St Neots and Huntingdon

Methodist Circuit

NEWSROUND
MARCH 2010
Please note that some items may need to be directed towards specific
individuals or post holders

PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM RESCHEDULING NEWSROUND AS FOLLOWS:

I want to send out items a week earlier than at present so that they get a chance to be in the
church pew by the Sunday BEFORE the start of the month. So can you get items to me for
the APRIL issue by Monday 22nd March for publication on 24th please? Thanks. Adrian

WOMEN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER: FRIDAY 5TH MARCH

at many venues around the circuit, amongst these are:

Brampton: 2:00pm preceded by Lent Lunch in aid of mission partners

Gt Barford and Tempsford will join Blunham Baptist Church at 7.30pm
Sawtry will join Yaxley Methodist Church at 2p.m.

LENT COURSES
at many venues around the circuit including:

Sawtry: Mondays, 7.30p.m Lent course : 'Knowing God' (by Graham

Thompson). For venues contact Pam Siddall
Brampton: Wed 17th March 7.30p.m. 'Lenten Reflections'
A quiet evening led by Irena Milloy from Buckden.
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MUSIC at BERKLEY STREET

Saturday 6th MARCH 2010 at 7p.m.

Award winning performers David Horden (trombone) and Leo Nicholsen

(piano and organ) play a wide variety of music from Handel to
contemporary, with much in between.

David is the son of one of our Local Preachers, Laurie Horden,

and is a senior student at the London College of Music.

Proceeds will go to Paines Mill, which provides support and

accommodation for homeless young people in St. Neots.

Tickets £5 available from Marian Bull (01480 475982)

or Maisie Hammond (01480 405403)

R.E.S.T.
Thurs 25th March 7:00 pm Sawtry : REST (Relax, Eat, Share, Think)

HOLY WEEK

Mon 29th March 7:30 pm Holy Week Prayers, at Brampton Methodist

Tuesday 30th March 2:30 pm Network Holy Week Communion : Buckden,
Followed by refreshments

EASTER DAY: ST NEOTS: 2:30 pm

EASTER DAY 2010 at 2p.m. - St. Neots Passion Play, bringing the story
of Christ's crucifixion and resurrection to the streets of St. Neots.
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EATON FORD:

Tuesday 2th March Good News Book Van at 9 Crecy Court 10:30am – 12:00
Saturday 6th March Free Coffee & Cakes at Church 10:30am - 12:00

HUNTINGDON METHODIST CHURCH

Are holding a Fairtrade Breakfast on Wednesday 3rd March and Friday 5th
March from 8.00 am to 9.30 am each day.

There is no need to book – just come along and enjoy a breakfast using
Fairly-Traded Food (as far as possible) and help guarantee a better deal for
Third World Producers. No charge, donations welcomed.

For more information contact Jean (01480 435559) or Jessie (01480 450274).

LIVING OASIS BOOKSHOP

We are pleased to announce that the new Living Oasis bookshop will open on
Monday 1st March. Formerly the Wesley Owen bookshop, the new store will
continue to supply Bibles, Christian books, music, cards and gift. There will be
a special celebratory day on Saturday 6th March with special offers, drinks
and nibbles.
Please come and support this new venture at 30 St Loyes Street, Bedford.
Tel. 01234 262517

LOCAL PREACHERS
Thurs 4th March: Local Preachers' Fellowship: Hilton 7.30 pm
Sat 13th March : Local Preachers' District Day. Thetford.
Details from John Green

NETWORK
Weds 10th March: Network District Day at Sherringham.
Details from Vivien Almond.
FLOWER FESTIVAL AND ART EXHIBITION
May 1st -3rd 10am -6pm in Alconbury cum Weston Parish Church, Church
Way, Alconbury PE28 4DX

The theme is “Once upon a time……….” We will be using flowers and

artefacts to depict some of the well known stories from Moses in the
bulrushes through to Harry Potter. Local artists will be displaying their
paintings. Children will have their own Treasure Hunt. A jig saw challenge will
take place over the weekend to raise awareness of Jig Saw Kids Ministry in
Manilla. Can you help us to make 100 jigsaws? There will be a variety of stalls
selling locally made items. Profits will go to Alconbury Church Project 21.