Weekly Notices

WEEKLY NOTICES

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FELLOWSHIP NEWS AND NOTICES

WEEK COMMENCING SUNDAY 19 FEBRUARY 2012

(If you would like an electronic version of our Weekly Notices please click here)

We would be glad to be informed of newcomers and those of our congregation who are sick or in hospital.
If you are aware of any member of the congregation that is in hospital can you please contact the Pastoral Secretary Pam Pinches (Tel: +44 (0)1803 522927) so that a visit can be arranged.

Send a Private and Confidential message to the Minister

We welcome everyone worshipping with us today. If you are new to this church please fill in one of the pew cards,
and place it in the offertory plate, or hand it to a door steward after the service.
There are coloured "shoe bags" in the Foyer filled with drawing books, crayons, paper, toys etc. for use by any young children attending Church. Please feel free to use them.

09.00 - Revd Dermot Thornberry - Meditative Service

10.30 - Revd Dermot Thornberry - Communion (We serve Gluten Free bread and non-alcoholic wine)
Coffee/tea and biscuits will be served in the Church Hall after the service

The Stewards on duty this week are - Ian Hills and Ian Somerville

During the 10.30 service, when the collection and gifts for Factory Row are brought forward, we all stand and sing:-

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen

The flowers in the church this week are kindly donated and arranged by Brenda Roper in memory of her daughter Carol.

PRAYER FOCUS

Help us, O Lover of human souls, to love our fellow men and women as you love them. Help us to love them so much, that we shall always be ready to help and always quick to forgive. Help us to love them so much, that hatred and bitterness may no longer have any place within our hearts. Help us to love them so much, that we shall know that we are your disciples, because we have love one for another. All this we ask for your love’s sake. Amen.

Please pray for those unable to share in worship with us for any reason. These include: Hazel Haden, Gwen Snowdon, and Andrew Steel.

Please pray for Mandy Rosevear and the family as they mourn the passing of Mandy’s father. Please remember in your prayers Mrs Ada Richardson as she goes into Torbay Hospital on Monday 20 February to continue her treatment for approximately 2 weeks.

As a Circuit this month we are praying for the congregation of Chelston, Torquay.

Prayer Request FormWe are a caring, sharing church family and we invite you to share your thoughts and concerns with us by making a Prayer Request.

Other Notices
If you are aware of any member of the congregation that is in hospital can you please contact the Minister Revd Dermot Thornberry (Tel: +44 (0)1803 555694) or contact the Pastoral Secretary Pam Pinches (Tel: +44 (0)1803 522927) so that a visit can be arranged.

Each week we are asked to especially remember the work and witness of Christians Together in Paignton affiliated churches - we remember in our prayers the Minister's and members of the churches of Paignton.

REMINDER
All notices for the boards in the foyer, and the hall, must be seen and signed by a Steward before they are displayed.

HEALTH & SAFETY
Read and digest the contents of the Fire Evacuation Notices near the Exits. If the Fire Alarm sounds, leave by the nearest Exit and assemble in Palace Avenue Gardens.

DON'T FORGET ... the church is open every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning from 10.00 to 12.00
Please make use of this in any way you would find helpful; come and sit quietly for a few minutes; pray or ask for prayer for yourself or others. There are always people available if you would like to talk about anything at all. So, why not make a visit to Palace Avenue Methodist Church on a Monday, Tuesday and/or Wednesday morning – it might be just the ‘oasis’ you need. Extra help is needed for the coffee mornings in the church foyer - if anyone can spare the time to help, say, once a month, this would be appreciated. Helping with coffee mornings can be both enjoyable and rewarding. Please contact us for details.

GREETINGS CARDS
Handmade blank Birthday and Occasions cards are now for sale in the tower road foyer, next to the book boxes. Most cards are £1.00 each; of which 50p goes to church funds (The other 50p covers the cost of materials).

RESOURCES
In the Foyer underneath the notice board is a library of used religious books and CD's. These can be bought for 50p each or they can be borrowed and returned for free.

RECYCLING
Please continue to bring your used ink cartridges, old mobile phones and used postage stamps and put in the box on the table inside the Church Hall entrance.

SUNDAY 09.00 ALTERNATIVE SERVICES
The Sunday services for 09.00 alternatives this year will feature a charity, mission, or theme, as well as personal worship. They will include information on featured charities, along with prayer, sometimes activities, and space to listen to God! So do come along and experience an 09.00 alternative worship service for something different.

CRÈCHE
A small crèche area is available for use at the rear left corner of the Church.
There are coloured "shoe bags" filled with drawing books, crayons, paper, toys etc. for use by any young children attending Church. Please feel free to use them.

CABBAGE PATCH CRAFTERS'
This group started last September and has been busy making and selling. So far we have been able to send £30 to Action for Children, £30 to Help for Heroes and including the bazaar raised £230 for church funds. Now we are asking for your help. Do you have any knitting yarn left from your own projects that you could donate to the group, however small or large and in any ply - all yarn will be very gratefully received. And if you like crafting or chatting then do please come and join with us one Tuesday afternoon. Dates and times on the diary page of the notices. Contact us for more details. See also www.cabbagepatchcrafters.co.uk.

HAMELN EXCHANGE VISIT 2012

There are still a few places left on the Hameln trip from 1st to 10th June this year. The price will be around £180 per person including accommodation, transport, meals and trips. If you are interested and want to know more download a Booking Form or contact us for more information.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Saturday 25 February 2012 - 19.15 - BARN DANCE - in the Hall - live music from our usual group; “The Random Mackerel Band”. Tickets £6.00 each to include drinks and a pasty. Contact us for further details.

Saturday 03 March 2012 - MEN'S BREAKFAST - 08.45 for 09.00. We meet as usual in room one, entrance from Tower Road at the rear of the Church. Please put your name on the list in the foyer. Come along for a good breakfast, conversation and fellowship.

Saturday 03 March 2012 - Church Cleaning Day from 09.00 to 13.00. Please come along and help to give the building a spring clean whether you can dust, vacuum, wash windows or any of the many other jobs that need doing. Refreshments provided. Contact us for further information.

Saturday 10 March 2012 - 10.00 to 12.00 - Action for Children coffee morning in the church foyer

Saturday 17 March 2012 - BAZUMBLE (BAZAAR/JUMBLE) - That is what we are holding once again in Palace Avenue Church Hall. We aim to sell only good bric-a-brac, clothes, shoes, accessories etc. There will also be new craft items made by the Church Cabbage Patch Crafter's. Refreshments will be available. If you are thinking of having a spring "turn out" of good clothing etc. Please donate them to our Church. The monies raised will go to Church funds to help run and maintain our Church. Please contact us for more details.

Passion Sunday - 25 March 2012 - 18.30 - Central Church, Torquay - "Olivet to Calvary". An invitation is extended to anyone who would like to join the choir at Central to sing "Olivet to Calvary" at the 18.30 service on Passion Sunday.
Practices will take place on Friday evenings from 19.30 for about one hour on February 10, 17, 24 and March 9, 16, 23.

WEEKLY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Monday 20 February - 10.00 to 12.00 - Coffee in the church foyer (The church is open for prayer and meditation)
Monday 20 February - Revd Dermot Thornberry will not be available in the Vestry today (Send a Private and Confidential message to the Minister)

Tuesday 21 February - 10.00 to 12.00 - Coffee in the church foyer (The church is open for prayer and meditation)
Tuesday 21 February - 14.00 to 16.00 - Cabbage Patch Crafters

Wednesday 22 February - 10.00 to 12.00 - Coffee in the church foyer (The church is open for prayer and meditation)
Wednesday 22 February - 14.30 - Wednesday Fellowship

Thursday 23 February - 19.30 - 'Singing Together'

Friday 24 February - 19.30 - Scouts

Saturday 25 February - 19.15 - Barn Dance

Sunday 26 February - 10.30 - Revd Adrian Phippen

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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL FOYER USERS

NO tables or chairs are to be put on the area at the top of the steps outside the front entrance of the church at any time. Any tables/stalls etc must be put on the flat area to the side at ground level (in front of the window). All tables/stalls etc are to be kept within the confines of the church boundary (i.e. no table legs over the wall and on the pavement).

By Order of the Church Council

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There may be items of news we choose not publish openly in our 'Weekly Notices' - this information may have been included as part of the 'Password' protected section of our website. If you attend our church regularly or have personal links to our church and have been allocated a 'Password' you will be able to access the relevant page(s) of our website.
If you think you should be permitted to access the 'Password' protected section of our website and you do not have a 'Password' please send us a message via the Contact us! page of our website.

Click on the Links to go to the relevant pages -
[ Prayer for the Month ] [ Sunday Services ]

MINISTER'S "SURGERY"

Revd Dermot Thornberry will be available in the vestry on most Monday's between 10.00 and 12.00 for anyone to come to talk about anything at all. So whether you want to come and discuss the previous day's sermon, raise an issue, or see our Minister to talk about something happening in your life, you will be most welcome to drop in.

Feel free to just turn up on a Monday morning but if you want to make a specific appointment in advance please e-mail or telephone +44 (0)1803 555694.

Send a Private and Confidential message to the Minister

Since this is a time when our Church will be open there will always be someone around to listen or pray with you. However, keep an eye on the above Weekly Notices for the occasional Monday morning when our Minister will not be available.