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THE GOOD NEWS LETTER Advent Sunday Week beginning 3rd December 2017

TODAY… Sunday 3 rd December 10am Family Communion and Baptism We give a warm welcome to Kourtini-Renae Hazel with her family and friends, as she begins the exciting ADVENTure of faith through baptism.

11.30am Youth Group 11-15 year olds welcome to join in the upper room

Sunday 3 rd December 6.30pm Advent Carol Service by candlelight Bring your friends and neighbours to join us at the beginning of this season of Advent. Led by St Andrew’s Choral Evensong choir with members from across + beyond London!

THIS WEEK… Tuesday 5 th December 10.30am “Be Well… for Christmas” All are welcome to attend the next event in the Be Well series when the topic will be how to have a healthy and happy Christmas. A representative from MIND together with Sarah Green (Vice Chair of BANT, British Assoc of Applied Nutrition & Nutritional Therapy) will be telling us how best to support our bodies at this time of year and there will be the chance to try new recipes while learning how to combat over eating and tiredness. Everyone is welcome and there is a free nutritious lunch after.

Sunday 10 th December 5pm, All Saints, Fulham Service of Confirmation with Bishop Graham It would be very good if some of the congregation were able to come and support our confirmation candidates on Sunday evening – Aidan, Aure, Isabeau, Martha, Rachel and Sofia – as they take this very important step in their journey of faith. Remember: this service will take place at All Saints Church, Fulham (by Putney Bridge) and NOT at St Andrew’s.. Please note, there will be NO evensong at St Andrew’s on 10th December.

COMING UP… Wednesday 13 th December 10am Funeral of Arthur Stonehouse The funeral of our dear Arthur will take place at St Andrew’s at 10am, followed by a short service of committal at Mortlake Crematorium.

Saturday 16 th December 1-3pm Church decorating for Christmas Preparation of decorations that can be put in place for the Carol Service on Sunday 17th, put aside after, and then replaced in time for Christmas Eve! Creative flower arrangers all welcome!

Casting for Christmas Eve Crib Service Children who’d like a speaking part can come along to rehearsals (dates below). All children can still get involved on the night as angels and animals and be part of the service too. Rehearsals 1-3pm Thur 21 Dec 10am-12pm Fri 22 Dec 3pm Sun 24 Dec (before Christmas Eve 4pm Service) There’s no cost and we have all the costumes for the children. For more information if you’d like your child to take part email [email protected].

Christmas Services and Events Please take a poster!! There are plenty of posters at the back with details of all our Advent and Christmas events coming up. Please take one to display in your front window, or ask your local favourite retailer to display in their shop window.

OTHER THINGS… Advent Posada is back! ‘Posada’ is an old Mexican tradition where young people dressed as Mary and Joseph travelled from house to house asking for a room for the night and telling people about the imminent arrival of Jesus in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Modern day Posada uses nativity figures of Mary and Joseph who travel from place to place. This gives each ‘host’ the chance to create their own celebration in their home and explore the story of Christmas. Will you be a host to Mary and Joseph for a night? For more information and to sign up please see the sign-up sheet at the back of church' Our local Schools At this time of year we have extra contacts with the three schools in our parish, giving us a wonderful opportunity to share the Good News through the message of the Christmas story. In the coming weeks we’ll be visited by groups from Normand Croft primary, Fulham Boys School and Fulham Prep school. If anyone is free to help welcome and make hot chocolate on Monday 4th 1.30-2.30pm, Tuesday 5th 9-10am, Friday 8th 10-11am. Please see Revd Lesley St Andrew’s Christmas Cards – price dropped! By popular request, St Andrew’s very own, specially commissioned, Christmas cards are back! You won’t want to buy anywhere else! Designs by Philippa Durston and Ian Pentney. This year only £2.50 per pack of 5! Available in the café.

WHO’S WHO Vicar: Revd Lesley Bilinda [email protected] 07956 587176 Administrator & Hall Hire: Penny McCarthy [email protected] 020 7385 5023 Churchwardens: Trevor Dawson [email protected] 07957 398126 Adriaan van Zyl [email protected] 07968 096127 Youth & Community Minister: Penny Stradling [email protected] 07791 340294

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WHAT’S ON EACH WEEK

Sunday 10.00am Family Communion and Children's Church followed by delicious refreshments and great conversation! 6.30pm Evensong (2nd & 4th Sunday of the month) First Sunday of every month 6.30pm Choral Evensong Third Sunday of the month 6.30pm Taize Prayer

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 8.00-8.30am Morning Prayers in the Lady Chapel

Monday 11.00am Parents, carers and toddlers informal communion service 12.00 noon – 1pm Prayer gathering, followed by soup

Tuesday 10.30am till noon Open Door & Gardening: Coffee, chat and fun activities especially for the over 60s. Wednesday 10.15am till 1.00pm Songs and Stories for children. With refreshments. 4.30 till 6.00pm Confirmation Group meets in the café.

Thursday 11.00am Holy Communion 5.00 till 7.00pm West Ken & Gibbs Green Girls Group in the café.

Friday 10.30am – 12 noon Jewellery making group

Saturday 8.00am till 12.30pm Project for the Homeless (including Eucharist at 9.30am)

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