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NOTICES FROM SUNDAY 1st NOVEMBER
MISSION EVENING - Wednesday 4th November at 7.30pm - at St. James Church
Revd. Tony Coslett will talk about ‘War and Peace’,As he was at one time a chaplain to the forces he will be able to bring much insight in this topic.
MOTHERS' UNION - Wednesday 4th November at 2.30pm in St James Church
‘God’s wonderful world in the 21st century’ Speaker: Sheila Wiggins
Visitors are always welcome
ST JAMES' WANDERERS Monday November 9th
This will be a morning walk ofapprox 4 milesfinishing with a pub lunch
For more details speak to Lesley or Sandra or sign the list at the back of church Transport can be provided
ABBEYFIELD AUTUMN FAIR– Grove & Barnes Houses - Tuesday 10th November
10am to 12 noon - Admission 20p
Gift & Book stalls; Treasure Trail; Cake Stall; Tombola; Refreshments
Further information on 0166 2671523 or www.abbeyfield.com
SKITTLES EVENING - Tuesday 10th November at 7.30pm - The Wheatsheaf, Thurcaston.
Skittles Evening with supper. Raffle
BISHOP'S LAY CONGRESS 2009 Sat. Nov. 14th at The Samworth Enterprise Academy, Leicester.
Spend a day with the Bishop of Leicester reflecting on how it is that we can both enjoy and share our faith more fully in everyday life. Anyone wishing to attend, or wanting more information, please contact one of the churchwardens by Sun. Oct. 11th.
MOTHER'S UNION PRAYER GROUP Monday 16th November at 2.15pm in St James church
ST JAMES' STRIDERS - Tuesday 17th November, meeting at St James at 9am.
The walk will be approx 6 miles, from Dunton Bassett to Claybrook Parva, continuing the Leicestershire Round.
Let Rod Green or James know if you are able to attend.
GOSCOTE DEANERY SYNOD Thursday 19th November at Syston Church Hall
Equipping the Local churches for Mission. The Greatest Show on Earth – Faith & Science
Dr. Chris Willmott, Dept. Biochemistry at Leics. University – Lecturer in Bioethics & trustee of Christians in Science
Further information from Stephen Crofts on 0116 327 9781
QUIZ AFTERNOON - Sunday 22nd November at 3pm - Birstall Village Hall
Quiz afternoon & cream teas Details to follow
COFFEE MORNING - Saturday 5th December - 10am – 12.30pm at St James Church
Coffee morning with Bring & Buy & Music.Details to follow
OPEN PRAYER each Tuesday evening between 7.30 and 8.00pm.
As a continuation of our worship we are meeting regularly at St James church for quiet prayer each Tuesday evening between 7.30 and 8.00pm. All are welcome to join us at the church
ST JAMES REFURBISHMENT APPEAL
The second stage of refurbishment is now complete, all but the painting (we’re waiting for the walls to dry out).
Current fundraising:-
Projected costs with vat £46,000.00
Grants so far £19,500.00
Giving so far £ 16,656.20
Remaining target £ 9,843.80
OLD CHURCH REORDERING
Progress, although rather slow, is being made in defining the final arrangements for the whole of the area of the old church. A small committee is involved in bringing together all aspects of the work with particular emphasis at the moment on the chancel and sanctuary.
We are in the process of preparing a faculty to submit to the Diocesan Advisory Committee for their approval. This application will be for removal of the old choir pews (currently removed on an experimental basis), the provision of the new chairs, carpeting for the area and a divider to separate off the old nave/community space from the sanctuary and chancel of the old church. This divider is essential not only to keep apart the two uses, but also to prevent the back row of chairs being pushed back and over the step. Also being considered is the provision of new kneelers which it is hoped will be something with which the church membership may get involved in making, this will not be part of the faculty application.
For the community space folding tables and better chairs need to be sourced and costed, the best use and provision of notice boards is also being addressed. There is still the outstanding painting of the walls and this is now going ahead. Additional power points are to be provided and the lighting in all areas is being upgraded, and we have asked for a quote to provide a loop system throughout the old church area
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