Sunday 18th September 2011

Sundays Service: 13th after Trinity

10.30 am - Morning Prayer & Baptism. Reading - Matthew 20: 1-16 (p987) Readers - Christine Shaw. Intercessor - Rose Young.

Wednesdays Service St Matthew

10.00 am - BCP Communion. Readings - 2 Corinthians 4: 1-6 (p1160) & Matthew 9: 9-13 (p973) Reader - Miss B Thomas.

Collect

Almighty God, you search us and know us: may we rely on you in strength and rest on you in weakness, now and in all our days; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

PRAYER

Wisdom for those who hold power in the finances of our country

NOTICE BOARD
Alpha Starts on the 29th at the Vicarage. Invitations on the welcome desk. You do not have to sign in but it would be helpful to have an idea of numbers wishing to do the course. Green Gables Dont forget to sign up for our parish weekend. The last day for booking is Sunday 25th September so only one week left to get your booking form in. It is only a month away. Rotas The service rotas for October are in the pigeon holes. Harvest We are looking to do something a bit special for Harvest this year if we can

get permissions. It will be on October 2nd. Our worship will be followed by a bring and share lunch in the parish rooms. PCC The next meeting is on Wednesday 21st September at 7.30 pm, the agendas are in the pigeon holes. John Sayles John raised 150 for the church when he did his skydive in July. Well done John. John requested that the donation be placed with the Well. WOW Women on Wednesday time again at Pats (Pat Harltey) Wednesday September 28th. Swap Shop (books/bags/costume jewellery etc !!). Come along and swap have a catch up with other women from the church, all welcome. For direction information please speak to Pat, Rose or Anne. Open Doors Join us for prayer for persecuted Christians on Saturday 24th September 10.30 am at Stephanie and Michaels home, 13 Hollybank, Ackworth. Everyone welcome. Church Walks Our next Monday afternoon walk will be on the 3rd October. We will meet at the Parish Church Rooms at 1.00 pm, please let John and Kate know if you are coming (tel: 223893). The next Saturday walk will be on 22nd October and the fortnightly Friday morning Health Walks continue from The Well at 10.15 am on the 7th and 21st October. Tanzania - The Next Chapter A service of celebration at 4.00 pm on Sunday 6th November at St Thomas Church Batley. See notice board for more details. School of Theology, Leeds Starting from Saturday 1st October at St Georges Church Centre, Leeds. The 2011-12 programme follows a Bible Track and features an excellent group of speakers from around the country. The eight Saturday mornings will provide a detailed overview of the Scriptures, and inspiration in applying them to life. The sessions are open to all and will be highly stimulating. For more information contact St Georges Church.

Worship Rotas Sunday 25th September

10.30 am - Communion. Readers - Brian Dracup, Gerry Newton. Intercessor - John Dracup. Welcome/Coffee - Rose Young, Lindsay Kerton, Stephanie & Michael Woodhead. Counting - Sally Dinsdale, Debs Atkinson, Gerry Newton.

Wednesday 28th September

10.00 am - BCP Communion. Reader - Mrs D Gilkes.

Weekly Action
Tues 7.00 pm The Aftershock in Parish Rooms Traditional Communion in church Mums, Dads and Tots in Parish Rooms Rock Solid High in Parish Rooms Rock Solid Junior in Parish Rooms Youthy in Well@Woodhouse Wed 10.00 am 1.00 pm 6.00 pm Thurs 4.00 pm 7.30 pm

Sunday Morning Kids Groups Every Sunday - 0-2 years under the East Window Every Sunday except the 3rd - 3-5 years in Side Chapel Every Sunday except the 1st - 6-11 years in Parish Rooms

CONTACTS
Vicar: Revd. Don Gilkes 01924 893100 07821 325350
don.gilkes@allsaintsnormanton.org

TLG Centre Manager: Gavin Budby 01924 220868 07969 089959 Gavin.budby@tlg.org.uk Community Development officer: Jenny Farrall-Bird 01924 892410 07872 551640
jenny@thewellproject.org.uk

Churchwardens: Phil Atkinson John Dracup

01924 223507 07753 987668

Church Office
Admin: Barbara Teece 01924 220868

office@allsaintsnormanton.org Open weekdays 9.00am-3.00pm except Wednesday from 10.00am Call to book Parish rooms Baptism and Weddings Tuesday 7.00-8.00pm Parish Rooms Registered Charity No 1135324