April 2016
Greetings Friends
As I began to think about this letter
I realized that we are actually
approaching a month when very little
is happening in our church. Easter is
over and Pentecost and ascension day
are on the far horizon.
I think that this would be a good
time to spend more time in prayer. I
hope that if you went along to the
Good Friday prayer stations that this
has inspired you to spend more time
in prayer.
I know that Trevor has been inspired
by the way that the children who
prepared for communion wanted to
know Jesus better. Their enthusiasm
was infectious to us all on Easter
Sunday.
The month, as always, starts with
‘Together to Pray’. I pray that this
will be the month when many more
will gather to pray for our churches
life. Please do feel that you can
attend this evening if you feel that
praying aloud is not for you. Jesus
said ‘where 2 or 3 come together, in
my name, there am I with them’. He
does not specify how we pray he
specifies that we meet.
There are so many things that we
need to pray about. In the middle of
April, we are hoping to start an
‘Exploring Christianity’ course. Pray
that people will come along to this
16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not
be conceited. 17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. Romans 12:16-17
because they want deeper knowledge
of Jesus.
Pray for the interviews for the new
vicar here at St Lawrence. The
interviews take place at the beginning
of May. Pray that this time we will
get the right person.
Pray for Trevor as he searches for
the next stage in his and his family’s
life. Pray that God will open up doors
for him.
Pray for those of us holding together
the work here, that God will give each
of us the strength to do this.
Lastly I ask that you will pray for me
as I finish my degree and move from
training into assistant status at the
end of May. Thank you for your
support so far. Do please continue.
Love and Blessings
This 10 session journey
starts Tuesday April 12th
@ 7.30pm In St Law-
rence’s Church, giving
YOU an opportunity to
ask YOUR quest ions
about Christ ianity.
You can come to as many
or as few of the sessions
as you wish. We start with
tea, coffee, cakes & bis-
cuits….
Church Notices
Regular Sunday Worship
Sun 9.15am. Traditional service.
11.00am. Informal service with children’s groups.
6.30pm. Quieter, reflective service.
Home Groups
Youth & Children’s Groups (termtime) Mon 5.30pm NRG (school years Reception - 4) £1.00
Tue 1.30 pm Kangas’n’Roos (Pre-school children) £1.00
Thu 6.30pm 10:10 (school years 5+) £1.00
Church Prayer Chain If you have a need that calls for immediate prayer then
please contact Revd Lindsay Clowes : 514413 or email:
Midweek Worship Wed 10.00am Midweek Service (45—60 mins)
† 8.30am Mon, Thurs & Fri Morning Prayer (30mins)
Member of a Home Group? No ? Why not Join? Home Groups are a great place to explore the bible and grow
in faith in a relaxed and smaller group of like minded Christians.
If you are interested contact Keith Jones on 244770
April
Wed 6 2.30pm Ladies Fellowship with Mr John Warren
8.00pm Together To Pray
Thu 7 2.30pm I’ve A Mind To Sing
Sat 9 9.00am Men’s Breakfast
Sun 10 3.00pm Springbank Residential Home Service
Mon 11 8.00pm Vibes meeting
Tue 12 7.30pm Into The Unknown Exploring Christianity
Thu 14 2.30pm I’ve A Mind To Sing
Fri 15 7.00pm Spring Meal Tue 19 7.30pm Into The Unknown Exploring Christianity
Wed 20 2.30pm Ladies Fellowship with Singing Duo
Thu 21 2.30pm I’ve A Mind To Sing
Mon 25 7.30pm APC in Church
Tue 26 10.30am Ladies Bereavement Support Group
7.30pm Into The Unknown Exploring Christianity
Wed 27 Ladies Fellowship Outing –Liverpool
May
Tue 3 7.30pm Into The Unknown Exploring Christianity
Wed 4 2.30pm Ladies Fellowship with Mrs Carole Taylor
Men’s breakfast Meets 2nd
Saturday of each month. An
informal place to enjoy a
good cooked breakfast, have
a chat, listen to a talk about anything from fishing
to motorbikes and maybe make a few new friends.
Contact: Gez 513891
Next Gathering April 9th @ 9am
Spring Meal Friday 15th April 7.00pm
Adults £6.00 Child £3.00
Tickets available from
Cynthia Dale
In aid of the Speaker fund for
St Lawrence’s Friendship Club
We have 1 chair left without a dedication
plaque. If you or someone you
know are interested in having
an inscription for a friend or
loved one then please let
Gez know in the church of-
fice. The donation for the
chair with plaque is £125.
Like to take part in the performance of the 'Mad
Hatter's Tea Party ' on Sat 11th June ?
Acting, Props, Costumes, Lighting, Sound and Set.
There are speaking parts and none speaking parts
too! First meeting on Friday 22nd April 7.30pm in
Church Please speak to Adam for more details.
“Thank you to those who use weekly Giving Enve-
lopes. Please collect your new supply from the
back of church. If you would like to begin using
envelopes please contact Rob Beech or the Of-
fice.”
Monday 11th April - Vibes 2016
Holiday Club - an evening for those
who would like to part of the team
this year and what is involved - in
Church
8.00pm - 9.30pm
with refreshments
Please sign the sheet at the back of church
Flower Rota
April May
3rd Clarice Wilson 1st Mary Webb
10th Vacant 8th Patricia Blood
17th Yvonne Pointon 15th Audrey Rhodes
24th Anita Charlesworth 22nd Vacant
29th Doreen Davies
3rd April St. Paul’s, Syongila, Kenya
10th April TEAR Fund
17th April Steve & Debs Taylor OMF
24th April Christian Solidarity Worldwide
Mission Support Group Prayer Topics for coming weeks
April
Please make mention of them in your prayers
Praying for Your
New Vicar Please pray for the potential new
candidates & uphold the process in
your prayers.
They Need Tinned Potatoes
Inspire – Volunteers … We need you! Coming soon! An exciting new project for schools
will be taking place at Lichfield Cathedral during
May and June! Can you help us?
Running from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. each day will host
about 130 pupils. The vision of Inspire is to provide a
space that is ‘Inspirational, Educational and Spiri-
tual’ for every child, young person and member of
school staff that attends. Some of the exciting ac-
tivities include graffiti art, exploring Christianity in
our different link dioceses as well as opportunities
to explore every nook and cranny of the cathedral
(including going up the tower).
23-27th May - Year 4 pupils,
6-10th June - Year 6 pupils
16th-17th June - Year 8 pupils
We are looking for volunteers who are able to help
out in a variety of ways to ensure that each day
runs smoothly and is a meaningful and engaging
day for all pupils and staff. Volunteers can give as
much or as little time as they feel comfortable do-
ing from 1 day to the full 12 days. For further infor-
mation or to register you interest please contact
either Sue Blackmore on 07891 611760,
or Libby Leech on 07891 290564,
Thurs
5th May 7.30pm
Mitchell Arts Centre, Stoke-on-Trent,
ST1 4HG
For Tickets
Phone
01782 409307 / 01782 222371
Annual Parochial Church Meeting
Monday 25th April 7.30pm in church
(Refreshments served from 7)
Amongst other things, we’ll be:
• Hearing reports from the church wardens
and our treasurer
• Reviewing the annual reports and finances
• Accepting the church Electoral Roll
• Electing 2 church wardens and 4 PCC mem-
bers
• Focusing on Youth & Children's work: The
meeting will include a special presentation by
Adam and the youth & children's work team,
including what we do now & plans and
dreams for the future.
• Getting an update on the Vacancy and our
search for a new vicar
Nomination forms for Churchwardens and PCC
members will be available in church from Sun-
day 3rd April. Now is also the time to add your
name to the Church Electoral Roll (if you're not
already on it) or to check that your name is
there.
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Contacts
The Church Office
Mon 1030am-12noon
Tue-Fri 9am-12noon
(01782) 513891
Parish Assistant (Gez)
Trevor Raaff (Curate)
513891 / 07707 023769
Lindsay Clowes (OLM Curate)
514413
Adam Post (Youthworker)
513891 / 07792 584490 [email protected]
www.biddulphchurch.org.uk
Prayer Praise God for ♦ the witness of the churches in Biddulph in Sainsbury's on Good
Friday
♦ The Easter Sunday celebration services
♦ for the 7 children who made a deeper commitment of faith on
Easter Sunday
Please pray for ♦ the growing desire of our childern to grow in faith the upcoming
faith course at St Lawrence's - for it's organisation, witness and
encouragement for people to come along.
♦ the discernment of the candidates who have applied for the
St Lawrence's incumbency, that God would give them discernment
Baptisms: Gabriel Welsted with Matthew & Natalie
Funerals: the bereaved family and friends of Stanley Sherratt, Doreen
Mahan, Mary Anne Bambridge, Edna Patricia Reeves, Norman Hall
Those who are unwell incl: Amanda MacDonald, her family and friends
Mike Gover, Dennis Grimsley, Gerry Shenton, Vera Machin, Joan Draisey
and others known to you
Also Remember The Arch Bishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, The Bishop
of Lichfield Rt. Rev’d Dr Michael Ipgrave, The Bishop of Stafford The Rt.
Rev’d Geoff Annas, The Arch Deacon of Stoke The Ven. Matthew Parker,
The Rural Dean Rev. Brian Statham
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An Evening with Bob Hartman ( International children’s author and storyteller)
Monday 4th July 2016 5.30pm to 7pm @ St Lawrence’s Church
An Evening of songs, stories and laughter as all ages are taken on a journey through ‘God’s Big Story.’
Tickets: Adult £3 Children £2 (under 5’s free) From Adam or the Church office
The Queen of Hearts Invites you to
St Lawrence’s Church
The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party’ On
Saturday 11th June 2016
3pm -5pm
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A performance of ‘The Mad
Hatter’s Tea Party’ at 4pm
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£2 Children £2 Children £2 Children £2 Children (Under 5’s Free)(Under 5’s Free)(Under 5’s Free)(Under 5’s Free)
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