This Week At St. Paul's

Sunday February 5th
10.30am: Education Sunday.  All Age Worship, with Parade, led by Rev. Francis Neil.

Monday February 6th
7.30: Holy Ground at St. Paul's.

Tuesday February 7th
7.30pm: Scouts.
8:00pm: Senior Section Guides.

Wednesday February 8th
9.30am: Parent/Carer & Toddler Group.
6.15pm: Beavers.
6.15pm: Cubs.
7.00pm: Finance / Property meeting.
7.30pm: Explorer Scouts.
8.00pm: Stewards meeting.

Thursday February 9th
6.15pm: Rainbows.
6.15pm: Brownies.
7.00pm: Disciple Course.
7.15pm: Guides.

Friday February 10th
10.15am: Coffee Fellowship.
6.30pm: Imperial Crusaders band practice.
7.30pm: Music Fellowship.

Sunday February 12th
10.30am: Morning Worship with Communion & Healing, led by Rev. John Saville.

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 A Circuit Prayer for Mount Tabor.
Please pray for the congregation at Mount Tabor; in particular for their young people involved in the scouting and guiding groups, for four people who are being received into membership next weekend and for an elderly stalwart of the church, Harold, who is residing in a local nursing home whilst awaiting surgery.

A Prayer for ourselves at St. Paul's
Dear God, please help me to be the best I can, practise enough, try my hardest, and encourage myself and say, "I can do it and I will win".
Amen
(Aryan Bhagat, Vine International Primary School, Cambridge)

Safeguarding Training
The Methodist Church has now developed further its safeguarding policy, particularly as regards training.  Those persons whose role may bring them into contact with young people or vulnerable adults must undertake safeguarding training and this is to be completed by September 2012.
There is a feeling among some folk that this is a test to see if they are worthy enough to carry out their duties.  Far from it!  The church realises that some folk hold responsible roles where there is contact with groups or individuals who may be at risk from harm. The training is to reinforce the types of harm that can occur, and to help leaders notice any early signs.  Advice is given on how to act on concerns sooner rather than later.
There are snags in that the Methodist Church will only recognise its own training sessions.   Training from local authorities or organisations such as the NSPCC will not count.  Training sessions are now being organised throughout the circuit with one being planned for St. Paul's on February 29th.
If you do have any questions about this, possibly not being sure if you need training, please have a chat with Dawn Teague or Paul Hinton.

Coming Up.....
February 12th: Next Traidcraft Stall after our morning service.
February 14th: 2.00 pm,The Fellowship. "Reminisce", a talk by Pauline Balmforth.
February 16th: Church Council, 7.30pm.
February 18th: 11am - 2pm. Pancake Lunch, with stalls, here at St. Paul's.
February 26th: The Freylach Spielers, 7.30pm, Highgate Methodist Church.
March 3rd: SPYS are holding a Ceilidh, at New Road School, 7.30pm, Supper included.
March 10th: Fairtrade Event - Brighouse Central, 10am - 3pm, free admission!

Pancakes and Stalls
After last year's success we are repeating this event on Saturday 18th February, from 11am to 2pm.  As well as pancakes with a variety of fillings, tea and coffee will be available and there will be stalls to browse.  Hope to see you there - don't forget to bring family & friends!

Christian Aid
As you may or may not know, the donations made for coffee and biscuits on a Sunday are passed on to Christian Aid.  During the past year our contributions have purchase a herd of goats, five mosquito nets, a hoe and seeds, a beehive and food for a family of five for a month, all of which came to just £151.00.  We hope to keep on buying things for the next 12 months; look on the notice board to see our progress.

Leprosy Mission
Thanks to all who supported this very worthty cause during 2011, rasing £285.65.  We have lost some subscribers over the last year, so anyone interested in helping please see either of us, or ring 01422 833047.  Thank you again.
Doreen and Susan

Light of Hope Candles
Thanks to all who supported the work of Teen Challenge by buying candles.  We were able to send £65 to help carry on their work.

Warley Clough Methodist Church
Some years ago now it seems there was a Methodist chapel on the Burnley Road, more or less opposite the Warley Springs Garage (- which has the Rolls Royce cars in the showroom.)  After the death of Phyllis Crossley, her son found that she had a few pieces of crockery from the old chapel, bearing the Warley Clough name.  If anyone has past associations with the chapel and would like these, then please contact Catherine or Paul Hinton.

Joseph's Store & Aquabox Appeals
We have now built up a substantial "help store" at St. Paul's -Joseph's Store.  This is a store of articles, especially tinned food, that can be given out at short notice to people who may be in need. Thanks to everyone who has helped so far.  The immediate need to establish a cupboard has been met, but as we donate articles, so we do need to keep "topping up" our store.  Items donated should be of a familiar nature, (baked beans better than artichoke tips!).  Household items such as utensils and blankets are also useful.

The Scouts are still managing the Aqua Box appeals, to provide items that can be used in areas struck by natural disaters.  Tools and light building materials such as packs of screws and nails, are useful here.
There will generally be a box for all these donations in the concourse, or else please see a steward.
Thank you.

Traidcraft
Maurice and Brenda will be pleased to serve you at this Fair Trade stall, usually held after the morning service on the second Sunday of each month.

Mustard Seed Lunch Club, (last Thursday in the month).
The next lunch is on January 26th.  The cost for a three course meal is £4.00.

Music Group
The Music Group is meeting on alternate Fridays.  If you can sing, play an instrument, or can just make coffee, we would love to hear from you.  Have a chat anytime if you would like to know more about what we do.
Thank you, John & Stella..

Prayer Circle
As part of the pastoral work in our church, we have a group of people who are willing to pray for your concerns.  Please contact Rev. Francis Neil on 01422 372104 who will then contact the group.  You can be assured of our prayers for you and your situation in complete confidence.
If you would like us to pray with you on a Sunday morning then please contact a group member directly.  You will recognise a member by their "Prayer Team" badge.  They will be glad to help.
If you would like to be part of the prayer circle yourself, then please contact Rev. Francis.
We so often only pray for people in trouble.  Let us also pray in thanks for the loving, the joyful, the kind and the courageous.

Holy Ground
If you would like to join a prayer group at the church, Holy Ground meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month, here at St. Paul's.  You can come along as you wish, join in the prayer, sing a little, or be silent as you feel appropriate.

Future Notices
Please send information to Angela hellowell.  You can telephone Angela, (01422 839736), or email, (hellowanj@aol.com).  To be included on the Sunday, notices need to reach Angela by 6pm on Friday evening.  Thank you.

All of our Sunday morning services are taped, (actually the recording is now done on CD!), and available to borrow.  If you would like to know more please speak to Angela Hellowell, Don Hayward or any church steward.