Leesfield Parish – 28^th January 2018

Now that Christmas is over, here’s a really thought- provoking poem about what to do next to help others. We are still collecting hats, scarves, gloves, socks, toiletries and non-perishable food items for distribution to Community Projects supporting homeless people and families in crisis in our area. Please give as generously as you can to help these charities who work tirelessly all year round. 

      

The Bible Study group will meet on Mondays 29^th January & 12^th February 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.

Buildings Committee meets at St Agnes’, 7.30 pm on Monday 5^th February.

There are still a few tickets available for the Rose Queen and Harvest Queen Dinner Dance at the White Hart on Friday 16^th March. The cost is £35 per ticket for this excellent event, please see Colette or Karen for further details or to purchase your tickets.

There are now vacancies for foundation governors at all three of our church schools, if you would like more information please see Edith or Rebecca.

Ladies of Leesfield – Coffee morning on Saturday 3^rd February, 10.30 am at 29 Livingstone Street, Lees. The AGM follows the Ash Wednesday Communion at 7.30 pm on the 14^th February.

Churches Together in Lees and District Lent Meetings

All are warmly invited to join us at our Lent Lunchtime meetings. This year we will focus on the film ‘The Theory of Everything’ using the Lent course book ‘The Mystery of Everything’ which asks us to consider the mysteries of the universe in everyday life and the acceptance that we have more questions than answers. It may be helpful if you have watched the film beforehand. The meetings are at Zion Methodist Church, starting at 12 noon on Tuesday 20^th Feb to 20^th March inclusive, and last approximately 45-60 minutes. A simple lunch of soup and bread is served afterwards.

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 Edith or sign the list please.

The February/March edition of “Voice” magazine is now available. Annual subscriptions are now due, so to be sure of getting your regular copy please pay £5 and add your name to the list. Because we have kept the price of the magazine in line with the cost of professional printing we can’t afford to have many “spare” copies, so it’s helpful to know how many we need before ordering.    

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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Mon	29-Jan	Bible Study Group St Thomas' 1.30pm
Sat	03-Feb	Ladies Coffee Morning 10.30 - 12, 29 Livingstone Street
Mon	05-Feb	Pastoral Team visit to Avalon Park
Mon	05-Feb	Buildings Committee 7.30pm at St Agnes'
Fri	09-Feb	St Thomas' School Theme Disco/Party
Mon	12-Feb	Bible Study Group St Thomas' 1.30pm
Wed	14-Feb	Ash Wednesday Communion 7.30 pm St Thomas'
		followed by Ladies of Leesfield AGM
Mon	19-Feb	Pastoral Team visit to Ashbourne House
Tues	20-Feb	Lent meeting at Zion Methodist 12 noon - film discussion & lunch
Mon	26-Feb	Bible Study Group St Thomas' 1.30pm
Mon	26-Feb	Standing Committee 7pm
Tues	27-Feb	Lent meeting at Zion Methodist 12 noon - film discussion & lunch
Fri	02-Mar	Women's World Day of Prayer at St Thomas' - 1 pm
Sat	03-Mar	Ladies Coffee Morning 10.30 - 12, 40 Thomas Street
Mon	05-Mar	Pastoral Team visit to Avalon Park
Mon	05-Mar	St Thomas' DCC 7 pm
Tues	06-Mar	Lent meeting at Zion Methodist 12 noon - film discussion & lunch
Wed	07-Mar	Schools Choral Speaking event at St Thomas' Church
Wed	07-Mar	St Agnes' Open Forum 8pm