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News from St. John's and Knights Meadow Churches

Last updated 1 July, 2008

News this week

Youth & Children's Ministry

CYFA and PATHFINDER VENTURES
Brochures for the 2008 programme are available at the back of the church

YOUTH TRIP TO POLAND
Want to meet German and Polish 14 to 18 year olds this autumn half term in the company of the Moseleys & the Dudleys?
We have been invited by our friends in the Dresden Deanery link to join them for this youth project following their successful visit to us last year. The plan is to fly to Dresden and then travel together to southern Poland. We should get at least one day to visit Dresden and there should be the opportunity to visit Auschwitz for those who want to. Cost is likely to be around £150 max each

CAREFORCE GAP YEARS
Careforce run a programme of Gap years for young people either post school or post college all based in the UK. These gap years are well run and well supervised in a range of Christian places either in a church or in a project. Further info from the back of the church or at www.careforce.co.uk

ACTIVES YOUTH SPORTS AFTERNOON
Sunday 13th July 3-6pm Meadow Sports Centre
Followed by BBQ @ St John’s Church from 6.30pm. School years 6-13. Come along and join in... It’s FREE!!! Basketball coaching, tennis courts available, 7-a-side football competition, netball competition.
Flyers at the back of church.

GOING FOR GOLD
The Methodist church is running a holiday Bible club with an Olympic theme from 28th July - 1st Aug., for Primary school aged children 9.30am - 12.00pm.  Registration forms are being given out in COGS and will be available at the back of the church.
They have also invited and would welcome anyone from St. Johns who would like to help them run this. As we will not be running our own holiday club this is a lovely opportunity to join forces and work on a joint venture together providing a service of outreach to our community.
Please contact Pam Bennett (859649) or Rebecca Leadley (852384) (There is a cost of £10 per child and £6 for extra siblings attending the club)

SUNDAY CHILDREN’S GROUPS. SUMMER 08
The normal Sunday groups will not be running during the summer holidays. The regular leaders will be getting a well earned break! We are looking for people who will do something interesting and valuable with the children (preschool - year 6) for the 5 weeks over the summer. Programme can be simple and suggested or up to you. Please contact Jude Scott on 857618 if you would like to take on one of these Sundays. Thanks

THEOS WORSHIP—OPEN PRACTICE
Anyone interested in being part of the worship at Theos is welcome to an open practice tonight (Sunday 29th June) at 7.30-9.00 in church.  Any questions, please contact Andy Scott on 857618.  Any interested adults are also very welcome.

CARETAKER
St. John’s is seeking a caretaker to hold keys to the church buildings, lock-up at night, alert us to maintenance needs, and supervise (but not to do) the cleaning. This is a voluntary position requiring about 8 hours a week.  Full job description available from the Office.

HOME GROUPS
Please let Denise know 1) If your home groups are still running and details of what you do, where you meet etc. 2) If you would like to be in a home group, (see back page for contact details)

MOTHERS’ UNION BBQ
Wed. 16th July. 23 Sunningdale Avenue @ 7.00pm
All MU members and their ‘other halves’ welcome. Salads, bread and desserts provided (Cost £4) Please bring your own meat, drink, chairs, plates and cutlery. RSVP to: Mary Bailey (853088) or Hazel Jackson (855344).

AGE CONCERN
Volunteering opportunities are outlined on the poster at the back of the church. These include, Buddy, Support in the Community and Drop-in volunteers. Details : Charles Potts (458134 charlesP@ageconcernwarks.co.uk )

CATHEDRAL VISITORS’ PASSES
Coventry Cathedral has recently introduced a Visitor Donations policy and are encouraging people to attend various events at the Cathedral. (See posters and leaflets at the back of church). St John’s have been given 2 Coventry Diocese passes. If you would like to visit the Cathedral and would like to borrow one of these passes to gain free entry to the Cathedral, please contact Denise in the Church office

STORE ROOM OFF THE SMALL HALL
This valuable store room is in need of a bit of a tidy up in order for us to sort out the problem of mice and in order for it to be even more useful. Much of the stuff in the room is in cupboards. If you have stuff “loose” in the room please could you either: store it, label it or if no longer needed chuck it. Thanks Geoff

GARDENER URGENTLY REQUIRED
to keep garden weed free during the summer months. Generous hourly rate of pay. Must be reliable. Reply to: Eileen Norcliffe, 12 Arden Road. 851245

GAIL PHILLIP
Has written outlining her news from Thailand and some items for prayer concerning Burma. There are copies of her letter at the back.

LITTER PICKING
If you have not managed to do your June challenge and you are still keen to have a go, there is a perfect opportunity coming up. We have the chance to help clear up Abbey fields on the morning after the Kenilworth Carnival. We need a team of about 10 people who would be willing to get up for 8.30am on Sunday 6th July to spend half an hour clearing up the field. We will provide bin bags, hot chocolate and croissants, you need to bring a smile and a servant heart! Please speak to Anne Moseley if you would like to be involved. (01926 864323)

BISHOP OF JERUSALEM VISIT
Here at St John’s. Mon. 14th July. 7.30pm. Bishop Suheil Dawani and his wife will be visiting the area prior to this year’s Lambeth Conference and would be very happy to meet with people to share something of their experiences of life in Jerusalem.  Mrs Dawani is actively involved in reconciliation ministry herself.  All welcome.

PRAYER LIST AND PARISH PRAYER MEETING
Please make use of the prayer list at the back of the church. Prayer requests will be put in the news sheet and will be prayed for during the Parish Prayer meeting (if you would like to attend Parish Prayer, it is held at 9am on Wednesdays in the church. All are welcome

SOFAS
If you have any sofas you no longer need (which must comply with fire safety regulations), we are hoping to refurbish the print room and would be very grateful for any donations. Please contact Geoff Harley-Mason if you can help (see back page for contact details)

MIKE ELLIOTT
Has now returned safely from Afghanistan. Many thanks for all your prayers.

WORSHIP GROUP
St John’s worship group need Singers/musicians One week per month commitment. Please see Tina Adams (851810) or Helen Lewis (852305)

‘Voices’ Conference
26, 27 and 28 June - Conference run by the Well Christian Healing Centre in Leamington Spa – Speaker Steve Witt on how to listen to God. Info from 888003 or email contact@wellhealing.org

Summer Idea – Keswick Convention
For 3 weeks 12th July - 1st August an event called Keswick Convention takes place up in the Lake District. It's like Spring Harvest, New Wine with hills! and rain sometimes. If you hunger for top rank bible teaching, good worship leading, combined with a beautiful place, consider this. You organise your own accommodation, then there is no charge for the convention, only donations if you wish.
Ian & Sue Fitz-Gerald, Tim & Fiona Horne as well as Pat and Colin have experienced this. Ask them! If you are so inclined then check www.keswickministries.org for the low down.

Visit and Joint Deanery Service
Richard Awre has advised that the Bishop of Northern Brisbane and his wife will be coming to stay within the deanery prior to the Lambeth Conference in July. There will be a joint deanery service at Berkswell on Sunday 13 July 2008 at 6.30pm. Everyone welcome.

Small Groups
If you are not currently in a small group, but would like to be, please contact Phil Sewards. 779285 phil.sewards@lineone.net


 
   
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