Old News and Notices 2009

Samaritan's Purse
Thank you to everyone who provided a Christmas shoe box. St Luke’s sent 166 boxes.
[17 December 2009]

Knitting Group
The Knitting Group would like to thank everybody for the donations of wool. We made 1867 knitted articles, sent 15 boxes of “fillers” and also £400 during this year. Thank you so much for your generosity. On the 3rd January everyone will receive a book mark with our memory verse for 2010. The verse was carefully thought about and prayerfully chosen by our SMT and we believe a word for all at St Luke’s for 2010.
[17 December 2009]

SWACA
To all at St Luke’s, a very big Thank You for all your prayers and help over the last year, from the SWACA team.
[10 December 2009]

St Michael's C of E School
The governors at St Michael C of E School have announced that headteacher Yvonne Sharples has been appointed as headteacher to Parklands High School in Speke with effect from Easter 2010.
[10 December 2009]

Old computers
If anyone is upgrading their computer but their old one is still in good working order, with software 2003 onwards we can find a good home for it! Either Laptop or PC would be very acceptable Please contact Shirley in the office.
[10 December 2009]

Bible Society
Advance notice: 16 January 2010 Coffee morning in St Luke’s Hall 10.00 am to 11.30 am. Guest Speaker: Rev Brian Dacre (Head of Supporter Relations, Bible Society)
[10 December 2009]

Christmas Leaflets
Thank you very much to all who helped to distribute the Churches Together in Great Crosby Christmas leaflets. Your help is very much appreciated.
[10 December 2009]

St Luke's Halsall School
The governors at St Luke’s Halsall have announced that headteacher Sue Kerwin has been appointed as Headteacher to St Andrew’s CE school in Maghull with effect from Easter 2010.
[4 December 2009]

Prayer for Churches Together in Great Crosby
Representatives from the five churches in Crosby meet regularly in their joint mission in the community of Crosby and also have weekly ecumenical services. Recently there was an invitation for people to submit a prayer to be used when they meet and printed below is the selected prayer.
[13 November 2009]

United in your love
Heavenly Father above,
We give thanks and rejoice
Praising God with one voice.
Lord in Christian unity; Guide us on our way
For our Churches Together in Great Crosby we pray.

New Roof
Follow the re-roofing of our church building with this set of photographs taken weekly during the work.
[21 September 2009]

Helpers are needed for the Christingle Factory
Helpers are still needed to assemble Christingles in the hall between 10.00 and 11.00 am on 23 and/or 24 December. Absolutely no experience required. All welcome. If interested please see Karen Hignett.
[17 December 2009]

Midweek services
Just to remind people there will be no Wednesday communion on 30 December. Also there will be no daily prayer in the office in Christmas week but we will start again on 4 January.
[17 December 2009]

Christingle 2009
Our annual Christingle services will be held on 24 December. Although both the 4.00 pm and 5.30 pm services are now full, there are still plenty of Children’s Society collecting candles available for the 7.00 pm service. Help would be greatly appreciated making the Christingles on 23 or 24 December between 10.00 am and 11.00 am.
[10 December 2009]

The Children’s Society
Thank you for the boxes already returned. Please collect your box from the back of church. There are some boxes for anyone who would like to have one. Many children and young people will have a better Christmas with our help. Thank you. Mary
[10 December 2009]

Christmas Services
Extra sidespeople needed for Christmas services please see Ann or Carole.
[4 December 2009]

Carols by Candlelight: 6.30 pm on 20 December
Our Carol Service will take place on Sunday 20 December in church. The offering taken during the service will be for Jospice.
[4 December 2009]

South American Mission Society Christmas Card
Instead of sending Christmas cards to your friends at St Luke’s who you see every week, perhaps you would like to send your greetings to them by signing the card at the back of Church and placing your donation in the SAMS box. This year all money raised will be sent to the St Joseph’s Children’s home in Arequipa. Thank you. Joy Fell
[4 December 2009]

Poppy Appeal
Our Poppy Appeal raised £68.33 — Thank you.
[4 December 2009]

SAMS
A very big ‘thank you to God and to you’ for helping to raise the £2000 needed to help build the church in the Colca Canyon. The harvest collection is included in this wonderful total. Thank you again on behalf of Alejandro and Doris Mesco. Joyce Fell
[27 November 2009]

Narnia
See Narnia comes to Christ Church Waterloo in the Crosby Herald.
[26 November 2009]

Christingle 2009
Our annual Christingle services will be held on 24 December at 4.00 pm, 5.30 pm and 7.00 pm (with communion). Each year around £1000 is raised in support of the fantastic work of the Children’s Society. If you would like to come along on Christmas Eve and receive your Christingle, please pick up a collecting candle either by returning one of the booking forms distributed via St Luke’s School or church youth groups or after the 11.00 am service today (22 November) or 6 December. Collecting candles are also available from the parish office on 1 and 3 December. When collecting your candle don’t forget you can always sign up to help at the Christingle-making factory. It’s great fun!
Details and the booking form are available online here.
The 4.00 pm and 5.30 pm Christingle services are now booked up.
[20 November 2009, amended 22 November 2009, 4 December 2009, 10 December 2009]

Parish Walk
Walk just after Christmas. This year we have chosen Tuesday 29 December for our walk which will start, as last year, at the Saracens Head, Halsall. We plan to meet in our church car park at 10.00 am and share cars. After coffee we’ll walk about four miles before returning to the Saracens Head for a meal. Everybody welcome, including dogs!! If you are planning to join us this year please give your name to Agnes Law 924 3448.
[20 November 2009]

News sheet
Please note there will be one news sheet to cover 20, 27 December and 3 January. All articles must be in by 12 noon on Thursday 17 December please.
[10 December 2009]

Crosby and District Justice and Peace Group
invite you to an Ecumenical Advent service for Peace and Reconciliation in the Holy Land on Sunday 13 December from 3.00 to 4.00 pm at St Helen’s Church, Crosby.
[4 December 2009]

Toy Service
Please remember our Toy Service at 11.00 am on 13 December and buy an extra present for a child in need.Toys or gifts for boys or girls from 0 to 18 years will be very much appreciated. Please do not wrap the gift. Gifts will be placed under the Christmas tree on the 13th. As in other years gifts will be distributed by Sefton Helping Hand Services. Thank you.
[4 December 2009]

Tuesday 15 December: 12.00 noon to 3.00 pm
An invitation to anyone at all at St Luke’s who helps in any way is invited to join us in the Crosby Room for nibbles and a glass of wine in appreciation of all you have done in 2009. We look forward to seeing you there.
[4 December 2009]

Cathedral News
Dates for your diary: Tuesday 1 December at 7.30 pm Service of Healing
Sunday 13 December at 8.00 pm The Renaissance Music Group Born to a virgin
[27 November 2009]

Early Warning
We will have on sale artificial and some real Christmas trees to sell at silly prices, on behalf of our Uganda orphans, on Sunday 13 December at the Church Hall. Sizes from 3 ft to 6 ft. To pre-order see John Morris (286 8380).
[20 November 2009]

eden.co.uk
Eden.co.uk is a web site for Christian resources and we have acquired vouchers which will entitle people to a £3 discount plus free delivery if ordered before 7 December. All you have to do is key in the code TZPP-ESA-UM9 when spending over £15 on books, CDs or DVDs and the discount will be taken off. Please see the leaflet in today's (22 November) news sheet. If you prefer to call, the number is 0800 612 2186.

Traidcraft Revisited
There will be a new Traidcraft stall in the church hall after the 9.00 & 11.00 am services on Sunday 6 December. As this is our first order, there is a 20% discount on everything (in future it will probably be 10%) to encourage you to try fairly traded goods from countries which need our support. Please come prepared to buy something, rice, pasta, wine, chocolate etc and brochures will also be available to plan future orders as we are very keen to sell what you want to buy! Mary Bunn
[27 November 2009]

Fellowship and Worship
6.30 pm on 6 December in Crossroads. Join us for fellowship and worship in a relaxed atmosphere. Free mince pies and coffee.
[27 November 2009; amended 4 December 2009]

Men's Christmas Meal
Tuesday 15 December at the Barbacoa. Download the menu and email Simon Elliott (sielliott76@btinternet.com) with your choice of starter and main course from the Festive Dinner Menu in the left hand column on page 2 by Sunday 6 December. You can choose a dessert on the night. There is a £5 deposit; please give this to Simon or drop it off in the office.
[23 November 2009]

Carol Singing
Our annual Carol singing at Fairfield will be on Thursday 10 December at 7.00 pm. We hope all our regulars will come again and it would be good to see more people—so please join us for a very pleasant evening. Bill Pierce
[20 November 2009]

In Another Place
Narnia will be open to the public, free of charge on Saturdays 28 November and 5 and 12 December. We still need stewards, for 23 November to 12 December, excluding Sundays.
[20 November 2009]

Crafty Ladies
Thank you to everyone who has bought Christmas cards for St Luke’s school. Sunday (29 November) will be the last day they will be on sale. Marg Davey
[27 November 2009]

Buy Nothing Day: Saturday 28 November
This highlights the environmental and ethical consequences of shopping. The developed countries — only 20% of the world population — are consuming over 80% of the earth’s natural resources, causing a disproportionate level of environmental damage and an unfair distribution of wealth. It could be the biggest 24-hour detox from shopping—ever! People around the UK will make a pact with themselves to take a break from shopping as a personal experiment or public statement and the best thing is—IT’S FREE!!! For more details go to www.buynothingday.co.uk.
[20 November 2009]

Groundforce: Saturday 28 November
The groundforce team will be working in the church gardens on Saturday 28 November and invite you to join them any time between 10 am—1 pm. We need to mulch the borders, so there will be lots of ‘barrowing work’ (note, men!); we will also be doing a bit of pruning and tidying up for the winter. Tools, gloves and refreshments provided. Meet at maintenance store in car park.
[20 November 2009]

Time of Quiet for a Season of Peace
Christmas often can become just a period of busyness and stress instead of a season of peace. On Saturday 28 November Holy Trinity Church, Rosemary Lane, Formby will be open from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm. There will be a number of displays to help you to reflect on the real meaning of Christmas. Come for five minutes or two hours…
[20 November 2009]

Church Clean Up
The church roof has nearly been completed and we need to get the church ready for worship on Sunday 6 December. We will be holding two working parties, on Tuesday 1 December and Thursday 3 December, between 10.00 am and 4.00 pm. Please see Paul for more details (932 1272). Thank you very much.
[20 November 2009]

18—30’s
Come and join us in the Crosby Room next Sunday evening (29 November) at 7.00 pm for discussion and refreshments. See Simon for more information. All Welcome.
[20 November 2009]

Men's Christmas Meal
Tuesday 15 December at the Barbacoa. Booking forms available today (Sunday 15 November). Please come and invite your friends. For more details see John Morris, Alan Lewney, Eric Linford or Simon Elliott.
[13 November 2009]

Moustache
Some of you may have noticed that Steve Cornforth is currently sporting a moustache that is growing by the day. This is part of a campaign called Movember and is to raise awareness of Men’s health issues, particularly Prostate Cancer. The ‘tache has to remain and grow until the end of November. If anyone wants to donate they can do this online here or speak to Steve directly.
[13 November 2009]

Christingle 2009
Our annual Christingle services will be held on the 24 December at 4.00 pm, 5.30 pm and 7.00 pm (with communion). Each year around £1000 is raised in support of the fantastic work of the Children’s Society. If you would like to come along on Christmas Eve and receive your Christingle, please pick up a collecting candle either by returning one of the booking forms distributed via St Luke’s School or church youth groups or after the 11.00 am service on the 29 November or 6 December. Collecting candles are also available from the parish office on 1 and 3 December. When collecting your candle don’t forget you can always sign up to help at the Christingle-making factory. It’s great fun!
[13 November 2009]

Christmas Choir
The Carols by Candlelight service is on Sunday 20 December at 6.30 pm. We have started rehearsals in the Crosby Room on Friday evenings from 7.00pm to 8.15 pm. There is still time to join us if you like singing. We will be singing carols both old and new. Whilst we very much appreciate the commitment that people have given over many years, we would welcome new voices. If you have not joined us before, or are new to the Church, why not join us this year? Look forward to seeing you there. Bryn
[13 November 2009]

Bonfire Night thanks
Very many thanks to all those who helped make Bonfire Night so safe and hugely successful, especially George and Paul who set it all up, John on his BBQ, Simon and Colin on the gate and the ladies who coped with the crowds wanting refreshments, also Bev and Dave, paramedics who, thankfully had a very boring night! Viv
[13 November 2009]

Sainsbury's Plans for Crosby Village
Stage 2 of Sainsbury's consultation is now online.
[8 November 2009]

The Children’s Society
This month we focus on the Children’s Society and we pray that all the projects taking place helping vulnerable children and young people — especially the Liverpool project — will have adequate funds. Please read the notice boards for more information about this project. Please return boxes, if you have not already done so, during November and December. Thank you. Mary Porter
[6 November 2009]

Loft Insulation
A big thank you to all those who helped install loft insulation in the hall this week. We should now all reap the benefits of a warmer hall and lower heating costs. Paul
[6 November 2009]

Crosby succeeds in North West In Bloom competition
St Luke's Church is included in this - see the Crosby Herald.
[5 November 2009]

Swine Flu
The Standing Committee of the PCC has decided in light of the latest advice that we will go back to receiving communion in the normal way ie bread and wine. The communion wafers have already been ‘intincted’ with wine and we will still be using them however. Obviously if there is an epidemic of swine flu, this situation will be reviewed.
[18 September 2009]

In Another Place
Narnia will be open to the public, free of charge on Saturdays 28 November and 5 and 12 December. We still need artificial or real trees, fur coats, donated or loaned, stewards, for 23 November to 12 December excluding Sundays. If you can help with the construction, from 15 to 20 November between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm or in the evenings, please contact Annie 924 1737.
[13 November 2009]

Sunday 6.30 pm 15 November in Crossroads
“...They overcame them by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony…” [Revelation 12.11] Worship and testimony in a relaxed informal atmosphere. Free refreshments! Everyone welcome.
[6 November 2009]

Men's Group
If anyone is interested in forming a men’s group, there will be a meeting on Tuesday 17 November at 7.30 pm. Venue to be arranged. Please see Pete Spiers or Simon Elliott as soon as possible.
[6 November 2009]

Prayer Ministry Team
All members of the prayer ministry team are invited to a meeting on Thursday 19 November at 7.30 pm in the Crosby Room to review and discuss our ministry.
[6 November 2009]

Sainsbury's Plans for Crosby Village
The plans have now been drawn up and are ready for the Stage 2 consultation. All are invited to the public consultation event in a mobile exhibition unit in Crosby on Liverpool Road on Friday 6 November between 10.00 am and 4.00 pm or Saturday 7 November between 10.00 am and 2.00 pm. Representatives from the development team will be available to answer any questions and you will have an opportunity to express your views on Sainsbury’s proposals for Crosby.
The Crosby Herald has an article on this: Sainsbury’s plans for new Crosby superstore displayed.
[30 October 2009]

Worship Evening
You are invited to a worship evening on Tuesday 10 November in the church hall at 7.30 pm. An opportunity for all the family of St Luke’s to come together and worship our wonderful God. Come with your cell group, come with your friends, come on your own! Jan Matthews
[30 October 2009]

Christmas Choir
The Carols by Candlelight service is on Sunday 20 December at 6.30 pm. We will practice in the Crosby Room on Friday evenings starting on Friday 13 November from 7.00pm to 8.15 pm. If you enjoy singing why not join us to prepare for the Carol Service. We will be singing carols both old and new. Whilst we very much appreciate the commitment that people have given over many years, we would welcome new voices. If you have not joined us before, or are new to the Church, why not join us this year? Looking forward to seeing you there. Bryn
[30 October 2009]

Welcome Service for the Bishop of Warrington
We have a number of tickets to the Welcome Service to the Bishop of Warrington on Saturday 7 November at 3.00 pm. If you would like to go please contact Shirley in the office. This will be on a first come first served basis.
[30 October 2009]

6.30 pm Sunday 1st November in Crossroads
“...They overcame them by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony…” Rev. 12.11. Worship and testimony in a relaxed informal atmosphere. Free refreshments! Everyone welcome.
[23 October 2009]

Service of Thanksgiving for Loved Ones
We will be having a Service of Thanksgiving in memory of loved ones in St Luke’s Church Hall on Sunday 1 November at 3.00 pm. This is a very moving service and you are most welcome to come. Refreshments will be served following the service.
[23 October 2009]

TAG Worship Evening
10 November at 7.30 pm in the Church Hall. Although TAG will be leading this Worship Evening, all age groups are very welcome!
[23 October 2009]

In Another Place
In 5 weeks time Old Christchurch will have been completely transformed into the magical land of Narnia. We already have over 12 schools booked in, and are hoping for more. Narnia will also be open to the public, free of charge on Saturdays 28 November and 5 and 12 December. If you can help we still need artificial or real trees, fur coats, donated or loaned, stewards, anyone who can spare any time on any days from 23 November to 12 December, excluding Sundays. If you can help with the construction, the dates are 15 to 20 November 9am to 5 pm or evenings. Please contact Annie 924 2737 with your availability.
[23 October 2009]

Senior Citizens
After 32 years Doreen Cottier has decided it is time to retire from organising Senior Citizens. We would like to thank Doreen for her faithfulness and commitment over the years and wish her well in her retirement.
[16 October 2009]

Malawi
In response to our gift of £4000 to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Malawi, Liz Molyneux writes: “This is really thrilling news—and it would be a huge support to our nurses. We are finding it hard to support the ones we have in place right now. In fact, next week we have a meeting of the trustees to decide what to do. This gift will make some of the decisions much easier. Thank you to all of you—to all in St Luke’s. I really thank God for this, Liz.”
[16 October 2009]

Churches Together: Good News
Terri Whitaker has now taken over the organisation of the Welcome In Scheme, after the sterling job Hazel has done over many years. Her contact number is 928 0380.
[16 October 2009]

PCC Secretary
A vacancy has arisen for PCC Secretary. If you have the necessary skills and are interested in this position, please speak to Pete to discuss what the role entails.
[9 October 2009]

Crafty Ladies
The ‘Crafty Ladies’ have been busy cutting, sticking and remaking the cards which were donated after Christmas last year. We plan to have them on sale after the services on the 18 October and for several weeks. All proceeds are to be given to St Luke’s Halsall School Building Fund. Marg Davey
[9 October 2009]

Bonfire and Fireworks
Thursday 5 November. Gates open 6.30 pm. BBQ £3 (children under 3 free).
[16 October 2009]

Bookstall
Today (25 October) is Bible Sunday and we will be having a Bookstall after the services. Bible notes, books and Bibles will be on sale.
[23 October 2009]

Superhero Party: Saturday 31 October
from 5.30 to 7.30 pm in the Church Hall. We are holding our annual fun evening as an alternative to the usual 31 October activities — this year with a Super Hero theme — for children in school years 1 to 6. Please come in a Super hero costume, either well known or from your own ideas, with no Halloween costumes please. Join us for games, crafts, story, snack and a disco. The event is free but booking is required: contact Bev Seel 924 6050 or Shirley in the office.
[23 October 2009]

Groundforce : Saturday 31 October: 10.00 am to 1.00 pm
The team will be planting bulbs and bedding plants. Meet at maintenance store from 10 am. Tools & refreshment provided. More good news: St Luke’s has won a discretionary award as part of Sefton in Bloom!
[23 October 2009]

Bookstall
Next Sunday, 25 October, is Bible Sunday and we will be having a Bookstall after the services. Bible notes, books and Bibles will be on sale.
[16 October 2009]

St Luke's Halsall School
The school has been allocated major funding to extend and modernise its buildings. As a Voluntary Aided School the Governors have to contribute 10% of the total cost and a Fund Raising Appeal is being launched at the school tomorrow, Monday 19 October, at both 2.45 pm and 7.00 pm. All are welcome. The work will be carried out between January 2010 and April 2011. Please pray for everyone involved and for the success of the work, as we go forward in faith. The Governors
[16 October 2009]

Connect (18—30’s)
will be meeting next Sunday evening, 25 October, at 7.00 pm in the Crosby Room. Coffee, Cake and Discussion. Please see Simon if you would for details. All welcome.
[16 October 2009]

The Revd John Patterson
John has come to the end of his placement in Uganda and returns to the UK on 30 September. He will be living in Burton-on-Trent, but at the end of October is coming up to Crosby to report on his work in Africa to the various churches who have supported him during his time there. He will be speaking at a special service at All Saints’ at 6.30 pm on 25 October.
[2 October 2009]

SAMS
In the words of the chorus ‘Our God is a great big God!’ Thanks to him and to all who came to the SAMS Quiz Night last Saturday, we raised the grand total of £850! Special thanks too to all who gave donations which totalled over £250 and to those who donated prizes. All the money raised along with the Harvest envelopes will soon be on its way to help build Alejandro’s church in Cabanaconde. Thanks again for your generosity and support. Joyce Fell our treasurer adds that we now have £1500 towards Alejandro’s new church. Can we raise another £500 through the Harvest envelopes to reach the target of £2000?
[2 October 2009]

Green Tip
Facing the consequences of climate change or the forecasts of global fossil fuel consumption & not throwing up our hands in desperation or defeat demands faith. But faith by itself, if not accompanied by action, is dead. We have started making changes here at St Luke’s and we pray that we all will take simple actions in our everyday life. We have some Tearfund leaflets, to help you make changes, available from the Eco Stall in the coffee lounge. Other information can be found at www.tearfund.org/Campaigning.
[2 October 2009]

Big Thank You
Linda McDowell has given up her role as PCC Secretary after 24 years. She has served the PCC with diligence and skill and has made a great contribution in all that time. In recognition of this the PCC have given her a present on the church’s behalf. Thank you very much Linda!
[2 October 2009]

March & Pray for Climate Justice
5 December
If you are interested in going to London on Saturday 5 December for the ‘Stop Climate Chaos service and March’ please see Jan Matthews asap. Train ticket £22 return, if booked this week!
[25 September 2009]

Bookstall
Why go to Southport or Liverpool for your magazines? All can be obtained from Maghull and I can order for you. June Barnard
[25 September 2009]

In Another Place
will be recreating Narnia in Old Christchurch during the week beginning 15 November. If you can help lift, carry and set up equipment that week, or make tea and coffee, please see Annie. Also if you could steward between 9.30 and 4.00 pm any day during the 3 weeks while groups of schoolchildren visit, and Saturdays for the general public, or if you have any old artificial Christmas trees or fur coats to donate, please let Annie know on 924 1737. Thank you.
[16 October 2009]

Samaritan's Purse
A very warm welcome to Alan Taylor from Samaritan’s Purse who will be speaking at our two morning services today (11 October). Shoe boxes are still available at the back of the hall to take and fill. Small items or a small donation are also most welcome. Boxes returned any Sunday through to 18 November. Thank you.
[9 October 2009]

Harvest
A very big ‘Thank You’ to all who helped with the distribution of Harvest gifts last Sunday. We have had many letters and cards from those who received gifts expressing their appreciation and how much not only the gifts meant, but the fact that they have been thought about and remembered at this time. The cards are in the office if you would like to see them.
[9 October 2009]

Hot Pot Supper & Entertainment with Rob Shepley & friends
St Luke’s Hot Pot Supper this year will be on Saturday 17 October in the Church Hall. 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm at a cost of £5.50 with bar available. We are luck to have Rob Shepley & friends to entertain us. Tickets are now on sale from either Viv Pierce or from Shirley in the office.
[2 October 2009, revised 9 October 2009]

Cell Group Service
Richie Brown’s Cell Group will conducting the evening service, ‘Hope for Justice’ at 6.30 pm on Sunday 18 October in the Church Hall. The focus of this service will be People Trafficking, a very thought provoking and challenging subject. All are welcome.
[9 October 2009]

Stuart Townend
We still have tickets available for Stuart Townend in concert at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral on Friday 23 October. Price is £16 which includes the coach. If you are interested please contact Shirley.
[9 October 2009]

Stuart Townend Concert
If you have ordered tickets for this concert, please see Shirley with your payment of £16 which covers the cost of the coach and the concert. The coach will leave St Luke’s at 6.15 pm prompt on 23 October.
[18 September 2009]

CMS
We need a link person for CMS. Please pray about this and if you are interested see Karen Hignett.
[18 September 2009]

Chucking out the Chinz
Are you thinking of ‘chucking out the chinz’ this autumn? Narnia are looking for red or gold coloured cushions to use in Aslan’s den. Please see Agnes or Helen Law 924 3448 if you can help.
[18 September 2009]

Harvest: 4 October
A warm welcome to our Harvest Thanksgiving service this morning and thank you to all who have brought Harvest gifts to church. We will be distributing these gifts to our elderly, and housebound members this afternoon. If you can help please meet back at the Church Hall at 2.00 pm. Thank you.
[2 October 2009]

Singers and Ringers
In Another Place Gospel Choir are performing alongside Maghull handbell ringers at Old Christchurch this Sunday 4 October. Free entry from 7.00 pm.
[2 October 2009]

Alpha
We have a new Alpha course starting in Crossroads on Wednesday 7 October. If you have not already booked, just come along on Wednesday evening, everyone is welcome. If you would like a chat about what Alpha is about please have a word with Marg Davey (924 7515).
[2 October 2009]

Café Service
Please come and join us in a Café Service in Crossroads next Sunday, 4 October, at 6.30 pm. Free tea, coffee and cake will be served in a relaxed informal atmosphere. Everyone welcome!
[25 September 2009]

The Auction
Saturday 10 October in the Church Hall.
View 10 am, sale 11 am. Help to make our once a year auction a real smasher. We are compiling a catalogue and need your help to fill it. If you have nice saleable lots we will be happy to collect and sell in aid of our church support charities. Hand portable lots preferred, no large furniture, clothes or beds. Contact George 924 5041, Paul 476 9326 or John 286 8380.
[25 September 2009]

Welcome
A very warm welcome to St Luke’s Church to all who are visiting or with us for the first time today (27 September). We hope you enjoy the service and would love to meet you, if you would like to introduce yourself to one of the Welcome Team. If you have a need or concern we would love to pray with you and members of our Prayer Ministry Team are here today.
[25 September 2009]

Nature Walk and Bulb Planting at St Luke's
Saturday 3 October
Join us on Saturday (10 am to 12 noon) for a self-guided walk around St Luke’s church grounds and try out a new nature leaflet to promote our grounds. You will also be able to plant a few bulbs to bring some spring colour next to the paths in the graveyard. Free refreshments. A good way to introduce your family or friends to what is going on in the grounds.
[25 September 2009]

Harvest
Our Harvest Thanksgiving service will be at 11.00 am on Sunday 4 October. We would welcome contributions from anyone across our congregations please. Flowers, fruit or chocolates are always well received and much appreciated by our elderly, housebound and those who are ill at this time. If you can help with the distribution please meet back at the Church Hall at 2.00 pm on 4 October. Thank you.
[25 September 2009]

Welcome In Scheme
The next ‘Welcome In Scheme’ meeting will be held in Crossroad on Monday 5 October starting at 7.30 pm. If you would like to get involved please come along. If you are interested in taking over as organiser for this scheme and you would like to be considered for the position, please contact Hazel Large on 928 9476.
[18 September 2009]

Autumn programme
Download a copy of our Autmun 2009 at St Luke's programme.
[4 September 2009]

Crafty Ladies
Monday 28 September from 1.30 to 3.00 pm in the Webster Room.
[25 September 2009]

In Another Place
invites you to their open planning meeting on Monday 21 September at 7.30 pm in Moor Lane Methodist church hall. Join in the plans for Narnia and for the teams for the year ahead. Pictures, discussion and a chance to get informed and involved, juice and crisps provided. All Welcome. Annie Spiers
[18 September 2009]

Pizza Evening for 18—30’s
next Sunday 27 September from 7.00 pm in the Crosby Room (not Crossroads). Come and join us for good company and free food! See Simon Elliott for more details on 924 0039 or through the office 931 3119.
[18 September 2009]

St Luke's Halsall School
Early Years Open Day Come along and see our Nursery and Reception classes on Thursday 1 October from 9.30 to 11.00 am. Everyone Welcome.
Stay and Play If you would like to help with St Luke’s School ‘Stay and Play’ on Thursday afternoons from 1.30 to 3.30 pm you would be most welcome. Please contact Agnes Law on 924 3448.
[18 September 2009]

Alpha
We have a new Alpha course starting in Crossroads on Wednesday 7 October. If you would like to book to join the course or would like more information please see Marg Davey (924 7515)
[4 September 2009]

Operation Christmas Child
Shoe boxes and leaflets are now available at the back of the hall. If you find filling a box too much, a few items or a small donation would be most welcome. Boxes may be returned on any Sunday, the final date being 18 November. Thank you.
[4 September 2009]

Stuart Townend Concert
We have bought 20 tickets for this concert and a coach has been booked to leave St Luke’s at 6.15 pm on 23 October for the cathedral. Cost of the ticket is £12.50 plus £3.50 for the coach. Payment to Shirley please.
[4 September 2009]

Bereavement Support & Pastoral visiting Courses
There is to be a Pastoral Visitors’ course at 47 St Andrew’s Road starting on the 9 September for 6 weeks. There is also a Bereavement Support Course at St Nicholas’, Blundellsands at 7.30 to 9.30 pm on 8, 15, 22 October and 5, 12 & 19 November.
If you are interested in doing either of these courses please let Barbara Chambers know on 924 5851 as soon as possible please. Thank you.
[4 September 2009]

Car Free Day: 20 September
Don’t just talk the talk, let St Luke’s walk the walk. As Christians, we should be concerned not just about the cost and convenience of driving but the effect it has on the wellbeing of others. If you can’t walk why not think about car sharing?
[11 September 2009]

Spiers’ family South America trip
Thursday 17 September: 7.30 pm in the Crosby Room. Highlights of the Spiers’ family South America trip, photos and a chance to ask questions with refreshments.
[11 September 2009]

SAMS Quiz Night
Last September, we had the privilege of having our link partner Alejandro Mesco, spend two very full days with us here in Crosby. This August, Pete, Annie and family were privileged to visit Peru and were Alejandro’s guests at his home in Cabanaconde, high in the Colca Canyon in Peru. On the notice board in the hall you can see pictures of their trip. On one of the pictures you will see Alejandro marking out the place where he would like to build a new church, which will cost £2000 to build.
To raise money towards the cost of building this Church in Cabanaconde where Alejandro lives we are having a Quiz Night on Saturday 26 September. Tickets on sale after 11 am service. £6.00 (including fish and chip supper) or ring Joyce Fell 924 9864. Please note we will be starting prompt at 7.30 pm. ALL WELCOME.
Download a copy of the publicity leaflet.
[4 September 2009]

National Coffee Morning for the Children's Society
Saturday 12 September 2009 at St Nicholas’ Church Hall from 10.00 am to 12 noon. Raffle, cake stall and creative activities for young and old. £1 coffee and biscuits.
[4 September 2009]

St Luke's Visiting Team
All visitors from St Luke’s are invited to come and join us for cake and tea on Monday 14 September at 2.00 pm in the Crosby Room.
[4 September 2009]

Cheese and Wine Evening
The congregation of St Helen’s Sefton have invited people from the Cluster churches to a Cheese and Wine Evening on Tuesday 15 September. All welcome to drop in between 7.30 and 9.00 pm.
[4 September 2009]

PCC and SMT Away Day
The PCC & SMT will be away for the day on Saturday 12 September at St Luke’s Church in Formby. Please pray for them as they discern God’s vision for the future for St Luke’s and the challenge of reaching people with the Good News of Jesus in our society today.
[4 September 2009]

Traidcraft
On Sunday 13 September after the 9.00 and 11.00 am services there will be a Traidcraft Closing Down Sale in the hall.
[4 September 2009]

Church Roof
The re-roofing of the church building will start at the beginning of September and is scheduled to take about three months. While the work is going on services on Sunday mornings will be held in the Church Hall, and in the evenings in Crossroads. Wednesday morning Holy Communion services will continue to be held in the Webster Room.
[30 August 2009]

Sefton in Bloom
St Luke’s Church has won the Best Community Garden award in this year's Sefton in Bloom competition. See the report in the Crosby Herald.
[30 August 2009]

Exam Results
We are thrilled to announce that 70% of students doing their GCSEs at St. Michael's got five A* to C grades, up from 62% in 2008. If you include English and Maths GCSE, the figure was 46%, up from 42% in 2008. These are significant increases and the students and staff are to be congratulated on all their hard work.
[30 August 2009]

New Vestry Area
Today (Sunday 30 August) you will have the opportunity to look around this brand new area. We are sure that you will like it! We will be announcing a name for the new meeting room (thank you for your suggestions). A very big thank you to Paul Beardwood, our premises co-ordinator, for all the hard work he has put into this, and his team, Gillian Beardwood, Jeff Calvert, Linda Moore, Hazel Large, Annie Spiers and Adrian d'Auvin. Also to Ray Terry and Les Railton, from the PCC, for their invaluable advice and expertise in dealing with architects and contractors! Work begins this week on re-roofing the Church and is scheduled to be completed by the end of November.
[30 August 2009]

Back to Church Sunday: 27 September
Please be thinking and praying now about who you can invite to one of our services on this day. Special invitation cards will be available shortly for you to use.
[30 August 2009]

Auction Time - by public demand
We are to hold an auction on Saturday 10 October in the church hall in aid of the Church supported charities. We now hold just one auction a year, so we want to make it a really good one, but we need your help. If you have any goods which you would like to donate, we will be happy to sell them in aid of those less fortunate than ourselves. We need good quality goods (something YOU would like to buy) hand portable lots please, unfortunately we cannot sell clothing (this is classed as jumble), large furniture, beds or other bulky items unless they are priceless antiques or works of art, which we will be delighted to have!!! Bring your donations to Church or we will collect. Contact George Bradley, Paul or any of the fund raisers. Let's make this effort worthy of St Luke's.
[30 August 2009]

St Luke's Grounds
Please visit the section of our website devoted to our grounds project; particularly page 7 which has been completely rewritten to record developments in 2009 and new pages Do one thing for nature! and Outdoor events and services.
[22 August 2009; updated 25 August, 27 August]

Rebuilding the Vestry
Follow the rebuilding of our vestry with this set of photographs taken weekly during the work.
[19 April 2009]

Open Evening: St Michael's CofE High School
7.00 pm on Thursday 17 September 2009. If you are thinking of admission in September 2010, come along and see what St Michael’s has to offer. For more information contact 924 6778 or email admin@stmichaelshigh@schools.sefton.gov.uk.
[13 August 2009]

Swine Flu: Archbishops' advice on sharing of Communion
[information copied from the Church of England website]
23 July 2009
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have today written to Bishops in the Church of England recommending the suspension of the sharing of the chalice at communion.
The Archbishops’ letter follows advice from the Department of Health not to share “common vessels” for food or drink.
For those who wish still to offer both bread and wine, the Archbishops have recommended use of “personal intinction by the presiding minister” allowing the priest to dip communion wafers in the chalice before handing them out to communicants.
The full text of the letter follows:

The Feast of St Mary Magdalene

22nd July 2009

Dear Colleague,

It now seems right to offer guidance at a national level about how the Church of England’s worship might best take into account the interests of public health during the current phase of the swine flu pandemic. 

The Department of Health have recently advised us that “in a pandemic it makes good sense to take precautions to limit the spread of disease by not sharing common vessels for food and drink”.  In the light of this advice, we recommend those presiding at Holy Communion suspend the administration of the chalice during this wave of pandemic flu [1].   For those who still wish to offer in both kinds, we recommend the practice whereby the presiding minister, whose hands should have been washed with the appropriate alcohol based rub before handling the elements and the vessels, personally intincts all wafers before placing them in the hands of communicants. This is a practice widely observed in Anglican churches throughout Africa. Communicants receiving in this way need to be confident that the clergy and all assistant ministers follow the relevant guidance on hygiene. 

The Bishop of Ripon & Leeds circulated substantial guidance, including a summary of the government’s advice, with his letter of 23 June.  Many of you have already issued local guidance based upon its content.  We regard it as important that those presiding at Holy Communion are aware of this advice and of that contained in this letter.  They should offer guidance to the congregation about appropriate precautions in receiving communion and exchanging the peace.  

We shall keep this advice under review and will ensure that the detailed guidance provided on the Church of England website is kept up-to-date.  In the meantime, we wish to express our gratitude to you and those who share your ministry for the pastoral care and service offered at this time of national concern.

+Rowan Cantuar  

+Sentamu Ebor

[1] The administration of Holy Communion in the Church of England is principally governed by section 8 of the Sacrament Act 1547, which provides that
'… the… most blessed Sacrament be hereafter commonly delivered and ministered unto the people… under both the kinds, that is to say of bread and wine, except necessity otherwise require…'

A downloadable copy of the letter (.rtf) is available here.
[26 July 2009; revised 27 July 2009]

Autumn Timetable
Come along next Sunday (6 September) and pick up your copy of the events being planned at St Luke's up to Christmas. Don't forget we will be meeting in the church hall for all our services and at 11 am we will be praying for our children's leaders, our children and young people at the beginning of a new term.
[30 August 2009]

Is it possible to have a "green wedding"?
The CHET centre is hosting a Green Wedding Fair on 5 & 6 September. A first for the north west, they aim to promote a more ethical approach to weddings with eco-honeymoons, locally sourced food & drink, green gift lists and fairly traded jewellery - even a fashion show by Oxfam Bridal! More information available on their website.
[30 August 2009]

Traidcraft Stall
If you could take over the running of this stall, once a month, please have a word with Pete Spiers as soon as possible. Thank you.
[30 August 2009]

St Helen’s (RC) Mums
have invited St Luke’s Mums to their 75th anniversary on 25 September 2009 at 7.30 pm in their parish centre. Please let Barbara Chambers (924 5851) know by 30 August if you wish to go. Thank you.
[13 August 2009]

Liverpool Cathedral events
Worship Event: Saturday 5 September from 7.30 to 10.00 pm. Admission is free but there will be a collection for the work of Merseyside Christian Youth Camps. This is not specifically a youth event so all would be welcome.
An Evening with J John: Monday 14 September at 7.30 pm. Tickets are £5 from Cathedral Shop 702 7255. This event is to celebrate 30 years in full time ministry for J John. The programme is an interactive presentation looking back over 30 years and features music from Nicki Rogers and presenters Dave and Julie Hill.
[30 July 2009]

New Meeting Room
The furniture has now arrived and hand over of our new building took place on Friday (31 July). There is still time for you to think of a name for it. Any ideas please pass to Shirley in the office. The ‘Vestry Team’ will then choose one. We are also looking for your designs for the two plain walls. It would be great to have two murals that depict church life with that of Crosby and our local community. If you have any ideas please see Paul Beardwood (932 1271) On 30 August it will be ready for everyone to see.
[30 July 2009]

Knitting Group
Please note that the Knitting Group is still meeting throughout August and you would be more than welcome to join us. We meet every Friday afternoon at 1.15 pm and enjoy friendly chat over refreshments whilst we knit.
[30 July 2009]

Advance Notice—Stuart Townend & Band 23 October: Liverpool Cathedral
Stuart Townend is known as one of the UK's leading worship songwriters and worship leaders. His songs include In Christ Alone and Beautiful Saviour. He will be performing with special guest Mark Edwards, one of the most sought after keyboard players and arrangers in the world of contemporary Christian music. Some songs will be performance, some congregational. Tickets are now on sale for £12.50 and do sell out quickly. If there is a lot of interest we will book a coach and all go together but we need to know as soon as possible. Please give your names to Shirley in the office if you would like to go.
[24 July 2009]

Knitting Group
If you have any spare wool, in bright colours (preferably double knit, but all plies can be used), the group would be very willing to make good use of it.
[24 July 2009]

Samaritan's Purse Christmas Shoe Box Appeal
The charity's 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 knitting group already knits hats, gloves, scarves and mitts. But "fillers" are always required to ensure each box will be a real joy to the child (aged up to 14 years) receiving it. Please will you consider donating a small item that might go into a shoe box. Suitable items would be small toys, tennis balls, soft toys, yo-yos, small musical instruments, cars, dominoes, snap cards etc. Educational supplies: such as felt pens, pencils, pencil sharpeners, rubbers, colouring books, notepads, stickers or transfers, chalk, picture/puzzle books, pencil cases. Hygiene items: toothbrushes, toothpaste, hairbrushes, combs, bars of wrapped soap, flannels etc. Other items: sweets, sunglasses, caps, hats, bangles and necklaces.
[24 July 2009]

Bench Seats in memory of family and friends
Simon O'Rouke, our chainsaw wood carver, is visiting St Luke's again on Monday/Tuesday 3/4 August to carve another 3 bench seats. There is scope for Simon to carve a further couple of benches for St Luke's gardens at that time. Let me know if you are interested. Cost is approximately £200. Steve Matthews (928 7025)
[24 July 2009]

Thank You
Thank you to everyone who came and enjoyed a lovely evening at the House Group Cheese and Wine evening. Special thanks to Rob Shepley and his fellow musicians and also to Shirley Wallin for all her hard work in preparing and printing tickets and recipe books. We have been able to send £450 to the work of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Blantyre, Malawi. Glenys Linford
[11 July 2009]

St Luke’s Halsall School
Government funding for the next phase development of the school has now been confirmed. The Governors are forming a small committee to raise their contribution and anybody with fund raising experience would be very welcome to join. Please contact Sue Kerwin, the Head Teacher on 924 5142.
[11 July 2009]

Having a BBQ, Garden Party or a Knees up?
Large Bar-B-Que and Chef available. Bar service also available. Donation to Uganda Orphans. Call John Morris 286 8380 or 07976580517.
[11 July 2009]

Connect (18-30's) Summer BBQ
Sunday 26 July, from 6.00pm in St Luke's Community Garden. Good company/chat, good (free) food! Please see Simon Elliott for more details/info or contact him via the church office (931 3119).
[24 July 2009]

New Vestry
The building of our new vestry will be finished this week (weather permitting). We are awaiting new furniture, which will be delivered in the next few weeks. On 30 August it will be ready for everyone to see.
[24 July 2009]

Calling all budding artists
We have two plain walls in the new meeting room that are looking for your designs. It would be great to have two murals that depict church life with that of Crosby and our local community. If you have any ideas please see Paul Beardwood (9321271)
[24 July 2009]

New Vestry
Our new vestry is nearing completion and it needs a name! If you would like to think of a name and pass it in to Shirley in the office, the ’Vestry Team’ will then choose one.
[11 July 2009; amended 24 July 2009]

Uganda
A big thank you to all who attending the Salsa evening in aid of Uganda. The amount raised was £335.
[3 July 2009]

Cathedral News: Dates for your diary
28 June at 4.30 pm : Rev Canon Andrew White, vicar of Baghdad
16 July at 7.30 pm Sir Ranulph Fiennes
Photographic Competition : Photos to be submitted by 14 August
23 September at 7.30 pm : Vasily Petrenko. Details of all these events are at the back of church.
[12 June 2009]

Eco Stall
We have our Eco Stall in the hall today (12 July) after the 9 & 11 am services—please come over and take a free power saving device.
Prayer
God of this Garden Planet and of countless stars swirling through endless space; as we travel through Creation help us go slow enough to enjoy its beauty and wonder, help us go lightly enough to leave it unharmed by our passing. We pray in the name of Jesus. Amen
[11 July 2009]

Crosby in Bloom: Visit of the Judges
The judging of Crosby and Waterloo in Bloom will be on Wednesday 15 July. They will be inspecting our grounds and will be having their lunch at St Luke’s. We want the grounds to be looking at their best and are planning a final tidy-up on Tuesday at 7.00 pm. If you can spare an hour or more, do joint us. If you have a yard brush, bring it along!
[11 July 2009]

Advance Notice—Stuart Townend & Band 23 October: Liverpool Cathedral
Stuart Townend is known as one of the UK’s leading worship songwriters and worship leaders. His songs include In Christ Alone & Beautiful Saviour. He will be performing with special guest Mark Edwards, one of the most sought after keyboard players and arrangers in the world of contemporary Christian music. Some songs will be performance, some congregational. Tickets will be on sale soon. We will be booking early to get the best seats!! Names to Shirley please asap.
[26 June 2009]

Wednesday 10.30 am Holy Communion
During the re-building work, from Wednesday 18 March Holy Communion will take place in the Webster Room in Church Hall.
[6 March 2009]

Vestry Re-building
During the re-building of the vestry, can the congregation please use the main church doors for entering and exiting the church. Only key holders will be able to use the side door as there is a code entry system (code is same as alarm). There will be no toilet facilities in church but the hall toilet will be available during Sunday services. We apologise for the inconvenience of not having a convenience.
[27 February 2009]

Re-development of Crosby Village
There is a meeting for anyone who is interested in the re-development of Crosby village organised by Churches Together in Great Crosby on Monday 6 July at 7.30 pm at St Helen’s Church hall. Andy Wallis, Sefton Council’s director of planning will answer questions and local councillors will also be in attendance.
[3 July 2009]

Service of healing for Colette Thornborough
St Nicholas Church: 7 July at 6.00 pm
[3 July 2009]

Crafty Ladies
There will be a meeting for the “Crafty Ladies” on Monday 6th July at 1.30—3.00 pm in the Webster Room.
[26 June 2009]

St Luke's School PTA Summer Fair: 4 July
St Luke's Halsall Open Day: 8 July
An open day for families and all interested parties to view the Building Plans for School. School will be open for visitors between 9.30 am and 1.00 am again between 1.00 pm and 3.00 pm. Come along and see the exciting plans for the school. Everyone is welcome.
[19 June 2009]

St Luke’s Amateur Golf Society Charitable Quiz Night: 11 July
7.30 pm in the Church Hall. Tickets are £6 and this includes a Fish and Chip supper. Fun quiz night with prizes and a raffle, Irish bingo and auction to raise funds for Jospice and Mustard Seed Orphanage at Bunyoro Kitara, Uganda. Tickets from Mark Sonne on 924 1050.
[19 June 2009]

Ladies Weekend away: 17 to 19 July 2009
We still have a few places left for our weekend away in Wales. Please see Ali Dobson (286 3946) if you would like to join us or would like more information.
[19 June 2009]

Walk for Jospice
Thank you to all who sponsored the ladies midnight walk. Lil, Hannah and Rachel, Jan and myself had a dry mild evening and completed the course in good time. Hoping to the collect outstanding money towards the work of our local Jospice today. Thank you. Agnes Law
[19 June 2009]

18—30’s: Sunday 28th June at 7.00 pm in Crossroads
This will be a Quiz night with coffee, cake and good company and conversation. For more details please contact Simon through the office.
[19 June 2009]

Cell Leaders meeting: Monday 6 July at 7.30 pm
There will be a meeting for all cell leaders on Monday 6 July at Crossroads. We will be looking back over the past year and discussing some exciting plans for the autumn. Please come if you can! Steve Matthews
[19 June 2009]

Healing Service
Roy Lawrence, who has a ministry in healing and is the author of many books, will be coming to visit on 5 July at 4.00 pm. We will have a time of teaching in the Church Hall followed by refreshments and then through to church at 6.30 pm for a Healing service. Please make a note in your diary. Gillian Beardwood
[19 June 2009]

Next Groundforce Meeting - Saturday 11 July
We will not be meeting on the first Saturday of July, but we hope to meet on Saturday 11 July from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm. It will be a good time to prepare for judging of Crosby in Bloom (Wednesday 15 July), and give the grounds a good tidy-up, plus planting of the garden for reflection.
Also on Thursday 9 and Friday 10 July we are hoping that Simon our wood carver will be carving the cross for the garden of reflection and a number of benches. We will confirm when we know detailed times, but you are welcome to come and watch him.
Thanks to all who helped tidy up and plant in advance of judging last Monday for the Green Pennant - it seemed to go well and we will hear about this in early July.
[19 June 2009]

Cheese and Wine Evening
Hosted by Glenys & Carole’s Cell Group - Friday 3 July at 7.30 pm in Crossroads. Tickets are now on sale for a suggested donation of £5 which includes the first glass of wine. This evening is to raise funds towards the work of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Blantyre, Malawi.
[12 June 2009]

St Luke’s Players Amateur Dramatic Society
Have you ever thought about joining a drama group? Would you like to play a hero, or act out an evil character or just have a minor supporting role in a show? Would you like to have fun taking part in the next pantomime, entertaining an audience whilst helping to raise money for favourite charities? St Luke’s Players are currently planning for next year’s production and are looking for new members. If you are interested and will be aged 15 or over before 1 September 2009 come along to our next meeting at 8.00 pm on 1 July in the Webster Room. Come on! We know Crosby’s got talent! For more information contact Graeme Kenyon on 924 8197 or Brian Murrow 476 9189.
[12 June 2009]

Green Tip
God said "Let the waters be gathered together, and let dry land appear." We thank you for the beauty of the earth, for the diversity of land and sea, for the resources of the earth. Give us the will to cherish this planet and to use its riches for the good and welfare of all. God of life: hear our prayer.
[12 June 2009]

Congratulations to Simon and Lisa
A warm welcome to our newest member of St Luke’s, Matthew James who was born last Saturday evening, 30 May weighing 7 lbs 12 ozs (3.5 kg). Many congratulations to Simon and Lisa on the birth of their son. Simon is being priested this morning (7 June) at the Cathedral, please pray for him. He will be celebrating for the first time at our communion service this evening why not come along and join us.
[5 June 2009]

Salsa Evening
Saturday 27 June at 7.00 for 7.30 pm in aid of Uganda in the Church Hall. Tickets are £5 from Cath Howard on 284 1135 or 07947 840 475.
[29 May 2009]

Redeeming Our Communities
Tuesday 16 June at 7.30 pm a the Echo Arena, Liverpool. Doors and Exhibition open at 6.15. Free Admission.
This is proving to be a hugely popular event with already 4,200 having registered. As numbers are being restricted to 5000 on a first come first served basis our coach will now be leaving St Luke’s at 6.00 pm prompt. There is still time if you would like to go, please contact Shirley in the office.
[12 June 2009]

Environment Sunday
Next week (14 June) we will praise God for his wonderful creation as we celebrate Environment Sunday. There will be a green theme to all the services and an outdoor element to the 11.00 am and 6.30 pm services (weather permitting). There will be a chance to buy eco products and fair-trade goods after the services.
[5 June 2009]

Mission Shaped Ministry Course: 10/17/24 June at 7.30 pm Moor Lane Methodist Church
New world, new church? Our world and our lives have changed radically in the last twenty years, but has the church adapted to this change? Do we need a changed church for a changing world? Are new forms of church really possible? If so, how can they be developed? The aim of the mission shaped ministry course is to explore the ‘why’ of creating ‘fresh expressions’ of church rather than the ‘how’. The three week course takes us on a journey looking at the ever changing nature of our social communities and why the church needs to rethink its approach to those communities in meaningful and relevant ways. It is being run by the Revd Rod Hill, mission enabler for the Methodist District but it is open to members of any church.
[5 June 2009]

Week of Prayer: 14 to 21 June
As part of the Year of Continuous Prayer, a special week of prayer has been planned for 14 to 21 June. It is a week set aside when all the churches in the prayer chain have an opportunity to pray about the same issues, along with other churches across the region. We have issued a Prayer Guide giving suggested topics for each day during the week, which can be picked up from the back of church. The aim is for people to use them in their private prayer time. They are also a resource that can be used in cell groups or prayer meetings.
[5 June 2009]

SWACA (Sefton Women’s and Children’s Aid)
Strawberry Tea in aid of SWACA: Saturday 20 June: 2.00 to 5.00 pm. Venue: 50 St Michael’s Road, Blundellsands Tickets £5 from Pam Stubbs.
[5 June 2009]

Memorial Seats in St Luke's Gardens
We have been fortunate to receive further Lottery funding. This will go towards new railings along the ‘daffodil bank’, re-laying the back path in the graveyard to make it accessible for wheelchair users, and new seating. We have asked Simon O’Rourke (who carved the eagle and benches) to come and carve a cross for the garden for reflection and some benches on 9 and 10 July. We have space for 7 benches; two people have already confirmed interest. The subsidised cost will be £200. The benches could have words carved (in memory of…), together with a short verse from the Bible plus animal or bird. Please let Steve Matthews know if you are interested by 18 June 928 7025.
[29 May 2009]

Obergammergau Passion Play
There are two spare places available for this holiday in September 2010. Contact Eric on 924 8933.
[29 May 2009]

Redeeming our Communities: Tuesday 16 June at 7.30 pm
Doors and Exhibition open at 6.30. Echo Arena, Liverpool. Free Admission.
The coach is filling up nicely now for this event and will be leaving prompt at 6.15 pm. There is still time if you would like to go. To add your name, please contact Shirley in the office. Event Website
[24 May 2009, updated 5 June 2009]

PCC meeting report
A report of the PCC meeting held on 20 May 2009 is now available.
[24 May 2009]

Spring Harvest
We are hoping to go as a group to Spring Harvest next year in the week following Easter: Tuesday 6 to Sunday 11 April 2010. We have had one meeting already but are willing to have another for anyone who might be interested but isn’t sure what it’s all about. Please contact Shirley on 931 3119 or Lydia on 924 4576 if you would like to know more about prices, accommodation etc. Closing date for booking is 14 June.
[22 May 2009, updated 5 June 2009]

St Luke's Cutest Pet
The results of our cutest pet competition are:
1st Charlie (photo) owned by Neeve
2nd Flo, a King Charles spaniel owned by Steve Wall
3rd Pia, a guinea pig owned by Natalie
[22 May 2009]

Green Tip
Go along to FACT in the city centre and get involved in a Faiths4Change supported workshop (free) this Wed, Thurs & Fri (27 to 29 May). Activities include a debate on sustainable economy, community films, making jewellery, fruit kebabs, bike doctor and much more. More details at www.faiths4change.org.uk.
[22 May 2009]

‘Dirty Afternoon’ Saturday 6 June from 1.00 to 4.00 pm
We have received further funding of £5000 from Big Lottery as part of the BBC’s Breathing Places initiative. Linked with this year’s Springwatch, Breathing Places are proposing to hold a Dirty Weekend on Saturday 6 to Sunday 7 June! St Luke’s contribution is to have a ‘Dirty Afternoon’ from 1.00 to 4.00 pm on Saturday 6 June. Activities to include: planting up bog garden, creating a ‘moss wall’, planting a rockery, nature trail or guided walks around the grounds. Great fun for all the family. We need lots of help—you don’t have to have green fingers, just be willing to get a little bit dirty! We would love to be able to offer refreshments outside. If you can help, have word with Steve or Jan on 928 7025.
[22 May 2009]

Come and hear our very own Rob Shepley
Rob Shepley and St Luke’s Quartet will be playing at Bootle Town Hall on Wednesday 3 June at 12.30 pm. See Les Lewney if you would like to go.
[22 May 2009]

Latest news from Malcolm and Elizabeth Molyneux
Our enormous thanks to St Luke's for all your interest and continuing support. Liz and I have entered a new(ish) phase of our lives, in that we both technically 'retired' on 1 January 2009. However life is not noticeably different - we are still doing much the same things, full-time. We each now have a 40% contract with the College of Medicine, while continuing research and other activities (which seems to add up to 110% as usual), and of course we receive pensions based on our previous employments…
Read the rest here.
There is also an article from The Lancet: Making Better Health in Malawi added to the Malawi page.
[17 May 2009]

Gift Day
Thanks to the generosity of so many in the family of St Luke’s we have the grand total (at Friday 15 May) of £100,950. But mostly thanks to our wonderful God who is always faithful and provides for all our needs. The box for pledges will stay in place till the end of the month.
[15 May 2009]

Narnia
We had a great meeting on Monday (11 May) to hear the vision of Narnia and would like to encourage more people to join us, you are always welcome! We are in need of some resources, and if you can help with any of the following items, will you please let Annie know: artificial fur coats, unwanted artificial Christmas trees and rolls of fabric. Thank you.
[15 May 2009]

18—30’s Sunday 31 May
In Crossroads 7.00 to 8.30 pm. Come and join us for good chat, coffee and cake. See Simon Elliott via the church office for more information.
[22 May 2009]

Celebration and Thanksgiving Service: Monday 1 June
7.30 pm in church. The PCC have agreed to hold a service of thanksgiving to God for the Gift Day, on Monday 1 June at 7.30 pm in church. All are very welcome. The total raised from our Gift Day now stands at £103,600.
[22 May 2009]

Green Tip
This week our green tip comes from Ann Somers who would like to encourage us all in using biodegradable bags for our refuse, and if you have a dog don’t forget our biodegradeable dog waste bags; all these and more products are on sale at our Eco-stall after the 9.00 am & 11.00 am services this Sunday (17 May).
[15 May 2009]

Artist's Materials
I have some artists materials that were my dad’s—oil colours acrylic colours, water colours in tubes/pots, paintbrushes, pencils, charcoal & some ‘Leisure Painter Magazines’ from Jan 08 to April 09. If anyone was interested in purchasing any of the items (prices negotiable) all proceeds will go to the Stroke Association. It would be good to see them go to a good home.
Gillian Court
[15 May 2009]

Ladies' meal
All are welcome to a Ladies’ Meal at The Barbocoa on Tuesday 9 June at 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm. The cost is £15 for 3 courses. Tickets are on sale today (17 May). Money and menu choices to be given to Marg Davey or Brenda Morris by Sunday 31 May to reserve your place please.
[15 May 2009]

Service to give thanks to God for the ministry of David Jennnings as Bishop of Warrington
On 3 October at 3.00 pm there is to be a Service of Thanksgiving for the Ministry of Bishop David to say farewell to him and his wife. Tickets are limited for members of the congregation and will be issued on a first come first served basis. Please give your name to Shirley if you would like to go.
[8 May 2009]

Green Tip
Lord, many people in developing countries are suffering the effects of climate change through our habits of consumption. We pray for all who are working to relieve malnutrition, disease and human suffering. Support them in every circumstance and crisis and make your presence known to them at every time of need.
[8 May 2009]

Confirmation
We have three of our congregation being confirmed next Sunday (17 May) at 6.30 pm at St Helen’s Sefton. All are welcome to attend this service. Please remember to pray for them.
[8 May 2009]

Spring Harvest 2010
Shirley and Les’s Cell Group is hoping to organise a few days at Spring Harvest, Skegness for the week after Easter, 11 to 16 April 2010, for anyone in St Luke’s who would like to go. As some will know Spring Harvest is very popular and firm bookings have to be made by the beginning of June this year. There will be a meeting for all interested with information regarding accommodation, programme of events etc. on Thursday 21 May at 7.30 pm in church.
[8 May 2009]

Table Sale: 16 May 2009
Ring George on 924 5041 to book table.
[8 May 2009]

A Giant Narnia recreated Christmas 2009
Come and hear about the plans, and how you might get involved on Monday 11 May at Moor Lane Methodist Church at 7.30 pm. There will also be a chance to hear all about other In Another Place activities with Gospel choir (loads of bookings this summer!), Assembly Team, Puppet Team, Contact (18—30’s), Mind Body and Spirit Stall, Hightown event. All are welcome, there will be wine/juice and nibbles, display and discussion.
[1 May 2009]

Green Tip
Earth-Shepherd God, amid all the turmoil of our lives from individual sickness and difficulty to national and international strife and competition to environmental worries and fears help us find those spiritual green pastures and pleasant waters beside which we might rest and be restored. Help us travel the paths of righteousness and when we look up from the table of blessing see not enemies or foes but friends. (Based on Psalm 23 from www.Earthwords.org)
[1 May 2009]

24 Hour Prayer and Fast: 8 am till 8 am starting on the 8 May
The whole congregation is invited to come to church to pray and fast (optional) in preparation for the Gift Day, between 8.00 am on Friday 8 May and 8.00 am Saturday 9 May. We need to ensure there are always at least two people to cover the 24 hours. Please sign the list at the back of church to say that you can be on duty for a couple of hours.
[25 April 2009]

Advance Notice
Simon will be priested in Liverpool Cathedral on the morning of Sunday 7 June. We will be hiring a coach so if you would like to go make a note in your diary. More details later.
[1 May 2009]

Spring Watch: Birdcam
Spring Watch has arrived at St Luke’s Church We recently installed a camera in one of our bird boxes in the church grounds. A blue tit laid some eggs there on Friday 17 April. The eggs take 12 to 16 days to hatch, so there should be some action from 29th April. The birdcam can be viewed at http://stlukes.web2cam.com. Please don’t leave the web site open for long periods as the site is limited to a few viewers at a time.
[25 April 2009]

Meeting of Parishioners and Annual Parochial Church Meeting: 21 April 2009
Ann Somers and Carole Firth were elected churchwardens for 2009-2010. Iain Graham, Dean Hegarty, Jane Nurney and Andrew Tate were elected to the PCC for 2009 to 2012. The full list of PCC members is here.
[21 April 2009]

Children's Groups
There has been a little confusion over the ages of children attending the various groups at 11.00 am, so please check below to see which group/s your child/children should be in at present
Scramblers and Climbers have amalgamated for the time being and will be known as ‘Clamberers’, this is for children from birth to school year 2.
Explorers is for school years 3, 4 and 5.
God Squad is for school years 6, 7 and 8.
TAG is for school years 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13.
[8 April 2009]

Traidcraft Goods
will be on sale after the 9 and 11 am services next week (17 May).
[8 May 2009]

Fun Day: Saturday 9 May: 12.00 noon to 4.00 pm
Everything is now in place for our Fun Day next Saturday. Please come any time to the events as listed below and don’t forget to bring your pledge form with you and place in the box which will be at the back of church. We will need people on the day to help set up and act as stewards, please contact Jamie Somers on 0781 743 2260. If you can help there will be a meeting at 11.00 am before the Fun Day starts. Thank you.
[1 May 2009, amended 3 May 2009]

Sunday 10 May
10.30 am Joint Service Followed by BBQ Parish Lunch, Everyone is welcome to stay. Thank you to all who have offered to bring a food contribution. If you can help to set up or tidy up afterwards, please let Shirley know.
[1 May 2009]

Calling all Sidespeople and Churchwardens
You are invited to the Archdeacon’s Visitation being held on Tuesday 12 May at 7.30 pm at Holy Trinity, Formby (off the main shopping street). At this service you will be sworn in. As the new Area Dean, Pete will also be officially welcomed into his new role. The theme of the service is God’s work in the world. It would be very good to share lifts so we will meet in the car park at St Luke’s at 6.45 pm.
[25 April 2009]

Groundforce: 9 May
Our grounds’ team will next meet on Saturday 9 May at the earlier time of 9.30 am and finish before the fun day starts at noon. We hope to organise a nature trail as part of the fun day, similar to the one we held during the Wildlife Activity morning. If you would like to help, please contact Steve or Jan Matthews on 928 7025.
[25 April 2009]

Car Boot Sale in aid of World Mission: 4 May
Doors Open 7.00 am St Luke’s Church Hall. Ring 924 5586 to book a table.
[25 April 2009]

One man went to mow…
Well, we do have two men, but we could do with more help. If you would like to help with mowing or strimming the grass in the church grounds, please have a word with Pete Spiers (924 1737) or Steve Matthews (928 7025). Even if you could only help 2 to 3 hours a week, that would be very welcome.
[17 April 2009]

18—30’s
Next Sunday (26 April) in Crossroads from 7.00 to 8.30 pm. Come and join us for good chat, coffee and cake. See Simon Elliott via the Church office for more information.
[17 April 2009]

Ladies Weekend Away: 17 to 19 July 2009
A wonderful opportunity to escape to the heart of Snowdonia and enjoy each other’s company, while relaxing in the large comfortable lounge, playing table tennis, walking in the mountains or pottering around Beddgelert, having fun and fellowship together. Please see Ali Dobson (286 3946) if you would like to join us or would like more information.
[8 April 2009]

Prayers for Liverpool across the transport network
A selection of prayers expressing people’s hopes and dreams for Liverpool are being displayed on trains and in bus shelters across Liverpool. This is an initiative of Liverpool Anglican Cathedral. Over the next month, posters displaying contributions will go on board every train carriage, 300 bus stops and in Merseytravel’s bus timetables. Pray that as these prayers are seen by hundreds of commuters they will have the power to change hearts and minds and our communities and city for the better. See notice board for details.
[5 April 2009; amended 8 April 2009]

Green Tip Prayer
Thank you God for the large and small ways I am being challenged to live differently. Help me to continue this transformation from the inside out, feeling satisfaction with my growth, but avoiding the pride of an eco-Pharisee. Help me to encourage others on their green justice journey with the same grace you have shown me. Amen
[8 April 2009]

Toybox
April is Toybox month. Please pray for the street teams working in Guatemala, Bolivia and Peru. Pray for the project Childhope in Guatemala and give thanks for the new refuge in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Details of all the above are on the notice board. Toybox are hoping to do a cycle challenge in August next year (2010). This is how they describe it on the website. "The challenge will go through some of the country's most beautiful countryside and along part of Hadrian's Wall. The route is 144 miles in total averaging 47 miles per day. We are looking for 50 cyclists to take part. If anyone feels that they may be up to the challenge they should contact Toybox via the website. They haven't finalised all the details yet, they are just trying to see how much interest there is but there are details of what is involved and what Toybox will provide. Janett Burridge
[5 April 2009]

Eco Award
St Luke's has won its first Eco-award! Following a positive assessment by the Eco-congregation assessors we have received our 'wooden plaque' in the post. We hope to organise an official presentation and put an article in the Crosby Herald soon. Our thanks to all who have been involved; Pete for his encouragement; the Green Team members without whom we wouldn't have achieved the award; for everyone who prayed for us and to God for his wonderful creation which we want to continue caring for. Paul Beardwood
[5 April 2009; updated 6 April 2009]

Flowers in Church
If you appreciate the beautifully arranged flowers in church, or if you just like flowers and feel you might have a flare for arranging or would just like to help, please give your name to Bev Seel as we really need some help on our flower power team.
[5 April 2009]

Gift Day 2009
A brochure about the gift day to raise money to replace the church roof was given out in church on Sunday 15 March. You can download a copy here. This is a large file, with photographs, so we have put a much smaller text-only file here.
There is an article "Liverpool Church has ambitious plans for the future" at ClickLiverpool.
[16 March 2009]

Fun Day: Saturday 9 May: 12.00 noon to 4.00 pm
Activities for the Fun Day so far include fairground ride, bouncy castle and slide, face painting, puppet show, Gospel choir, ice cream van, cutest pet competition, nature trail, talk on history of St Luke’s, bell ringing, Rob Shepley on violin, cake stall and refreshments. We will need people on the day to help set up and act as stewards so please see Jamie Somers as soon as possible. Thank you.
[25 April 2009]

Lunch: Sunday 10 May
Please sign lists at the back of church to say that you can bring some food for the lunch after the joint morning service. Thank you.
[25 April 2009]

24 Hour Prayer and Fast: 8 am till 8 am starting on the 8 May
By now everyone will have received a letter about the exciting plans we have to refurbish our church. We have thought and talked about it a lot over past weeks and now is the time to put our trust in God, for all things come from him. The Shared Ministry Team would like to invite the whole congregation to come to church to pray and fast (optional) in preparation for the Gift Day, between 8.00 am on Friday 8 May to 8.00 am Saturday 9 May. There will be a rota to ensure two people are always in church over the 24 hours. If you feel you could help during this time, to welcome people and cover security aspects, please give your name to Shirley in the office. Thank you.
[17 April 2009]

The Knitting Group
would like to invite you to join them on Friday 24 April at 1.30 pm in the Webster Room when they welcome Ruth Price, a rep from Samaritans Purse, to tell us of their work in Romania and Uganda and the Christmas Shoe Boxes.
[8 April 2009]

Electoral Roll Revision 2009
The Electoral Roll of the parish for the year 2009 is now on display on the notice board. Please check that your details are correct. Names cannot be added at this stage but amendments can be carried out. If you have forgotten to fill in a form, don't worry! Just complete one and hand in to the office. Your name will then be added onto next year's electoral roll (2010). Thank you.
[5 April 2009]

Crafty Ladies
The 'Crafty Ladies' are beginning to sort through donated Christmas Cards with a view to remaking and selling them to raise money for the new church roof. If you would like to help, or just enjoy a cup of tea and chat please join us between 1.30 and 3.00 pm in the Webster Room on 27 April. Marg Davey
[5 April 2009]

Annual Parochial Church Meeting
Please note: the date of APCM has changed to Tuesday 21 April 2009.
[27 March 2009]

Parochial Church Council
There is a report of the PCC meeting held on 25 March here.
[27 March 2009]

Easter Monday Walk
At the last minute we have decided to go walking on Easter Monday. Anybody who would like to join us is welcome to meet at 28 Ennismore Road at 10.00 am so that we may share cars. Let us know if you are interested and we will tell you where we are planning to walk. Glenys & Eric 924 8933.
[8 April 2009]

Electoral Roll Revision 2009
The Electoral Roll of the parish is to be revised prior to the Annual Parochial Church Meeting to be held on Wednesday 22 April 2009 Tuesday 21 April 2009. [Note chage of data.] If your name is already on the Roll there is no need to apply again. Anyone who is baptised, 16 years of age or over and has regularly attended public worship at St Luke’s over the last 6 months is eligible. If you wish your name to be included, please complete a form which you will find at the back of church and return it to the office no later than 29 March 2009. Thank you.
[6 March 2009; revised 27 March 2009]

Garden of Reflection
The church has applied for further funding under the Breathing Places initiative to continue to improve the grounds. One part of the funding bid is to improve the entrance to the graveyard. Someone has suggested that we could create a ‘Garden for Reflection’ by the entrance to the graveyard (backing onto The Bypass boundary wall). We have had plans drawn up to show what this might look like. These will be on display after the services today (29 March). Please have a look and let us know what you think! Steve & Jan Matthews & Agnes Law.
[27 March 2009]

In Another Place News and dates
Easter Wednesday 8 to Tuesday 14 April: 3 crosses down by the beach near the coastguard station. Come along to reflect this Easter, and look at the pictures and words on the display boards.
Easter Day 12 April at 7.00 am: Sunrise Service — All Welcome at the 3 crosses
Narnia Plan revealed! Monday 11 May: 7.30 pm at Moor Lane Methodist Church. Come along to hear about the exciting plans for this Christmas 09 to recreate Narnia on a giant scale inside the old Christ Church building in Waterloo. Open meeting for all interested.
[27 March 2009]

Narnia
A large old style wardrobe is needed by IAP for their next production. If you have one please contact John Morris on 0151 286 8380 or 07976580517 to arrange collection. Thank you.
[27 March 2009]

Green Tip
Are you recycling everything possible? Really—everything? Look into it today. Prayer: You might not have included wheelie bins in the Bible, but we know that you looked at the earth and said that it was good. Creation still echoes those words today. Help us to join in the song. Amen.
[27 March 2009]

Easter leaflets
A great big, huge, thank you to all who delivered Easter leaflets, especially our Peter who whizzed round on his bike. A sterling effort, thank you.
[27 March 2009]

Events for Maundy Thursday 9 April
6.00 pm: Easter ‘Walk’ from 6.00 to 7.00 pm starting in the hall and taking in the church and grounds. This is an all-age event and will enable you to experience the whole of the Easter story.
7.00 pm: Holy Communion at St Helen’s Sefton
7.30 pm: Agape supper followed by 'stripping of the altar' at St Nicholas’ Blundellsands. A light meal will be served for which donations will be requested. If you would like to go please let Shirley know asap. There is a limit to the numbers, so first come, first served. These events are being shared by all the churches in the Southern cluster of Sefton Deanery and all are welcome.
[20 March 2009]

SWACA
Car Boot Sale on Easter Monday 13 April. Tables £8. Contact Liz Lord 924 0042 for booking details.
[20 March 2009]

Green Tip
by Carol Roocroft. Attention all gardeners ! Instead of buying plastic identification markers, why not cut up used plastic margarine cartons, don’t forget to use an indelible pen though!
[20 March 2009]

Exciting News
Pete Spiers has been appointed Area Dean of Sefton by the Bishop. Please pray for him in this new responsibility.
[13 March 2009]

Sidespersons Rota
If anyone would like to go on the Sidespersons Rota please see Ann Somers or Gordon Lawrence.
[6 March 2009]

Connect
Discussion evening for 18–30’s (ish) in Crossroads 7.00 to 8.30 pm Sunday 29 March. Come and join us for a good chat, friendship, coffee & cake. Please see Simon Elliott for more information.
[20 March 2009]

TAG: Car Washing
As promised at last week's auction, TAG will be washing cars on Sunday 29 March after the 11.00 am service. Appropriate donations will be accepted to supplement the money raised from the auction for TOYBOX and SAMS. Just turn up with your car.
[20 March 2009]

Hall Painting: Saturday 4 April 10.00 am to 5.00 pm
If you fancy fellowship with a paintbrush and some great refreshments then please come along. The foyer area and toilets are in need of a lick of paint. If you have any emulsion and/or gloss paint (white or any light colours), in need of recycling, then please have a word with Hal Whitaker, Paul Beardwood or Sue Kenyon … do your bit for Eco Church.
[20 March 2009]

Green Tip
A prayer based on Psalm 24 from the CEL website “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for he founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters” - Turn our souls away from materialism and our desires from taking from your sacred world. Give us a vision of the blessings we will receive if we turn away from idolatry of the economy and bow to wisdom and truth. Let us see that true happiness rests in enjoying your earth as you intended. Let the King of glory shine through your kingdom. Amen
[13 March 2009]

Bible Society: Fun Day - 28 March at St Luke’s Halsall School
This is a popular annual event: 77 children have entered for the Bible Reading. Please can you offer help? If you are available please contact June Barnard. Thank you.
[13 March 2009]

Cell Leaders Training - Saturday 25 April at St Mark’s Haydock
If you are helping to lead a cell group, Cell UK is running a training course on 25 April. Should be stimulating and practical. We strongly encourage all leaders and co-leaders to attend. Speak to Steve or Pete to confirm your place please.
[6 March 2009]

Calling all Envelope Givers
A new set of weekly offering envelopes are now available for collection from the back of church for everybody who currently gives to the work of St Luke’s.
[6 March 2009]

Gift Day Celebration Service - Sunday 10 May
We would like to invite as many past members of our church as possible to this morning service. If there is somebody you would like to invite please give their name and address to the parish office or write it on the clip board at the back of the church and an invitation will be sent out at the end of this month.
[6 March 2009]

Calling all crafty ladies
If you would like to be involved in forming a small craft group to produce Christmas cards and toys then please come along to a meeting on Monday 23 March at 2.00 pm in the Parish Office See Marg Davey for further information.
[6 March 2009]

Adult Baptism/Confirmation
This will be held on Sunday 17 May at 6.30 pm at St Helen’s Sefton. If you are interested in being confirmed, there will be an introductory meeting on Thursday 2 April at 7.30 pm in St Luke’s Parish office. Preparation sessions will be on Thursday evenings in April. If you are interested or would like more information, then please contact Pete Spiers.
[27 February 2009]

Week of Continuous Prayer
As part of Merseyside churches 2009 Year of continuous prayer, the timetable for St Luke’s week of continuous prayer from 15 to 22 March is as follows:
Parish Centre:
Monday to Friday from 7.00 to 8.00 am - early morning prayer
Monday to Friday from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon and from 2.00 to 4.00 pm - prayer space
In Church:
Monday, Thursday, Friday from 7.00 to 8.00 pm and Wednesday from 6.30 to 7.30 pm - prayer following specific themes
Tuesday from 7.30 to 9.00 pm - Listening to God evening
Prayer walk around St Luke’s Parish on Saturday 21 March
Meet at St Luke’s Church Hall at 2.50 pm. Walking shoes and warm clothes. An opportunity to lift our Parish and its people up in prayer. Approximately four and a half miles. For more information contact Agnes Law 924 3448.
Prayer Requests
If people want to make a prayer request during our Week of Prayer there are a number of ways of doing so:

• email to ps@stlukecrosby.org.uk
• Text to 07590 690780
• Posting it in the boxes provided in Crossroads café, the Bypass; Sunter Hair for Men, Cooks Road; Catherine Caddick jewellers, Moor Lane

All such requests will be placed in our prayer space in the parish centre.
More details, including prayer themes, are here.
[6 March 2009, revised 13 & 14 March 2009]

Wildlife Activity Morning - Saturday 21 March
We will be running our third activity morning of 2009 on 21 March from 10.00 am to 12.30 pm. A family event geared at primary age children, we will be making bird boxes and feeders, planting a perennial wildflower meadow, doing a treasure hunt, decorating cotton bags…bring your children or your grandchildren, mention it to you neighbours…let’s all go wild at St Luke’s! More info from Steve or Jan 928 7025
[6 March 2009]

How to lead a small group - Tuesdays 24 & 31 March
‘You would like me to help lead a small group?, Sorry, can’t help you Pete, never done it before! Wouldn’t know where to start!’.
If you would like to learn basic skills in helping to lead a small group (eg cell group, Alpha), Pete will be leading a couple of sessions on Tuesdays 24 and 31 March at 7.30 pm Have a word with Pete Spiers or Steve Matthews 928 7025 to book your place. (PS Attending the course doesn’t mean you will have to lead a small group!)
[6 March 2009]

Vestry Update
Hazel, Jeff, Gillian and Paul went to view a few churches last week that have had recent refurbishment of their buildings. The visit was very positive and productive. We are visiting another church this week. Please see one of us if you want any further information and we will let you know when our next meeting is if you would like an input into the refurbishment.
[27 February 2009]

Donating seats in memory of family
Four bays have been cut out of the ‘daffodil’ bank which faces the side of the church hall. We hope to place a seat in each bay, and ask Simon O’Rourke back to carve them. They will be similar to the ones in the community garden, though a little smaller and less ‘chunky’. Likely cost is between £350 and £400. If you are interested, please have a word with Steve Matthews 928 7025.
[27 February 2009]

Auction of TAG Talents
Today (8 March) at 12 noon in the Church Hall after service TAG are auctioning off their talents to raise money for SAMS and Toybox. If you would like to bid for anything from dog walking to car washing come and bid. Annie Spiers
[6 March 2009]

Child Friendly Church Award Training Day - Crossroads on 18 March at 7.30 pm
This is for everyone involved with children or young people at St Luke’s as part of having been awarded the Child Friendly Church Award. The meeting will take place at 7.30 pm prompt immediately after the prayer session in church.
[6 March 2009]

Churches Together Lent Prayer Walk
Sunday 15 March 2.00 pm starting at St. Joseph’s Church Blundellsands and walking to St Thomas’ Waterloo via St Edmund's. More details are on the Crosby Churches website.
[27 February 2009; updated 4 March 2009]

Green Tip
Tearfund’s Carbon Fast: 25 February to 11 April 2009. Fast and pray with Tearfund this Lent to cut your carbon use and help protect poor people from climate change. ‘Love does no harm to its neighbour’ (Romans 13.10) Climate change can mean our neighbours go hungry because of drought, or lose their homes because of floods. Faced with that reality, there are many things we can do, acting as part of the global church’s response, to change the way our lives impact poor communities. Bishop James Jones writes ’As we pray daily for God’s will to be done on earth, as it is done in heaven, the Carbon Fast is a practical step towards a fairer world, a sustainable planet and the earthing of heaven. Join us as the Carbon Fast goes global in 2009!
[20 February 2009]

Laptop
If you have a laptop which you don’t need any more please contact Shirley in the office. Thank you.
[20 February 2009]

Bibles for Uganda
Sue Sinclair has returned from Uganda and has sent us this report of her visit.
[15 February 2009]

Hoima, Uganda
Thad Cox has sent us another newsletter from Hoima.
[15 February 2009]

Auction of TAG Talents
Sunday 8 March at 12 noon. In the church hall after the 11.00 am service TAG are auctioning off their talents so they can raise money for Alejandro’s and Toybox work in South America. If you would like to bid for anything from dog walking to car washing or children’s party entertainment come and bid next Sunday. Encourage our teenagers in their generous sharing of their time and talents. Annie Spiers
[27 February 2009]

Prayer
As part of Merseyside churches 2009 Year of continuous prayer, the timetable for St Luke’s week of continuous prayer from 15 to 22 March is as follows:
Parish Centre: Monday to Friday from 7.00 to 8.00 am: early morning prayer
Monday to Friday from 10,00 am to 12.00 noon and from 2.00 to 4.00 pm: prayer space in church
Monday to Friday from 7.00 to 8.00 pm prayer following specific themes
Tuesday at 7.30 pm: Listening to God evening.
[27 February 2009]

Women's World Day of Prayer
The Women’s World Day of prayer this year is being held at St Helen’s Church, Crosby on Friday 6 March at 2.00 pm. The speaker is Dr George Wyatt and pupils from Merchant Taylor’s Girls School and St Mary’s College are taking part. Everyone is very welcome.
[27 February 2009]

Groundforce: Saturday 7 March : 10.00 am to 1.00 pm
We will be meeting on the first Saturday of the month as usual to work in the grounds. Mixture of light and heavy work. We could do with a couple of extra shovels and wheelbarrows for the morning — we have a lot of material to move to the site of the perennial wildflower meadow. Good fun, great company, wonderful refreshments! Meet by maintenance store in car park. More info from Steve 928 7025.
[27 February 2009]

St Luke's Halsall School
would like to invite everyone to their ‘Open Day’ when you can see all the good things they are doing. This takes place on Tuesday 10 March at the school in Cooks Road, Crosby.
[6 February 2009]

Churches Together in Great Crosby
invites you to compose a prayer. It should be a prayer for Christian Unity and include reference to the local churches in Crosby and be original ie YOUR prayer. The Committee of CTiGC will judge the winning entry on these three criteria and the chosen prayer will be printed, distributed and used at all future occasions when we meet and pray together in our area. There are blue leaflets at the back of church, please use the reverse side and hand in to the office by Easter Sunday. You may add your name or let it be anonymous, as you wish.
[6 February 2009]

Prayer
The Shared Ministry Team are once again inviting the whole church to a special evening when we can listen to God. It is always good to stop and listen. We have a lot of challenges coming up in 2009 in particular our church buildings and we need to ensure that God is leading the way in all that we do. Please keep the evening of Tuesday 17 March at 7.30 pm free so that you can attend this event. This event falls in our week of continuous prayer which is part of the 2009 Year of continuous prayer for churches in Merseyside. More specific details will follow near the time.
[6 February 2009]

Lent Book Stall
Any books ordered but not taken are now available. Please see Simon, who will also happily accept any money owing! There are a number of copies of the Love Life Live Lent adult and children booklets still available at 74p each.
[20 February 2009]

Fairtrade Fortnight
23 February to 8 March. When you shop don’t forget to buy products with the Fair Trade mark on.
[20 February 2009]

PCC meeting
There will be an Extraordinary meeting of the PCC on Sunday 1 March at 10.30 am in the Webster Room to discuss the proposal to keep suspended the presentation of the living at St Luke’s.
[20 February 2009]

Green Tip
Father we thank you for the bountiful world in which we live, for the food you provide and for the abundance of its store. Help us to look after the world that you created, to study it and to learn from it. Weed out all in our lives that hinders the advancement of your kingdom. May we all become channels of your peace. Amen
[13 February 2009]

St Luke's Women's Fellowship
Invites you to a FLORAL DESIGN EVENING—Beautiful Flowers—Wonderful Designs followed by an auction of the arrangements. EVERYONE WELCOME St Luke’s Church Hall Liverpool Road : 3 March : 8.00 pm : £2 admission
[13 February 2009]

Green Tip
Reduce your carbon footprint and electric bills — did you realise it costs £10 per year to leave your computer and monitor on standby.
[6 February 2009]

Churches Together in Great Crosby
Many thanks to all the helpers and those who attended the recent Quiz and Hotpot which raised £425 for the general fund. Thank you. Ray Terry
[6 February 2009]

Latest News from our two Church Schools
It is most encouraging to report that our church primary school, St Luke’s Halsall, has been awarded £1,000,000 to further the resources of the school to equip it for 21st century teaching and learning. Meanwhile, St. Michael’s CE High continues to go from strength to strength and is officially the most improved school in Sefton in terms of GCSE results as well as being the eighth most improved school in the country!!!
[6 February 2009]

Community Reflection
At its meeting in November 2008 Sefton Deanery Synod asked each parish in the deanery to complete a Community Reflection and present it to the January 2009 meeting. "The aim of this community reflection is to encourage each Church to look at their local community and to develop a feel for the past, the present and the future. This will inform our Deanery Mission Planning." You can see the results for St Luke's here.
[3 February 2009]

Ash Wednesday
There will be two services to mark the beginning of Lent on Wednesday 25 February at 10.30 am in St Luke’s and at 7.30 pm in All Saints with the other churches from the cluster. The Rev Irene Cowell will be speaking. All are welcome at either service or both!! Ash Wednesday has also been designated as a Day of Prayer for the people of Zimbabwe.
[20 February 2009]

18-30's Evening
next Sunday (22 February) from 7.00 pm till 8.30 pm in Crossroads. Good coffee, good cakes, good discussion and chance to meet others. Be great to see people there! See Simon Elliott for more info or call him on 0151 924 0039.
[14 February 2009]

Prom Praise
Will all those going to the first choir practice on the Wirral on Wednesday 25 February please meet in the church car park at 6.30 pm so that we can share cars. Eric Linford
[13 February 2009]

Vestry Re-building
Work starts on re-building the new vestry and foyer area on Monday 16 February, and is due for completion in early June. Can the congregation please use the main church doors for entering and exiting the church during this time. Only key holders will be able to use the side door as there is a code entry system (code is same as alarm). There will be no toilet facilities in church but the hall toilet will be available during Sunday services. We apologise for any inconvenience.
[13 February 2009]

Have you got pre-school children aged 0 to 4?
St Luke’s Halsall School are planning to start a ‘Stay and Play’ facility in school. An opportunity for mums, dads and any family members to come along to school with pre-school children and have some fun. The sessions will be held weekly on Thursday afternoons from 2.00 to 3.15 pm starting on Thursday 26 February.
[6 February 2009]

Lent Reflection/Reading
Lent provides us with a particular opportunity to reflect on and challenge our faith.. As a church we want to encourage this, and so a selection of books and material for daily reflection and reading during Lent will be available to buy after the services on Sunday 15 February.
[6 February 2009]

Child Friendly Church Award
St Luke's has been awarded the Child Friendly Church Award by the Diocese of Liverpool. More details will follow, but here is a photograph of the PCC with the award certificate.
[30 January 2009]

PCC Meeting - 28 January 2009 - and Gift Day
A summary of the PCC meeting held on Wednesday 28 January is now online. Also online is information on the Gift Day to be held on Saturday 9 May 2009.
[30 January 2009]

Sefton Women's and Children's Aid (SWACA)
February is the month when we support SWACA. January saw the launch of the ‘Swacaquacker’ appeal to raise money for our Family Support service. Each month will have a different Quacker theme and I will be selling ducks to sail on your bath in the church hall after the 11 o’clock service.
We will be holding our annual Quiz Night on 27 February at 7.30 pm at the Comrades Club—pay on the door. Cost £4.00. Please help support our families. From October to December 2008 we had referrals from 707 women and 452 children. This is on our own door step, please, we need your help. Pam Stubbs
[29 January 2009]

Crossroads
The Crossroads Committee would like to say a huge thank you to Barry Fell for all his hard work as secretary over the past years. He is a hard act to follow and we would welcome anyone who feels they could act as secretary. The post is now vacant and we urgently need a replacement. Please see Pam Stubbs if you are interested. Thank you.
[29 January 2009]

Green Tip
For our green fingered members - protect seedlings from cold weather by using clean empty plastic bottles to create cheap and effective cloches.
[29 January 2009]

Churches Together in Great Crosby
are looking for a new Treasurer. If you are interested please see Hazel Large. Thank you.
[29 January 2009]

The Way Youth Club
Whilst we are pleased to say that there are high numbers attending at the moment, this means that we cannot take any more young people at present.
[29 January 2009]

In Another Place
are holding an event to invite people to, especially if they have a special wedding anniversary or want to celebrate a personal event in their family, got married recently, or are planning to get married soon. The event is at St Helen’s church on Sunday 15 February since many weddings take place in churches, but will include several songs from Gospel choir, some interviews of married couples and wedding cake after, as well as a chance to have a professional photo taken (price £10). Please invite friends and neighbours, we need to give marriages all the support we can at a time when many are under pressure. Children are welcome, and should enjoy the event too. Annie Spiers
[6 February 2009]

Uganda
We have had an email from Sue and Steve Sinclair who are out in Uganda speaking and ministering at different churches and taking Bibles to those who don’t have one. Their trip is going well and God has moved in amazing ways. Please pray for one of the housemothers who has malaria and also that water is restored soon as there are concerns for families with children who are without water at present. If you feel when you are praying for them that God lays anything on your heart or gives you a word of scripture, please pass it to the office and we will email it to Sue.
[29 January 2009]

Jumble Sale
Saturday 14 February at 10.00 am in the Church Hall. Plenty of bargains on offer, all proceeds to charity.
[29 January 2009]

Crosby Village
There will be a meeting in church on Tuesday 10 February from 6.00 to 7.00 pm for anyone from the community who has concerns about Crosby Village. All local Councillors have been invited and it is hoped a representative from Sainsbury’s will address the meeting. Catherine Caddick from the Crosby Traders will also be there : for further information see Pete Spiers
[29 January 2009]

Letter in the Crosby Herald
Pete Spiers has had the following letter published in the 22 January 2009 issue of the Crosby Herald.
[25 January 2009]

AS A congregation, St Luke's Church, together with the other members of Churches Together in Great Crosby (CTiGC), are very concerned about what has been happening in Crosby Village and our own recent community reflection underlines this.

We have tried to express our concerns in a number of ways: we have been thinking about and praying in our services for those whose lives are affected when businesses close and they are made redundant.

We also pray for guidance for all those who have to make decisions in this time of 'credit crunch'.ŠWe have provided space for the lorries and vans that came for the continental markets and our hall is used by countless community groups and children and youth organisations.

We have expressed our concerns along with CTiGC over the threat to free parking in the village.

Personally I have attended the Crosby Area committee to ask what Sefton Council can do about the village's regeneration.

While I would echo Councillor Martyn Barber's call for private investment in Crosby village (Crosby Herald, January 15), it would also seem to me essential that as as a community we need to think seriously about what exactly we would like to see.

We will only see new businesses when they are confident that the community want to have them here and would use them rather than go elsewhere. There will also need to be a 'mix of use' with community facilities, residential accommodation and services.

As a church in the heart of Crosby we would like to think we have Crosby in our heart and to that end we are embarking on our own re-building and re-ordering plans so that we might continue to serve the community as we have been doing for 156 years already.

In this time of economic recession, this is a sign of hope and a statement of our faith that Crosby has a future and now is the time for us all to come together and discover what that is.

REV CANON PETE SPIERS,
St Luke's Church, Great Crosby

Christian Ecology Link
Loving Father, we thank you for all the visionaries who work to channel the earth’s products to the needy and underprivileged. Help us to use your gifts for the extension of your kingdom throughout the world. Amen.
This prayer is taken from CEL monthly prayer diary. If you would like a copy please see Paul or Gillian or visit their website.
[22 January 2009]

Bookstall
A ‘best seller’ entitled It Makes Sense is on the bookstall. Do take a look. This book answers many questions on Christianity and is fascinating reading.
[22 January 2009]

That’s a wild idea
We have the opportunity to apply for another £5000 Big Lottery funding to enhance the work we have already done in the grounds. This is still part of the BBC’s Breathing Places initiative. They recommend we use part of the funding to tie in with the Springwatch Open Weekend in early June. Ideas so far include a formal opening of our gardens, a taster session in conservation skills, and offering guided walks in the grounds. We also hope to include the re-design of the entrance to the graveyard and promoting recording of wildlife by St Luke’s pupils. If you have any suggestions, have a word with Agnes 924 3448 or Ann Somers 284 9312 by next Sunday, 1 February, please.
[22 January 2009]

Memorial Flowers in Church
If you would like the flowers in church to be in memory of a loved member of your family or friend, please add to list at the back of church.
[22 January 2009]

Community Reflection
This has now been completed and the finished display of results and thoughts is available to view at the end of each service today (25 January) (in the hall after 9.00 & 11.00, in church after 6.30). Please do view and take the opportunity to ask any questions or make any comments to Simon, Barbara or Dave or use the paper provided. Thanks to all who have helped with this in any way.
[22 January 2009]

6.30 pm Service
The feedback from the meeting of the 6.30 congregation last year was very positive and as many will be aware we are a small group of people seeking to implement some of the changes which people said they would like. There was nothing that people wanted to take away but lots of suggestions about things to add. We have started to have a different style of service on the first Sunday of every month and hope that people have enjoyed them. All the other services will remain the same. We would like to encourage everyone across the congregations to come and join us for the services which are coming up. On 1 February we have a meditation led by Margaret Quayle when we are expecting God to speak personally into our lives. On 1 March one of our cell groups will be leading a Praise and Worship service with a difference! On 5 April TAG will be organising and leading the service and there will be a healing service coming up in the near future. All these services will be kept to an hour in length and everyone is very welcome.
[22 January 2009]

Calling all Sidespersons!
We will be having a meeting for all Sidespersons in church on Saturday 31 January at 10.30 am. This will be an opportunity to have a chat together and brush up on all the many aspects of this ministry, eg setting out communion, selecting the correct colours etc. Peter Owen and I are looking forward to seeing you and would like to help in any way that we can. Ann Somers
[22 January 2009]

Greetings from Peru
Doris and Alejandro Mesco have sent us greetings from Peru for Christmas and the New Year.
[19 January 2009]

Haggai
The sermons at the morning service on 18 January, 1 and 15 February and 1 and 15 March will be based on passages from Haggai. Notes on the sermons will be added to our cell group resources page.
[18 January 2009]

Wanted Urgently - Used Children's Football Boots
Marine FC is co-ordinating a local collection of used children’s football boots (any size). These will be collected together and sent to underprivileged children in Africa to enable them to play football. If you have any spare boots, please bring them in a clean condition with all studs in place and both tied together by their laces to Shirley in the office and they will be passed on to Marine Football Club. Thank you.
[16 January 2009]

Bibles for Uganda
Thank you to all those who donated money last Sunday (11 January). We received £395 across the congregations which will go towards providing bibles for church leaders working in villages where churches and congregations do not have a bible. We will be leaving for Uganda on 23 January and returning on 7 February 2009 and would be grateful if you would remember us in your prayers. Thank you. Sue and Steve Sinclair
[16 January 2009]

Memorial Flowers in Church
If you would like the flowers in church to be in memory of a loved member of your family or friend, we have a list at the back of church. Just fill in your name, the name of your loved one and the date of the Sunday that you choose. The charge for this is £15. You can choose the colour of the flowers if you so wish and we will put a note in the news sheet on that Sunday.
[16 January 2009]

Sefton Advocacy Friendz Group
Thank you to everyone who helped to raise £105.50 towards Sefton Advocacy Friendz Group through the sale of Christmas cards. If anyone would like to volunteer to help man the phones for Sefton Advocacy Friendz Group please contact Alison Ayres on 01704 500500.
[16 January 2009]

Zimbabwe
The offering for Zimbabwe at last week’s evening service (11 February) amounted to £715. Thank you to all who gave.
[16 January 2009]

Green Tip
Re-use old egg boxes by making seed trays, fill each compartment with compost/potting mixture and seed. Thank you to everyone who brought their Christmas cards to church for recycling, we have been inundated.
[16 January 2009]

World Mission Sunday
St Luke's marks 11 January 2009 as World Mission Sunday. The following leaflet was given out in church on the day.
Pray, Give, Go
Welcome to World Mission Sunday. Today we would like to take the opportunity to express our gratitude for all the support the World Mission group have received throughout the past year.
Support comes in many forms. Perhaps you attended a Quiz night, bought Traidcraft goods, prepared a shoe box, had a cream tea, took a collecting box home or very importantly supported our partners through prayer. The ways in which our work is supported are too numerous to mention.
The organisations we support are always looking for a little extra help. No matter your age all you need is enthusiasm and a capacity to care. From on-street collecting or spending a few hours in SWACA's (Sefton Women and Children's Aid) shop in Knowsley Road or for the young adventurer the SAMS Latino Experience. Voluntary opportunities abroad can be as short as two weeks or 6 months.
We hope that at the least you have found today thought provoking. If you would like to find out more please don't hesitate to approach the members of the world mission team or call Karen on 0151 474 5252.
[10 January 2009]

St Luke's Players present Beauty and the Beast
Once again St Luke's Players will be performing their ever popular annual pantomime. Come and enjoy the fun, singalong with the enchanted inhabitants of the castle and see if Belle can tame the ferocious beast. Performances: Wednesday 4 February, Thursday 5 February, Friday 6 February, Saturday 7 February (matinee and evening shows) Sunday 8 February (matinee only). Tickets, priced £5.00 for adults and €3.00 for children, are now available from Jane Murrow on 924 5142 (daytime) or 476 9189 (evenings/weekends).
[4 January 2009]

Green Tip
Be with us Lord, when we go shopping. If we have little money, help us to choose wisely and not to hanker after things we can’t afford. Help us too if we are well provided with money. Save us from self-indulgence and extravagance. Help us to contribute wisely to the needs of those who lack the essentials of life. Be Lord of every part of our lives, but especially of our money, for the sake of your Son who gave us such clear guidance on the use of money. Amen
[9 January 2009]

Uganda
We will be visiting Uganda on 23 January 2009 where we will be providing Bibles for church leaders working in villages where churches and congregations do not have a Bible. The Bibles cost £5 in local currency. It would be wonderful if anyone would like to make a donation. Thank you for your prayers and support. Sue and Steve Sinclair
[9 January 2009]

Parish Diaries
Don’t leave church today without taking with you our very own church diary with lots of helpful information inside.
[9 January 2009]

Christingles
Just over £1000 was raised at the Christingles for the Children’s Society.
[9 January 2009]

News from Uganda
Thad Cox, our correspondent in Uganda, has sent us another Christmas newsletter which you can read here.
[8 January 2009]

Bookmarks
Our memory verse for 2009 is from Hebrews 12:2 "Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith…". Bookmarks with this verse will be handed out at all services today (4 January), by the Shared Ministry Team.
[4 January 2009]

Bible Society
A coffee morning will be held on Saturday 17 January in the church hall from 10.00am to 11.30am. Admission £1.00 (includes refreshments). ALL ARE WELCOME.
[4 January 2009]

Churches Together in Great Crosby: Social Quiz and Hot Pot Supper
at 7.45pm on 26 January at SS Peter & Paul Social Club. Tickets £5.00. Contact Ray Terry (after 9am service), Linda Moore (after 11.00am service) or Lester Davey (after 6.30pm service).
[4 January 2009]

Giving
If you would like to learn more about giving to the work of St Luke's by either weekly offering envelopes or via the bank you are invited to speak with Eric Linford (after 9.00am service), Brenda Morris (after 11.00am service) or Les Railton (after 6.30pm service).
[4 January 2009]

Lectern Bible
The new Lectern Bible has been donated by Marg bavey, in memory of her dear sister Jean Allanson.
[4 January 2009]

The Offering
at our carol service for the Macmillam Nurses was £270.93.
[4 January 2009]

Green Tip: Recycle your Christmas Cards
Can we remind you that there is a bin at the back of church to recycle your Christmas Cards. You may find that your cards appear next year as a tag or a St Luke's Christmas card!
[4 January 2009]

Coffee Rota
If you would like to help serve tea and coffee after the 11.00am service please contact Bev on 924 6050. Thank you.
[4 January 2009]

Oberammergau 2010
There are 2 spare places for this trip, taking place in September 2010. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Eric Linford on 924 8933.
[4 January 2009]

Mothers Union
'News from Andrew White - The Vicar of Baghdad', Monday 5 January 2009 at 2.00pm, in the church hall.
[4 January 2009]

Zimbabwe
Sunday 11 January. At the 6.30 pm service Bishop David Jennings will be sharing about his recent trip to Zimbabwe.

Grounds Working Party
The first work party of the year is due to be on Saturday 10 January, meeting in the car park at 10.00 am. We will be tidying up the butterfly garden and doing a few other maintenace jobs. Wrap up well and bring strong gloves - tools and refreshments provided! Please note the change of date.
[2 January 2009]

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