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St Michael & All Angels Parish Church, Shefford The United Benefice of Meppershall & Shefford
A warm and friendly welcome awaits you- why not come along and see what we have to offer?
Click on the ROTA logo for details of Sidespersons, Readers, Intercessions, Chalice and Music duties over the coming weeks...
Friday 1
9.50am
Holy Communion (Revd John Harper)
10.35-12.00
Tea/coffee served : prayer ministry available
Saturday 2
10.30am to 3.15pm
Amos Day with Garth Hewitt & Damaris Albuquerque @ All Hallows on the Wall, London: Nicaragua - the struggle and the hope. Details from Jenny Dann on 817337, or from the Amos Trust website
11 am
Wedding of Nigel Atkinson and Jane Dudeney
1.30pm to 5 pm
Walk for the Word: sponsored walk in aid of Bible Society. For details contact Esther Buss on 816823
Sunday 3
10 am
Michaelmas & Harvest Festival Communion (Revd John Harper)
2.30pm
Holy Communion at The Birches (Jenny Dann)
Monday 4
8 pm
Any Questions? @ The White Hart (Shefford Churches working together) – an opportunity for everyone to ask any question they like about the Christian faith. We can’t guarantee to have all the answers, but the discussion should be interesting!
Tuesday 5
9.30am
Morning Prayer
Church Meeting (formerly MU): Speaker Revd John Harper
Wednesday 6
10 am till 11.30 am
MINI-M: worship and fun for babies and toddlers (0s to 4s) with their parents/minders. This month’s theme: Mister Noah built an ark
THE LIFE WE SHARE: six-part course exploring five major faiths. (3) LOVING & BEING LOVED: God, human beings and animals in relationship? For information contact Jenny Dann on 817337
Friday 8
Saturday 9
7.30pm
Brass Band Concert at St Mary’s Church, Meppershall: The Woburn Sands Band. Tickets £10 including buffet with wine. Contact John on 813334
Sunday 10
Morning Prayer (Jenny Dann)
6 pm
Shefford Deanery Autumn Festival Service at St Mary's, Henlow: "All creation praises". Preacher the Bishop of Bedford
Monday 11
Shefford & District Bible Society Action Group invites you to A Celebration of the Bible and of the Bible Society's bicentenary, at Shefford Baptist Church (7.45 for 8pm). Audio-visual presentation and address by Keith Harvey. Admission free - donations for Bible Society. Further information from Esther Buss on 816823
Tuesday 12
7.40pm
PCC meeting (venue to be advised)
Wednesday 13
THE LIFE WE SHARE: six-part course exploring five major faiths. (4) SUFFERING: what causes human suffering and can it have any purpose? For information contact Jenny Dann on 817337
Friday 15
Morning Prayer (Revd John Harper & Jenny Dann)
Tea/coffee served & DAILY BREAD display/tasting : prayer ministry available
Sunday 17
9.30-10.30
Messengers group for 3s to 9s
Family Communion (Revd John Harper)
Ecumenical service at The Birches (everyone welcome)
Tuesday 19
HEALING & WHOLENESS SERVICE with prayer ministry @ Shefford Methodist Church (Shefford Churches working together). Speaker: Dr Sarah Riches, local GP
Wednesday 20
THE LIFE WE SHARE: six-part course exploring five major faiths.(5) COMMUNITY: family, belonging, "I am because we are." For information contact Jenny Dann on 817337
DAILY BREAD orders by today, please – see posters
Friday 22
Saturday 23
7 pm
ALPHA SUPPER at Shefford Methodist Church – a "taster" session in advance of the Alpha Course which begins on 8 November. Everyone welcome
Sunday 24
Thinking Together (Jenny Dann)
Tuesday 26
10.30am
Shefford Churches working together: ministers meet
DAILY BREAD orders delivered this morning
Wednesday 27
THE LIFE WE SHARE: six-part course exploring five major faiths. (6) HOSPITALITY/WHY ARE WE HERE? Welcome, inclusion, loving the stranger. On our last evening we will share a meal together and consider our response.... For information contact Jenny Dann on 817337
Friday 29
Tea/coffee served & TRAIDCRAFT stall : prayer ministry available
Sunday 31
United Benefice Communion at St Mary’s, Meppershall
A NIGHT OF LIGHT with the Shefford Churches: children’s activities at Shefford Lower School, running concurrently with a united service of celebration at St Michael & All Angels’ Church. Look out for posters, or contact any of the church ministers
Tuesday 2
Church Meeting (formerly MU): Speaker
Wednesday 3
MINI-M: worship and fun for babies and toddlers (0s to 4s) with their parents/minders. This month's theme: Joseph's Jazzy Coat
Friday 5
Sunday 7
"Special Memories" Family Service (Revd John Harper & Jenny Dann) - bring along your family photos & memorabilia - opportunity to remember loved ones who have died - request a special hymn, prayer or poem
Holy Communion at The Birches (Revd John Harper)
All Souls' commemoration service at St Mary's, Meppershall
Monday 8
7.15pm
ALPHA COURSE begins at Shefford Methodist Church
Tuesday 9
GARTH HEWITT CONCERT: "The Fruits of Nicaragua". Tickets £5 - book yours early as this promises to be a sell-out event! Contact Jenny Dann on 817337 for details.
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