Sunday 1st December 2013

'Bringing the community to life'

All are welcome whatever their background. 

Why not join us for refreshments after the service?

About Today's Service
First Sunday in Advent 
10.00am 
Leader/Preacher: Revd Clive
Welcomers: Marika & Sandra A
Readings: Romans 13, 11-end read by Stella
Prayers: Nic
Projector: Stella
Tea: Janice & Lorraine

Notices 

Refreshments – we are in desperate need of more help on a Sunday morning. If you can help please put your name on the form at rear of church. Thank you.

We will be having a Christmas Card Tree again this year with money raised going to the Philippines Disaster Relief Fund.

     Come along to see Father Christmas

     Join in the Carol Singing at 2.45pm

     Enjoy Children's Games, 

Stalls and Refreshments

at

St.Anne & All Saints 

Christmas Fayre 

Saturday 7th December, 2.00pm - 4.00pm

List for help on stalls is on the board, please add your name if you are available to help (see Sandra B)
Wanted:
- Christmas Hamper & Toiletries' items for Raffle
- Tombola items – bottles etc.
- Full & empty bottles of wine
- Cakes 
LAST MINUTE IDEAS............. .


Life Groups. We meet in small groups at various times through the week to help us to grow and to learn about God. Please speak to Clive to find out more or to explore which group might best suit you.

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Parking Permits - ' The Council is currently reviewing a number of residents' parking schemes across the city including the Charterhouse Scheme........ the Council has decided not to issue new parking permits to residents at this stage. Instead you should continue to display your old parking permit that is dated 30th November 2013. Any vehicle that is parked in the Charterhouse area that is displaying a permit dated 30th November 2013 will not be issued with a parking ticket for displaying an expired permit.'

Christmas Services at St.Anne & All Saints

All Saints’ School - Christingle Preparation – Tuesday 17th December at 3.15pm – if you would like to assist in helping to making the Christingles, you would be most welcome. 

All Saints’ School Christingle Service Friday 20th December at 9.15am 

Nativity & Carol Service Tuesday 24th December at 4.00pm. 

Midnight Mass Tuesday 24th December at 11.30pm 

Christmas Day Service –10.00am 

If you would like to donate towards Christmas flowers please give monies to Jean or Stella, thank you


Charity Collections - Please remember to bring:

• used stamps to put in the basket for the Leprosy Mission.
• milk bottle tops for Myton Hospice
• ring pulls from cans for the Philippine Community Fund. 
• The Coventry Foodbank box is at the back of church and its contents are taken each week to the Hope Centre in Hillfields. New Shopping Lists are available to help you remember what they need. 

Please pray for: 
• the peace of the whole world, for the welfare of the Holy Church of God, and for the unity of all
• The Global economies at this difficult time
• all those using our building
• World AIDS Day we pray for all those people and communities around the world affected by AIDS and HIV. With around 80,000 people in the UK who are HIV positive, we pray for ongoing breakthroughs in medical care, and for stigmatising and discrimination to cease
• We remember before God all those who are struggling with mental health issues. We pray that they would find support and refreshment in churches.
• We thank God for all the new clergy and their families in the diocese and pray for them on Thursday as they meet at Bishop's House

Pray for those in special need at this time and those recovering from illness: 
Tracey Griffiths; Phil Smith; Susan McMillan; Colin O’Shea; Steve Brooker; Simon Helberg; Emma Smith; Fred Wiles; Veronica Martin; J R Lindsey; Lez Cave
 
Prayer for Today 
Almighty God, as your kingdom dawns, turn us from the darkness of sin to the light of holiness, that we may be ready to meet you in or Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Sunday 24th November 2013

'Bringing the community to life'

All are welcome whatever their background. 

Why not join us for refreshments after the service?

About Today's Service
10:00am Service - Christ the King
Leader/Celebrant: Nic
Preacher: Mick
Welcomers: Pat & Janice
Assistant: Stella
Readings: Collossians 1, 11-20 read by Lorna
                 Luke 23,33-43
Prayers: Pat
Bread & Wine: Mami & Nas
Projector: Lorna
Tea: Marika & Sandra B
Flowers: Mandy in Memory of Mum - June

Notices 

Christmas Fayre 

Saturday 7th December, 2.00pm - 4.00pm
List for help on stalls is on the board, please add your name if you are available to help (see Sandra B)
Wanted:
- Christmas Hamper & Toiletries' items for Raffle
- Tombola items – bottles etc.
- Full & empty bottles of wine
- Cakes 
IDEAS............. .

Refreshments – we are in desperate need of more help on a Sunday morning. If you can help please put your name on the form at rear of church. Thank you.

Ladies Group – Christmas Meal on DC-6 DINER on Wednesday 11th December at 7.30pm. Please give name & £5 deposit to Stella.

Life Groups - We meet in small groups at various times through the week to help us to grow and to learn about God. Please speak to Clive to find out more or to explore which group might best suit you.

Parking Permits: ' The Council is currently reviewing a number of residents' parking schemes across the city including the Charterhouse Scheme........ the Council has decided not to issue new parking permits to residents at this stage. Instead you should continue to display your old parking permit that is dated 30th November 2013. Any vehicle that is parked in the Charterhouse area that is displaying a permit dated 30th November 2013 will not be issued with a parking ticket for displaying an expired permit.'

Charity Collections - Please remember to bring:

• used stamps to put in the basket for the Leprosy Mission.
• milk bottle tops for Myton Hospice
• ring pulls from cans for the Philippine Community Fund. 
• The Coventry Foodbank box is at the back of church and its contents are taken each week to the Hope Centre in Hillfields. New Shopping Lists are available to help you remember what they need.

Please pray for: 
• the peace of the whole world, for the welfare of the Holy Church of God, and for the unity of all.
• The Global economies at this difficult time
• all those using our building
• As we praise God for Christ the King! We pray for Bishop Christopher as he preaches at the Kaiser-Wilhelm Church, Berlin (a Cross of Nails partner) in a service that commemorates the 70th anniversary of the destruction of the Church
• all those who are facing a difficult financial time in the lead up to Christmas. We ask that other non-money-focused ways of celebrating Christmas might feel possible and desired amongst friends and families. We pray that the good news of Jesus would shine most brightly in these weeks
Saturday - as we give thanks for the example of faith and obedience we see in Andrew the Apostle. God help us as we seek to follow you. We pray for all clergy and lay leaders preparing to begin the season of advent on Sunday. May they know the strength and inspiration of God in all that they do.

Pray for those in special need at this time and those recovering from illness: 
Tracey Griffiths; Phil Smith; Susan McMillan; Colin O’Shea; Steve Brooker; Simon Helberg; Emma Smith; Fred Wiles; Veronica Martin; J R Lindsey

Prayer for Today 
God the Father, help us to hear the call of Christ the King and to follow in his service, whose kingdom has no end; for he reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, one glory. Amen.

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Sunday 17th November 2013

'Bringing the community to life'

All are welcome whatever their background. 

Why not join us for refreshments after the service?

About Today's Service 
Leader/Preacher: Team
Welcomers: Team
Readings: Matthew 22: 36 - 40
Prayers: Team
Projector: Jack
Tea: Carolyn & Stella

We welcome 

the Robinson family and friends 

as Katie Michelle 

joins us to be baptised 

Notices 

There will be a DCC Meeting after today's service.

Operation Christmas Child: Many thanks to all of you who donated Shoeboxes in support of Operation Christmas Child. They have been dispatched to a collection point and will shortly be sent on their way.

Christmas Fayre 

Saturday 7th December, 2.00pm - 4.00pm
List for help of stalls is on the board, please add your name if you are willing to help (see Sandra B)
Wanted:
- Christmas Hamper & Toiletries' items for Raffle
- Tombola items – bottles etc.
- Full & empty bottles of wine
- Cakes 
IDEAS............. .

Refreshments – we are in desperate need of more help on a Sunday morning. If you can help please put your name on the form at rear of church. Thank you.

Ladies Group – Christmas Meal on DC-6 DINER on Wednesday 11th December at 7.30pm. Please give name & £5 deposit to Stella.

Life Groups - We meet in small groups at various times through the week to help us to grow and to learn about God. Please speak to Clive to find out more or to explore which group might best suit you.

Parking Permits: ' The Council is currently reviewing a number of residents' parking schemes across the city including the Charterhouse Scheme........ the Council has decided not to issue new parking permits to residents at this stage. Instead you should continue to display your old parking permit that is dated 30th November 2013. Any vehicle that is parked in the Charterhouse area that is displaying a permit dated 30th November 2013 will not be issued with a parking ticket for displaying an expired permit.'

Charity Collections - Please remember to bring:

• used stamps to put in the basket for the Leprosy Mission.
• milk bottle tops for Myton Hospice
• ring pulls from cans for the Philippine Community Fund. 
• The Coventry Foodbank box is at the back of church and its contents are taken each week to the Hope Centre in Hillfields. New Shopping Lists are available to help you remember what they need.

Please pray for: 
• the peace of the whole world, for the welfare of the Holy Church of God, and for the unity of all.
• The Global economies at this difficult time
• all those using our building
• this Alcohol Awareness Week we pray for all who have difficulties with alcohol. We pray for those who need support with these challenges, and for all the people and agencies involved in providing care and treatment for those seeking to stop drinking alcohol.
• the continuing conversations regarding Women Bishops in the Church of England. We thank God for on-going dialogue and understanding. We pray for graceful and purposeful resolution to difficulties and for the best legislation and practice to be agreed.
 
Pray for those in special need at this time and those recovering from illness: 
Tracey Griffiths; Phil Smith; Susan McMillan; Colin O’Shea; Steve Brooker; Simon Helberg; Emma Smith; Fred Wiles; Veronica Martin;



Prayer for Today
Merciful Lord, you long for the world’s salvation: stir us from apathy, restrain us from excess and revive in us new hope that all creation will one day be healed in Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen

Sunday 10th November 2013

'Bringing the community to life'

All are welcome whatever their background. 

Why not join us for refreshments after the service?

About Today's Service 
Remembrance Sunday - Holy Communion
Leader/Celebrant/Preacher: Revd Clive
Welcomers: Sandra B & Sandra A
Assistant: Lorna
Readings Job 19, 23-27a read by Yvette
               Luke 20, 27-38
Prayers: Sandra B
Bread & Wine: Barbara & Jean
Projector: Sara
Tea: Janice & Lorraine
Flowers: Barbara in Memory of brother – Don

Notices 
City Praise & Prayer - Today; 6:30pm to 8:00pm; CLM Church, The Welcome Centre, Parkside, Coventry CV1 2HG.
A ground-breaking evening that seeks to gather Christians regardless of denomination or preferred worship-style, to lift up the Name of Jesus together and pray with one voice for Coventry, 'Your Kingdom Come'!   If would like to go and need a lift please let Clive or Sandra B know today.

Refreshments – we are in desperate need of more help on a Sunday morning. If you can help please put your name on the form at rear of church. Thank you.

Ladies Group – Christmas Meal on DC-6 DINER on Weds 11th Dec at 7.30pm. Please give name & £5 deposit to Stella.

Christmas Fayre – Saturday 7th December, 2.00 - 4.00pm
We will be collecting for a Christmas Hamper for the Raffle.
List for help of stalls is on the table, please add your name if you are willing to help (see Sandra B)
Wanted for Christmas Fayre :
- Christmas Hamper & Toiletries' items for Raffle
- Tombola items – bottles etc.
- Bottles of wine
- Cakes 
IDEAS............. .

Life Groups - We meet in small groups at various times through the week to help us to grow and to learn about God. Please speak to Clive to find out more or to explore which group might best suit you.

Parking Permits - Extract from letter from Coventry City Council:- ' The Council is currently reviewing a number of residents' parking schemes across the city including the Charterhouse Scheme........ the Council has decided not to issue new parking permits to residents at this stage. Instead you should continue to display your old parking permit that is dated 30th November 2013. Any vehicle that is parked in the Charterhouse area that is displaying a permit dated 30th November 2013 will not be issued with a parking ticket for displaying an expired permit.'

Charity Collections - Please remember to bring:

• used stamps to put in the basket for the Leprosy Mission.
• milk bottle tops for Myton Hospice
• ring pulls from cans for the Philippine Community Fund. 
• The Coventry Foodbank box is at the back of church and its contents are taken each week to the Hope Centre in Hillfields. New Shopping Lists are available to help you remember what they need.

Please pray for:
• the peace of the whole world, for the welfare of the Holy Church of God, and for the unity of all.
• The Global economies at this difficult time • all those using our building
• God's blessing upon the church members and the local community
• for all those who will come to church today for Remembrance Sunday. Pray that God would help us to welcome and care for those who remember and grieve today. We pray for all those involved in conflicts around the world.
• We remember all facing long term illness, particularly those receiving treatment for cancer.
We pray for the recently bereaved - may they be surrounded by love both human and divine.

Pray for those in special need at this time and those recovering from illness:
Tracey Griffiths; Phil Smith; Susan McMillan; Colin O’Shea; Steve Brooker; Simon Helberg; Emma Smith; Fred Wiles; Veronica Martin;

Prayer for Today 
God our refuge and strength, bring near the day when wars shall cease and poverty and pain shall end, that earth may know the peace of heaven through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

Sunday 10th November 2013

City Praise & Prayer 

A ground-breaking evening that seeks to gather Christians regardless of denomination or preferred worship-style, to lift up the Name of Jesus together and pray with one voice for Coventry, 'Your Kingdom Come'! 
 
Day:        Sunday, 10 November 2013 
Time:       6:30pm to 8:00pm 
Location: CLM Church, The Welcome Centre,  
                Parkside, Coventry CV1 2HG

If would like to go and need a lift please let Clive or Sandra B know on Sunday.