac Henry, who is principle flute with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and The John Wilson Orchestra. Tickets will be available on the door. The choir are also leading the singing at the Service of Remembrance in Hanley City Centre at 11 a.m. on Sunday 8th November.

9 COACH TRIPS Some of the participants on the Blackpool trip. The Chester trip in November is already fully booked. Look out for next year s trips which include Cadbury s World in March and the reputable Evensong at Mirfield (where Tommy was trained) in May. HARVEST 2015 Harvest time this year saw food donations given to the foodbank, Salvation Army and the St Mark s projects. The harvest meals in the churches were excellent social occasions, well supported by church members and also the community, and the Mission to Seafarers and Children s Society benefitted from the monetary donations. The BOAZ TRUST, a Christian organisation, is organising a training day in Wolverhampton on How can churches respond to the refugee crisis? A group are going from Sanctus and they are contributing to the day. Tickets are 5 and are available from Charlotte Swan on Young People s Bible Study Group. A small group will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays 3rd, 17th, and 24th November to study Mark s gospel at St. Matthew s Vicarage. If you know anyone aged who may be interested, contact Rev d Christine for details. OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD UPDATE. Completed boxes need to be returned to Churches by Sunday 1st November. They will then be taken to St. Luke s Primary School for distribution.

10 Worship times: Sunday: 9.30 am Sunday Service Thursday: 9 am Morning Prayer 10 am Eucharist Sunday 1st November 6 p.m. A service of remembering and thanksgiving. A quiet, reflective service in which we will remember and give thanks for the lives of the departed and pray for those living with the loss of a loved one. Everyone welcome. Wednesday 18th November 7.30 p.m. PCC meeting Come and join us for our coffee morning on Saturday 21st November from 10 a.m. until midday. Please come and join us for a drink and biscuits, and browse the things to buy. Monday 23rd November 11 a.m. Northwood day care centre service. Wednesday 25th November 7.30 p.m. DCC meeting NORTHWOOD PARISH HALL Mondays 2nd, 16th, and 30th November Cash Bingo at 7.30 p.m. Wednesday 11th November 3.30 p.m. til 5.15 p.m. Messy Church Sunday 16th November 6 p.m. Parish all Praise. SATURDAY 14th NOVEMBER AT 7.30 P.M. The TRENT RIVER BIG BAND return for another great evening of top quality big band (Glenn Miller style) music. Tickets are priced at 10 with refreshments. Contact Kath on Saturday 21st November Race night for all the family with fish and chip supper. Join us for a night of great fun and food. Tickets 5 (children 2). First race 7.30 p.m. First contact minister: Revd. Christine Broad e mail address on back page Church Wardens: Paul Sherratt Tel: Claire Harmon Tel:

11 Worship times: Sunday: 9.30 am Sunday Service with Sunday School Wednesday: 9 am Morning Prayer Please note there is no longer Wednesday midweek communion at St. Mark s. A service of Holy Communion takes place the first Wednesday of each month at Etruria Locks. The giant chalice created for the Goodness of God celebration is currently on display at St. Mark s Church. See picture next month. Wednesday 4th November 10 a.m. The midweek Eucharist at the Locks Sheltered Housing Complex, Etruria as we meet with the residents. Wednesday 4th November 11 a.m. Mother s Union meet at the Locks Saturday 14th November 5 p.m. Sanctus on Saturday. Please join us for cross cultural worship and a cross cultural meal. Monday 16th November DCC meeting 7 p.m. The Hanley Team Ministry are delighted to welcome Kate Marshall who will be working for 26 hours each week with children and families at Sanctus and St. Mark s. More about Kate next month. St. Mark s Singing Group for Sunday 20th December Service. Would you like to take part in singing two simple gospel songs in a small group during the service on Sunday 20th December? Please see Clarice Nelson-Rowe after the service on Sundays 25th October and 22nd November for maximum 30 minutes to learn the songs. Every Monday Open Door 10 a.m. til p.m. Please drop in for a drink and chat. Every Wednesday a.m. til p.m. Sanctus St. Mark s Support for asylum seekers. First Contact Minister: Rev d. Sally Smith Tel: sally.smith@lichfield.anglican.org Church Wardens: Mark Sherratt Tel

12 SUNDAY READINGS FOR NOVEMBER 2015 DATE FIRST SECOND THIRD 1st Wisdom 3:1-9 Revelation 21:1-6a John 11: th Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Hebrews 9:24-28 Mark 1: th Daniel 12:1-3 Hebrews 10:11-25 Mark 13:1-8 22nd Daniel 7:9,10,13-14 Revelation 1:4b-8 John 18:33b-37 29th Jeremiah 33: Thess 3:9-13 Luke 21:25-36 If you, or anyone you know, would like to speak to a member of the staff team, or would like someone to visit them, please let us know. This year s poppy appeal takes place from 24th October to 7th November. The appeal is run entirely by volunteers and the organisers are requesting more help in Hanley. If you can help for an hour or two, please ring coordinator Kieran Clarke on CLERGY CONTACT DETAILS Rector Revd. Christine Broad 19, Widecombe Road, Birches Head, ST1 6SL Phone christinejanebroad@virginmedia.com Day off Friday Team Vicar Revd. Sally Smith (Diocesan Advisor for vulnerable adults) Day Off Friday 35, Harding Road, Hanley ST1 3BQ Phone sally.smith@lichfield.anglican.org Parish Creative Missioner Frank McGregor Phone frankmcg@ntlworld.com Assistant Curate Revd. Tommy Merry 18, Cromer Road, Northwood, ST1 6QN Phone frtommymerry@gmail.com Day off Monday Assistant Curate Revd. Karen Petherick 80, Birches Head Road, ST1 6LQ Phone Day off Saturday Assistant Curate Revd. Shelley Billington Phone e mail shelley_india@yahoo.co.uk Day off Monday Readers: Roy Smith, Marg Collin, Kath Boyce Local Lay Minister for Pastoral Care Mary Chanot What s On editor Nick Broad ( ) nickbroad3@virginmedia.com, assistant editor Revd. Tommy Merry web address