ST. ANDREWS, WEST DEREHAM

St Andrews Newsletter

(also St. Mary's, Denver; St. Mary the Virgin, Bexwell and St. Michael's, Ryston)

Vicar: The Reverend Judith Grundy

The Rectory, Ryston Road, Denver

Tel 383226

SERVICES AND EVENTS FOR AUGUST 2005

SUNDAY 7th:

11am FAMILY SERVICE: (coffee / tea at the end of the service)

Led by Lesley Pearce: Preacher: Mary Hurst

6.30pm Evensong: St Mary the Virgin, Bexwell

Led by Mary Hurst: Preacher: Lesley Pearce

SUNDAY 14th :

9.30 : HOLY COMMUNION:

Celebrant and leader: The Rev'd Robin Blackall

Preacher: Stan Atlinson

WEDNESDAY 17th:

7.30pm: HEALING SERVICE with Holy Communion

Celebrant and minister: The Rev'd Robin Blackall

Preacher: Mary Hurst

SUNDAY 21st :

8.00am MATINS at St Mary's Bexwell

Led by Margaret Lambert, Preacher: Lesley Pearce.

9.30am FAMILY SERVICE

Led by Mary Hurst: Preacher: Lesley Pearce

8.00pm COMPLINE at St Mary's Bexwell

Led by Lesley Pearce

SUNDAY 28th :

9.30am HOLY COMMUNION:

Preacher Lesley Pearce

Celebrant The Rev'd David Grundy.

PRESENT CHURCHWARDENS for St. Andrew's West Dereham:

Mrs Christine Vincent, Aspen, Ryston Road, W. Dereham 01366 - 500283

Mrs Maureen Elmer, Stoke Ferry 01366 - 501147

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INTERCESSIONS: Please let one of our churchwardens know (see tel nos. above) if you, or anyone you know, needs prayer, for sickness, or any other personal or family problem (in absolute confidence: No details are made public unless you wish it). We will gladly add any names to our weekly intercession list.) We believe that God hears and answers prayers, according to His plan and purpose for your life.

HEATING : ALL COMPLETE AND WORKING!

Thanks to all involved the heating was finally commissioned in early June, and we are all amazed at the difference in the atmosphere as you enter the church.

So now it's all hands to the pumps to try and finish everything off before Bishop Hubert's Festival in September (see below).

LIGHTING

The Diocesan Advisory Committee have sent back their positive recommendation for the improved lighting scheme, so we are now applying for formal permission from the Chancellor of the Diocese before ordering the construction of the four Nave and two Chancel chandeliers. Rewiring is also to be part of the installation.

BISHOP HUBERT'S FESTIVAL/SEPTEMBER 18TH - 25TH 2005

CALLING ALL POETS & MUSICIANS

FRIDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER AT ST ANDREW'S WEST DEREHAM

A MISCELLANY BEGINS AT 7PM.

MUSIC, VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL, WITH A FEAST OF THE SPOKEN WORD.

An opportunity for all local talents to take part and enjoy listening to each other. Note the date and contact Chris Young 500470 for/with details.

LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU!

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(DOWNHAM MARKET CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP)

at THE SOVEREIGN CENTRE

Sovereign Way Industrial Estate: Tel: 384474

Pastor:

Youth Pastor: Jo Sankey

Pastoral Team Co-ordinators: Bernie and Jill Reed

Elders: Nick and Beth Butt, Nam and Ruth Tong, Andrew Wille

SERVICES FOR AUGUST

Tuesday 2nd at 7.30pm: Going Deeper

Worship leader: Ruth Tong & Debbie Sankey

Preacher@ Andrew Wille

Sunday 7th August

10.30am Family Communion;

Praise and Worship: Ruth Tong;

Preacher: Nick Butt

Tuesday 9th August

7.30pm "Going Deeper"

Worship leader: Fred Hayward; Preacher Andrew Wille

Sunday 14th August

10.30am. Family Service

Praise and Worship: Ruth Tong; Preacher: Andrew Wille

Tuesday 16th August

7.30pm "Going Deeper"

Worship leader: Ruth Tong with Debbie Sankey

Preacher: Nick Butt

Sunday 21st August

10.30am Family Service

Praise and Worship: Sandra Beck

Preacher: Andrew Wille

Tuesday 23rd August

7.30pm "Going Deeper"

Worship leader: Fred Hayward

Preacher: Andrew Wille

Sunday 28th August

10.30am: Family Service

Praise and Worship: Chris Bacon

Preacher: Nick Butt

Tuesday 30th August

No CD Home Groups; "Grapevine" at Lincoln

WE WELCOME YOU TO COME AND SHARE IN THE VISION

For full details of services and events for AUGUST are included in the church newsletter :Phone 01366 384474 for your copy or, better still, call in for a coffee and a warm welcome at the Sovereign Centre.

WEEKLY EVENTS INCLUDE:

"Frantic" (for all Primary School children) Friday, 6.15 - 7.30 at the Sov Centre

Tuesday Bible Study, 7.30pm at the Sovereign Centre

Happitots Playgroup Mondays, 9.30 - 11.30am

The Alpha Course, (Start date to be announced)

The Marriage Course (Thursdays from mid-September - please phone 500470)

Youth Alpha Every Thursday 6.15 - 7.45 at Lion House, Lynn Road Downham Market

"Fusion" for Yrs 7, 8 & 9, 7 - 8.30, at Lion House, Mondays

CYF for Yr 10 onwards, Sunday's 6.15 - 7.45, Lion House

"Preparation for Marriage" Course - for those planning to get married

This five-week course is offered to engaged couples. IF YOU HAVE JUST GOT ENGAGED, THIS IS THE COURSE FOR YOU! Phone Todd and Monica on 01366 384159 to ask about dates and details.

"The Marriage Course" THURSDAYS FROM MID-SEPTEMBER. This SEVEN WEEK course is for those who have been married for a year or so (or much longer!) and would like to "tune up "their relationship. Each evening begins with a meal together then a video presentation to stimulate discussion between husband and wife on a variety of topics, totally privately, with a workbook to help. Coffee and cakes served during the evening.

OPEN TO ALL

Phone 01366 500470 to book a place on the course.

BELIEVER'S BAPTISMS

If you are thinking about being baptised, please contact the Sovereign Centre on 384474

BUILDING WORK- MORE TOILETS!

Completion of the toilet block is now imminent.

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS

The Elders are actively seeking ways to begin the conversion of the building and, as a first phase, may install walls and a lowered ceiling, so that sound is contained more effectively and heating can be installed which will increase the comfort of worship times.

Bt sectioning half the building in this way, the furthermost half can be left ready to install girderwork and floors for the planned 600-seater auditorium, with nursery and youth rooms beneath as Phase 2, funds permitting.

Sunday morning services begin at 10.30am.

* Come along: 10.30's Sundays.

* Enjoy the band and singing:

* Enjoy the coffee and buns after.

* But, most of all, take the chance to find God's best for you

* You'll never regret it!

Chris Young