JUMBLE SALE

The Jumble Sale on November 19 made a record £500 and thanks go to all the helpers and those who came. Jumble Sales in 2011 have raised £2810 in total, which is a big contribution to church funds of various kinds. The next sale will be on January 14th 2012.

CHURCH HALL

ST MARY'S COMMUNITY HALL BOOKING SECRETARY 

After many years Sarah Jelliman wishes to stand down as Booking Secretary for the Hall - so we are on the lookout for a new volunteer.  We have a clear idea of what the job entails, and averaged out it amounts to about an hour a week.  The essential requirements are organisational skills and the use of a computer and answerphone.  A sense of humour helps too!  If you think this might be something you would consider taking on please have a word with Sue Hunting (834476).  The Hall Committee works well as a team but we really need an extra person for this essential role.  Please think about it!

CHRISTMAS

BIG CHRISTMAS SING 

St Mary's Sawston is hosting Carols for all the Family from 6pm on Saturday 10th December, with mince pies and mulled wine to follow. Between 9th and 11th December 2011, thousands of people will be joining with one voice to help raise money to ensure that Christian Aid partners are there for people living in poverty.

Please come and make it a memorable evening.

CHRISTMAS TREE

10.00a.m.– Come to St Mary’s on December10th and help to decorate the Christmas tree. Sing some Carols and have some coffee and refreshments. 

Church Diaries

CHURCH DIARIES have arrived at last after some problems at the printers. Please take diaries for yourself and for friends and please support the advertisers who make a free diary possible.

MISSION

MISSION PLATE 

Our offerings in January - March will be for the MISSION TO SEAFARERS. In December we shall support SAVE THE CHILDREN through the Crib Service and Christmas Tree collection, and the CHILDREN'S SOCIETY by a collection at the Christingle Service.

CRISIS IN EAST AFRICA 

Millions of people in the Horn of Africa are facing famine. Many have already died. Please give generously to the appeal for help. There is a jar on the table by the door for your donations. 

 

There is a Fair Trade Stall in church this morning (04.12.11) please support this worthwhile initiative for promoting a just market for farmers especially in developing nations.

our donations.

Offerings

St Mary's Offerings 13/11/11

Eucharist                        £  77.70

Envelopes                      £145.00

Open Door                      £    9.00 ( 6/11/11 )

Remembering Service    £112.37 ( 6/11/11 )

                                        £344.07     

DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES

20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec Journeys Course in Church Hall

20 November – Christ the King -

20 November – Christ the King - the speaker for the Services today will be Capt Alan Lowe of the Church Army

26 November at 7.00 p.m. - Quiz Evening - see the posters in the village!

3 December – Christmas Fair

11 December Film on life of Martin Luther in Church