St Andrew's Newsletter

The September Newsletter from St Andrew's West Dereham

ST. ANDREWS, WEST DEREHAM

(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 SEPTEMBER 2005

SUNDAY 4th:

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

6.30pm Evensong: St Mary the Virgin, Bexwell

SUNDAY 11th :

9.30 : HOLY COMMUNION

6.30pm HARVEST FESTIVAL

Auction of produce after the service

SUNDAY 18th:

8.00am MATINS at St Mary's Bexwell

9.30am FAMILY SERVICE

8.00pm COMPLINE at St Mary's Bexwell

SUNDAY 25th:

9.30am HOLY COMMUNION:

11.00am SERVICE OF THANKSGIVING FOR HUBERT WALTERS & DEDICATION OF NEW HEATING Bishop John Inge will be in attendance

PRESENT CHURCHWARDENS for St. Andrew's West Dereham:

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

Mrs Maureen Elmer, 25, Bradfield Close, 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 - 18th - 25th SEPTEMBER 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 SEPTEMBER

Sunday 4th September

10.30am Family Communion;

Praise and Worship: Ruth Tong;

Preacher: Nick Butt

Tuesday 6th September

7.30pm "Going Deeper"

Worship leader: Fred Hayward; Preacher Andrew Wille

Sunday 11th September

10.30am. Family Service

Praise and Worship: Ruth Tong; Preacher: Andrew Wille

Tuesday 13th September

7.30pm "Going Deeper"

Worship leader: Ruth Tong with Debbie Sankey

Preacher: Nick Butt

Sunday 18th September

10.30am Family Service

Praise and Worship: Sandra Beck

Preacher: Andrew Wille

Tuesday 20th September

7.30pm "Going Deeper"

Worship leader: Fred Hayward

Preacher: Andrew Wille

Sunday 25th September

10.30am: Family Service

Praise and Worship: Chris Bacon

Preacher: Nick Butt

Tuesday 27th September

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