FEBRUARY 2012 NOTICE SHEET

WELCOME A very warm welcome to everyone. If you are new to Aldridge Parish Church, please introduce yourself and collect a welcome pack from the Information Point at the back of church before you leave.

SERVICES THIS MONTH

Sunday 5th February
10.00am Morning Worship
6.30pm Holy Communion

Sunday 12th (half term)
10.00am Holy Communion
6.30pm Evening Worship

Sunday 19th
10.00am Morning Worship
6.30pm Holy Communion

Sunday 26th
10.00am Holy Communion
3.30pm Baptisms
6.30pm Evening Worship

Wednesdays 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd (Ash Wed) and 29th
10.30 am – Wednesday Worship

FEBRUARY DIARY

Marriage Course – Monday6th/20th/27th Feb 7.30pm in church rooms.

Children’s Group Leaders & Helpers Meeting – Church office Monday 6th February 7.30pm

Prayer Event – Tuesday 7th February 8pm in church

FIZZ – Christian faith group for adults with learning difficulties. Saturday 11th February 12-2pm at Tynings Lane Church.

THIRSTY – Saturday 11th February 8pm in Church, an evening of worship and prayer.

PCC Meeting Monday Feb 20th 8pm Parish Church

Divorced or separated from a significant relationship? Suffering shock, disbelief, rejection, guilt, anger, resentment, bitterness? Another Divorce Recovery Workshop starts on Tuesday 21st Feb in Sutton Coldfield. Ring David and Helen Bennett on 0121 308 0739 or speak to Alan and Gillian Winser.

LOOKING AHEAD

Alpha Course – A new evening Alpha course starts on Wednesday 14th March, 7.30pm in the church rooms. Please can we start thinking & praying who we might ask to do our next Alpha? If you would like to know any further information about the course, please speak to Rob Cook

Nursing Home Services –
Rectory Gardens First Tuesday each month 10.30am.
Aldridge Court – First Tuesday each month
See Maxine for details.

OTHER NOTICES

Lost Property – There is quite a lot of lost property at the back of church, if you have lost/mislaid anything over the past few months please check and take your belongings. All items remaining at the beginning of February will be recycled or taken to the tip.

Part Time Vacancy – Caring, Catering or Cleaning – Hours to suit and training is available.
If you are interested please call Acorn Retirement Home on 01922 624314 during normal office hours and ask for Ruth for an application form.

Notice Sheet Our notice sheet is available by email. Please email the church office if you would like to be on the distribution list. A limited number of copies are available for those who do not have email access or who would prefer to collect a copy in church. Our notices are also on our website www.aldridgeparishchurch.org and copies of the monthly notice sheet, with full details of our services, regular activities and contact information, are also available at the Information Point in church.

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

Sunday
8:15pm Youth Fellowship Squashes

Monday
9:30am & 12.30pm Little Fishes Playgroup

Tuesday
9:30am Little Fishes Playgroup
5.00pm Youth Fellowship Bible Study
7:30pm Crafty Sew & Sews group
8:00pm Small Groups & Beta

Wednesday
10.30am Wednesday Worship
1:30pm Pop-In 1st, 8th (meal) and 15th.

Thursday
9:30am Noah’s Ark Parent/Carer & Toddler Group
6:45pm Coolbox & Freezer
8:00pm Small Groups & Beta
8:00pm Bell ringing Practice

Friday
9:30am Little Fishes Playgroup
8:00pm Youth Fellowship

Saturday Morning Junior Football

CONTACT DETAILS

Pastoral Care – Contact Gavin Burnage via the office.

Rob Cook, Church Growth Co-ordinator
07739878303 robcook@aldridgeparishchurch.org

Phil Wilks, Youth Worker
07773406049
phil.wilks@aldridgeparishchurch.org

Church Office 01922 455229
Open weekday mornings 9am – 12.30pm
Email: office@aldridgeparishchurch.org
Website: www.aldridgeparishchurch.org

Email Prayer Chain: prayer@aldridgeparishchurch.org

PRAYER DIARY – Week commencing 6th February

Monday: As you take time to read about World news, pray that God would fill you with compassion for those who are less fortunate than yourself. Also pray for all those who are taking part in the Marriage Course that God would strengthen them as both individuals and couples.

Tuesday: This evening remember the new Youth Alpha course that is running in Walsall, last week there was over 25 young people all gathered together to learn more about Jesus, pray that their minds are opened to the beauty of who He is.

Wednesday: Let us remember all the different activities that are run by our wider parish today. Pray for Evan and Joan for all the work that their churches do, pray also for Gary Daniel at the Hothouse and the amazing work that they do there. Thank God that there is so much love being ministered in His name across Aldridge.

Thursday: Tonight as the Bell Ringers practice, please remember how our church, to many, is a beacon of hope. As the sound of the bells draws attention to the church, may too the attention of our community be drawn back to God.

Friday: AYF night: - Thank God for the work that has been done over the years by so many for the youth of Aldridge. Let us thank God for all that He is doing in the youth now and also in the future.

Saturday: This evening is Thirsty: An Evening of Worship and Prayer being led by Oli Nicholls. Pray that people are able to engage with God and that the broken might find healing in Christ’s name.

Sunday: God is good and His mercies endure forever. Let’s take a moment to reflect on who He is and what He has done for us as we come into His presence today. Ask God to anoint all those taking part in today’s services across our Parish remembering those at Tynings Lane, St Thomas’ and the Hothouse as they lead us in our worship of Him.

Also, through the week please pray for those who are unwell, including Abraham and Cecilia Bubb, Derek Cowdrey, Jill Drake, Becki Emery, Rhoda Glasse, Isobel Haywood, Una Hill, Brian Palmer, Joyce Rotchford and Linda Titley. Pray too for those who have been bereaved recently, remembering the family and friends of Pauline Day, and Muriel Booth.