News and Notices
Week commencing January 12
FLOWERS
The flowers this week have been donated by Larraine Butt in loving memory of JOHN DONALD BUTT, an adored husband, Daddy and Pa.
The flowers this week have been donated by Larraine Butt in loving memory of JOHN DONALD BUTT, an adored husband, Daddy and Pa.
GOD FOR GROWN-UPS
This is an exploration of Christian faith for people who want to look deeper or to refresh their contact with the Wisdom of the God of Jesus Christ. It will begin late January. If you would like to know more, or if you know someone who might be interested, contact Chris Swift.
This is an exploration of Christian faith for people who want to look deeper or to refresh their contact with the Wisdom of the God of Jesus Christ. It will begin late January. If you would like to know more, or if you know someone who might be interested, contact Chris Swift.
MOTHERS UNION
The Mothers’ Union will meet in church at 2pm on Tuesday 14 JANUARY and Bobbie will later tell us about the highs and lows experienced during a life in teaching.
The Mothers’ Union will meet in church at 2pm on Tuesday 14 JANUARY and Bobbie will later tell us about the highs and lows experienced during a life in teaching.
BISHOP WAND ADMISSIONS
If you are coming to worship at St. Nicholas and intending to apply for a place at Bishop Wand, please identify yourself to the clergy or worship leader whenever you are in church. Please also look at the Admissions Policy for Bishop Wand on the school website to ensure that you are fulfilling the requirements for an application based on church membership.
If you are coming to worship at St. Nicholas and intending to apply for a place at Bishop Wand, please identify yourself to the clergy or worship leader whenever you are in church. Please also look at the Admissions Policy for Bishop Wand on the school website to ensure that you are fulfilling the requirements for an application based on church membership.
A SOLDIERS STORY
Major Tony Hellier, who with his wife and young family is a member of St Nicholas, talks about being a Christian serving as a soldier in places of conflict and violence.
Hold in your diaries the evening of Monday 20 JANUARY. More details to follow.
Major Tony Hellier, who with his wife and young family is a member of St Nicholas, talks about being a Christian serving as a soldier in places of conflict and violence.
Hold in your diaries the evening of Monday 20 JANUARY. More details to follow.
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY
On the eve of Holocaust Memorial Day, 27 JANUARY - the day Russian troops came into Auschwitz - there will be a short evening reflection in St. Nicholas Church.
It is open to all who are open to their neighbour - on 26 JANUARY at 6:30pm.
On the eve of Holocaust Memorial Day, 27 JANUARY - the day Russian troops came into Auschwitz - there will be a short evening reflection in St. Nicholas Church.
It is open to all who are open to their neighbour - on 26 JANUARY at 6:30pm.
TU BISH’VAT WALKING SEDER – NEW YEAR OF THE TREES
We have been invited to join the People of the North West Surrey Synagogue on Sunday 9 FEBRUARY for this annual, family orientated, teaching and worship gathering at RHS Wisley. It is a walking event of about an hour, focussed on trees and the environment as the gifts of God.
It means getting to Wisley individually for 10:15am for a 10:30am start, and as it is
a Sunday this will limit the number of Christians who will be available. But Wisley are suggesting that they would be willing to supply free tickets, so if you are interested please let Chris Swift know as soon as possible. It sounds an exciting prospect and a privilege.
We have been invited to join the People of the North West Surrey Synagogue on Sunday 9 FEBRUARY for this annual, family orientated, teaching and worship gathering at RHS Wisley. It is a walking event of about an hour, focussed on trees and the environment as the gifts of God.
It means getting to Wisley individually for 10:15am for a 10:30am start, and as it is
a Sunday this will limit the number of Christians who will be available. But Wisley are suggesting that they would be willing to supply free tickets, so if you are interested please let Chris Swift know as soon as possible. It sounds an exciting prospect and a privilege.
UNITED SOCIETY PARTNERS IN THE GOSPEL USPG are organising a local day in London for people who have a heart for the worldwide Church.
Monday 20 JANUARY, from 11:30am - 4pm, near Southwark tube station.
If you are interested, the clergy can tell you more.
Monday 20 JANUARY, from 11:30am - 4pm, near Southwark tube station.
If you are interested, the clergy can tell you more.
APPOINTING AN AUDITOR
St. Nicholas is looking for someone to audit the 2019 accounts in the New Year, succeeding Norman Dixon who has filled the role wonderfully in recent years.
The person doesn’t have to have an accountancy qualification, simply a familiarity
with accounts sheets and the ability to read them with a critical eye. If you or someone you know could do this please contact the church treasurer, Kathy Hodge, via the parish office.
St. Nicholas is looking for someone to audit the 2019 accounts in the New Year, succeeding Norman Dixon who has filled the role wonderfully in recent years.
The person doesn’t have to have an accountancy qualification, simply a familiarity
with accounts sheets and the ability to read them with a critical eye. If you or someone you know could do this please contact the church treasurer, Kathy Hodge, via the parish office.
RESTORING AND RENEWING OUR CHURCH’S INTERIOR
The presentation on the renewal of our church interior and it’s potential to tell the good news will now be a sermon in the New Year – date to be announced.
The presentation on the renewal of our church interior and it’s potential to tell the good news will now be a sermon in the New Year – date to be announced.
ST NICHOLAS WALKERS
Why not join us to help shed those extra pounds put on over the festive season?
Our next walk is on SATURDAY 25 JANUARY starting from Bushey Park and taking in Hampton Court and Kingston - a circular walk of just over 5 miles on flat ground - most of which will be solid footpaths rather than muddy ones.
Meet at church for 10am bring a packed lunch and suitable footwear.
Plenty of toilets en route and suitable for both for dogs and pushchairs!
Future dates: 21 Feb: Polesden Lacey
21 Mar: Ripley and Wey navigation
Info: Jo or John 245952/chiljohn@aol.com
Why not join us to help shed those extra pounds put on over the festive season?
Our next walk is on SATURDAY 25 JANUARY starting from Bushey Park and taking in Hampton Court and Kingston - a circular walk of just over 5 miles on flat ground - most of which will be solid footpaths rather than muddy ones.
Meet at church for 10am bring a packed lunch and suitable footwear.
Plenty of toilets en route and suitable for both for dogs and pushchairs!
Future dates: 21 Feb: Polesden Lacey
21 Mar: Ripley and Wey navigation
Info: Jo or John 245952/chiljohn@aol.com
CHRISTMAS DAY AT THE GREENO
On behalf of the committee of Christmas Day at the Greeno Centre, we should like to thank everyone who contributed / donated to this very successful day, either with their time, presents, food, gifts, financially, driving etc. We welcomed about 75-80 guests, plus volunteers, some of whom have already asked if they can come again for Christmas 2020. So please book early either as a guest or volunteer.
On behalf of the committee of Christmas Day at the Greeno Centre, we should like to thank everyone who contributed / donated to this very successful day, either with their time, presents, food, gifts, financially, driving etc. We welcomed about 75-80 guests, plus volunteers, some of whom have already asked if they can come again for Christmas 2020. So please book early either as a guest or volunteer.
MESSY CHURCH PLANNING
MONDAY 13 JANUARY
St Nicholas Parish Centre, upstairs in the 7-8pm Marjorie Turner Room
Whether you have previously been part of the Messy Church Team or not, please come to help plan and prepare for our next Messy Church on Saturday 25 JANUARY
MONDAY 13 JANUARY
St Nicholas Parish Centre, upstairs in the 7-8pm Marjorie Turner Room
Whether you have previously been part of the Messy Church Team or not, please come to help plan and prepare for our next Messy Church on Saturday 25 JANUARY
MESSY CATHEDRAL
SATURDAY 1 FEBRUARY
St Paul's Cathedral will be taken over by the Messy Church Organisation for a
MESSY CATHEDRAL 2020
This year, we're exploring Paul's journeys in the New Testament.
From 10:30am, there'll be lots of activities for families to do together.
At 12:30pm, we will all join together for a Eucharist under the dome.
Tickets for this event are FREE. Please see the Wardens if you are interested.
SATURDAY 1 FEBRUARY
St Paul's Cathedral will be taken over by the Messy Church Organisation for a
MESSY CATHEDRAL 2020
This year, we're exploring Paul's journeys in the New Testament.
From 10:30am, there'll be lots of activities for families to do together.
At 12:30pm, we will all join together for a Eucharist under the dome.
Tickets for this event are FREE. Please see the Wardens if you are interested.
BEREAVEMENT CAFÉ
St Nicholas is being invited by the Princess Alice Hospice to look at opening a Bereavement Café, most likely once a week in an afternoon in the parish centre. There will be an initial training for this at PAH on Thursday 23 and 30 JANUARY, 10am - 4pm. If this interests you, please speak to one of the clergy or the churchwardens.
St Nicholas is being invited by the Princess Alice Hospice to look at opening a Bereavement Café, most likely once a week in an afternoon in the parish centre. There will be an initial training for this at PAH on Thursday 23 and 30 JANUARY, 10am - 4pm. If this interests you, please speak to one of the clergy or the churchwardens.
ROTAS - VOLUNTEERS REQ'D
If anyone would like to get more involved with any of roles to support our acts of worship we are compiling rotas for the New Year. We are always looking for more people to help including:
Sides-people - Welcomers - Intercessory prayers - Assisting with chalice – Serving - Setting up on a Saturday evening - Cleaning or Coffee.
We thank people for all their effort and contribution they make to the life of the Church and understand people are not able to continue on rotas indefinitely.
If you could give some time, then please get in contact with the wardens.
If anyone would like to get more involved with any of roles to support our acts of worship we are compiling rotas for the New Year. We are always looking for more people to help including:
Sides-people - Welcomers - Intercessory prayers - Assisting with chalice – Serving - Setting up on a Saturday evening - Cleaning or Coffee.
We thank people for all their effort and contribution they make to the life of the Church and understand people are not able to continue on rotas indefinitely.
If you could give some time, then please get in contact with the wardens.
Notices by EMAIL?
Prefer to receive the Notices by email? please contact Linda in the parish office.
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FLOWERS
For flowers in memory or anniversaries etc., please allow the flower ladies at least 2 weeks notice.
If you would like to donate flowers in memory of a loved one or to celebrate a special occasion,
please complete one of the forms located in the church porch and pass it to The Parish Office.
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NOTICES
Would all contributors please note:
The cut-off time for items to be received is 8pm Wednesday. tt3terry@hotmail.co.uk
Prefer to receive the Notices by email? please contact Linda in the parish office.
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FLOWERS
For flowers in memory or anniversaries etc., please allow the flower ladies at least 2 weeks notice.
If you would like to donate flowers in memory of a loved one or to celebrate a special occasion,
please complete one of the forms located in the church porch and pass it to The Parish Office.
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NOTICES
Would all contributors please note:
The cut-off time for items to be received is 8pm Wednesday. tt3terry@hotmail.co.uk