Welcome to the Parish Church of St Laurence Frodsham “To know God and to make God known” www.slfchurch.org Newsletter 8th October 2017 Sunday 8th October TRINITY 17 Readings at the Eucharists: Isaiah 5:1-7, Philippians 4:6-9, Matthew 21:33-43 (page 462) 8.00am Holy Eucharist Lessons read by Tony McNally 10.00am Parish Eucharist with Junior Church and prayers for healing Lessons read by Jeannie McFarlane and Ann Parker Intercessions: Heather Powling Hymns: 30, 76, 355, communion 39, final 346 After the service we serve refreshments – time for a chat- please do stay 6.30pm Evensong Readings: Proverbs 2:1-11, 1 John 2:1-17 Lessons read by Daniel Thompson Hymns: 175, 141, 360, 368 7.45pm Philosophy in Pubs - 'What is Consciousness' meeting in the Ring O'Bells. All welcome Monday 9.00am Prayers to start the day Tuesday 9.15am Frodsham CE School Harvest Thanksgiving Service in Church 9.30am Mums and Tots in the Parish Hall 7.00pm Holy Eucharist Wednesday 8.50am Tea and Toast served in church 10.00am Holy Eucharist 10.45am Shake, Rattle and Pray - in church. A song, story and fun for pre-school children 11.40am Funeral of Ann Nicolson at Walton Lea 2.00pm Mothers' Union meeting in the Parish Hall. Speaker Audrey Sharman 'There's more to it than cards' 5.00pm Prayers to end the day 6.00pm Café Church in Costa 7.30pm Frodsham Players are in church Thursday 9.00am Prayers to start the day 10.00am Coffee morning in the Parish Hall 11.00am Holy Eucharist in the Parish Hall 11.30am Holy Eucharist at Ashley Court 7.30pm Choir practice Friday 9.00am Team meeting in church and prayers to start the day. 1.00 - 3.00pm Food Bank in the Fire Station 7.30pm Parish Hall Committee meets in the Parish Hall 7.45 - 9.00pm Bell Ringers practice - all welcome Saturday 9.30am Prayers to start the day 10.30am The Great Frodsham Bake Off Sunday 15th October TRINITY 18 Readings at the Eucharists: Isaiah 25:6-10, Philippians 4:12-14.19-20, Matthew 22:1-14 (page 466) 8.00am Holy Eucharist 10.00am Parish Eucharist with Junior Church 6.30pm Evensong Readings: Proverbs 3:1-18, 1 John 3:1-15 7.45pm Faith Questions at 13 Sandfields Please pray for: Sick: Martin Bann, Margaret Bett, Linda Blease, Irene Bons, Amy Dutton, David High, Tony Jolly, Pat Kemp, Ceslyn Lewis, Gill Long, Josie Ludgate, Nathaniel Oultram, Joan Pearsall, Alwyn Pye, Sylvia Ruscoe, Lorraine Upton, David Wright Departed: Pat Griffiths, Stephen Nickson, Geoff Bean, Ann Nicolson Anniversaries: Ann Hughes, Evelyn Oultram, Bernice Banner, Judith Gardler, Alan Jones, Ann Mary O'Brien, Cathleen Dyer, Catherine Hayes, Allan Booth ------We have changed the code to open the church please contact a warden or Fr Michael if you need this. Great Frodsham Bake-Off - Paul Hollywood is too busy to enter the Great Frodsham Bake-Off but we have booked Frodsham's very own 'Mary Berry' stand-in to judge!! The Bake-Off is this Saturday, 14th October in the Parish Hall. How to Enter - application forms are available at the back of Church, from Dandelions, Celebrations or the Cheshire Dog Grooming Studio or by email: [email protected] Get your entries in a.s.a.p. to book your place in the Bake-Off. Café will open at 10.30am for you to try and buy. Good luck!! Thank you to all those who helped at the “welcome” service for our reception class on Thursday – lots of people stopped for refreshements after the service – a lovely mix of church and school. And the inspector was there too – results from the inspection in about 2 weeks. Photo of the children below. Thank you to those who helped with Messy Church on Wednesday – good to see so many there. Faith and Modernity -Tuesday, 24th October at 8.00 pm. at 10 Eversley Close. Further discussion of Elaine Graham's latest book "Apologetics without Apology" - Chapter 5 "Learning to 'speak Christian'". . Film Night Tuesday 17th November at 7pm in the Parish Hall – Viceroy’s House postponed last month. Message from Halton Haven "Thank you for the donation of Harvest Festival produce received from the parishioners from St Lawrence Church. Your generous gifts... your kindness and good wishes are deeply appreciated by everyone at the hospice." Christmas Fayre is on Saturday 25th Nov 3.00pm -8.00pm (Stall set-up from 1.00pm) - Proceeds are going to our current charity - MuCAARD-UK (Growing sustainable communities in the Philippines).Geoff would appreciate receiving items for the tombola stall, - there’s a box at the back of church. THANK YOU! Tuesday Mums and Tots is thriving with lots of “customers” but we are a little short of adult helpers. Making drinks/ helping in the kitchen/ talking to folk Might that be something you could do occasionally on a Tuesday morning in the Parish hall? Please contact Jane Ruscoe 733163 for more details. Frodsham and District Choral Society The next concert is on Saturday 18th November, 2017 at 7.30pm. St Laurence’s Church, Frodsham - 'CREATION’ by Franz Joseph Haydn. Tickets £10, under 16s free - Dandelion, 19 Church Street, Frodsham; Morag Bragger 07845 730061 check out www.fdcs.org.uk Coach Outing to Boundary Mill on Monday 4th December - leaving top of Fluin Lane/Eddisbury Square at 9.45am and returning at approximately 5.00pm. Price £15 (includes tip for driver). Any queries please contact Dorothy Hancock 732577. Save the Family Need Volunteers Join a dedicated team of friendly and helpful staff and volunteers and contribute massively to our work. From working in the office to the outdoors there are a range of positions and skill levels available. It’s a perfect way to spend a few hours, refresh a CV, meet new people and use your skills while helping others in need. For more information and to discuss further, contact Jocelyn Horton, on 01244 333 829 or [email protected] Annual Vouchers from the Town Council – application forms and a “post” box are at the back of church.

New Prayer Board at the service on Thursday we dedicated a new prayer board to be used between the school and our church – in school during the week and in church over the weekends. Part time jobs at Foxhill they are recruiting – details on their website Items for the newsletter to Pam - [email protected] or by Saturday noon to Fr. Michael 733378/ [email protected]

Church Choir Choir practice, in church Thursdays at 7.30 - Anyone with an interest in singing is welcome. Being able to sight-read is a bonus, but not necessary! Those interested either speak to Tom Cameron, David Fayle, or a member of the choir or contact Tom by email [email protected] Bell Ringers Ringing practice Fridays 7.45pm-9.00pm. Lower vestry unlocked until 8.00pm All Welcome.

We believe in inclusive Church - church which does not discriminate, on any level, on grounds of economic power, gender, mental health, physical ability, race or sexuality. We believe in Church which welcomes and serves all people in the name of Jesus Christ; which is scripturally faithful; which seeks to proclaim the Gospel afresh for each generation; and which, in the power of the Holy Spirit, allows all people to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Jesus Christ." The PCC agreed a few weeks ago that we would like to begin the process of joining - Fr Michael would love to hear your opinions.

Confirmation. Anyone else for confirmation? Bishop Libby is coming on 22nd October. Please contact Fr Michael if this is something that you would like to do.

Have you ever thought of coming to The Holy Land? Now is your chance. Come next April to discover it for yourself, to find out more 'phone Daniel or Mavis 01928 732745.