This Week – 11th September

Today is our Patronal Festival when we celebrate the ministry of Mary the mother of Jesus. This afternoon there is a piano concert in church given by Robert Sword (Grandson of Joan Preston) at 3pm – you are warmly invited to attend – all proceeds in aid of St Mary’s Appeal.

• Monday
  • Thanksgiving Service for the life of Valerie Pimlot 12.30pm
  • Consultation regarding the future of Nantwich 12.30pm-7pm in the Civic Hall (to be confirmed)
• Tuesday
  • Pastoral Group meet in the  Parish Office 9am
  • Branch Group Launch: Come and find out more at 8pm in the Parish Hall (see This and That)
• Wednesday
  • Holy Communion 11am
  • Nantwich Merged Churchwardens’ Charities 7pm
  • Standing Committee 8pm
• Thursday
  • Praise & Play 10am in Church
• Friday
  • Soup Lunches 12 noon in Parish Hall
  • Mother’s Union meet in the Parish Hall: “Now and Then
• Saturday
  • Rector’s Surgery 9.30-10.30am

Today there will be an opportunity at each service to hear about St Mary’s Branch Groups: What are they? Who are they for? How can someone get involved? These and other questions will be answered today.

Next Sunday:

• 10.45am Service of the Word and 6pm Holy Communion with the Laying on of hands

Coming Soon:

• St Mary’s Challenge – Are you competetive? Would you like to spend a great afternoon out in the company of others? Do you enjoy a challenge? Then why not sign up for the Orienteering Challenge at Delamere Forest on Sunday 25th September. A flier is available at the back of church. You can come on your own and join a team or make one up (4 people) on your own. All welcome! No previous experience required. Prizes!

This and That

• Are you looking for a lively group to belong to? Do you value good company and lively conversation? Would you like to grow in your faith? Then why not consider joining one of our Branch Groups? Come and find out more this Tuesday evening at 8pm in the Parish Hall.
• This Month Magazine for September is now published and has some super articles including  one about our senior Reader: Harold Foster, and a feature on each of our Branch Groups – Do buy one at the back of church.
• Steve Clapham’s All Saints Church ArtsFest – Friday 30th Sept and Saturday 1st Oct: Drama, Music, Fine Art, Crafts, Workshops, Demonstrations, Refreshments and more!
• Welcome back to our Choir after their summer break and Thank You to our Bell Ringers, Servers, Holy Dusters, Flower Arrangers and Sidesmen Teams and others who continue to serve us and enhance our worship throughout the year – we do appreciate you and what you do for us.

Prayers

• Give thanks to the ministries of all involved in leading worship including our Choir, Holy Dusters, Servers, Bell Ringers, Sidespeople, Flower Arrangers and Welcomers
• For Lee and Lindsey and Darren and Laura married here in church yesterday
• For schools during their first full week back
• For all our church groups which begin again today and this week including our Sunday Club, Next Doors and Branch Groups