say how very much we will miss them, how grateful we are for all they have given to this church, and to wish them all the very best for the future. next Sunday... 8th February 2015 Second before Lent St Mary’s 8am Holy Communion 9.15 am Matins 11 am Extended Holy Communion 6pm Evening Prayer Church Centre 10.30 Morning Worship giving... If you are a UK taxpayer, please use the Gift Aid Envelopes as this enables us to reclaim 25p on every pound. If you intend to use the Gift Aid Envelopes on a regular basis, or need a fresh supply, please contact our Gift Aid Donations Secretary, Nigel Ramage on 01428 751417 general info... For enquiries contact the Church Office, The Ark, Church Centre, Portsmouth Road, Liphook, GU30 7DJ Tel 01428 725390 or email: [email protected]. Website: www.liphookchurch.co.uk. The Church Office is open Monday-Thursday mornings, 9.30-12.30 (closed Fridays) Valentine’s mobile - 07917 151498 Valentine’s day off is on a Tuesday. Deadline for Pews News: 9 am Thursdays pews news 1st February 2015 4th Sunday of Epiphany today... Bible Reading: Acts 3: 1-10 (p1094) At St Mary’s 8 am Holy Communion (BCP) Second Reading: Matthew 20: 1-16 Alan Geddes & Tony Halsey 9.15am Family Service Valentine Inglis-Jones 6pm Holy Communion Alan Geddes & Valentine Inglis-Jones At the Church Centre 10..30am Family Service Helen Jackson & Valentine Inglis-Jones for newcomers... If you are new today you are very welcome—we love to meet new people. If you want to get to know us a bit more please stay for coffee after the service—and make yourself known to us if we haven’t already said hello. this week… Monday 2nd February Bumps & Babies—the Ark—1.45-3.15pm Lent Course —Church Centre—2-4 pm. “Praise Him” - a 5-week course running alternate weeks led by Tony Halsey & Vivien Chamberlain. All welcome. Prayer Meeting - the Chapel—7-8pm Tuesday 3rd February Little Lambs—Church Centre (CC)—9.45-11.45am Wednesday 4th February Holy Communion—CC Chapel 10am. Thursday 5th February Thursday Morning Bible Study Group—CC—10-12 noon Alpha—Church Centre— 7.30 pm “How can I be sure of my faith?” Missed a service? Pews News can now be downloaded from our website www.liphookchurch.co.uk this week (continued)… Friday 6th February Urban Saints– CC—Beacons 4.45-6 pm, Rays 6.15-7 pm, Searchlights & Headlights 8-9.30 pm coming up…. Children’s Workers Meeting—9th February—8pm Church Centre We love our children and it’s great to have so many!. With Helen stepping down as Children’s Worker so soon we’re calling a meeting of all parents and children’s helpers at the Church Centre at 8 pm to talk about our vision for the future which is very exciting! - and how we’re going to get there….. Gill’s Mile: Monday 16th February Gill Fotheringham is raising money for the church centre fund by swimming a mile. Sponsor forms are available at the back of both churches and the office. Come Dine with Me: Saturday 28th February 7pm Church Centre—moving to your mystery host! Please join us for dinner to raise funds for the Church Centre. The Church Centre would particularly like to invite the St Mary’s congregation to join us. If you have a friend who wouldn’t normally come to church or who would like to meet new people—this event would be great to invite them to! Tickets £15 per person—a 3-course meal and a glass of wine. Available at services and from the Church Office. Proceeds to the Church Centre Refurbishment Project children’s worker vacancy.. We are still looking forward to applications for this post. This is a part time, salaried role (7 hours per week). Please contact Valentine 07917 151498 if you are interested. for your prayers... The sick including: Tony Fotheringham, Emma Kinniburgh, Louise Garwood, Bethany Rowell, Joy Tew, Mary Snuggs, Joanna Smith, Rita Taylor, Caroline Lord, Fiona Boyd, Alexander Bennett, Margaret Miller and those who care for them. The families of those who have died—Caroline Allen, Irene Atkinson —and for all those grieving. Wedding: Peter Burrows & Claire Booker being married at St Mary’s yesterday The residents of Manor Fields, Marshes Hollow, Mayfield House Care Home & Meadow Close. If there is anyone you would like to be included in the prayers, please contact Valentine Inglis-Jones or the Church Office. Prayer chain provides intercession for ongoing needs. All requests for prayer are treated confidentially. Please contact Wendy Atkins (722112) Hospital Prayer Watch is arranged for someone having surgery on a particular day. Advance notice is vital. Please contact Steve Newitt (723378) or Wendy Atkins (722112) Praying together: Week of Accompanied Prayer 8-15th March Petersfield Deanery Want to deepen your relationship with God? Take this opportunity to experience new or different ways of praying. The commitment is to a half-hour prayer (material provided) each day plus a half-hour exploration of what happened in that prayer with a guide. If interested please contact Marjorie Arnold. Charity Cream Tea—Saturday 28th March 3.30— 4.30pm at the Church Centre Lydia Blackmore is still looking forward to welcoming you all to a fundraising tea for the National Autistic Society which she will be representing in the April London Marathon . A suggested donation of £5 per ticket would be very welcome and can be obtained from Lydia, Chris or Cherry Blackmore or call 0797130578 Sundays: 20 minutes before the main morning services Weekly: Mondays 7-8 pm at the Church Centre Chapel Daily: at 7.30 am—Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri at the Church Centre Chapel, Thursdays at St Mary’s other news… Grapevine: For those who have not already received a copy, the new Grapevine is available at the back of the churches. New Wine 25th-31st July 2015We had a fantastic time away at New Wine last Summer and we’re planning to go again next year. Do talk to Valentine if you would like to join us. The Hydons are moving: in case you haven't heard, Peter and Alison Hydon will be moving to Kent in February. Peter will be starting a new job in March. They will be back from time to time, but we’d like to