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St Thomas' Church Notices
Correct as of 11th March, 2010
Sunday 9.00am Holy Communion Theme: Minor Prophets Title: Haggai Readings: Haggai 1:12-2:9, 10.30am Family Service Theme: Encounters with Jesus Title: Children Readings: Mark 10:13-16, 7.00pm Baptism Theme: Title: Readings: John 3:1-21, Thursday 7.00pm Drench In the lounge Refreshments Available after the 9.00am and 10.30am services, and after the 7.00pm service. Also available at Drench. Prayer for Healing and Wholeness Available at the end of every service. Please come for yourself or for someone else. Next week: 21-03-2010 9.00am Morning Worship 10.30am HC + Teaching 7.00pm Evening Worship
Electoral Roll
This is being updated for the Annual Meeting so please check if your details are correct and if you are new fill out a card.
House on Collinfield to let.
Very reasonable rent. Contact Rachel McLellen or Rachel Stavert via office.
Manna House
Praise God, the lease has been signed. Now much to do, see Notice Board.
Family Service Crèche in church
For a trial period, starting on the Mothering Sunday 14th March there will be an area within the church with soft toys and books where parents/carers can go, and stay with their under 3’s, while still being in the service.
Connections Prayer	7.30 - 8.30pm,  15 March 2010
Praying for "Mothers" here, there and everywhere. Please join us.
WEEKLY WORSHIP GATHERING	7.30pm,  15 March 2010
Join us in church for half an hour of informal prayer and worship followed by an excellent training DVD by some of the world's most experienced worship leaders. This is a must for all singers, musicians and anyone passionate about musical worship.
Cookathon	10.00am - 3.00pm,  16 March 2010
St Thomas' school are taking part in a national cookathon competition. If you can give any time during the day contact Polly Cudby 723557. Pizzas available at church at lunchtime and between 6.30 & 7pm.
Balancing the books!	7.30pm,  16 March 2010
Do you struggle sorting out your finances? Then come to an evening led by John Fleetwood in church. John has much experience talking about money.
Public Meeting for Restorative Justice	7.30pm,  18 March 2010
Kendal Town Hall. The title is "Trail 'em, Nail 'em, Jail 'em. Is this the only way?"
Have a go again!	10.30am - 3.00pm,  20 March 2010
…wet felt pictures 2 - due to popular request. An easy & fun craft. There is a small charge. Booking is essential & needs to be soon! Barbara Handley 733466 barb@computers-and-things.co.uk Naomi Lock 721655 palmydays@btinternet.com
Hot Sunday Suppers	5.00pm,  21 March 2010
Come and meet others and share a meal together. Two course supper £2 (little kids £1). Please book in advance by ringing the office before 5pm on Friday.
Serving in Romania	6.00 - 10.00pm,  22 March 2010
Smiles Conference: Skelsmergh Parish Hall. Interested in volunteering for work in Romania, or just want to know what is happening. Discover how, with Christian support, lives are being transformed. Details Vic Brown 01524 781397.
The Arty Fellowship	26 March 2010
encouraging-befriending-celebrating A group for all creative people. We’d love you to join us, Barbara Handley 733466 or Dave Lock 721655
It Happened One Friday	7.00pm,  26 March 2010
Stricklandgate Methodist Church. Presented by Jasperian Theatre Company, London. Tickets £6. See poster for more details.
Concert for Ethiopia	7.30 - 10.30pm,  27 March 2010
All proceeds to Friends of Prison Fellowship, Ethiopia. See poster for details.
Open Forum	7.30pm,  15 April 2010
Open Forum is a series of evening discussion meetings on a range of topical issues which are open to everyone. At the Parish Centre, Ambleside. The topic will be “Assisted Dying” with Dr Libby Wilson (Friends at the End) and Dr Peter Saunders (Care Not Killing). Tea and coffee will be available. Everyone is very welcome. Please contact Rev Nick Hallam for further information (015394 36069, Nick.Hallam@uwclub.net).