Weekly Diary (for information and prayer)

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Monday 24 …. 8.30am Prayers in church (Mondays & Wednesday – Friday)
9.00am Old School Nursery (weekday mornings + some pm’s)
2.00pm Club 55+ 23 January 2011
3.30pm Youth Club (High Lane) … This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit …
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Tuesday 25 … 10.00am Acorns Curate: Mike Newman (428 5212)
8.00pm Homegroup at 42 Boundary Rd Wardens: Andrew Pugh (610 2570) Lindsay Burrows (485 1509)
th Careforce: Jacob Madin (07403 271274)
Wednesday 26 … 10.00am Mothers & Others Bible Study
e-mail: enquiries@stcuthberts.org web: www.stcuthberts.org
12 noon Holy Communion & Soup Lunch
2.00pm OK Club
6.30pm All Stars Club (Y 5 & 6) A special welcome to today, especially if you are a visitor
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Thursday 27 … 9.30-11.30am Church Office open • The morning service is usually projected and so no books are required. For those who prefer, printed
2.30pm & 6.30pm Pop Connection sheets are available containing the songs.
3.30pm After School Club (Y 1-4) at The Old School • There is a crèche throughout the service in the lower lounge. For older children there is Sunday School
th (age 3-9) and Covies (age 10-18). Children leave for these before the reading
Friday 28 … 11.30am & 12.15pm Christian Unions at The Kingsway • Prayer Ministry is available at all Sunday services with a particular provision at Communion service.
7.30pm Friday Club (Y7+) Please move to the front after the service or speak to a member of the Prayer Ministry team.
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Sunday 30 … 6.30pm LOST? (Y 10+) meets in the upper lounge • It is our policy not to take public collections, but if you wish to give towards the work of St. Cuthbert’s
please use the offertory box. If you are a tax payer please think about completing a Gift Aid declaration
Ten per cent of all that we receive is in turn given away to the following mission agencies: OMF, CMS &
Crosslinks. We also support YFC/ Covies, Careforce & The Message.
If you know of anyone who is sick or in need of a visit please pass on the details to Liz Duxbury
Please pray for •
• noticesheet items must be sent to Fiona -fionaearnshaw#@sky.com - by the previous Wednesday
The Sick ... Val Chalke, Michael Chandley, Nicola Flowers, Barbara Beynon, • Drinks are served after both morning and evening services. Please do join us for a chat
Alan Bonsall, Duncan Trevor, Cynthia Longman,
Joan Wilkinson, Jean Watts, Margaret Brookes, Andy McCormick, Special Prayers for The Third Sunday of Epiphany
Joe & Karen Coleman, Betty Green, Arthur Burslem, Chris Thompson, Almighty God, whose Son revealed in signs and miracles the wonder of your saving
Susi Johnson, Rae Kenny, Rose Battye (slight improvement), Vera presence: renew your people with your heavenly grace, and in all our weakness sustain us
Heritage, Meike Howard, Josie Chambers (friend of Mary & Liz), Becky by your mighty power; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with
Sandiford (op on hip) & Mavis Jackson you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Bereaved… The family and friends of:
Harry Thompson especially his wife Christine & daughters Janet & Cathy This Sunday
George Bischert, especially his children, Lesley & Robin 10.30am Ten Thirty Service 6.30pm The Evening Service
Kenneth Wilcoxson, especially his wife, Kath & daughter Sheila (Holt) Theme: Responsibility, You are Free Theme: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Other… Those experiencing difficulties in their relationships Lead: Catherine Johnson Lead: Mike Newman
Preach: Phil Newsome Preach: Bachelard Kaze

Request from Lynn & Dougal

Dougal is due to have his yearly assessement with a view Next Sunday
to renewing his license as an Assistance Dog. In an effort 10.30am Ten Thirty Service + Baptism 6.30pm PRAYER FOCUS
to re-inforce to Dougal what’s expected of him, Lynn Theme: Relationship: One flesh Theme: Prayer Walk Cheadle
Lead: Mike Newman
kindly asks that anyone who wants to stroke him to check
Preach: John Ormiston
with her first.

Pop Connection
We are supporting Cheadle Heath School by
hosting two concerts both this Thursday at
2.30 and 6.30pm respectively as part of their
CD project with Andy Silver & the Pop
Connection. Admission is by ticket – cost £1-
with proceeds going to the Eden Bus Project.
We will also need stewards and other helpers.
For details please see Mike or the Wardens
 Ecumenical Service
This year our joint service to mark the Week of Prayer for
Christian Unity is to be held at St Mary’s Church at 5pm today
with speaker Mike Lowe. Later we welcome Bachelard Kaze, an
URC College student on placement at Trinity Church, Cheadle, to
speak to us at St Cuthbert’s.
Prayer Focus
Our Prayer focus service on 30th January will be a virtual prayer walk round Cheadle.
Please do join us at 6.30 as we pray for our local community
Club 55 +
Enjoyed a very good meeting with Dean and Paula Finnie on
Wednesday and now look forward to their next meeting at 2pm on
Monday 24 January with guest speaker, Jacob Madin
PCC meeting
Monday 24 January at 8pm in The Upper Room. Main discussion theme – Pastoral Care.
Papers have been circulated. Please see John Berry if you need any further information.
Church Café
Because of the Pop Connection concert, there will be no café this Thurwsday, though
complimentary drinks will be available after the concert ☺
Kairos Supporter’s Evening
To be held on Saturday 29 January. Please book in by email to ghh@swissmail.org.
Forthcoming Baptisms
Next Sunday morning we welcome our first family for three successive weeks of baptisms.
Seating will therefore be at something of a premium so please do all you can to make our
guests feel as welcome as possible.
Alpha Course
If you or anyone you know is interested in finding our more about the
Christian faith, then please think about the next Alpha Course which
starts on Thursday 03 February at 7.45pm. This is a chance to ask about
and, if you wish, discuss the evidence for the Christian faith and the
practicalities of living as a Christian. It has proved helpful both for those
thinking about becoming committed Christians and those wishing to move on in their
discipleship. More details from Pauline and Mike.
Abney 5K Trail Run
The next run / café is on 05 February at 9.30am. Full
details and registration for the run is available at
abneycheadlerun.co.uk. Please do tell others about both
these community focussed events and think about
coming to one or both yourself.
Covie Breakfast
Before our all age children’s youth anniversary service, we invite all young people of
Covenanter age (Y5+) to join us for a free breakfast at church. Bacon or sausage rolls,
cereals, juice etc. Food will be served from 9.00 – 9.45am
MBG
Advance notice that next month we will be visiting Khandoker in Didsbury again for our
renowned Curry Night on 16 February. A sign up sheet will appear soon.
Marriage Course
Dave and Jo Clark will be running another marriage course at Costa
on Tuesday evenings starting sometime in February. This time the
focus will be on those either preparing for marriage or within the first
two years. If you would like to know more watch out for further
notices or have a word with Mike
Bible Reading Initiative
Over the forty days of Lent we are hoping to encourage as many people as possible to share
together in working through Tom Wright’s Lent book on the Gospel of Luke. If you want
to join us, please order your copy direct from Amazon or have a word with Malcolm or
Mike who should be able to source you a copy for around £5. We also intend to use this
material in some of our home groups this term and provide feedback in Sunday services
during Lent.
St Cuthbert’s Houseparty
If you have not already decided to attend the 2011 St Cuthbert’s
Houseparty please think seriously about doing so as it represents an
unrivalled opportunity for the church to be together in way that is not
normally possible. Full details are contained in the comprehensive
leaflet which is in the Foyer. Any further questions please see the
planning team – Amanda Fish, Debbie Thomas and John Berry.
Due South
Due South provides a great holiday and learning experience for children aged 10 – 14 years.
Many of you are aware of it, but if you are not please visit the YFC website or speak to
Andy McCormick as soon as possible
Old books
Mike is slowly clearing out books from the church office and has placed several which are
surplus to requirements in the hall. Please help yourself
"Security"
Please remember to keep valuable personal items (especially handbags) with you at all
times whilst in the church building or ask someone to put them in a secure place.
Unfortunately in the past, items have been stolen by opportunists who see the church as an
easy target. Please can we remind you to be vigilant in this matter and not put temptation in
the way of anyone choosing to visit our church building. Thank you.