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CHESS SEND US THEIR
THANKS Jacqui Parker, the Donation & Volunteer Co-ordinator at
Chelmsford CHESS, has written to thank us for the Harvest gifts we recently
shared with them. "We really appreciate your support", she says, "CHESS is a
small charity which relies heavily on monetary and food / household donations -
thank you for helping us make a difference." CHESS currently supports 25
overnight residents plus about 20 to 30 former residents and rough sleepers who
come to them each morning and evening for food, drink and some company. Jacqui
adds "We have now set up a volunteering recruitment office in our Day Centre -
if you know anyone who would be able to work with us for a few hours each month
as a volunteer please ask them to contact us on 01245 284878. COVENANT SERVICE This Methodist/Anglican Joint Service takes place on Sunday January 17th at
10.30 a.m. All are welcome: it’s also the start of Unity Week and at 12 noon we
enjoy a bring-and-share lunch and special activities shared with members of
other Christian congregations in SWF. SIMPLY BRASS On Saturday 12th December, 7.30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church, the Swift
Singers invite you to their Christmas Concert Tickets £8 - £6 conc. available from Community Shop or Jean Chasmer 321920. |
FESTIVE FUN RUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY around Marsh Farm Country Park Register today for Sunday 13th December’s Festive Fun Run and raise money for the 'Have a Heart’ appeal run by Heart FM local radio under the umbrella of Global Charities (registered number 1091657). The run will take you through the farm and along the sea wall from 12.30 onwards. Be entertained by our mystical elf and children's choir, see a top Heart FM DJ and enjoy a hog roast. All runners receive free entry to the farm. Alternatively enjoy our free under fives festive toddle. To register, please call 01245 437716. Registration fee: adult £7.00, child
£4.00. Closing date Friday 4th December
www.marshfarmcountrypark.co.uk TUESDAY TRIPPERS Paul & Kathrine thank the Trippers for their generous gift presented during
the course of the shared lunch. This month we visit St George’s Park and Dickens
House on 1st December: meet as usual by 9.25 on SWF station platform. Turn up &
join in! PRAYER CAFÉ Saturday 12th Dec. 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come in for a quiet period of prayer and contemplation for healing and refreshment of mind, body and spirit, and to provide an ambience of reassurance and friendship for those in need. With tea & coffee in meeting room. |
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A Selection of Christmas
Services and Events "Holy Trinity ~ The Church at the Heart of the Town" www.pewend.org/swfThursday to Saturday, 3rd/4th/5th December - ‘Christmas Journey’ at Marsh Farm: please pray each day for all those who are sharing in this unique ecumenical outreach. Monday 7th December - 7.00 p.m. William de Ferrers School Carol Service in Holy Trinity Church, at which you will be most welcome, whether or not you have a link with the school. Saturday 19th December - our Town Carol Service with ‘Carols by Candlelight’ at 4 p.m. in Holy Trinity Church organised by SWF Christian Council and involving church members from the whole town - followed by seasonal refreshments and open to the whole community. Sunday 20th December - Traditional Church of England ‘Nine Lessons & Carols’ 10 a.m. Christmas Eve, Thursday 24th December
Christmas Day, Friday 25th December
Boxing Day, Saturday 26th December
Tuesday, 29th December The Ministry of Film offers a free evening screening of a movie that will
provide enjoyment and reflection at the turn of the year - look inside the
church porch for further details. Please remember that ALL our worship and ALL our activities are open to ALL people. Come whenever, and to whatever you wish; & bring your family, your friends, your neighbours. |
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| Fr Paul, Clifford & Linda, Paul & Kathrine, Stephanie & Kurt thank you for your prayers and your love throughout another year. We pray that you and those around you may know true peace as we gather together to welcome the Christ child, born in us again. |
If you are unable to come to
us at Christmas, then we can come to you. We can bring HOLY COMMUNION to you in your home, or you may wish simply for a comforting visit with a word of Christmas blessing. Please alert clergy to any needs. |
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Thank you to everyone who has sponsored an issue of Tripod during the past year. For 2009 the cost is held at £15 per issue, with your choice of dedication message. Bookings don’t carry over from one year to another, so if you want a special month please get in touch now with Paul H (322134).