Hi Church Family
Here is This Week’s News!
LOADS OF EXCITING CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS!
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas …
- 30th November, 4.30pm: Christmas Shopping Evening
- 4th December, 2pm: Outlook Christmas Party
- 7th December, 4pm: Carols in Old Dean Precinct
- 10th December, 9am: Tuesday Tots Christmas Party
- 14th December, 2pm: Messy Christmas
- 15th December, 6pm: Carols by Candlelight with Cordwalles Junior School
- 18th December, 4.30pm: Neurodiverse Christmas Party (fully booked)
- 22nd December, 10.45am: Nativity
- Christmas Eve, 3.45pm: Christingle
- Christmas Eve, 11.30pm: Christmas Midnight Communion
- Christmas Day, 10.30am: Family Celebration
YOU ARE SO LOVED
As you know, this is one of our key messages which we live and breathe in everything we think, say and do. It really is the truth that you are so loved. But do you know someone who doesn’t know this?
If the answer is yes to this question, then we would love to give them a gift this Christmas to let them know that they are so loved! To help us organise this effectively, please fill in the form, which is now available at St Martin’s which has the following details:
- Your Name …
- Who do you think needs a special gift?
- Why does this person especially need to know they are so loved? …
(This isn't to replace any gift you would give them - it's something extra)
- What small gift might they like? …
Please let us know if you would like to contribute financially to these gifts which would be much appreciated. Thank you. Please let us know your nominations by this Saturday - 30th November. Many thanks. You are so loved.
NEW CHRISTMAS CARDS
Our new Christmas card range has launched at St Martin’s! With huge thanks to Tracey Ashcroft, pick up your card for a loved one for only £1.99 with proceeds going towards our work for the community.
THIS SATURDAY
- FREE SATURDAY CAFE
Come and join us at our Free Saturday Café from 10-11.30am where you can enjoy:
- Delicious fruit
- Tasty toast and spreads
- Great coffee, tea, hot chocolate, chocolate mountains, and biscuits
- Great company
So, come and join us - everyone’s very welcome!
- CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EVENT
Come along from 4.30pm-7pm and find Christmas gifts, refreshments and more!
THIS SUNDAY
- FREE DELICIOUS PASTRIES
It’s free delicious pastries this week at the Free Community Breakfast!
Come and join us from 10am-10.30am where you can enjoy:
- Lovely fruit and yoghurts
- Tasty toast and spreads
- A variety of cereals
- Great coffee, tea and hot chocolate
- Fruit juice
- Wonderful company
… and so much more at our Free Community Breakfast.
So, come and join us – you’re very welcome and we’d really love to see you!
- OUR SERVICE FOR EVERYONE!
Come and join us for our Service at 10.45am! It's informal, relaxed, you’re very welcome indeed, and you’ll find awesome kids and youth groups, great songs, an inspiring talk, and prayers from the heart.
Our service is also a great opportunity to meet old friends & make new friends, help each other & our community, and learn about God’s amazing love for you! So, come and join us – you’re very welcome and we’d really love to see you!
- ADVENT SUNDAY
It’s the 1st Sunday in Advent so we’ll be lighting our 1st Advent Candle together!
- THE BLANKET BOX
With the cost of heating our homes still high, the loss of winter fuel payments for many of us, and the stress of paying bills a clear and present reality, a warm blanket can make the world of difference!
Please either:
- donate new, nearly new, or well-loved, clean blankets if you can
- pick up a nice warm blanket if you need one for free!
- COMMUNION DURING OUR SERVICE
Seeing as it’s the 1st Sunday of the month, come and enjoy Communion with us in the Service. It’s such a very special time.
- BAPTISMS & CONFIRMATIONS WITH THE BISHOP
Come and join us at 6pm at St Paul’s Church to support members of our church family who will be baptised or reaffirm their baptismal vows and/or confirmed alongside other churches. We really hope you can make it.
THIS MONDAY
HANDBELLS
Come and have some fun making music with handbells from 1.15pm-2.15pm. Everyone’s welcome!
THIS TUESDAY
- TUESDAY TOTS
Come and join us with your little ones for free fun from 9-10.30am!
- PRAY FOR CAMBERLEY
Come and join all the churches in Camberley on Tuesday at Heatherside Church as we gather to pray for Camberley. It starts at 8pm with refreshments from 7.45pm.
- CLUB DEAN
Come and join Katy and the team for free games, sports, and snacks for school years 7,8 & 9! You can join in the fun on Tuesday evenings from 6pm-7:30pm at the Old Dean Family Centre.
THIS WEDNESDAY
- FREE WEDNESDAY CAFÉ
Come and join us at our Free Wednesday Café from 10-11.30am where you can enjoy free:
- Essential items
- Delicious fruit
- Yummy homemade cakes
- Great coffee, tea, and hot chocolate
- Fantastic company
- FREE FOOD TOMBOLA
This week (week 2) it’s the turn of our Free Food Tombola.
Simply pick up the item with your ticket number on it, which you’ll receive at Wednesday Café, and then you can either take it home, give it away to someone in need, or swap it with someone else in the café! It’s fun, fair, and free!
Next week, we’re back to our Free Essential Items
Week 1: Free Essential Items
Week 2: Free Food Tombola
- OUTLOOK FOR SENIORS CHRISTMAS PARTY
Come and join us for our Outlook Christmas Party – our free, fun group for Seniors from 2-4pm! Jess will be singing our favourites, and we can enjoy a very special afternoon tea in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, it’s a real treat that’s not to be missed and loved by all! Come and join us!
THURSDAY
THE HOPE HUB AT ST MARTIN’S!
Come and see The Hope Hub from 10am-2pm at St Martin’s! You can get help with
- Universal Credit
- Debt or Money Management
- Homelessness
- Training and other courses in cookery/living well and volunteering
- Finding work or job coaching
- Mental health services
- Addiction
- Tenancy or signposting/information
Children are welcome with their parents and carers and free refreshments are provided.
COMING SOON!
NEWCOMERS WELCOME TEA
Next Sunday 8th December at 4pm, we’re looking forward to welcoming those of you who’ve joined us in the last 6-8 months at our Welcome Tea! If you’ve received an invite, then please reply as soon as possible to assist us with catering. Many thanks. If you're a newcomer but haven't received an invite yet, then please see Ruth because we'd love you to come and join us!
NEURODIVERSE SUPPORT GROUP
On Monday 16th December from 10-11.30am, Come and unwind with fellow parents and carers for a cuppa and a chat with others who really get what you’re dealing with. You’re more than welcome as always. Everyone is welcome! Then the Neurodiverse Christmas Party follows at 4pm on 18th December which is fully booked.
THE ALZHEIMER’S CAFÉ
Also, on Monday 16th November from 6.30pm-8.30pm, come and enjoy refreshments and enjoy building friendships with others who understand what you’re going through with this very cruel disease. Everyone is welcome!
MORNING PRAYER
Please join us in the Prayer Room on:
- Monday at 10am
- Tuesday & Wednesday at 9am (before Wednesday Café at 10am)
- Saturday at 9.30am (before Saturday Café at 10am).
PCC & STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Our next PCC & SC meetings:
- January SC 8th, PCC 22
- Feb SC 5, PCC 19
- Mar SC 12, PCC 26
- Apr SC 9, PCC 30
- May SC 14, PCC 28
- June SC 18
- July PCC 2, SC 23
- September SC10, PCC 24
- October SC 8. PCC 22
- Nov SC5, PCC 19
PARKING ON SUNDAY MORNINGS & MONDAY NIGHTS
On Sunday mornings, you may park at St Peter & St John Church in Ceasar’s Camp Road as well as The Beacon Church in Berkshire Road. Also, on Monday evenings, you may park at both churches.