NUGGETS
FOR
CHRIST CHURCH, ST ANDREW’S AND ST MICHAEL’S
29TH OCTOBER 2023
Hello everyone!
The grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ
and the love of God
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit,
be with us all now and for evermore. Amen.
We have moved to Autumn, looking to All Saints, Advent and Christmas as we continue our journey of faith with one another. It is also a time for remembering – those who have gone before us, those who have given their lives that we are able to live in freedom in our country today and a time to remember all that Jesus has done for us, as he gave his life that all of us can live knowing that we are loved. Not only a memory, but actual real life. Praise God.
NOVEMBER
Bible Study at Christ Church
The monthly Bible Study for all three churches will meet at Christ Church on Wednesday 1st November from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Please do come along.
Sunday 5th November 2023
St Michael’s
9.00am – Morning Prayer
Christ Church
10.00am – Morning Worship
St Andrew’s
10.30am – Family Service
Coffee Morning at St Andrew’s
Our next Coffee Morning at St Andrew’s takes place on Wednesday 8th November from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Do come along for lovely cakes, refreshments and for a chat.
Church Council at Christ Church
Church Council meets next on Wednesday 8th November at 7.00pm in Christ Church. Please let Church Council members know if there is anything you would like discussed.
PCC at St Andrew’s
The next PCC Meeting for St Andrew’s is on Thursday 9th November at 7.30pm at Christ Church. Please let a PCC member know if there is anything you would like discussed.
Coffee Connect at Christ Church
Coffee Connect meets on Friday 10th November from 2.00 to 4.00pm at Christ Church. Do come along to meet other people for a chat and enjoy homemade cakes and biscuits.
Prayer Breakfast at Christ Church
The next Prayer Breakfast is on Saturday 11th November from 8.15am when we begin with cleaning, then prayer, followed by breakfast. Please come along for all or part.
Sunday 12th November – Remembrance Sunday
Christ Church
10.00am – Remembrance Sunday Morning Worship
10.50am – Short Service of Remembrance in Ortongate
3.00pm – Afternoon Holy Communion
St Andrew’s
10.30am – Remembrance Day Morning Worship
St Michael’s
5.00pm – Evening Prayer
PRAYING at St Michael’s, Christ Church, St Andrew’s
Our first meeting took place earlier in October, and we began to think about the different ways we would pray together and what times of the day might work. Our next prayer adventure will be on Friday 17th November from 2.30pm as we think about maps, our parishes and communities and how we can make a difference to those who live and work around us.
Sunday 19th November 2023
St Michael’s
9.00am – Morning Prayer
Christ Church
10.00am – Holy Communion
St Andrew’s
10.30am – Holy Communion
Coffee Connect at Christ Church
Coffee Connect meets again on Friday 24th November from 2.00 to 4.00pm at Christ Church. Do come along.
Christmas Fayre at Christ Church
The Christ Church Christmas Fayre is happening on Saturday 25th November from 11.00am to 2.00pm. Do come along for a late breakfast, stay for coffee and lunch. Have a look at some stalls and meet friends. And don’t forget we have a set-up pizza evening the night before from 6.00pm.
Sunday 26th November 2023
Christ Church
10.00am – Holy Communion
6.30pm – Healing Communion
St Andrew’s
10.30am – Morning Worship
St Michael’s
5.00pm – Holy Communion
ADVANCE NOTICE
QUIZ Evening at Christ Church
The next Quiz Evening for the three churches will be held at Christ Church on Saturday 2nd December at 7.00pm for 7.30pm. The theme this Advent.
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Alexandra’s Contact Details
Alexandra can be contacted by email. Her email address is revdalexandrapodd@gmail.com.
Keep Alexandra in your prayers as she is away from the 9th November to the 6th December on placement in Colchester, as part of her curacy.
And may you know God’s joy, his hope, the peace that only he can bring and his incredible and amazing love. And do keep praying - for one another, for our communities and our world.
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Yours in Christ. Sarah
sarahcgower@btinternet.com 01733 394411