Leesfield Parish – 26th November 2017
The latest edition of “Voice” magazine is now available at
both churches, cost 80p.
Advent starts with a Churches Together in Lees and District
United Service at Zion Methodist Church, 3 pm on Sunday 26th
November.
The Bible Study group will
meet on Monday 27th November at 1.30 pm. Frank
and lively discussions about Scripture and our walk with God. Each Study stands
alone...so it doesn't matter if you have missed a few weeks. Please do be
encouraged to come along.
Deanery Synod is at St James’ Church,
Barry St, at 7.30 pm on Tuesday 28th November.
On
Saturday 2nd December at 2.30 pm, Harvest Queen Ella and friends invite everyone to come and help
decorate the sponsored Christmas Trees.
The Ladies of Leesfield will be
serving seasonal refreshments, including mulled wine and mince pies.
And then we will all make our
way to the centre of Lees (opposite Legends) for the switch-on of Lees Lights at 4.30 pm. The Lees Band will be playing Christmas Carols,
and Father Christmas will be there
to switch on the lights and may have a little something for the children.
The Parish Christingle Service is at St Thomas’ Church on Sunday 3rd
December at 3 pm. All are welcome to join in this lovely family service, please
bring an orange! The collection from this service goes to the Children’s Society.
St Agnes’ Rose Queen Emilia invites
everyone to a Christmas Movie Night on
Friday 8th December in St Agnes’ school hall.
The following Sunday, 10th December, is
the Toy Service at both Churches.
Gifts of good-quality toys are needed, to pass on to less fortunate children.
Ladies of Leesfield – Carols & Mince Pies – Thursday 14th December, 7.30 pm at Audrey’s house,
Spring Lane..
St Thomas’ church is open regularly on Tuesday and Saturday mornings, so
people can drop in, look around, pray or just sit. For this to happen, we need
volunteers to sit in church. Can you spare an hour now and again? See Lesley or
sign the list please.
Items for the newsletter, website and facebook pages
to Liz (lizzy.dent@googlemail.com) whenever you want to
send. Lots of lovely pictures please!
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Sun
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26-Nov
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Churches
together "Advent is Coming" 3 pm Zion Methodist
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Mon
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27-Nov
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Bible
Study Group St Thomas' 1.30pm
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Tues
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28-Nov
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Deanery
Synod St James' Barry St 7.30 pm
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Sat
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02-Dec
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Ladies
Coffee in Church -Dressing Christmas Trees - 2.30pm
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Followed
by switch-on of Lees lights 4.30pm
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Sun
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03-Dec
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Christingle
Service - St Thomas' 3pm
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Mon
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04-Dec
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Pastoral
Team visit to Avalon Park
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Wed
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06-Dec
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St
Thomas' School Christmas Fair 3.30pm
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Fri
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08-Dec
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St
Agnes' Rose Queen Christmas Movie Night 6.30pm
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Sun
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10-Dec
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Toy
service both churches - usual times
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Mon
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11-Dec
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Pastoral
Team visit to Ashbourne House
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Thur
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14-Dec
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Carols,
mince pies, mulled wine and coffee at Spring Lane, Lees
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Sun
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17-Dec
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9
Lessons & Carols at St Thomas' 6.30pm
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Mon
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18-Dec
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Bible
Study Group St Thomas' 1.30pm
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Mon
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18-Dec
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Carol
singing around Lees - Meet St Thomas' 6pm
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Sun
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24-Dec
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Morning
services at usual times both churches
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Crib
service/Nativity - St Thomas' 5pm
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First
Communion of Christmas - 11.30pm at St Thomas'
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Mon
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25-Dec
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Christmas
Morning service 9.15am at St Agnes'
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Tues
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26-Dec
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Boxing
Day - no Tuesday service
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Sun
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31-Dec
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Parish
service at St Thomas' 10am - no service at St Agnes'
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