Sunday 29th 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
10:00am, 29th December 2013, Christmas 1 
Leader/Celebrant/Preacher: Revd Clive
Welcomers: Sandra B & Marika
Assistant: Lorna
Readings: Isaiah 63; 7-9 read by Sandra B
Matthew 2; 13-end
Prayers: Nic
Bread & Wine: Barbara & Jean
Projector: Sara
Tea: Janice & Lorraine

Notices

Annie’s Cafe will re-open on Tuesday 7th January 2014.

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.  

The Christmas Card Tree is at the back of church. Money raised will go to the Philippines Disaster Relief Fund.

Give As You Live with Everyclick.com A new way to give to St .Anne & All Saints which costs you nothing Every time you shop online just go to http://www.everyclick.com/stanne-allsaints first and then start searching. Follow the simple prompts to make this your default search facility. You will get great search results from Yahoo!, leading shopping providers and access to all eBay auctions. The best bit is that every purchase you make online creates a donation for St .Anne & All Saints Church and costs you absolutely nothing!

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
• We pray for those clergy who are leading and preaching in churches in the diocese. We give thanks for their service and care. We pray for those who are on holiday or taking a break after the busyness of Christmas. We ask God to bless them with rest and refreshment.
• Blue Coat School and Music College. Headteacher: Julie Roberts. Jesus taught us to welcome children and learn from them. May we use our imagination to put ourselves in children’s shoes and learn to teach and guide them with wisdom, gentleness and understanding. Let us treat each young person as we would treat the Christ child.

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; Lynette

Prayer for Today 

God is Trinity, eternal unity of perfect love; gather the nations to be one family, and draw us into your holy life through the birth of Emmanuel, our Lord Jesus Christ.  Amen.

Sunday 22nd 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
10:00am Sunday 22nd December 2013 
Advent 4
Leader/Celebrant/Preacher: Revd Clive
Welcomers: Sandra B & Lorna
Assistant: Stella
Readings: Isaiah 7: 10-16 read by Pat
                Matthew 1, 18-25
Prayers: Mick
Bread & Wine: Mami & Nas
Projector: Lorna
Tea: Janice & Lorraine

Christmas Services at St.Anne & All Saints

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

Midnight Communion     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   

Notices 

Annie’s Cafe will re-open on Tuesday 7th January 2014.

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.  

The Christmas Card Tree is at the back of church. Money raised will go to the Philippines Disaster Relief Fund.

Christmas Bring & Share Supper 7pm Monday 23rd December. All are welcome to join the Monday Life Group as they enjoy a celebration Bring & Share Christmas Supper. 2 Cornwall Road.

Give As You Live with Everyclick.com A new way to give to St .Anne & All Saints which costs you nothing Every time you shop online just go to http://www.everyclick.com/stanne-allsaints first and then start searching. Follow the simple prompts to make this your default search facility. You will get great search results from Yahoo!, leading shopping providers and access to all eBay auctions. The best bit is that every purchase you make online creates a donation for St .Anne & All Saints Church and costs you absolutely nothing!

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
• We pray for God's journeying mercies for all those who will travel Christmas Eve to be with family and friends. We pray for the people preparing food in homeless shelters and hostels around the country. May their efforts to feed and clothe people on Christmas Eve and give shelter bring God's blessing to many during this season.

Christmas Day 
Joy to the World, the Lord is come! As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, we pray that many would hear and know the Lord Jesus for themselves this Christmas. Lord Jesus Christ, your birth at Bethlehem draws us to kneel in wonder at heaven touching earth: accept our heartfelt praise as we worship you, our Saviour and our eternal God. Amen.

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; Lynette

Prayer for Today 
Eternal God, as Mary waited for the birth of your Son, so we wait for his coming in glory; bring us through the birth pangs of this present age to see, with her, our great salvation in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

'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  -  Advent 3 
Leader/Preacher: Team
Welcomers: Team
Readings: James 5: 7 – 10 read by a member of the Team
Prayers: Team
Projector: Will
Tea: Marika & Sandra B

Christmas Services at St.Anne & All Saints

All Saints’ School - Christingle Preparation – Tuesday 17th December at 3.15pm in church– 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 Communion 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   

Notices 

Annie’s Cafe will be closed on Tuesday 17th December and re-open on Tuesday 7th January 2014.

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.  

The Christmas Card Tree is at the back of church. Money raised will go to the Philippines Disaster Relief Fund.

Christmas Bring & Share Lunch 12.30pm for 1pm Wednesday 18th December All are welcome to join the Wednesday Life Group as they enjoy a celebration Bring & Share Christmas Lunch. Please bring anything savoury or sweet, so long it's cold, as we are eating in the Worship Area.

Christmas Bring & Share Supper 7pm Monday 23rd December. All are welcome to join the Monday Life Group as they enjoy a celebration Bring & Share Christmas Supper. 2 Cornwall Road.

Give As You Live with Everyclick.com A new way to give to St .Anne & All Saints which costs you nothing Every time you shop online just go to http://www.everyclick.com/stanne-allsaints first and then start searching. Follow the simple prompts to make this your default search facility. You will get great search results from Yahoo!, leading shopping providers and access to all eBay auctions. The best bit is that every purchase you make online creates a donation for St .Anne & All Saints Church and costs you absolutely nothing!

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. 

Operation Christmas Child – Latest update: our Shoeboxes are going to the Philippines.
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 Peace Talks to be held in Pathos in January 2014
• The Global economies at this difficult time
• all those using our building
• We thank God for our continued growth, for our new youth group, music group and pastoral group, and for our recently refurbished worship area.
Please pray for God's blessing on Annie's Cafe, our new drop-in for isolated parents.  

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 
God for whom we watch and wait, you sent John the Baptist to prepare the way of your Son: give us courage to speak the truth, to hunger for justice, and to suffer for the cause of right; with Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Sunday 8th 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 
Second Sunday in Advent
Leader/Celebrant/Preacher:Revd Clive
Welcomers: Mami & Dorcas
Assistant: Lorna
Readings: Isaiah 11, 1-10 read by Nic
                Matthew 3, 1-12 
Prayers: Stella
Bread & Wine: Barbara & Jean
Projector: Sandra B
Tea: Jill & Stella
 

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 


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.

Christmas Bring & Share Lunch - 12.30pm for 1pm Wednesday 18th December. All are welcome to join the Wednesday Life Group as they enjoy a celebration Bring & Share Christmas Lunch. Please bring anything savoury or sweet, so long it's cold, as we are eating in the Worship Area.

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.

Give As You Live with Everyclick.com A new way to give to St .Anne & All Saints which costs you nothing Every time you shop online just go to http://www.everyclick.com/stanne-allsaints first and then start searching. Follow the simple prompts to make this your default search facility. You will get great search results from Yahoo!, leading shopping providers and access to all eBay auctions. The best bit is that every purchase you make online creates a donation for St .Anne & All Saints Church and costs you absolutely nothing!

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. 

Operation Christmas Child – Latest update: our Shoeboxes are going to the Philippines.

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

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; Lynette

Prayer for Today 
Almighty God, purify our hearts and minds, that when your Son Jesus Christ comes again as judge and saviour we may be ready to receive him, who is our Lord and our God. Amen.