St George's Church, Taunton

19th February 2012

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TODAY Sunday Before Lent
8.00am Quiet Communion Service
10.00am Worship With Communion
Readings: 2 Kings 2 vv 1-12 : 2 Corinthians 4 vv 3-6 : Mark 9 vv 2-9
Collections will be in support of Frank Shayi at the International College of Bible and Missions in South Africa
Prayer Focus: February 22nd is World Thinking Day for Scouts. Please pray for all our uniformed organisations that meet in the hall and their leaders

10am Worship with Holy Communion
After the 10am service there will the usual coffee, tea, squash and biscuits, in the Hall. All Welcome

DIARY FOR THE WEEK
Tuesday 21st February 10.00am Holy Communion Service
Wednesday 22nd February 3.00pm Holy Communion
at Elizabeth House
NEXT SUNDAY 26th February First Sunday of Lent
Readings Genesis 9 vv 8-17 : 1 Peter 3 vv 18-end : Mark 1 vv 9-15
Prayer Focus : Fair Trade Fortnight. Pray for support for Fair Trade products in order to support poorer countries.
Collections will be for Taunton Opportunity Group – a pre-school for children with additional needs working in partnership with families from Taunton, Wellington and surrounding villages

4.30pm Evensong at St Georges Home

NEW NOTICES
Due to Grace being on extended sick leave, the Office will be open Monday to Friday, 9.45 – 11.45a.m. It would be appreciated if contact with the office could be made within that time. Thank You

ONE VOICE PRAYER WEEK –
Sunday 26 February – Sunday 4 March. Will you be part of a growing army of worshippers, a Global Poverty Prayer Movement, with a passion for prayer and a longing to see justice released in the poorest parts of the world? Could you come and join us at St Mary Magdalene Church on 29 February at 7.30pm for a special service with Andrew Flanagan leading worship and speaking. For more information go to this link
www.tearfund.org/onevoice

Ash Wednesday Service at Trull Church on Wed. 22 February
For those wanting to attend a more traditional service, there will be a service on Thursday 23 February at 9.45am at St Michael’s Church, Galmington.

The Lent Boxes and the “Count Your Blessings” leaflets are by the font. Please sign up in the book by the number on your box. There are Christian Aid and Intercontinental Church Society boxes. Even if you do not wish to take a Lent Box, please consider taking a “Count Your Blessings” leaflet as they contain many challenging thoughts.
Helen Price

Pat and Peter Baker are celebrating their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on the weekend of 25 – 26 February. You are invited to join them in the Hall after the 10 a.m. service on Sunday 26 for some cake and a drink.

Womens World Day of Prayer
Friday 2 March. You are all invited to come along and join with Christians of all denominations for this year’s service prepared by the women of Malaysia.
10.30am St James Church
Speaker: Revd Sheila Murray
7pm URC, Paul Street,
including slides & meditation.

Thank You to all those who supported the recent sales of soup, books, cakes and cards! A further £132 has been raised for the Hall Fund.

Richer Relationships
4 sessions covering communication, problem solving, listening, intimacy, goals & values.
At St Michael’s Church, 7, 13, 21, 27 March. 7.30 for 7.45pm

Julia Morgan Pudding Evening
17 March in the hall. Details to follow.

REPEAT NOTICES
WE hope to hold an Easter Holiday Club Day on Tuesday 3 April. If anyone is interested in helping on the day, please contact Jenny Jeffery.

The 4-40 Volunteers are a new, Christian based organisation formed to help and support the wives/partners and families of 40 Marine Commando. Any potential volunteers who have a heart to help 40 Marine Commando please contact: Sue Burr Telephone: 01823 433844 or Mobile: 07825 745 246.

Chair of Open Door
The day centre for homeless people originated out of Taunton churches’ concern, and two-thirds of the charity’s finance and goods aid are given by Christians. By tradition (not statute) the Trustees have been Christians and we are keen to continue this. We are now seeking a new Trustee who will be prepared to work in tandem with the Chair and who would be prepared to consider taking over this role. For further information and prayer contact the Manager Tim Hather,on 01823 277196, visit the centre at 1a Mount Street, or email theopendoor2009@hotmail.co.uk

HELP a young person and prevent homelessness. YMCA Somerset Home Projects are seeking voluntary drivers to drive young people to their host placements within the Taunton Deane and Sedgemoor area. Volunteers will be reimbursed for their mileage expenses. To learn more, please phone Routes 01278 726000 ext 241, email info@bridgwaterymca.org
Website www.bridgwaterymca.org

A ‘Lent Soup Lunch’ will take place on Saturday 10th March – with the proceeds being donated to Christian Aid.
The ‘Soup Lunches’ will then take a break until next Autumn We hope that you have enjoyed them.

“SEEKING GOD”
A week of Guided Prayer for Lent – Taunton Area Churches Monday 19th March – Saturday 24th March.
This is a diocesan resource which offers the opportunity for people to explore their relationship with God in a short period of guided prayer. In this period you could have the opportunity to meet with someone, outside the benefice and in complete confidence, who is trained to listen, encourage and support you.
The week will open with and introductory meeting at 7.00pm on Monday 19th. If you would like to know more, please contact
The Rev’d Jane Eastell – Diocesan Advisor in Spirituality tel 01823 321069 jane.eastell@bathwells.anglican.org
The Rev’d Ann Fulton –
Tel 01823 451257
kbcparishes@btinternet.com

St Georges Prayer for Street Pastors Saturday 24 March.
Taunton Street Pastors depend heavily on prayer support and request that each church takes responsibility for prayer cover for one patrol per quarter. St Georges next slot is Saturday 24 March. We need people willing to commit to pray for those patrolling the streets seeking to care, listen and help.

The prayer slot needs a minimum of three people (no maximum number) to remain at the Street Pastor base at North St Church for as long as possible between 9.30pm and 4am on the Saturday night. The team on the street are in frequent phone contact with those praying at the base with specific and immediate prayer requests. Potential fights dissolve when several are praying for peace. Besides prayer, there are refreshments and it is a great way to get to know people from other churches. It may be possible for one or two of the prayer support group to come out on the streets as ‘observers’. Please contact Barbara Winterson on 275485 or Brenda Arscott.

29th January

Web Admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:31:15 +0000

TODAY – The Presentation of Christ in The Temple

SERVICES:
8.00am Traditional quiet Communion
10.00am Worship with Communion

Readings:
Malachi 3 vv 1-10;
Hebrews 2 vv 14-end;
Luke 2 vv 22-40

Collections will be for Taunton Association for the Homeless

Prayer Focus: Pray for wisdom and discernment for the interview process to find a new incumbent and for all those preparing for the interviews.

10am Worship with Holy Communion
After the 10am service there will the usual coffee, tea, squash and biscuits, in the Hall.

All Welcome

DIARY FOR THE WEEK

Monday 30th January 7.30pm PCC Meet the Interview Candidates

Tuesday 31st January
8.00am Holy Communion with the Archdeacon and Interview Candidates
10.00am Holy Communion Service

Sunday 5th February The 3rd Sunday Before Lent ; Education Sunday

Services: 8.00am Traditional quiet Communion Service

Readings: Isaiah 40 vv 21-end; 1 Corinthians 9 vv 16-23; Mark 1 vv 29-39

10.00am Worship with Communion when we are joined by Young People and Staff from Bishop Henderson School.

Readings: 1 Corinthians 12 vv 12-37; Mark 10 vv 13-16
Collections will be for The Hands of Compassion School, ZambiaPrayer Focus: Pray for a greater understanding of Rights respecting childhood

Due to illness, the Church office may be closed during the week. If you need to speak to anyone, please contact Jenny, Geoff or Hilary.

NEW NOTICES

Helen Needs, a Year 4 teacher from Bishop Henderson School is making a visit to the Hands of Compassion School in Ndola, Zambia. BHS has a link with this school and a Zambian teacher will visit Taunton in May. Helen is allowed an excess baggage allowance and the school is collecting clothes and underwear, as well as pencils and small equipment for use by primary school children. If you would like to donate anything for Helen to take, please leave it in the box at the back of the church behind the font, by 7th February. Thank You. Our collections on 5th February will also go to The Hands of Compassion School. For further information, please talk to Jenny Jeffery.

You are invited to a candlelit evening of ‘Musical Memories’ sung by the Taunton Amateur Operatic Society, with buffet Supper to follow, at the Albermarle Centre on Friday 17th February at 7.30pm. Tickets £10.00 from Chris Knapman tel 335303. All proceeds to Cancer Research UK.

The last ‘Soup Lunch’ of this winter in aid of the Hall Refurbishment Fund will take place on Saturday 11th February at 12.15 til 1.30pm. Please do come and join in – selection of home made soups and fellowship!

A ‘Lent Soup Lunch’ will take place on Saturday 10th March – with the proceeds being donated to Christian Aid

The ‘Soup Lunches’ will then take a break until next Autumn We hope that you have enjoyed them.

REPEAT NOTICES

TAUNTON CHRISTIAN AID BOOKSALE.
This annual event will be held at Silver Street Baptist Church on Saturday, 18th. February from 10.00 a.m. until 12 noon. Please look through your bookshelves to see if you have any books you can contribute. Books can be taken to the Parish office nearer the time. Offers of help both the night before and on the day will be very welcome. Very many thanks, Helen Price.

Jonathan Veira One-Man-Show
Saturday 18th February 7.30pm at Queen’s College Theatre.

Apparently JV was on Good Morning Sunday again last week! He’s a busy chap. We’re really fortunate to have this international star coming to Taunton. To buy tickets, £10.00 each (students £5.00), or for more information call Chris Doyle on 271223 or see him after church, or email jvtaunton2012@sky.com Do order or buy before the day to avoid disappointment. It will be a really good show and a great opportunity to invite Christian and non-Christian friends along.

Any profits will be shared between St Georges, St James and TEARFund.

Taunton Christian Aid Booksale. This annual event will be held at Silver Street Baptist Church on Saturday 18th February from 10.00am until 12 noon. Please look through your bookshelves to see if you have any books you can contribute. Books can be taken to the Parish office nearer the time. Offers of help both the night before and on the day will be very welcome. Very many thanks, Helen Price

Taunton Association for the Homeless is holding a fund raising concert at the Tacchi Morris Centre at 7.30pm on Saturday 11th February, featuring the ladies chorus Fascinating Rhythm, with special guests gold medal ladies quartet Havoc, and the male quartet,The 4getmenots. Tickets are available for £10.00 (£8.00 concessions) from the Tacchi Morris Box Office 01823 414141 or www.tacchi-morris.com

Website www.bridgwaterymca.org

“SEEKING GOD”

A week of Guided Prayer for Lent – Taunton Area Churches Monday 19th March – Saturday 24th March.

This is a diocesan resource which offers the opportunity for people to explore their relationship with God in a short period of guided prayer. In this period you could have the opportunity to meet with someone, outside the benefice and in complete confidence, who is trained to listen, encourage and support you.

The week will open with and introductory meeting at 7.00pm on Monday 19th. If you would like to know more, please contact

The Rev’d Jane Eastell – Diocesan Advisor in Spirituality tel 01823 321069 jane.eastell@bathwells.anglican.org

The Rev’d Ann Fulton – Tel 01823 451257, kbcparishes@btinternet.com

Russ Parker has been Director of Acorn Christian Healing Foundation since 1995, which exists to resource and educate the church in the Christian Healing Ministry.

UNICEF

has launched a 50/50 project to raise money for the famine relief in East Africa (http://5050.gd) 50 projects have been launched in 50 days including our son’s girlfriend’s project, the Pound Store (www.poundstore.co.uk) It is an online shop selling products at life saving prices for the East African famine e.g baby, medicine, food products. Any resemblance to Tesco online is purely coincidental! UNICEF is hoping to raise £1million for the famine relief.

Judith & Nigel Pickles

QUARRY TILES NEEDED

If anyone has a few quarry tiles that match the ones in the hall entrance please contact Perry or the office. Thanks.

15th Jan 2012 – 2nd Sunday of Epiphany

Web Admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:29:06 +0000

TODAY
SERVICES: 8.00am Traditional quiet Communion Service BCP
10.00am Worship with Communion
READINGS: 1 Samuel 3 vv 1-10; Revelation 5 vv1-10;
John 1 vv 43 -end
Collections will be for: The Conquest Centre : a charity dedicated to providing outstanding riding tuition and therapy to adults and children with all kinds of disabilities
Prayer Focus: Pray for wisdom and discernment for the interview process to find a new incumbent and for all those preparing for the interviews.

10am
Worship with Holy Communion After the 10am service there will be stalls as well as the usual coffee, tea, squash and biscuits, in the Hall. All Welcome

Due to illness, the Church office may be closed during the week. If you need to speak to anyone, please contact Jenny, Geoff or Hilary.

DIARY FOR THE WEEK
Tuesday 17th January 10.00am Holy Communion
2.30pm Holy Communion at Mountbatten Nursing Home
Wednesday 18th January 9.45am Buggy Service
11.00am Harmony Service
7.30pm No Holds Barred (see below)
Sunday: 22nd January – 3rd Sunday of Epiphany
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
SERVICES: 8.00am Traditional quiet Communion Service Order 1
10.00am Worship with Communion
Preacher and Celebrant at 10.00am Service
Revd Preb Dr Catherine Wright
Diocesan Dean of Women Clergy and Director of Vocations
Readings: Genesis 14 vv17-20: Revelation 19vv 6-10: John 2 vv1-11
Collections will be for The Leprosy Mission
Prayer Focus: The preparation for interviews taking place next week – that clergy may give of their best, and wisdom and guidance for God’s will to be done

Tuesday 24th January 10.00am Holy Communion

NEW NOTICES
Very many thanks to everybody who sent Christmas wishes to friends by means of the Church Christmas card. The money raised came to £84.00. This has enabled us to help three children to benefit from their education by providing two of them with hearing aids and one with glasses. Their parents could not possibly have afforded these items. BibleLands uses this money for the actual alternative presents chosen. Helen Price

No Holds Barred meeting (18th Jan) at 2 Manor Road to discuss “Liberal Christianity”. Notes for this meeting have been distributed, but if you are intending to join us and have not received the notes, please contact me. I look forward to seeing you on the 18th
Stuart Gunn tel 270537.

C.R.Y. (Care and Relief for the Young) have opened their first local Charity Shop in Bridge Street. Ray and Carol Avent are the local voluntary co-ordinators, and they invite you to go along on Saturday January 28th to its official opening at 10.30am. There is a need for more volunteers to ensure that opening hours are maximised. For more information re donation of goods, shop times, volunteering etc please phone Lori Morris 07779 143 322

Taunton Association for the Homeless are holding a fund raising concert at the Tacchi Morris Centre at 7.30pm on Saturday 11th February, featuring the ladies chorus Fascinating Rhythm, with special guests gold medal ladies quartet Havoc, and the male quartet,The 4getmenots. Tickets are available for £10 (£8 concessions) from the Tacchi Morris Box Office 01823 414141 or www.tacchi-morris.com

HELP a young person and prevent homelessness. YMCA Somerset Home Projects are seeking voluntary drivers to drive young people to their host placements within the Taunton Deane and Sedgemoor area. Volunteers will be reimbursed for their mileage expenses. To learn more, please phone Routes 01278 726000 ext 241, email info@bridgwaterymca.org
Website www.bridgwaterymca.org

TCT Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Service
Sunday 22nd January 6.30pm
Preacher Adrian Prior-Sankey
at Creech St Michael Baptist Church. All welcome

REPEAT NOTICES
February 5th is Education Sunday and young people and staff from Bishop Henderson School will be taking part in the service as they lead us through their involvement with the worldwide “ Rights Respecting Childhood”, which is linked with the Millenium Development Goals. This is something that Bishop Henderson will contribute to the Children’s Parliament. Please do come and support them. The service will, as usual, include Holy Communion.

The week will open with and introductory meeting at 7.00pm on Monday 19th. If you would like to know more, please contact:
The Rev’d Jane Eastell – Diocesan Advisor in Spirituality tel 01823 321069 – jane.eastell@bathwells.anglican.org
The Rev’d Ann Fulton –Tel 01823 451257 – kbcparishes@btinternet.com

Revd Dr Russ Parker will be visiting Taunton Baptist Church on Sunday 29 January 2012 at the evening service 6.30pm. This is a regular Service with a special opportunity for prayer ministry for healing. He will be leading the service and available for prayer ministry himself along with the Silver Street team. Russ Parker has been Director of Acorn Christian Healing Foundation since 1995, which exists to resource and educate the church in the Christian Healing Ministry.

Message from Nick & Ruth Taylor: Thank you to all who kindly sent us Christmas greetings and messages; we have appreciated your thoughts and prayers in this period of change. We are well, and enjoying this new chapter of life. We especially remember you in our prayers at this time of the appointment process, and send our love and best wishes.

UNICEF
has launched a 50/50 project to raise money for the famine relief in East Africa (http://5050.gd) 50 projects have been launched in 50 days including our son’s girlfriend’s project, the Pound Store (www.poundstore.co.uk) It is an online shop selling products at life saving prices for the East African famine e.g baby, medicine, food products. Any resemblance to Tesco online is purely coincidental! UNICEF is hoping to raise £1million for the famine relief.
Judith & Nigel Pickles

QUARRY TILES NEEDED
If anyone has a few quarry tiles that match the ones in the hall entrance please contact Perry or the office. Thanks

HARD COPIES OF JENNY’S SERMON 11th Dec, and stewardship forms, are available by the font

8th January 2012

Web Admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:29:44 +0000

TODAY
SERVICES: 8.00am Traditional quiet Communion Service
10.00am Worship with Communion
4.30pm Evensong at Elizabeth House
READINGS :The Baptism of Christ : Genesis 1 vv 1-5
Acts 19 vv 1-7
Mark 1 vv 4-11
Collections will be for: Amnesty International : Ordinary people from around the world standing up for humanity and human rights. The purpose is to protect individuals wherever justice, fairness, freedom and truth are denied.
Prayer Focus: Give thanks to all who clean our church and hall, and who care for the church grounds and premises.
10am – Worship with Holy Communion
After the 10am service there will be coffee, tea, squash and biscuits, in the Hall.
All Welcome

Due to illness, the Church office may be closed during the week. If you need to speak to anyone, please contact Jenny, Geoff or Hilary.

DIARY FOR THE WEEK
Tuesday 10th January 10.00am Holy Communion
Saturday 14th January 12.15 – 1.30pm Soups and Stalls in the Hall in aid of Hall Fund

Sunday: 15th January 2nd Sunday of Epiphany
SERVICES: 8.00am Traditional quiet Communion Service
10.00am Worship with Communion
Readings : 1 Samuel 3 vv 1-10; Revelation 5 vv1-10;
John 1 vv 43 -end
Collections will be for : The Conquest Centre : a charity dedicated to providing outstanding riding tuition and therapy to adults and children with all kinds of disabilities.
Prayer Focus : Pray for wisdom and discernment for the interview process to find a new incumbent and for all those preparing for the interviews.
Refreshments in the Hall after the 10.00am service with Stalls

DIARY FOR THE WEEK
Tuesday 17th January 10.00am Holy Communion

NEW NOTICES
Thank you to all those who helped with all the extra preparations for Christmas – church cleaning, decorating, moving chairs, preparation for services, hospitality, refreshments, readers, musicians etc. It was a wonderful time and there were many voices of appreciation after all our services. A special thanks to Elaine and the choir for leading our services so well, and a special thank you from Jenny for her very generous and surprise Christmas gift, presented by the Churchwardens at the Carol Service on Sunday evening. It has been a very blessed Christmas.

February 5th is Education Sunday and young people and staff from Bishop Henderson School will be taking part in the service as they lead us through their involvement with the worldwide “ Rights Respecting Childhood”, which is linked with the Millenium Development Goals. This is something that Bishop Henderson will contribute to the Children’s Parliament. Please do come and support them. The service will, as usual, include Holy Communion.

“SEEKING GOD”
A week of Guided Prayer for Lent – Taunton Area Churches Monday 19th March – Saturday 24th March.
This is a diocesan resource which offers the opportunity for people to explore their relationship with God in a short period of guided prayer. In this period you could have the opportunity to meet with someone, outside the benefice and in complete confidence, who is trained to listen, encourage and support you.

The week will open with and introductory meeting at 7.00pm on Monday 19th. If you would like to know more, please contact
The Rev’d Jane Eastell – Diocesan Advisor in Spirituality tel 01823 321069 – jane.eastell@bathwells.anglican.org
The Rev’d Ann Fulton –Tel 01823 451257 – kbcparishes@btinternet.com

TCT would like to thank those who gave choc bars and braved the cold and wet to distribute 1100 + chocolate bars and leaflets to late night shoppers and revellers at the “TCT Chocolate Bar Give-Away”. The ‘handing out of gifts met with mixed reactions – some totally ignored us; some were suspicious; others couldn’t believe that anyone would give something away for nothing; but most were very glad to receive a free gift from the Churches in Taunton.

It was a cold and wet night, but our hearts were warmed by some of the comments we received, and to see so many faces suddenly light up and smile.

REPEAT NOTICES
Hard copies of Jenny’s sermon from 11th Dec, and stewardship forms, are available by the font.

Could someone please volunteer to read the church/hall Utilities meters on a monthly basis. Please contact Grace/Geoff W.

Keen, kind philatelist wanted to get a good price for a sizeable collection of old stamps. All proceeds to go to the Christian Charity OASIS for their work in Zimbabwe. Please phone 334232

STREET PASTORS A training course has just commenced. Anyone interested in joining this ministry of the church in action on the streets, or able to offer prayer support, please contact Babs Winterson tel 275485

ADVANCE NOTICE
Revd Dr Russ Parker will be visiting Taunton Baptist Church on Sunday 29 January 2012 at the evening service 6.30pm. This is a regular Service with a special opportunity for prayer ministry for healing. He will be leading the service and available for prayer ministry himself along with the Silver Street team.

Russ Parker has been Director of Acorn Christian Healing Foundation since 1995, which exists to resource and educate the church in the Christian Healing Ministry.

QUARRY TILES NEEDED
If anyone has a few quarry tiles that match the ones in the hall entrance please contact Perry or the office. Thanks

Charity Registration Number: 1134647

27th November 2011 – 4th December

Grace — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:36:10 +0000

TODAY

Our collections today are for: Church Urban Fund, works to support groups engaged with tackling some of our communities’ most pressing needs. Over the years the Fund has supported thousands of community projects, including over 300 working alongside the homeless, over 640 projects specifically targeting young people, work with the under 5s and projects to help long term unemployed
people back into work.

Projects vary greatly in their approach but the common factor with all of them is that they involve local people identifying the needs of their community and working together to do something about it.
Prayer Focus: Dec 1st is World Aids Day. We pray for all those whose lives and families are affected by Aids and for a greater awareness of its causes around the world.

SERVICES: 8.00am Traditional Quiet Communion service [BCP]
READINGS: Ezekiel 34. vv11-16,20-24; Ephesians 1: vv15-end; Matthew 25.vv31-end.
10am – Worship with Holy Communion
There will be Coffee, tea & squash in the hall after the 10am service – all Welcome
Christmas Cards will be on sale at coffee after the 10am service today

CHURCH OFFICE
Due to holidays, the Church office will be closed from 1pm on Thursday 24th November until 9am on Tuesday 6th December. Apologies if this causes any inconvenience.

DIARY FOR THE WEEK
Tuesday 6th December
10.00am Holy Communion

Sunday: 11th December
8.00am Traditional quiet Communion service (Order 1)
10.00am Worship with Communion
Collections will be for: Bible Lands, a society which supports a wide range of Christian-led projects, selecting those which are most in need. Their prime concern is for the education and health of children and young people, especially those with physical or intellectual disabilities.

Prayer Focus: We pray for our church financial situation and for wisdom in our personal giving and financial decisions.

NEW NOTICES
SOUPS, BOOKS & BARGAINS
CHURCH HALL
Saturday 10th December
12.15 – 1.30pm
There will be extra stalls Cards, Cakes & Gifts
ALSO on
SUNDAY 11th DECEMBER
after the 10am Service
Do come & support the events
Can you contribute a cake?
or a Christmas gift to sell? Proceeds in aid of the Hall Refurbishment Fund.

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS
Church decorating will take place from 9am on Saturday 17th December. We would welcome anyone to help on this enjoyable morning.
CHRISTMAS FLOWER STALL
After the 10am Service on Sunday 18th December in the Hall for Table Decorations, Cakes and other Christmas fare! Dot Axon 278595.

KNITTING BEE
A “Knitting Bee” has started up in Wilton at St George’s Church Hall (Wilton Room which is upstairs). All ages welcome! Drop-in group Fridays 9.30 – 11.00am. £1.50 per week to cover hall hire – refreshments provided. Bring your own knitting or other handiwork. No need to book, but any queries please telephone 321686.

QUARRY TILES NEEDED
If anyone has a few quarry tiles that match the ones in the hall entrance please contact Perry or the office. Thanks.

REPEAT NOTICES
CHRISTIAN AID
Why not feed those who have no Christmas Dinner or often very little food at all, by supporting events for Christian Aid? The Produce Stall will be in the hall on Sunday, 4th December where there will be homemade chutneys, pickled onions, jellies and jams. Also handcrafts which will include knitted and sewn items, candles, stones and brooches.

There will be bulbs and baskets together with any other items given to us.

The Taunton committee have organised a choir and collection at the M5 southbound motorway services on Friday 9th December. Any offers of collecting there will be welcome. The NSPCC were already collecting, but the services wanted a choir so we were accepted as well. Your support will be much appreciated. Helen Price.

JOE HOMAN
For many years St George’s has had links with Joe Homan. The JOE HOMAN charity has been selected to participate in the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2011. From 10am Monday 5th December by going to www.theBigGive.org.uk any online donation you give to Joe Homan Charity will be DOUBLED. It is only donations made via this route that will be doubled, NOT via their own website or by cheque.

WORLD AIDS DAY
St Mary Magdalene Church are supporting World Aids Day (WAD) on Thursday 1st December:
11.00am Holy Communion with WAD focus
12.00 – 1.30pm Time of reflection (Front of main body of church)
1.30pm Names will be read out.
Soup will be served between 12.00 and 1.30pm in the coffee shop area. Monies raised will go to the Eddystone Trust.

CRAFT & HAMPER SALE
at Bishops Hull Church on Friday Dec 2nd, 6.00 – 8.00pm
Refresh yourself with mulled wine and mince pies while you choose from the hampers and craft goods for sale in the candlelit church.
Saturday Dec 3rd, 10am – 12noon
Use this time to buy from the extensive range of crafts and hampers for sale in the church hall. Relax with refreshments having sorted out your Christmas shopping!

The BUSINESS CAROL SERVICE
which is for all who work in the Taunton area will take place on Monday 19th December, 6-7pm at St James’s Church. This will include traditional carols, readings and a short talk, and the event will be followed by mince pies and mulled wine and a chance to chat. The event promises to be very Christmassy. Invitations are available to give out to friends and colleagues that you work with. Hope to see you there.
Neil Randoll, Lead Chaplain,
Taunton Team Chaplaincy

20th November 2011 Sunday before Advent

Grace — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:14:30 +0000

TODAY
Our collections today are for: Open Door, for homeless and others in need. The facilities they are able to offer are clean clothing, bedding, food parcels, personal cleaning, laundry and access to a hot meal. Volunteers are always
welcome. Also always on the wanted list are: socks, jeans, t-shirts, boxer shorts, soap powder, hair combs, individual small bottles of shampoo/shower gel, tooth brushes, disposable razors, tinned food, tea bags, sugar, coffee, packets of soup, instant mash, pot noodles etc, rucksacks/sport bags.

Prayer Focus: This week is road Safety Week. On average each day 10 people are killed and ten times more seriously injured. Pray for a greater awareness of safety and awareness of speed limits.

CHURCH OFFICE
Due to holidays, the Church office will be closed from 1pm on Thursday 24th November until 9am on Tuesday 6th
December. Apologies if this causes any inconvenience.

DIARY FOR THE WEEK
Tuesday 22nd November
10.00am Holy Communion
7.30pm PCC Meeting in the Dunning Room

Wednesday 23rd November
3.00pm Holy Communion at Elizabeth House

Thursday 24th November 7.30pm
Wilton Group in the Dunning Room – “A Short History on the Farm Shop”

Sunday 27th November
8.00am Traditional quiet Communion service (Order 1)
10.00am Worship with Communion with Archdeacon John Reed as Preacher and Celebrant
Collections will be for: Church Urban Fund, works to support groups engaged with tackling some of our communities’ most pressing needs. Over the years the Fund has supported thousands of community projects, including over 300 working alongside the homeless, over 640 projects specifically targeting young people, work with the under 5s and projects to help long term unemployed people back into work.

Prayer Focus: Dec 1st is World Aids Day. We pray for all those whose lives and families are affected by Aids and for a greater awareness of its causes around the world.

NEW NOTICES
CHRISTIAN AID
Why not feed those who have no Christmas Dinner or often very little food at all, by supporting events for Christian Aid? The Produce Stall will be in the hall on Sunday, 4th December where there will be homemade chutneys, pickled
onions, jellies and jams. Also handcrafts which will include knitted and sewn items, candles, stones and brooches.

There will be bulbs and baskets together with any other items given to us.

REPEAT NOTICES
ROADLINKS
We are in need of 10 – 12 people to take on Roadlinks deliveries. This entails delivering a seasonal leaflet 3 times per year to an area within the Parish. The next one will be early December. If you are able to help or would like more information, please contact Brian & Jean Underwood on 461461.

CHOIR
Now we are fast approaching Christmas, the choir are about to start practices for the two Carol Services, and would like to invite any ‘extras’ to join us on Thursday evenings at 7.30pm. We will be starting Christmas preparations on November 10th
See you there! Elaine.

CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH AT THE ALBERMARLE CENTRE
The Albemarle Centre, for the first time ever would like to open on Christmas Day and offer a two course lunch to anyone who is on their own and would like some company on Christmas Day. The centre will be open from 11.30am
to 3.00pm and lunch will be served at 12.30pm. The cost will be £10.00. If you are interested, please ring 01823 252945 and speak to Jane.

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS MARKET
Saturday 26th November 10.00am – 3.30pm
Temple Methodist Church is holding a Victorian Christmas Market as a prequel to its Bicentenary 2012.
Crafts, Christmas stocking fillers, preserves, cakes, toiletries, costume jewellery, potted bulbs, refreshments, light lunches, teas, an early Father Christmas in the afternoon. Free admission.

St George’s Church, Wilton
Charity Registration Number: 1134647

Christmas Services

Grace — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:26:05 +0000

We have a variety of Christmas services over the period with something to suit every taste. Find out more about the services – and do come down and join us to sing a carol or two.

Sunday 18th December 6pm
Contemporary Community
Carol Service – with refreshments served in the hall after the service

Wednesday 21st December, 7pm
Traditional Community Carol Service – with refreshments service in the hall after the service

Saturday 24th December
4 pm Christingle Service
11.30 pm Midnight Communion

Christmas Day
8 am Communion Service
10 am Communion Service for all ages with carols

View, or download, our Christmas News Letter here.

19th October 2011, Trinity 16

Grace — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 23:12:20 +0000

TODAY

Our collections today are for: CMS in support of Freda Carey, CMS is committed to sharing the good news in places where the name of Jesus is rarely heard or understood: with the marginalised, in cities and secular cultures, among people of diverse faiths and with children.

Prayer Focus: The tree council has designated tomorrow as a Special seed Gathering Day to collect seeds for growing into new trees of the future. Pray for conservation of our woodlands and forests.

SERVICES: 8.00am Traditional quiet Communion service [Order 1]
READINGS: Isaiah 25:vv1-9; Philippians 4: vv1-9; Matthew 22.vv1-14.
10am Worship with Holy Communion
There will be Coffee, tea & squash in the hall after the 10am service All Welcome
4.30pm Evening Worship at Elizabeth House – all welcome

DIARY FOR THE WEEK

Tuesday 4th October 10.00am Holy Communion

Sunday: 16th October
8.00am Traditional quiet Communion service (BCP)
10.00am Worship with Communion.

Collections will be for: St Margaret’s Hospice, which is our local charity committed to providing specialist palliative care, advice, support and respite to patients and their families living in Somerset and parts of neighbouring counties. Their care is available for those who have a terminal or life-limiting illness, for example cancer, motor neurone disease and chronic lung disease. In 2010 St. Margaret’s celebrated 30 Years of Caring for the people of Somerset.

Prayer Focus: Pray for all those who suffer from migraine and for research into new medication to help them

NEW NOTICES

PLANT RECYCLING CENTRE
Many thanks to all of you who have supported the Christian Aid Plant Recycling Centre in any way. As the produce is coming to an end, the last Sunday for the Stall outside the Church will be 16th October. However there will be a special Christmas stall in the hall on Sunday, 4th December with chutneys, pots of bulbs and other Christmas items. The Christian Aid team would like to thank you in advance for your support for these last few efforts for those who have much less than we have or even nothing at all. Helen.

TCT OPEN FORUM
The venue for the TCT Open Forum on 12th October is St James’ church Taunton at 7.30pm. It is open to all to attend. For further details please contact Babs Winterson on 275485. NO HOLDS BARRED.

Our next meeting is 19th October at Eric Illing’s (25 Pikes Crescent) when we shall be discussing ‘Some Aspects of Islam’ with our thoughts being led by Martin Sinclair. Martin is a lecturer at Richard Huish College where he teaches philosophy and Religious Studies. Hope to see you then. Stuart Gunn (270537)

JESUS – THE REAL GIFT OF CHRISTMAS
TCT CHOCOLATE BAR COLLECTION
Following the total success of the “Christmas Give-away” it has been decided to repeat the exercise this year.
Last year we gave away around 1600 re-wrapped chocolate bars and DVD‟s and leaflets to the late night shoppers in around an hour.
The “Give-Away” will take place on Thursday 15th December.
I have once again agreed to coordinate the collection and wrapping of the gifts. Donations of chocolate bars and Christmas wrapping paper (see below) should be brought to the United Reformed Church (Paul Street) on Friday 25th November between 10.30am and 4.30pm.
Wrapping will take place 10.00am – 4.30pm on Wed 30th Nov, Thurs 1st & Fri 2nd Dec also at Paul Street. Volunteers from the churches are welcome and necessary. Babs Winterson (275485) will be helping with the wrapping and said that last year it was good fun, full of Christmas spirit and fellowship. She could provide a lift for anyone that would like to go. The chocolate bars should be „full size‟ (not fun size) Mars, Crunchie, Wispa, Twirl, Starbars, Picnic, DoubleDecker etc. (It would be nice to avoid Nestle). If you would like to donate chocolate bars, please drop them in to Grace at the office or leave in the box on the font. Thanks

Only 11 days to go!
Book your tickets now!
Autumn PUDDING EVENING
at WILTON CHURCH HALL
on Saturday 15th October 2011 at 7.30pm Tickets £6.50
In aid of Action Aid, Registered charity no 274467
For tickets : Tel 01823 270743 or email mrgnjulia@aol.com

REPEAT NOTICES

PRAISE & PLAY
Praise and Play is our thriving weekly (during term time) session for Mums, Dads, Carers and their babies and children, meeting on a Wednesday from 9.45 -11.15. There is a rota for helpers to make drinks and due to folks moving away and illness we could
do with a few more volunteers to help out. Even if you could only commit to one or two sessions a term this would help enormously. Please see Barbara Reeves (01823 282683) or Judith Pickles (01823 338605) for further details. Many thanks.

AFGHAN CULTURAL EVENING
Sat 22nd October 2011 7:30–9:30pm
The Conference Centre, Somerset College, Wellington Road, Taunton, TA1 5AX
Tickets £10* – includes Afghan buffet *Suggested contribution (Students / Concessions £5)
Tickets available from PARFAN committee members or by request to PARFAN@live.co.uk Entrance by ticket only
Opening address – The Bishop of Taunton
Guest speaker – Zarghona Rassa
from the British Afghan Women‟s Society
Come and learn about the country, people
& culture of Afghanistan
Let‟s make a difference to what people think about Afghanistan.

HALL REFURBISHMENT FUND
Social events start with our monthly Soup Saturdays and Sales Sundays – each with books, cards, bric-a-brac and cakes where possible. The dates are:
5-6 November, 10-11 December.
A „Beetles, Bangers & Beans‟ evening is Saturday 29th October. Beetle Drive at 6.30pm (such fun) followed by a Sausage & Mash supper. Tickets £5.00 available soon.
Funds raised will include re-vamp of the Ladies toilets, hall chairs and tables etc.
We have a great opportunity to enfold members of the community. Your support is welcomed and your help is needed, behind the scenes and to help organise some events. Don‟t leave it all to the same few people. Please let Rosa or Grace know what events you would like to do. Working together is fun and a good way to get to know each other better.

TIME OF REMEMBRANCE
A time of remembrance and thanksgiving for those we love
Saturday 5th November 2011
11.00am at Taunton Deane Crematorium. This time of remembering is for individuals, families, friends -indeed anyone who has Experienced the death of someone special in their lives.
There will be an opportunity to light a candle and give thanks for all that person has meant and continues to mean in our lives today. For further details, if needed, please phone the Crematorium on 01823 284811

12th October 2011, Trinity 15