Old News and Notices 2007

St Luke’s service to go on air on Christmas morning
A PRE-RECORDED Christmas Day service held in Crosby will go on air on BBC Radio Merseyside. Read all about it in the Crosby Herald. The broadcast is at 8.00 am.
[20 December 2007]

St Luke's Halsall School
A vacancy has arisen for a Playworker for Extended School term time only, required from January to assist in the Happy Club from 3.30 to 6.00 pm. A Level 2/3 childcare qualification is desirable but not essential, enhanced CRB required. Application forms from Admin Officer at school. Please return completed forms to school by the closing date 12 noon 21 December.
[16 December 2007]

Helpers needed for Christingle Factory
Helpers are needed urgently to assemble Christingles in the hall between 10 am and 12 noon on Saturday 22 and/or Monday 24 December. Absolutely no experience required, all welcome. If interested, please sign up after church at the bookings table in the hall. Also volunteers sidespeople for the 4.00 & 5.30 Christmas Eve Christingles are needed, young people if possible. Contact Karen Hignett.
[16 December 2007]

Carols at Fairfield
This year we have been invited to sing Carols at Fairfield on Thursday 20 December at 7.00 pm. We hope many of you will support this popular event as in previous years. Bill Pierce
[9 December 2007]

Parochial Church Council meeting - 28 November 2007
There is a report of this meeting here.
[2 December 2007]

Charitable Giving
The PCC will be making the following donations from general funds this year. This is in addition to the money collected for charity during the year.

In addition £1,500 from the PCC will also be equally divided to the six supported missions, amounting to £250 each.
[2 December 2007]

Women's Fellowship Party
is on 8 January in Crossroads. Please bring a piece of cake and small gift for the lucky dip.
[9 December 2007]

Children's Society
A big thank you to those who knitted the red squares and who sponsored the event. £137.50 has been raised. Mary Porter
[9 December 2007]

Helpers for Christingle Factory
The 4.00 pm and 5.30 pm Christingle services are now fully booked, however there is still room at the 7.00 pm service. If you intend coming to the 7.00 pm service and would like to contribute towards the Children’s Society, please pick up a collecting candle from the office during office hours. Help is need to assemble Christingles in the hall between 10 am and 12 noon on the Saturday 22 and/or Monday 24 December. Absolutely no experience required, all welcome. If interested, please sign up after church at the bookings table in the hall.
[9 December 2007]

SWACA
Thank you to everyone who contributed to Sefton Women’s and Children’s Aid during the month of November. If you would like any further information please see Pam Stubbs.
[2 December 2007]

Knitting Group
The Knitting Group would like to thank all those who supported the Children’s Society in the attempt at the world record for the largest Christmas stocking. We made 73 squares towards it. It’s not too late to give a donation. Please see Mary Porter, our children’s Society representative. Thank you.
[2 December 2007]

SAMS
Instead of sending Christmas cards to friends in Church you could make a donation to our link partner in Peru. Just sign the Christmas card at the back of church, place your donation in the SAMS box and help to make Christmas happier for the families in Colca Canyon. Thank you. Joyce Fell
[2 December 2007]

S.L.O.W.
We leave Crosby by coach at 9.00 am Friday 28 December for the Calf’s Head near Clitheroe, have coffee, walk about 5 miles and return to the Calf’s Head for our meal. The total cost is £20 including all tips. Home about 6.00 pm. Please let Eric or Glenys Linford have a £10 non returnable deposit on later than Sunday 23 December please.
[25 November 2007]

Men's Christmas Meal
We invite the men of the church to a 3 course Christmas meal at the newly refurbished Red Squirrel on Tuesday 18 December at 7 for 7.30 pm. The cost is £13. Today(9 December) is the last day to place your order and deposit. For further information and menu choice please collect a booking form from the back of church or contact John Morris, Alan Lewney or Eric Linford.
[9 December 2007]

Fantastic Table Sale
Saturday 8 December at 10.00 am. In aid of the orphans in Uganda, and many other deserving charities. Why not come and pick up your Traidcraft goods for Christmas as well as purchasing goodies from our World Mission cake stall. All proceeds to be divided between our six missions. If anyone enjoys baking and would like to make a contribution to the stall, we would be most grateful. Please bring any cakes for the sale to the hall by 10.00 am. Sorry all tables for this sale are booked.
The next table sale will be on 9 February 2008.
[2 December 2007]

Christingle
There will be three Christingle services held on Christmas Eve at 4.00 pm, 5.30 pm also with Holy Communion at 7.00 pm. After this Sunday (2 December) for late bookers, forms will only be available from the office. Please note that the 4.00 pm Christingle is now full. Adults hoping to attend the 7.00 pm service who would like to make a contribution to the Children’s Society, please pick up a collecting candle from the office during office hours.
[2 December 2007]

A host of golden daffodils planted
"A splash of colour will light up the gateway into Crosby with the help of residents. St Luke’s Church is hosting a major planting event of 1,000 daffodil bulbs at the entrance into the area." Read the rest of the article in the Crosby Herald.
[24 November 2007]

Football
Would like to challenge the St Luke’s fellas (and any keen women) to a 7-a-side footie match at Hightown on Saturday 1 December at 2.00 pm. Please give your name to Mark Sonne for the adults' team, or let Joe Magill or Annie know. Some cheap hot food afterwards for players and spectators alike. All welcome. Lots of substitutes needed!! This is a good chance to invite friends or family to come along who may not normally attend church. PS you'd better start training!!
[25 November 2007]

Men's Christmas Meal
We invite the men of the church to a three-course Christmas meal at the newly refurbished Red Squirrel on Tuesday 18 December at 7 for 7.30 pm. The cost is £13. For further information and menu choice please collect a booking form from the back of church or contact John Morris, Alan Lewney or Eric Linford.
[25 November 2007]

Toy Service
When you start your Christmas Shopping why not remember our Toy Service on 9 December (which will be our last Parade Service before Christmas) and buy an extra present for a child in need? Toys or gifts for boys or girls 0—18 years will be very much appreciated. Please do not wrap the gift. Any gifts will be placed under the Christmas tree on the 9th. As in other years gifts will be distributed by Sefton Helping Hand Services. Thank you.
[18 November 2007]

Diaries
Don't buy your diary for 2008 as we will be giving out St Luke ’s Diaries at services on Sunday 2 December.
[18 November 2007]

Bookstall
Looking for something different for the children? There are two activity books specially for children on the Bookstall, also Children’s Christmas cards and a quick and easy cook book ‘Cakes and Bakes’.
[18 November 2007]

Uganda
URGENT We urgently require someone to take over communication with our link partners in Uganda; this will not involve fund raising just communication. If we are unable to find anyone to take over this roll then the link will cease at the end of the year. This of course will be to the detriment of the orphans and those we support. If you would like to find out more please contact Karen Hignett.
[18 November 2007]

Raising funds to give orphans a great party
FUNDRAISING events are being held by St Luke’s Church to raise money for hundreds Ugandan orphans living in poverty to enjoy a Christmas party…
Read the rest in the Crosby Herald.
[14 November 2007]

Crossroads Centre
A vacancy has arisen for a part-time Duty Manager to supervise a team of volunteer workers. Hours of work will be one week in four and pay will be £6 per hour. If you are interested or would like to know more please contact Viv Pierce.
[11 November 2007]

A Host of Golden Daffodils
Further to our mega bulb planting session in the church grounds at the end of September, we have been given the opportunity to plant further afield! The Council has supplied us with 1,000 daffodil bulbs to plant on the grass verge fronting The Bypass next to Crossroads. We aim to plant these between 10.00 am and 12 noon on Saturday 24 November. This is a great way for St Luke’s to contribute to our local community and complete what will be a blaze of spring colour along the whole of The Bypass. Come with your friends and family. We will meet at 10.00 am outside Crossroads—tools and refreshments provided.
[18 November 2007]

Christingle
There will be three Christingle services held on Christmas Eve at 4.00 pm and 5.30 pm also with Holy Communion at 7.00 pm. Christingle letters have been sent out via St Luke’s School, uniformed organisations and the Pram Club. There will also be forms available from the Church Hall after the 11.00 am services from 18 November until 2 December or from the Parish Office. They can also be downloaded from here. If your child is either a member of a uniformed organisation, St Luke’s School or Pram Club please collect your Christingle candles from these organisations and not from church. Completed forms to be returned by 7 December.
Karen Hignett
[13 November 2007]

Thank You
A big Thank You to John and his team for the wonderful bonfire, fireworks and BBQ we enjoyed last Saturday evening. A great time was had by all.
[11 November 2007]

Children’s Society
Please could box holders return boxes as soon as possible. They will be emptied and left at the back of church for you to collect. Thank you for your support. Mary Porter
[11 November 2007]

Sefton Women’s & Children’s Aid
I would like to introduce you to SWACA, a local charity now included in the missions supported by St Luke’s. I became involved in SWACA after the death of a very close friend who was passionate about the work and always encouraging me to help. This passion was contagious once I realised the invaluable work they do in our community. 2000 women and children every year in Sefton suffer some form of domestic violence. SWACA is a registered charity that provides free and confidential services to all women, children and young people who are survivors of domestic violence including physical, sexual, emotional/verbal, financial and/or social abuse. Children living with domestic violence can experience a range of emotions including fear, sadness, anger, anxiety, stress and isolation. SWACA provides practical and emotional support in a variety of ways including a helpline; one-to one support; group work; counselling; welfare and benefits advice; refuge and domestic violence awareness training. I would like to thank you for focusing on and supporting SWACA during the month of November. Pam Stubbs
[4 November 2007]

Review meeting of the 9.00 am service
will be on Sunday 25th November after the service. Geoff and Gill Kimber will be coming to share with us at this service.
[4 November 2007]

Kneelers SOS!
Several are in need of urgent repair. Please sign up if you can help.
[4 November 2007]

Bookstall - Magazines
Should you wish to order for 2008 please sign up at back of church.
[4 November 2007]

Christmas Day on 3 December
On Monday 3rd December at 7.30 pm Radio Merseyside are coming to record their Christmas Day service here at St Luke’s. We want lots of people to come along and join in with the singing. We have invited the neighbouring churches in the deanery. This will be a great occasion to tell others about and all are welcome!
[4 November 2007]

Breathing Places Project
Are you interested in helping to plan the next stages of the church grounds project and discussing how we can be more environmentally friendly? Then join us at 7.30 pm on 19th November (Please note change of date) in the Parish Centre. We hope to review the first 6 months of this project, discuss detailed plans for the community garden (due to start this month), think about how to involve others in looking after the grounds and explore the idea of becoming an Eco-congregation.
[11 November 2007]

Salsa Night: Saturday 10 November at 7.30 pm in the Church Hall
The God Squad and TAG have organised a Salsa night in aid of Toybox. Cost is £5 adults and £3.50 children. Salsa lessons will be given by trained dancers with a chance to practice what you have learned. Mexican food to give you the energy for more dancing plus bar facilities. Everyone welcome plus children over the age of 10. Tickets from Catherine Kenyon. Please support the youth in this event and lets make it a huge success.
[4 November 2007]

Remembrance Service on 11 November
Please remember next week’s eleven o'clock service starts at 10.50 am.
[4 November 2007]

Old clothes
Have some of your clothes shrunk or maybe gone out of style? The charity fund raisers will be glad to have them for a jumble sale on 10 November in the Hall in aid of Ugandan orphans Christmas parties. Clothes, curtains, shoes, handbags etc. Can collect. Please contact John Morris.
[4 November 2007]

St Luke's Outings and Walks (SLOW)
SLOW goes walking… the date of our Chrismas walk is Friday 28 December and includes a meal at the Calf’s Head near Clitheroe. More details later.
SLOW goes to see… the Sound of Music in London on 19 January. Final payment of £125 (cheques payable to SLOW) is due by the end of November. There are two spare places.
SLOW goes on holiday… to Lake Garda in 2008. A small but select group have approached us to explore this possibility. Please let us know if you are interested. and finally…
SLOW plans ahead… The world famous passion play performed by the villagers of Oberammergau once every ten years will be happening in 2010. Travel agents are already taking bookings … watch this space.
Everybody is welcome to join in these events, for further information contact Eric or Glenys Linford.
[4 November 2007]

In Another Place
Prayer meetings for the ‘In Another Place’ January event will commence on Saturday 3 November from 8.00 am to 9.00 am at St Luke’s and will be on the first Saturday of every month.
[28 October 2007]

Traidcraft Christmas Cards
At the back of church there is a display of Traidcraft Christmas cards. Please fill in the order sheet to indicate your requirements. No money is required at this stage.
[28 October 2007]

Christmas Walk
The date for our Christmas Walk is Friday 28 December. We have again made a booking at The Calf’s Head near Clitheroe for our meal. Make a note in your diary—more details later.
[28 October 2007]

Christmas Stocking for the Children's Society
The Children’s Society are attempting to knit the world’s largest Christmas stocking and raise £30,000 to give children back their childhood. The current record stands at 19.25 metres long by 8.23 metres wide and that means about 7,500 squares to set a new world record. The Knitting Group have agreed to be part of this attempt and are looking for people to sponsor them as a group per 8-inch square. Please contact Mary Porter for sponsoring and Barbara Chambers for knitting. Any spare red wool gratefully received. Thank you.
[28 October 2007]

Breathing Places Project
Are you interested in helping to plan the next stages of the church grounds project and discussing how we can be more environmentally friendly? Then join us at 7.30 pm on 14 November in the Parish Centre. We hope to review the first 6 months of this project, discuss detailed plans for the community garden (due to start this month), think about how to involve others in looking after the grounds and explore the idea of becoming an Eco-congregation.
[4 November 2007]

Service of Thanksgiving in Memory of Loved Ones
You are invited to our service of thanksgiving in memory of loved ones which will take place in church at 3.00 pm on Sunday 4 November followed by refreshments in the hall.
[21 October 2007]

Christmas Carol Service: 23 December 2007
If you enjoy singing carols why not join us as we start practicing for the carol service. We meet at 7.00 pm on Fridays in church and practice for one hour. The first practice is on Friday 2 November. Again this year we hope to sing new carols from different countries. If you have not sung with us previously why not join us this year? Again I also make a plea to the shy gentlemen of St Luke's to become involved!
[14 October 2007]

Bonfire and Firework Display: Saturday 3 November
Gates open 6.30 pm. Bonfire lit 7.30 pm. BBQ and Refreshments on sale. £2.50 (children under 3 free).
[21 October 2007]

In Another Place
28 October - Tour of churches to let people know about plans for 2008
29 October at 7.30 pm - First Acting Rehearsal
For all the above please contact Annie Spiers
[21 October 2007]

Mothers' Union Monday 5th November
2.00 pm in St Luke’s Church Hall. Speaker: Deanery President Bev Boden ALL WELCOME
[21 October 2007]

Light Party: 31 October from 6.00 to 7.30 pm
In St Luke's Church Hall. Open to all infants and juniors Y1—Y6. Admission by free tickets: "first come first served". Ticket application forms are in the office.
Bright clothes only. No 'horror' costumes. Fun, games, disco, puppet show, snack!!
[21 October 2007]

South American Mission Society (SAMS)
Thank you so much to all who supported the SAMS quiz on Saturday 6 October. With your help we raised £455 plus another £145 generously given in donations from members of our church. The grand total of £600 will be gratefully received by Doris and Alejandro Mesco ant the poor people of Arequipa.
Joyce Fell
[14 October 2007]

All Saints' Anniversary
The 25th anniversary of the formation of All Saints' parish falls on Sunday 4 November 2007. There will be just one service at All Saints on that day as 10.30 am so that everybody can come together to celebrate. The guest preacher will be the Revd Leslie Thomas, the first vicar of All Saints. Anybody who has associations with All Saints over the years is welcome to go along and join in. The service will be followed by a buffet in the hall.
[14 October 2007]

What was agreed at the PCC Meeting held on Wednesday 3 October 2007

It was agreed to accept Simon Elliott to be a curate here from the summer of 2008. He is training for ordination at Ridley Hall in Cambridge. He is married to Lisa, a primary school teacher. They are both excited about coming back to Liverpool where they first met and have worked already.

[For a larger picture of Simon and Lisa click on the small picture of Simon. Simon has a blog: Scouse Ordinand.]

Eric Linford reported that as of 24 September 2007 we had £58,000 in restricted funds (of which £40,000 is for Giving in Grace) and £25,000 in the general purposes fund of which £10,000 is reserves.

It was agreed that we should ask our quinquennial architect to draw up plans to re-roof the vestry area as soon as possible and the main church area after that. Diocesan advice had been that this should be done before any re-ordering within. Projected costs could be in the order of £150,000 and a loan might be required.

It was also agreed to investigate further the investment funds that we have (about £45,000) to see if we can use them for this purpose.

A response was agreed to A Way Forward, a paper from the deanery about the future of St Michael's, All Saints and St Luke's.

It was also agreed to select the following members of the Shared Ministry Team:

• Barbara Chambers (non-cell pastor)
• Eric Deninson (youth)
• Ali Dobson (children)
• Agnes Law (welcome)
• Jan Matthews (worship)
• Steve Matthews (cell pastor)
• Shirley Wallin (administration)

(Please pray for them as they start to meet together and work together)

The pattern of Christmas services was agreed with there being a joint service of Holy Communion at 10.30 am on 30 December (but without lunch afterwards).
[7 October 2007]

South American Mission Society (SAMS)
News from Peru is of the earthquake in August measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale which shook the cities of Lima, Canete, Chincha, Ica and Pisco. Alejandro reports that their diocese is doing some wonderful work helping people in Ica with food, medicine, clothes and other necessities, through their social work department 'Communion Peru'. There are more than 500 dead, and 1000 injured people in hospital. Alejandro praises God and Arequipa was undamaged as they are a thousand miles from Lima but he asks for prayer for his family, as they were burgled in July and everything of value was taken from the house. Trusting in God, Alejandro says that God is teaching him not to rely on material things.
In the Colca Canyon the work is very hard with considerable resistance to the gospel, but Alejandro continues to minister there, trusting that the Lord will do the work in his own time. Please pray for Alejandro, his wife Doris and children, Rolando, Alejandro, Carlos and Helen, especially for Helen and Doris, that they will not be afraid to stay in the house on their own after the robbery and for Alejandro junior, that God will provide him with another keyboard which he needs for his studies. Thank you.
Joyce Fell
[7 October 2007]

Bulbs, Bulbs and Toilets
Looking after God's world! A big thank you to the many people who turned up last Saturday (29 September) to help with bulb planting. We planted nearly 5,000 bulbs in the church grounds and can look forward to a dazzling spring display all around the church-snowdrops, crocuses, daffodils and bluebells (English variety). We also planted up over 200 small pots with 3 crocuses each, decorated by the children, for our Harvest service. Some are left, so please take one or two with love from St Luke's. We also gave away low energy light bulbs; we still have a few left so there is one for each household as long as they last. We also have 'save a flush' bags which can be placed in the cistern of your toilet and this saves a litre of water each time you flush! All these things help to look after God's world.
[7 October 2007]

Quarterly Bible Reading Magazines
Please let me know whether or not you wish to order for 2008.
June Barnard
[7 October 2007]

Meadow for harvest
"Budding gardeners from St Luke’s have created a colourful meadow at the Liverpool Road church to celebrate harvest." Read all about it in the Crosby Herald.
[4 October 2007]

Prom Praise
The next Merseyside prom praise will take place in the Philharmonic Hall on Saturday 21 June 2008. Reserve the date now!!
[30 September 2007]

World Mission
Mary Porter has taken over from Audrey Hull as Children’s Society Link person. Jeff Calvert has retired from the YMCA and John Morris has given up as link person for Uganda. I would like to thank all 3 of them for their hard work and dedication over the years. Pam Stubbs will act as a link person to SWACA (Sefton Women’s and Children’s Aid) and we will hear more about their work in November. We are looking for a link person for Uganda so come and see me if you are interested!!
Karen Hignett
[30 September 2007]

St Luke's Pram Club
An informal service for the children and a chance to meet other mums, have a chat and a 'cuppa'.
Tuesdays: 25 September; 9, 30 October; 13, 27 November; 11 December (party); 8 January.
From 2:00 to 3:00 pm in the church hall.
[23 September 2007]

Stepping Stones
What is Stepping Stones?? Stepping Stones is a drop-in parent and toddler afternoon. Come and have a chat with other parents and carers while the children play together. Refreshments available.
Tuesday: 2, 16 October; 6, 20 Novembe;, 4 December.
From 1:30 to 3:00 pm in the church hall.
[23 September 2007]

In Another Place
17 October at 7.00 pm - Gospel practice
28 October - tour of churches to let people know about plans for 2008
29 October at 7.30 pm - First acting rehearsal
[14 October 2007]

Actors
Advance notice of first acting rehearsal for Christmas lights switch on and 5 January beach event on Wednesday 17 October 7.30 pm. St Luke's Church. All welcome.
[7 October 2007]

Traidcraft
goods will be on sale after the morning services on 14 October when you will be able to order your Christmas cards.
[7 October 2007]

St Luke's Day: Thursday 18 October
We will welcome Rev Peter Whittington, vicar of St Luke's Orrell, as our preacher to a communion service with prayer for healing and wholeness at 7.30 pm.
[7 October 2007]

TAG
The 14+ group at St Luke's will be going to Anglesey from 19 to 21 October. All of that age welcome to join us. See Joe Maghill or Annie Spiers for details. As part of the weekend they will be climbing Snowdon, and have decided to do this as a sponsored event to raise money for the Toybox charity in Guatemala. If you would be interested in sponsoring the group, please let Joe or Annie know as soon as possible. It may keep us motivated to reach the top!
[7 October 2007]

Hot Pot Supper 20 October in the Church Hall
We are also going to have some great in-house entertainment. If you would like to take part, and can juggle, sing, play a tune or anything, then we need you, please contact Vic Pierce. Tickets now on sale £5 from the office or Viv.
[30 September 2007]

Sound of Music: London 19 January 2008
The trip is definitely on with 72 passengers and 2 coaches. Final payment of £125 will be due by 30 November.
Eric Linford
[30 September 2007]

For SAMS
Saturday 6 October Fish and Chip Supper, raffle, bar. Tickets £5.50 on sale in the hall after the service today (30 September) or from Joyce Fell.
[30 September 2007]

Rhema Theatre Company Saturday 13 October
Hosted by Churches together in Blundellsands
11.00 am to 1.00 pm — Children’s Drama Workshop at St. Nicholas School
7.30 pm — A presentation of the new play Home at St Nicholas's Church Hall.
Booking is essential. The cost for either event is £3 (concessions £2) from Colette Thornborough 924 3551. Details on notice board.
[30 September 2007]

Parish Weekend: Sowing & Reaping 28-30 September
Friday 28 September at 8.00 pm - Evening Celebration in church
Saturday 29 September from 10.00 am to 12.30 pm - Bulb planting in our grounds
2.00 pm - Walk to Ainsdale - meet at Freshfield Station (details from Eric & Glenys Linford)
Sunday 30 September - 10.30 am - Joint Harvest Service followed by lunch
Although Cell Groups will be in the main contributing food for this event, we would welcome contributions from anyone across our congregations please. The Hall will be open from 9.30 am to drop food off to the groups hosting.
Harvest gifts of flowers, fruit, or chocolates are always very much appreciated by our elderly, housebound and those who are ill or bereaved at this time.
2.30 pm - Distribution of Harvest gifts (meet in church, the more volunteers who help the quicker the distribution.)
[23 September 2007]

Travelling to Church
At our Harvest we will be looking at the theme of climate change. We would like to encourage you to come to church next Sunday in a way which is friendly to the environment—cycle, walk, share a car, bus, skateboard, roller boots etc. There will be a prize for the most imaginative!
[23 September 2007]

Pew Envelopes
If you would like to make a donation of money for the Harvest towards the Toybox Charity, there are envelopes on the pews today (23 September), please bring them back next week.
[23 September 2007]

Bellringing
If you are interested in joining the Bellringing Team please contact Joyce via the office.
[23 September 2007]

Something New: Table Sales
Starting on Saturday 13 October, we will be holding table sales (like a car boot sale but without the cars) in the church hall. This notice is to give St Luke's folk the first pick of the bookings, and a chance to clear out that cupboard or room. The hall will open at 9.00 am (to stock tables) and the sale will be from 11.00 am to 3.00 pm. Refreshments will be available. Contact John Morris to book a table.
[16 September 2007]

South American Mission Society (SAMS) Quiz Night
Please come and join us in the hall on Saturday 6 October to raise money for SAMS. Fish and chip supper, raffle and bar. Tickets £5.50 available from Joyce Fell.
[16 September 2007]

Talent Needed
Can you act, juggle, sing, play a tune, or anything. We need you for the entertainment at the church hot pot supper on Saturday 20 October. If you can help please contact Viv Pierce as soon as possible.
[16 September 2007]

Toybox
I recently received a letter from Jenni Dyson at Toybox. In her letter she thanked God that they had been able to reach out to three times as many children this year. Jenni went on to say how many of the children they worked with were ‘classed as untouchable because they smell, have diseases and are considered the lowest form of life, unloved and uncared for….When the workers are with the children, many just want a hug...someone to love and care for them unconditionally—the human touch.’ She thanked me for my continued support of the Charity which enabled them to carry out this work, I would like to thank all of you for your continued support and ask that you keep Toybox in your prayers and maybe, if you don’t already, you might like to think about sponsoring a child through Toybox. (Leaflets at the back of church) Thank you. Janette Burridge
[9 September 2007]

Christmas Shoe Box Appeal
The Knitting Group have been supporting the Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Shoe Box Appeal as Carol has helped to check boxes in the warehouse and found that many did not have a good variety of items inside. Also certain things have to be removed because they are not suitable and need replacing with an alternative item. The volunteers therefore require “fillers” to ensure that each box will be a real joy to the child receiving it. The charity’s mission statement is: "The power of a simple gift—meeting critical needs of victims of war, poverty, famine, disease, and natural disaster, while sharing the good news of Jesus Christ." The PCC/World Mission Group has given us permission to ask the congregation of St Luke’s Church for items to go in the shoe boxes. We are already knitting hats, scarves, mitts, gloves, small toys etc. Please could you consider donating a small item that might go in a shoe box—see below. (There will be a box left at the Welcome Desk in church for any items you may wish to donate.) Goods are needed by the end of October, ready for the warehouse opening in November: please consider adding a small extra to your shopping basket! For more information please contact Carol Roocroft, Barbara Chambers or Brenda Morris.
Items Suitable for the Shoe Boxes:
Toys—something to love: bear, soft toy, tennis ball, finger puppet, jigsaw, yo-yo, small musical instruments, cars, dominoes, snap cards, dolls, clip on earrings, hair accessories etc.
Educational Supplies—something to do: felt pens, pens, pencils, pencil sharpeners, rubber, colouring book, notepad, picture/puzzle book, chalk, pencil case, stickers etc.
Hygiene items—something to use: toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, comb, hair clips, bar of wrapped soap, flannel etc.
Other items—something to eat or wear: sweets (sell by date to be at least March of the following year) gloves, scarf, sunglasses, cap, hat, bangles, necklaces etc.
The following items cannot be put in the Shoe Boxes:
Food—chocolate, crisps, biscuits, tinned food or cakes (or any other food)
Medicine—medicines or vitamins of any kind
War Related Items—toy guns, soldiers or knives
Fragile Items—glass containers, mirrors
Liquids—of any kind including blow bubbles, shampoo, bubble bath, toiletry sets or aerosols.
Dangerous Items—marbles or sharp objects
Novels
Anything of a political, religious or racial nature
[2 September 2007]

Miracles In Another Place review 17 September 2007 - 7.00 to 9.30pm
Sacred Heart School Hall - lower site on Myers Road West, easy car parking available.
7:00pm - Start with DVD of Miracles with people sitting round tables, cabaret style, followed by table discussion.
9.15pm - Feedback and summary
9.30pm - Finish
Wine and nibbles available. Displays of In Another Place activity.
[9 September 2007]

Parish Weekend: Sowing & Reaping 28-30 September
Friday 28 September at 8.00 pm - Evening Celebration in church
Saturday 29 September - Bulb planting in our grounds (morning) Walk - meet at Freshfield Station at 2.00 pm
Sunday 30th 10.30 am - Joint Harvest Service followed by lunch
Although Cell Groups will be in the main contributing food for this event, we would welcome contributions from anyone across our congregations please. The Hall will be open from 9.30 am to drop food off to the groups hosting.
[9 September 2007]

Harvest Thanksgiving Service
Our Harvest Thanksgiving Service will take place on Sunday 30 September. We welcome gifts of flowers, fruit or chocolates which are always very much appreciated by our elderly, housebound and those who are ill at this time.
[9 September 2007]

Churches Together in Great Crosby
There will be a meeting in the Crossroads Centre on Thursday 13 September at 7.30 pm for representatives and anyone interested in becoming a rep for the Welcome in Scheme. Further details from Hazel Large.
[2 September 2007]

Bookstall
Children’s books! Have fun seeing your favourite Bible stories come to life! Stories have pictures to colour and stickers to place in the text. Children will have a lot of fun in learning the teachings of Jesus. If money is owing please could you bring your payments up to date for either magazines or books. There is still an outstanding amount for “Dancer off her Feet”.
[2 September 2007]

Pair visit Romanian project
Jan and Steve Matthews's trip to visit Geoff and Gill Kimber in Romania has been reported by the Crosby Herald.
[30 August 2007]

Sermon Series: 6.30 pm Service

Sunday services in August
During August we will be having All Age worship at 11.00 am. Everyone is welcome. The theme for our talks will be ‘King of Kings’ . The theme for evening service talks will be Nehemiah, fliers at back of church. We will also have our usual service of Holy Communion at 9.00 am.
[5 August 2007]

Dance for Open Doors
Thursday 9 August: St Luke’s Hall: 2-4 pm £2 including refreshments. These dances have been very popular and we have managed to raise £1090 over the last 12 months to help our persecuted brothers and sisters. Many thanks to all those who have kindly donated to this worthy cause and to all our dancing friends. Millie Howard
[5 August 2007]

Sam Kahuma
He is visiting St Luke’s for the August Bank Holiday weekend and will be staying with John and Brenda Morris. If you would like to invite him for a meal or spend a few hours with him showing him around, have a word with the Morrises. Sam has been studying at Gloucester and is due to fly home in September. This is another opportunity to learn from our fellow Christians from the world wide church. Let’s make him welcome!!
[5 August 2007]

Trading Fairly
Trading Fairly is a complete on-line listing of the UK’s fairly trading wholesalers and retailers designed to help you source and buy fairly traded goods. Details on notice board.
[5 August 2007]

Floods in UK
We have all seen the news of the flooding in our country and felt for the million people who have been affected. If you would like to make a donation to help these families, please use the envelopes in the pews.
[29 July 2007]

Painting
During August we will be painting several parts of the church hall and other bits of our buildings, easy painting, no climbing, free tea or coffee. Very rewarding to put a little back, an hour or a day it all helps, if you are available please contact John Morris or one of the maintenance team.
[29 July 2007]

St Luke's Pens
We have some lovely pens inscribed with our church name for sale at £2 from the back of church.
[29 July 2007]

2nd Crosby Rainbows
Rainbows are the youngest group for girls in Girlguiding UK. Girls join when they are five and remain until they are seven when they move on to Brownies. If you would like to put your daughter’s name on the waiting list it doesn’t matter how old they are, the sooner they go on the more likelihood they will have to begin when they are five. We even accept newborn names! Contact Michelle Miller for further details.
[22 July 2007]

Jumbles, Auctions, Car Boots
To all the good folk who give of their time and talents to help with fund raising at St Luke’s towards various charities, your efforts have raised thousands of pounds in the last year. Well done and thank you. Our next fund raiser will be an auction on 13 September. We still need good quality goods to sell. If you have anything to give in the cause of charity or if you would like to help please contact one of the team. John Morris
[22 July 2007]

Situation Vacant
Crossroads Centre Duty Manager If interested please contact Viv Pierce.
[22 July 2007]

Re-ordering Meeting Wednesday 11 July
The meeting was well attended and heard and saw a presentation (with the opportunity for questions and observations) by David Roberts, of how the Church might look in the future. We then broke into a number of groups who were asked for their contribution to the discussions and ideas outlined. Feedback from the groups was very positive regarding the vision put forward. People liked the idea of bringing the chairs into the round and the flexibility this offered. The vestry area was considered to be a priority for attention. There were lots of ideas in respect of the back of Church. The PCC have been given a very good response and this will help us move on and consolidate the ideas put forward. We will continue to consult throughout the whole process. Thank you for your contributions.
[15 July 2007]

Parish Weekend: Friday 28 to Sunday 30 September 2007
St Luke’s are having a parish weekend on the above dates and we want YOU to come. We will have sessions at St Luke’s on Friday night and Saturday night. On Saturday, we will be going to Christ Church, Southport for the day and having another session in the morning with afternoon free to do some shopping/go to the beach! There will be a children’s programme too so all are invited. On Sunday morning, we will have one service at 10.30 am (i.e. no 9 or 11 am) followed by a buffet lunch. Make a note of the date and make sure you’re there. More details coming soon.
[15 July 2007]

Geoff and Gill Kimber
It has been announced that Geoff and Gill Kimber will be leaving Romania in August and moving to Winson Green in Birmingham where Geoff will become vicar in November. They hope to come and visit us sometime in September/October. Please pray for them and for those they are handing over to.
[15 July 2007]

August News Sheet
There will be just one news sheet for August. If you have any urgent notices please ensure the office receives them by Thursday 2 August 2007.
[29 July 2007]

Miracles in Another Place Saturday 21 July 2007 : 12.00, 2.00 & 4.00 pm
A contemporary re-telling of some of Jesus’s, miracles including walking on water, water into wine and feeding the 5000. Dance, Waterskiing and Gospel Singing. Lots of activities for children but more importantly than anything, a chance for us to share God’s love with those who don’t yet know him. If you can help being a steward, please let Geoff Metcalf know. We also need 5 or 6 on Friday July 20 from 6.00 pm for the dress rehearsal. Please also continue to pray for this event.
[15 July 2007]

Joint Service and BBQ
On Sunday 29 July we will be holding another joint service at 10.30 am. There will be no other services that day. It will be followed by a BBQ. Cell groups are being asked to help out but if you are not in a cell group and would like to contribute in any way, then please have a word with Shirley in the office.
[15 July 2007]

Schools workers
We are looking for anyone who might be able to host schools workers from September to July during term time. They would need a room and their meals (although during the week lunch is provided). During the school holidays they go home! Finance is available to help with their board and lodging. Bootle deanery are organising this initiative and as we have close links, they have asked us for help. If you are interested and want to know more see Pete Spiers asap.
[15 July 2007]

St Luke's Halsall School
Leavers Service Wednesday 25 July at 9.00 am in St Luke’s Church. Everyone welcome.
[22 July 2007]

Do you like to hear the church bells?
Most people do but we are urgently in need of new recruits to train now so that our band can still continue when some of our members leave the area later in the year. It takes only a month or two to learn (with one-to-one tuition provided), gives a lot of pleasure and personal satisfaction and, with experience, the chance to ring at bell towers in this area and all over the country. Whole families can join in and anyone from about 10 yrs. old upwards (tall enough to reach the bell rope!) If you think you might give it a try, please contact Joyce via the office.
[8 July 2007]

Darfur
Through the generosity of our congregation, following further donations we have been able to send £1100 to this worthy cause.
[8 July 2007]

Bookstall
The books for July have children in mind. There are activity books, Bible stories, Books of prayers, Miracle Maker etc. All are attractively presented and reasonably priced. The book “Dancer off her feet” is missing from last month. There is a paper for you to indicate your purchase and a box for payment.
[8 July 2007]

PCC Meeting on 27 June 2007
Pam Stubbs was appointed a Deanery Synod representative for 1 year, Carol Firth was appointed as Electoral Roll Officer, June Barnard was appointed as our Cathedral link person and we will seek permission for Gill Bryson to administer communion at home.
It was also agreed to join In Another Place and to contribute £1,000 for this financial year and to earmark £2,000 a year from Giving in Grace funds for the World Mission group. The PCC also met with members of the Sefton deanery pastoral committee to discuss God's mission in the area. Finally a resolution was passed unanimously inviting the Deanery Synod to consider the possibility of changing its deanery boundaries to something more suitable.
[1 July 2007]

Sound of Music: London 19 January 2008
The response for this trip has been excellent We have filled one coach, and if ten more people sign up we can have a second coach. Please tell your friends. Contact Glenys or Eric Linford.
[1 July 2007]

Aladdin
The children and staff of St Luke’s Primary School invite everyone to their production of Aladdin to be held in the Drama Hall of St Michael’s School, Crosby. Performances are being held on Wednesday 18 July at 1.30 pm and 7.00 pm, and on Thursday 19 June at 7.00 pm. If you would like to go please contact the school 924 5142.
[15 July 2007]

Uganda
Unfortunately, because of a busy church timetable, the Uganda Mission meeting arranged for Monday 16 July has had to be cancelled.
[15 July 2007]

Miracles in Another Place
Saturday 21 July 2007 at 12.00 noon, 2:00 & 4.00 pm
A contemporary re-working of some of Jesus’ miracles including walking on water, water into wine and feeding the 5000. Dance, waterskiing and gospel singing. Lots of activities for children but more importantly than anything, a chance for us to share God’s love with those who don’t yet know Him. Please pray for this event—there will be an organised prayer meeting at Kingsway on Tuesday 10 July 1—2 pm and at the South Road entrance to the marina on Saturday 14 July 8.30—9.30 am. Please come if you can.
[8 July 2007]

Joint Service and BBQ
On Sunday 29 July we will be holding another joint service at 10.30 am. There will be no other services that day. It will be followed by a BBQ. Cell Groups are being asked to help out but if you are not in a cell group and would like to contribute in any way, then please have a word with Shirley in the office.
[8 July 2007]

Sound of Music: London 19 January 2008
There are just three places left on this trip. Contact Glenys or Eric Linford for details.
[8 July 2007]

Jumble Sale Saturday 14 July
in aid of Samaritans Purse, the people who send out the shoe boxes at Christmas to orphans in need. If you are available to help please contact John Morris.
[8 July 2007]

Crosby in Bloom
A big thank you to those who came along on Wednesday night and worked hard at sprucing up the grounds. Judging is the afternoon of Tuesday 10 July.
[8 July 2007]

Visit to Courtyard
An evening at the Courtyard in Little Crosby on Tuesday 10 July at 7.30pm. We invite cell .group members to come together possibly walking to and from the venue. See Agnes Law or Jan Woods for menus. The cost of the meal together with orders must reach Agnes Law by Thursday 5 July.
[1 July 2007]

Uganda
There will be a meeting to update us on the work of the Uganda mission in the Webster Room on Monday 16 July, at 8.00pm. For more information contact Karen Hignett.
[1 July 2007]

Flowers in Bloom
Judging for Crosby in Bloom will take place on Tuesday 10 July. If anyone would like to help spruce up the church grounds, come along with a green bag, hoe or a sweeping brush, after 6.30pm on Wednesday 4 July. Ann Somers
[1 July 2007]

Open Meeting
On Wednesday 11 July at 7.30 pm you are all invired to an open meeting to discuss the re-ordering of the church. There will be an update on progress and an opportunity to see how the church might look in the future. We would welcome your comments.
[24 June 2007]

Report back from Romania: Sunday 24 June
Jan and Steve invite you to hear about their recent trip to Romania on 24 June at 4.30 pm in the church hall. They will share about missing luggage for two days, techniques for surviving a full Romanian meal on arrival at 11.45 pm having eaten all day, thoughts on an ‘unusual’ healing service and generally how we can learn from our mission partners. Come and enjoy a light tea, sample Romanian wine, see some slides, find out about the fantastic work of Father Simeon and the sensitive ways in which Geoff and Gill Kimber are reaching out to their friends in the Orthodox church. And prepare to be challenged at Jan and Steve were!
[17 June 2007]

Shared Ministry Team (SMT)
Please continue to think and pray about who would be best to serve on this team. Discuss among cell groups. If you would like any more information please have a word with any PCC member. If you would like to nominate someone or would like to know more yourself please see Pete Spiers.
[17 June 2007]

Family Picnic: 1 July
Family picnic on Sunday 1 July straight after the 11.00 am service. Meet in the big field by the car park in the Botanic Gardens. Bring a picnic lunch, and lets have some fun, games and fellowship. Everyone welcome, please come and join us.
[17 June 2007]

The Hills are Alive with the Sound of Music
Places on coach for this trip are filling up very quickly. We expect to announce 'coach full' within the next few days. Let us have your deposit asap to avoid disappointment, or ask Glenys or Eric Linford.
[17 June 2007]

Darfur Appeal
We have been able to send £500 to Tearfund following the green envelope offering over the last two Sundays.
[17 June 2007]

Christian Aid
A big thank you to everyone who took part in this year's Christian Aid week, including all door to door collectors & especially Marion Sayer and her cell group for organising the collection. This magnificent effort has resulted in the record amount of £1500 being raised.
[17 June 2007]

Open Doors
Thank you for all your help last Sunday for Open Doors. A cheque to the value of £150 has been forwarded to them.
[17 June 2007]

Another Place
We have made a donation of £1000 to support this ministry throughout 2007. Another Place has now become a registered charity. Individuals can become members; forms are available at the back of church, and donations are eligible for Gift Aid.
[17 June 2007]

The Hills are Alive with the Sound of Music
Full details of a S.L.O.W. trip to London next January are available from the back of church or ask Glenys or Eric for an information sheet. P.S. We have to confirm how many theatre tickets we require by 27th June, first come, first served…
[10 June 2007]

Hall Floor
The new floor has been laid in the hall. If you can make use of all or some of the old floor please contact John Morris.
[10 June 2007]

Breathing Place
We are pleased to announce that we have been awarded the full amount applied for of £9900 for the Breathing Place scheme. The key improvements will be to create a community garden at the back of the hall, improved paths in part of the graveyard and a wild flower meadow at the far end of the graveyard. Plans will be drawn up soon and people will have a chance to be involved in this.
[3 June 2007]

Shared Ministry Team
Read our plans for a new shared ministry team and Pete's reflections.
[29 April 2007]

Churches Together in Great Crosby
will join together tomorrow evening at 7.30 pm in St Luke’s church to pray for the safe return of little Madeleine and all missing children. Please come and join us.
[17 June 2007]

Making the Most of Miracles: 20 June at 7.30 pm
If previous Another Place events are anything to go by, hundreds of people will attend Miracles in Another Place. How can we help people who get caught up with this extravaganza at Crosby Marina in July understand why we stage events like this? On Wednesday 20 June at 7.30 pm in St Luke’s Church Hall there will be a workshop which will give you the tools to make the most of this opportunity God is giving us. You will hear from others about how God has helped them to tell their story in an easy and straightforward way. You will discover that you don’t have to be a Billy Graham or have a degree in theology to help people find their way to Christ.
[17 June 2007]

SHORT walk on the LONGEST day
We are planning an evening walk on Thursday 21st June, hoping for wonderful views from Ashurst Beacon and concluding with an act of worship as we marvel at God’s creation. Leaving St Luke’s Car Park at 6.30 pm. Please sign up at the back of church if you would like to join us.
Eric & Glenys
[10 June 2007]

Shared Ministry Team (SMT)
Don’t forget to be thinking and praying about who would be best to serve on this team. If you are in a cell group make sure you discuss this together. If you would like any more information have a word with any member of the PCC. If you would like to nominate someone or would like to know more yourself, please see Pete Spiers ASAP.
[20 May 2007]

John Patterson
will be home from Uganda for a month in June and he will be coming to speak at St Luke’s at 6.30 pm on Sunday 17 June when we will also be welcoming members of our local churches so keep the date free!!
[20 May 2007]

Open Doors Sunday: 10 June
Refreshments & cakes after every service.
[3 June 2007]

Traidcraft Goods
On sale after the 9.00 & 11.00 am services on 10 June.
[3 June 2007]

Emergency Appeal in Aid of Darfur
There will be a chance to make a donation to the emergency appeal in aid of Darfur on Sundays 3 and 10 June via envelopes in the pews. If you are a tax payer please sign the back of the green envelope to gift aid your donation.
[27 May 2007]

Miralces in Another Place
The first singing rehearsal for Miracles in Another Place is Wednesday 13 June at 7.30 pm in St Luke’s church.
[27 May 2007]

Toybox
The Toybox Charity helps lots of children in different ways, from enabling the children to receive an education, to simply giving them a home with loving parents. Many of the children are on the streets through no fault of their own. They arrive there because their parents can't or won't look after them.
Toybox is continuing its work in Guatemala but is reaching out further into Latin America to Cochobamba in Bolivia.
They have joined together with local people who work on the streets and project workers on 'Red Alert' for vulnerable children. This project involves taxi drivers, market traders, station staff and bus drivers etc who can spot a new face on the streets as soon as they arrive and can direct them to a safe place as soon as possible. This will hopefully stop these children from becoming 'street children' addicted to drugs etc.
The Oeser project is part of the red alert program and provides for over 300 children and teenagers aged between 6 months and 17 years old. It provides families with care, counselling and education
The sponsorship programme now includes children in Bolivia. If you would like information on this please see the leaflets at the back of church.
If you want to find out more log onto the Toybox website. There is also some information on the board at the back of church.
[18 May 2007]

60s NIGHT : Saturday 16th June
If you can remember the 1960s or if you are curious as to what the music was like then do come along to the church hall. Dancing to the Easybeats. A light supper is included in the ticket price of £5. All proceeds are to go to Queen Elizabeth Children's Hospital, Blantyre and Liverpool YMCA. Do bring your friends but please buy tickets soon from me as they are limited. Thank you.
Eric Deninson
[13 May 2007]

Knitting Group
The knitting group meets every Friday in the hall from 1.15 to 3.15 pm to knit items for Samaritan's Purse shoebox charity.
[6 May 2007]

St Luke's Halsall School - PTA
The PTA summer ball will take place this year at the Atlantic Tower hotel in Liverpool on 7 July. Tickets are £40 and are available form the school office.
[6 May 2007]

Proposed Theatre Trip
We are planning a trip to see the Sound of Music in London in January 2008. If you would like to know more please contact Eric or Glenys Linford.
[27 May 2007]

Car Boot Sale
The last “bootie” of the year is on Bank Holiday Monday (28 May) on our Car Parks and Hall. It is in aid of the orphans in Uganda, with the catering in aid of McMillan Nurses. Come along, find a great bargain, have some fun, start 7.00 am until noon. To book a table in the hall contact John Morris. There are just a few tables left.
[20 May 2007]

Visit to Romania
We will be leaving for our trip to Romania this Thursday, 24 May, returning on the 30th, to visit the Kimbers. We would appreciate prayer for a safe trip, that we would be sensitive to what God would want to say to us and teach us and that we would be a source of encouragement to Geoff and Gill in their work in Romania. Thank you.
Steve & Jan Matthews
[20 May 2007]

Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM)
Dawn d'Auvin, Barry Fell, Jan matthews and Ray Terry were all elected to the parochial church council on Wedensday 25 April. Congratulations to them. Thank you to Dave Roberts, Carol Roocroft and Jan Woods who all finished theie service on the PCC at the same meeting.
[29 April 2007]

Traidcraft
The next sale of Traidcraft goods will be on Sunday 20 May after the 9.00 am and 11.00 am services.
[6 May 2007]

St Luke's Halsall School - Site Manager
Because of the retirement of the present post holder a vacancy has arisen for a full time Site Manager at the school. The salary is £12372-£13854 for 35 hours per week from 26 July. Duties will include cleaning, security, lighting & heating, porterage and skilled handy person duties, health & safety at work and associated record keeping. Application forms and a full job description are available from the school, telephone 0151 924 5142. The closing date for applications is 24 May.
[6 May 2007]

Ascension Day: 17 May 2007
Holy Communion at 7.30 pm. Speaker: Revd Collette Thornborough, vicar of St Nicholas's Blundellsands.
[13 May 2007]

Mothers' Union
14 May at 2.00 pm in the Hall: "Wave of Prayer"
16 May at 7.30 pm in St Michael's Church, Blundellsands: Deanery Festival
[6 May 2007]

Archdeacon's Visitation
If you were elected as a sidesperson then you are invited to the annual archdeacon's visitation on Tuesday 8 May at 7.30 pm in Holy Trinity Church, Formby. Please share lifts with others and speak to one of the churchwardens for mor information.
[29 April 2007]

In Another Place
We are three months away from the next big In Another Place event on 21 July at Crosby Marina. There will be an open meeting on Wednesday 9 May Thursday 10 May at 7.30 pm in church to discuss it. If you are interested in any aspect at all - potential stewards, technicians, prayers, singers, actors - or can offer other help please come forward. [Note change of date.]
[22 April 2007]

Help Wanted
We get by with a little help from our friends
Are you interested in helping with our charity Car Boot sales, staff the car park, help on the door, set up stalls (we supply the goods) and run it, or assist with an auction or jumble sale. All good fun and fellowship. Please contact John Morris, Paul Roocroft, George Bradley or Hal Whittaker.
[22 April 2007]

Bible Reading: 12 May for children 6 to 12 years
Puppets; Refreshments; Books; Cakes and above all a “Fun Morning” to be held in St Nicholas CofE School: 9.00 am to 12 noon. We do need lots of helpers. If you can give 1 hour that would be great. Please let June Barnard know asap please.
[25 March 2007]

Christian Aid Week 13-19 May
We are hoping to recruit 10 more house to house collectors to bring the Christian Aid team up to strength. If you are able to give a few hours of your time that week or require further information, please contact Marion via the office.
[1 April 2007]

Trip to Romania
The visit to the Kimbers will now take place on from 24 to 29 May 2007. If anyone is interested at all please could they contact Jane Nurney or Steve and Jan Matthews as soon as possible. We are also looking to raise money towards a project. Father Simeon from the Orthodox Church whom Gill and Geoff work with, is running to build a centre next to his church to work with under privileged children and elderly. He needs to raise £40,000 to make this viable. Thank you.
[1 April 2007]

Car Boot Sales - dates for your diary
Car Boot Sales on St Luke’s Car Parks Monday 9 April, Monday 7 May and Monday 28 May. The usual start time is 7.00 am for cars on the car park. The Hall will open at 8.00 am for table sales, tables to be set up and stocked on Sunday evenings before the sales, 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm in the Hall, no stocking up on day of sale. Tables £8, Car pitch £7, Vans (Transit) £10. To book a table ring 286 8380 answering machine always on, or see John Morris, cars no booking, turn up on the day BUT NOT BEFORE 7.00 am Have mercy on the vicar and his family. Next Jumble sale Saturday 20th April. Next Auction Saturday 9th June. Many Thanks. John Morris
[18 March 2007]

Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM)
7:30 pm on Wednesday 25 April 2007 in the Church Hall
The APCM is a meeting not to be missed when the whole family of St Luke's has an opportunity to come together, not only to share events of 2006 but to look forward and plan for 2007. Please would you give serious thought and prayer about nominating suitable for the PCC (four vacancies) and Deanery Synod (one vacancy) and also for yourselves to come forward if you feel called by God to these important roles.
[22 April 2007]

Electoral Roll
The new electoral roll is up on the wall at the abck of church. If you sent in an application form please check that tyour details on the new roll are correct so that any errors can be corrected.
[8 April 2007]

Joint Service Followed by Parish Lunch
Last year this was a such a great success enjoyed by all with a great deal of positive feedback, so … we are having another one on Sunday 29 April. One Service at 10.30 am followed by a lunch in the hall EVERYONE WELCOME
[1 April 2007]

Can You Help at 9.00 am?
The list of people to carry the cross at the beginning and end of this service is now down to 3. To continue to offer this in each service we need more volunteers. If you think you could help please contact the office or Margaret Quayle by 29th April. Thank you
[25 March 2007]

Mothers' Union
Overseas sale on Wednesday 18 April at 2.00 pm in the church hall. Refreshments. Everybody welcome.
[8 April 2007]

Car Boot Sale
in aid of the Kagadi Safety Hostel for Girls, St Luke's Youth Club and the Guides. Bank Holiday Monday 9 April from 7.00 am to noon.
[8 April 2007]

Annual Parochial Church Meeting
7.30 pm on Wednesday 25 April 2007 in the Church Hall. There are vacancies for 4 representatives of the laity on the PCC and for one member of deanery synod. Nomination forms are available at the back of church.
[8 April 2007]

Amazing Grace
Kingsway Christian Fellowship have hired the Plaza in Waterloo for the night of 23 April at 7.30 pm to show this film - the epic story of William Wilberforce. Tickets are £2.00. For further details contact Kingsway Christian Centre Tel: 928 5111 or e-mail kingswayf@aol.com
[25 March 2007]

Just One Hour: Maundy Thursday 5 April
One hour was all Jesus asked of his disciples to stay awake and pray. We will have an opportunity to give him one hour (or more) of our time on Maundy Thursday. Two prayer tabernacles are to be erected in church for you to come and pray, meditate, listen to music, join in some praise and worship, watch the Manchester Passion or just to sit with your thoughts. If you would like to see the film “Manchester Passion” it will be shown at 11.00 pm but feel free to come at any time for any length of time. We will be there all night, please come and join us.
[1 April 2007]

Easter Egg Hunt
TAG are having an Easter Egg hunt in the grounds on Easter Sunday. Contributions of chocolate eggs will be greatly appreciated. Please hand to TAG members, thank you.
[1 April 2007]

Easter Monday Outing: 9 April
Leaving Crosby at 10.00 am and walking near Clitheroe or visiting Bounday Mill for retail therapy, followed by a meal at the Calf’s Head, Worston. Today (1 April) is your last chance to sign up at the back of the church, after which we will decide whether we are going by car or if we have enough for a coach. The meal is £8.50 and if we have a coach the fare will also be £8.50. Eric & Glenys
[1 April 2007]

Holy Week and Easter
Services at St Luke's are listed in our April diary.
Churches Together Events:
From Wednesday 4 April for a week there will be crosses on the green by the coastguard station. You are welcome to reflect and meditate in this area and there will also be a prayer room available.
Good Friday (6 April) at 11:15 am - Walk of Witness and united open air service - starting outside Boots the Chemist in Crosby Shopping Precinct
Easter Sunday (8 April) at 7:00 am - Sunrise service by the coastguard station (Hall Road)
[18 March 2007]

Electoral Roll Forms
Don't forget to return your completed electoral roll form. Either put it in the box in church or return it to the office please.
[18 March 2007]

Everton Tickets
There are two remaining home games when we have access to cheaper tickets (£15 adult and £5 juniors): Fulham (6 April) and Charlton (15 April). Let Eric know your requirements by the end of March.
[18 March 2007]

Uganda
March is Uganda month and we had a flying start with the Quiz on Saturday evening where, with the help of a lot of good friends, £783.50 was raised for the orphans and hospital ministry in Hoima and a really great time was had by all. We had teams of our more experienced folk and teenagers all battling to beat the quiz masters, Graham and Paul Fel,l who produced an excellent well balanced quiz. A huge THANK YOU to all who helped, no names you know who you are and so does the Lord as you work in his service for the good of his people.
PS The smarties and donation boxes are still at the back of church, please take one home with you. John Morris
[11 March 2007]

How Good is the God we adore
As we all know we have recently fitted a new boiler to heat our church AT A COST OF £8000. Just as this decision was being made we received two legacies for £5000. A few days ago a third legacy of £3000 arrived in memory of FREDA ARMSTRONG, which means that we have been able to pay for this major repair thanks to three people who have worshipped here all their lives. We will praise him for all that is part and trust him for all that is to come.
[11 March 2007]

Brew for a Better World: Traidcraft Coffee Morning
A big thank you to all those who came to our coffee morning, and our helpers. We raised £115 for Traidcraft’s work in the third world. There is still time to get a quiz sheet for 20p and win a bottle of Buck’s Fizz. Glenys Linford & Julie Gill
[11 March 2007]

Confirmation
Thank you to those who responded to the notice about Confirmation. We have six teenagers and four adults hoping to be confirmed on 3 May at 7.30 pm here at St Luke's by Bishop James.
[11 March 2007]

Trip to Romania
The visit to the Kimbers will now take place from 24 to 29 May 2007. If anyone is interested at all please could they contact Jane Nurney or Steve and Jan Matthews as soon as possible. Thank you.
[25 March 2007]

Lent Talk
The speaker at the Churches Together in Great Crosby Lent talk this Wednesday 28 March will be Peter Morgan, Parish Priest of St Anne’s and Our Lady of Lourdes and St Bernard’s and Chaplain to the Liverpool Women’s Hospital, at St Helen’s Church parish centre at 8.00 pm. Come along and be challenged. The talk lasts about 30 minutes with time for discussion and refreshments in the hall afterwards.
[25 March 2007]

"Just One Hour" on Maundy Thursday 5 April
One hour was all Jesus asked of his disciples to stay awake and pray. We will have an opportunity to give him one hour (or more) of our time on Maundy Thursday. Two prayer tabernacles are to be erected in church for you to come and pray, meditate, listen to music, join in some praise and worship, watch the Manchester Passion or just to sit with your thoughts. We will be there all night, please come and join us.
[25 March 2007]

Easter Monday Walk: 9 April
Our walk will begin at the Calf’s Head near Clitheroe. Those who would like a day out but not walk will be able to do some retail therapy at Bounday Mill before we all have the opportunity of once again enjoying a meal at the Calf’s Head at about 5.00 pm. Coach will leave at 10.00 am and the cost will be coach fare £8 (subject to 40 passengers) and meal (same menu as Christmas) £8.50. Please sign up at the back of church to show your interest. Eric & Glenys
[25 March 2007]

An Evening with John Bell
We are planning to take a coach for an evening with JOHN BELL. The date is Thursday 26 April and the venue Warrington. We can promise that this will be a very special evening. The total cost for ticket plus coach will be £9. Tickets are going fast and today (15 March) is your last chance to sign up on the list at the back of church. Eric & Glenys
[18 March 2007]

Easter Leaflets
The Churches Together in Great Crosby Easter leaflets will be around the font this weekend for distribution, all help greatly appreciated, please deliver to your road or a road near to where you live. Thank you.
[18 March 2007]

Easter Monday Walk: 9 April
Our walk will begin at the Calf’s Head near Clitheroe. Those who would like a day out but not walk will be able to do some retail therapy at Bounday Mill before we all have the opportunity of once again enjoying a meal at the Calf’s Head at about 5.00 pm. More details about times and cost next week. Please sign up at the back of church to show your interest. Eric & Glenys
[18 March 2007]

Lent Talk
The speaker at the Churches Together in Great Crosby, Lent talk this Wednesday, 21 March, will be Jane Corbett, Labour spokesperson for Children’s Services for Liverpool City Council at St Helen’s Church parish centre at 8.00 pm. Come along and be challenged. The talk lasts about 30 minutes with time for discussion and refreshments in the hall afterwards.
[18 March 2007]

PTA Quiz Night: 7.30 pm 23 March
in St Luke's church hall. On behalf of St Luke’s CE Halsall School. Tickets are £5.00 per person includes pizza, nibbles and bar. If you would like to book at table or for more information please contact Diane Oliver.
[18 March 2007]

"Just One Hour" on Maundy Thursday 5 April
You may have read the insert in today’s news sheet regarding the Prayer Tents in church on Maundy Thursday. We need offers of help to be available on a rota basis, two hourly from 10.00 pm through to 10.00 am Good Friday. You don’t need to do anything, just be there. If you can help in this way please contact Shirley on 931 3119. Thank you
[18 March 2007]

Hall Cleaner
We need a hall cleaner on a temporary basis; this is paid work for two hours daily, 7.00 am—9.00 am Monday to Friday. If you are interested please contact Pete Spiers as soon as possible. Thank you.
[18 March 2007]

Mothering Sunday 18 March
You are invited to “Mum’s the Word” at 11am. Our speaker will be Yvonne Sharples, Headteacher of St Michael’s C of E School. Everyone is very welcome, why not invite a friend or neighbour to come along with you?
[11 March 2007]

Electoral Roll
Don't forget to pick up your letter and electoral roll form before you leave church.
[11 March 2007]

Evening Service 18 March
TAG (Teenagers & God) together with GAP will be running the 6.30 pm service. Prepare yourself for something different!
[4 March 2007]

Lending Library
You may have noticed at the back of church, a bookcase with lots of second-hand Christian books. They are there for you to borrow, read and then return so please make good use!
[25 February 2007]

Bible Society
Bible Reading Fun Day on Saturday 12 May. We need lots of helpers and adjudicators. Do please contact me if you would like to help. June Barnard
[25 February 2007]

Giving in Grace Responses
We have now received 153 replies promising an extra £201 per week. It’s not too late to return your reply form. For those who have there is a message for you at the back of church. May we remind those who plan to increase their standing order to contact their bank.
[25 February 2007]

Lent talk
The speaker at the Churches Together in Crosby, Lent talk this Wednesday, 14 March, will be Zia Chaudhry, Barrister and Chair of the Merseyside Council of Faiths at St Helen’s Church parish centre at 8.00 pm. Come along and be challenged. The talk lasts about 30 minutes with time for discussion and refreshments in the hall afterwards.
[11 March 2007]

Wildlife Activity Morning
Saturday 17th March in the church grounds from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm. A great event for all the family —planting a butterfly garden at the far end of the graveyard, organising a nature tail, making bird boxes, bird feeders and miniature gardens. If you can help in any way lease contact Dawn D’Auvin or Steve Matthews.
[4 March 2007]

An Evening with John Bell
We are planning to take a coach for an evening with JOHN BELL, a Church of Scotland Minister, member of the Iona Community, very gifted hymn writer and worship leader. The date is Thursday 26 April and the venue Warrington. We can promise that this will be a very special evening. The total cost for ticket plus coach will be £9. Please sign up on the list at the back of church and pay before the end of Lent. Eric & Glenys
[4 March 2007]

Membership Sunday 11 March
On the 11 March Pete will preach at all three services on the privileges and responsibilities of being a member of St Luke's. This year our Electoral Roll has to be started from scratch which means everyone will have to complete a form to be on it. More details to follow.
[4 March 2007]

Yvonne Sharples headteacher of St Michael’s C of E High School
On Sunday 18 March Yvonne Sharples headteacher of St Michael’s C of E High School will be preaching at 11.00 am. This will be a special Mothering Sunday service and Parade.
[4 March 2007]

Quiz and Fun Night
In aid of the orphans and special projects in Uganda. Saturday 3 March: 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm in Church Hall. Tickets £5.50: limited number available (for comfort). To reserve tickets please contact John Morris or Jane and Paul Fell. They are also on sale in the hall after services.
[25 February 2007]

Women's World Day of Prayer, Friday 2 March
Theme: United under God’s Tent
2.00 pm: Service at St Michael’s, Blundellsands
7.30 pm: Service at Eshe Road United Reformed Church
All welcome—Men!, Women and Young People alike.
[25 February 2007]

Fair Trade Fortnight
The Crosby and District Justice & Peace Group will be serving fairly traded tea and coffee on Saturday 3 March up until 12 noon at the new Credit Union premises on the corner of St John’s Road and Ferndale Road.
Brew for a Better World
During Fairtrade fortnight we will be having a coffee morning in aid of Traidcraft Exchange on Thursday 8 March. This will be at Julie and Colin Gill’s house 19 Cambridge Road, Crosby, between 10.30 am and noon. We would love to see as many as possible there. Glenys Linford and Julie Gill
[25 February 2007]

School Assembly Team
If you are interested in joining a group to take Christian Assemblies in local primary schools please see Annie.
[25 February 2007]

Go wild with Patrick!
We are planning a wildlife activity morning for Saturday 17 March in the church grounds from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm. A great event for all the family—planting a butterfly garden at the far end of the graveyard, organising a nature trail, making bird boxes, bird feeders and miniature gardens. We need offers of help—refreshments, registration, supervising and helping on the day, putting up posters … great for cell groups—fantastic way to spend St Patrick’s Day morning! Please let Steve or Jan Matthews know if you would like to help.
[18 February 2007]

SAMS
I would like to thank everyone who made cakes, everyone who bought cakes and gave donations at last Sunday's (11 February) cake sale. £141 was raised through the cake sale, £65 was given in donations which means through your kindness and generosity we can send £206 to Alejandro Mesco in Peru. Thanks again. Joyce Fell
[18 February 2007]

The Relevant Christ
During Lent, Churches Together in Great Crosby have organised a series of talks and discussion on the theme ‘The Relevant Christ’. They will be held on the 4 Wednesdays in March (7th, 14th, 21st and 28th) at St Helen’s Church parish centre at 8.00 pm. Details nearer the time. Do plan to be there and make your Lent different!
[11 February 2007]

Christian Aid
This year we are hoping to restructure the way we organise Christian Aid week. If you are interested in helping please contact Karen Hignett.
[11 February 2007]

Confirmation
If anyone is interested in being confirmed they should let the office know by the end of February. For further details please see Pete.
[11 February 2007]

Charity Knitting Group
A group of ladies meet on Friday afternoons between 1.15 and 3.15 to knit hats, scarves, gloves and toys for the Samaritan’s Purse charity. At Christmas time they send shoe boxes to many countries in Eastern Europe and Africa for children living in very poor circumstances. They also help to improve conditions in these places all year round. We have plenty of patterns and needles but are always grateful for donations of brightly coloured double or 4 ply wool. Anyone who would like to join us would be very welcome. Please contact Carol Roocroft for more information.
[11 February 2007]

Peru
The latest news from Peru comes from the Bishop of Peru, the Rt Rev William Godfrey (Bishop Bill). The Bishop visited the site of the new mission centre in the Colca Canyon in December 2006 and sends us the following report on the buildings progress.

The roof of the ground floor is now in place and the first floor will house the kitchen, dining room, a bedroom and two bathrooms. When finished the mission will be faced with stone from the surrounding hills and the roof will be thatched, all of which will blend in perfectly with the surrounding area. The views of the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in the world (over 3/4 mile at some points) are spectacular.
The mission centre is a quarter of a mile outside the local town, Cabanaconde, and will serve both the local town and the 12 villages on the other side of the Canyon. Many of the villages are over a day’s walk away, along narrow mountain paths. Mission teams will go out from the Centre and local catechists will be brought in for training and support. The Mission will have its own donkeys and mules, an essential means of transport in the mountains.

There are some pictures of the building work on the board at the back of Church. Our link partner Pastor Alejandro Mesco is the mission priest in charge of the work and for several months now he has been living on site, 7 hours from his family in Arequipa. Please pray for him serving and witnessing in a different culture, with its problems of superstition and alcohol, and pray for his wife Doris and family.
I will be holding a cake sale on Parade Sunday, 11 February. All funds raised will go to Alejandro to help finance the building of the mission. Hazel Crossley who has been working with Alejandro Mesco in Peru will be speaking at our 11 am service on that day. Thank you for your support. Joyce Fell
[4 February 2007]

Bookstall
We have some excellent new books on our book stall in church why not take a look.
[4 February 2007]

Ash Wednesday
We will be having two Ash Wednesday Holy Communion services on Wednesday 21 February, one at 10.30 am and one at 7.30 pm.
[18 February 2007]

Giving in Grace Responses
We have now received 103 replies promising an extra £174 per week. To those who have replied there is a message for you at the back of church. We look forward to receiving everybody’s response by today the 18th February. May we remind those who plan to increase their standing order to contact their bank.
[18 February 2007]

Fair Trade Fortnight
The Crosby and District Justice & Peace Group will be serving fairly traded tea and coffee in St Helen’s church hall on Saturday 24 February between 10.00 am and 1.00 pm. There will be a display of locally available fair trade produce, a hamper of fairly traded goods plus a fairly made football, both of which will be raffled in aid of African aid projects and the opportunity to find out all you might ever want to know about Fair Trade. If you miss this there will be another opportunity, come along to the new Credit Union premises on the corner of St John’s Road and Ferndale Road the following Saturday 3 March but only until 12 noon.
[18 February 2007]

Pete Spiers on Radio Merseyside
Pete gave the 60 second sermon on the Radio Merseyside Daybreak programme this morning (Sunday 11 February). For the next seven days you can listen to it again by going here and using the fast forward buttons to advance to 2 hours 6 minutes from the beginning.
[11 February 2007]

St Luke's Church Grounds - Breathing Places project
Read the report in the Crosby Herald about schoolchildren planting shrubs in the graveyard.
[28 January 2007]

Sierra Leone
Mrs Coates, year 6 teacher at St Luke’s Halsall School, is going to Sierra Leone in February half-term to visit schools. It is being organised by the Waterloo Partnership who are also appealing for football shirts, any size, that can be sent out too. They can be taken into school and placed in a box in the entrance hall. She is also talking about her trip on Thursday 1 February at 2.45 pm in the school hall. All welcome.
[28 January 2007]

Please Note New Office Hours
Closed Mondays and Wednesdays.
Open Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon and from 2.00 to 4.00 pm.
[21 January 2007]

TAG (Teenagers and God)
Our 14 to 18s group now has a name: TAG (Teenagers and God). Also with the idea we have a Tag to show who we belong to, and we pass on our faith a bit like in a game of tag. All welcome on the 2nd Sunday of each month 11.00 am, last Tuesday of each month 7.00 pm for cell in church, and 3rd Tuesday of the month for youth band practice 7.30 pm. See Joe McGill, Vaughan Thompson, Rachel Howard or Annie Spiers for details.
[21 January 2007]

Sermons/Talks
At our 9 and 11 am services over the next few weeks we are teaching what the Bible has to say about our relationships. Cell group notes will be based on this series. At our 6.30 pm service we will be learning what the Bible has to say about the Holy Spirit. Please pick up leaflets from the back of church.

[14 January 2007]

Giving in Grace Responses
We have now received 70 replies promising an extra £129 per week. To those who have replied there is a message for you at the back of church. We look forward to receiving everybody’s response by next Sunday 18th February.
[11February 2007]

Walk on Tuesday 13 February
Meet in the church car park at 9.30 am. We are walking near Ashurst Beacon, not far from Upholland and eating in the Prince William Inn in Dalton. Please confirm with us that you plan to come for a 5 mile walk and pub lunch. Eric and Glenys
[11February 2007]

Pilgrimage to Ampleforth and York - October 2007
The above Pilgrimage is departing from Crosby on Monday 22 October and returning Thursday 25 October, staying at Ampleforth Abbey. Estimated cost £250. There is to be a meeting on Wednesday 14 February at 7 pm in the parish hall behind SS Peter & Paul’s church, Liverpool Rd. For further details please contact Mgr John Furnival.
[28 January 2007]

Will you write to me?
This is the request of a number of young people in the Rev Joram’s parish in Uganda who would like to become pen pals with some of our young people. They are aged around 18 to 20 years of age, male and female. If you are interested please contact John Morris.
[21 January 2007]

St Luke's Church Grounds - Breathing Places project
In November we held a display to generate ideas about the above project, a programme supported by the BBC and funded by the National Lottery. We submitted our bid in December with support from the church family, Crosby traders, St Luke's school, a local care home, Mencap and many others. We will hear in May about whether we are successful in our bid for £9,900 but in the meantime we are making a start. This week St Luke’s children will be planting an ornamental hedge at the front of the graveyard. We hope to involve Crosby High School and some people from Mencap soon. One Saturday morning in late February we will be planting groups of shrubs along the railings next to The Bypass—a great event for cell groups, families and everyone else! The major part of our bid is to create a community garden behind the grassed area beside the church hall. Do pray that God will work through this way of looking after the church grounds both for people and for wildlife. Steve Matthews
[14 January 2007]

Responding to the Call Roadshow
8 February at 7.00 pm - St John's Church, Ainsdale
Responding to the Call is the new Diocesan strategy document to be presented at a series of Roadshows in 2007. They will be hosted by the Bishop of Warrington. These Roadshows will be an encouragement to all parishes to think afresh about what God is calling them to do and to be and, through this, to look at how best they can respond to this call locally and in a broader Deanery context. They will challenge, inspire, affirm and give confidence to parishes and deaneries so that they can all become more dynamic, more creative and more determined in mission. The Roadshow is at St John’s, Ainsdale on Thursday 8th at 7.00 pm. We will meet in the car park at 6.30 pm so that we can share lifts. Please let the office know if you are coming.
[4 February 2007]

SLOW Activities
Please let us know if you plan to join our walk and pub lunch on Tuesday 13 February. Destination will be confirmed in next week’s news sheet. If you have ordered a ticket for the Fron Male voice Choir concert, can you please pay for your ticket by next Sunday, 11 February. Thank you. Eric & Glenys Linford
[4 February 2007]

Annual Review of Giving
So far we have received 30 response forms. They contain promises to increase giving by £40 per week, together with four people expressing a wish to join one of the planned giving schemes. You may leave your response in the special box at the back of the church or hand it in at the Parish Office.
[4 February 2007]

Giving in Grace
We look forward to receiving your prayerful response to our “Giving in Grace”. Please send your response forms back to Eric Linford or to the office who will forward them on.
[28 January 2007]

Everton v Blackburn - Saturday 10 February
Reduced prices of admission for this game for church groups. £15 adult, £5 under 16s. Pay Eric Linford no later than 31 January.
[28 January 2007]

Cell Group Leaders meeting
There will be a meeting of Cell Group leaders on Monday 5 February from 7.00 to 10.00 pm in Crossroads.
[21 January 2007]

Bible Society
Is having a Cream Tea on Saturday 27th January from 2.00 to 4.30 pm at 39 Burbo Bank Road. Admission by ticket only £1.50 obtainable from June Barnard.
[14 January 2007]

In Another Place
Review of Angels and Narnia, and planning for the future. All welcome to meet at Moor Lane Methodist church at 7.30 pm on Monday 22 January. Topics for discussion: Jesus in a boat in Crosby marina, Capital of Culture plans, primary school assembly team and much more. Drinks and nibbles provided, DVD footage of events and photo displays.
[21 January 2007]

Giving in Grace
Next week (21 January) will be our ‘Giving in Grace’ Sunday when we give thought to what we give back to God to progress the Kingdom of God and his church. Pete will be speaking at all three services and presenting a financial report. Letters have been sent out to all who worship at St Luke’s, so please check your mail boxes.
[14 January 2007]

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 18 to 25 January 2007
This is the week set aside each year to focus our prayer for Christian Unity. The 2007 theme has been chosen by South African churches “He makes even the deaf to hear and the mute to speak” There will be a service on Sunday 21 January, 3.30 pm at All Saints' Church. All welcome.
[14 January 2007]

Knitting Group
The Knitting Group will recommence on Friday 19 January at 1.15 pm in the Webster Room, St Luke’s Church Hall. All welcome. More information from Barbara Chambers or Carol Roocroft.
[14 January 2007]

Malawi
The latest news from Malawi is here.
[8 January 2007]

Lending Library
You may have noticed at the back of church, a bookcase with lots of second-hand Christian books. They are there for you to borrow, read and then return so please make good use!
[7 January 2007]

Bookmarks
Don’t forget to pick up your bookmark with our Bible verse for 2007 on from the back of church.
[7 January 2007]

Christingles
Thank you to everyone who helped in any way to make the Christingle services such a success again. Your time and commitment was much appreciated. £1155.80 was raised and has been send to the Children’s Society.
[7 January 2007]

SAMS Christmas Card
Thank you to all who so generously gave £98 in donations this Christmas. This will greatly help Alejandro in his mission to show the love of Jesus to the mountain people of the Cabanaconde. Thanks again. Joyce Fell
[7 January 2007]

St Luke’s Players - Snow White
Once again St Luke’s Players will be performing their ever popular annual pantomime. Come and enjoy the fun, sing along with the dwarfs, and see if Snow White can be saved from her wicked stepmother. Performances are on Thursday 25, Saturday 27 January (matinee and evening shows) and Friday 2 and Saturday 3 February (matinee and evening shows). Tickets, priced £4.00 for adults and £2.50 for children, are now available from Jane Murrow. Graeme Kenyon
[7 January 2007]

Auction
Unfortunately the first auction of the year, organised for Saturday 13 January has had to be cancelled.
[7 January 2007]

Mother's Union
Monday afternoon (8 January) at 2.00 pm in the hall. Speaker will be June Birch. Everyone welcome.
[7 January 2007]

Double honour for African duo
The Crosby Herald reports on the Molyneux OBEs.
[4 January 2007]

Congratulations
From the 2007 New Year's Honours List (Diplomatic service and overseas list)
Order of the British Empire
OBE
Professor Elizabeth Margaret MOLYNEUX
For services to paediatric healthcare in Malawi
Professor Malcolm Edward MOLYNEUX
For medical services in Malawi particularly in the field of tropical diseases
You can download the official list from here.
[31 December 2006]

Uganda
Latest news and photos from Hoima here.
[30 December 2006]

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