St. David’s Church, Broom Leys
“Out of the believer’s heart shall flow streams of living water”
‘Growing in Christ, living in faith’
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Kingsgate food contributions - Greenhill Community church provide a hot meal on Fridays to those who need it and also supply food boxes to families in need. Contributions of food would be very much appreciated and can be left in the box in the church porch.
Trussell Trust Food Bank vouchers are available from Andy should you know of anyone in need.
More details about foodbanks HERE
… in the churches around Coalville
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After School Church @ St. David’s - for primary school children and their carers - meets Wednesdays at 3.30pm - 4.30pm.
As well as looking at various stories from the bible there will be refreshments, crafts, games and a short service.
Would you be able to help occasionally on Sunday evenings?
It would be good to have a few more people on the rota to serve refreshments after the evening service. Please contact Alan Sankey if you would be willing to help in this way.
PRAYER TRIPLETS: Changing Lives through Prayer
Prayer triplets are groups of three people who meet to pray for one another, for family and friends and for St. David’s. Pick up a leaflet from the foyer or have a word with the vicar for further information. St. David’s prayer topics will be on the back of the weekly news sheet.
Prayer Triplets are now being coordinated by Sandra Allen and Stella Allwood. If anyone is interested in being part of a triplet, or would like more information, please contact Sandra on 836634 or Stella on 480002 and they will try to help you.
Don’t forget to check the COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD for local and community news and events with which church members are associated.
Our ‘Open the Book’ teams continue to take the story of Jesus to local schools - click this link for more.
ALWAYS BE AWARE - following an unfortunate incident a while ago in the church car park, when a car was broken into, may we remind people never to leave any items on car seats where they can be seen.
This applies at all times, but especially during the darker evenings.
The MEN’S ‘WELLIE’ WALK on SATURDAY 21st APRIL.
See some pictures HERE
Also check our ‘ARCHIVES PAGE’ HERE
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w emergency prayer chain - our new contact for the emergency prayer chain is Meg Dutton. For immediate prayer telephone Meg on 01530 815420 or mobile 07472 115747 or email: prayerchain@stdavidschurchbroomleys.org.uk
She will text emergency prayer requests to those on the prayer chain, who will pray immediately.
For non-urgent prayer requests, there is a book in the Lady Chapel where you may write the names of those who need prayer. They are prayed for daily and will appear on our prayer list on the back of the pew leaflet, unless you request otherwise.
A Senior Church Group for young people in years 6 - 9
will run during the 10.00am service on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month in the Green Room, and will be led by our Youth Worker, Rachel Monk, with Kevin Godfrey, Tara Gamble and Ruth Twells.
Members of the wholeness and healing prayer team will be also be available at our 10.00am Family services on the 2nd and 4th Sundays to pray for us.
Thank you to all those who have delivered the joint churches Christmas cards this year.
Could you come and chat on Thursdays? - Rachel Monk is looking for people who might come and chat with the young people at Castle Rock Lunchtime Club. There are now so many youngsters attending that it isn’t possible to talk to all of them. If you’d like to help, please see Rachel.
Christmas Dinner 2018
Christmas Eve preparations for the Christmas dinner will be from 9.00am on Monday 24th December. If you are able to help please come along. If you know someone who might otherwise be alone on Christmas Day, please encourage them to come to the dinner, from 12.00noon in the church hall. Transport can be provided. Email:christmasdinner@stdavidschurchbroomleys.org.uk
Contacts: Alan Liggins and Ann Sankey.
No room at the inn! Our Posada figures are on their Advent journey from home to home, but there are still gaps in their accommodation. If you wish to host them, sharing a prayer & perhaps refreshments with those who bring them to you, please sign up at the back of church. Resources to help reflect on Advent will accompany them.
Coordinators Sue Clamp and Liz Eames
A monthly mission prayer leaflet is being compiled by Andrew Titcombe. This will be available shortly in printed form, on the website or as personal electronic copies for those interested.
Brigade Nativity, 6th December, 6.30pm - All welcome to this fundraising event - tickets £1 (under 16’s free). There will be a raffle and cake sale - donations for these would be welcome.
Men’s walk on Saturday 1st December - Eight men tackled the walk from the Lakeside Bistro through Shortheath and Donisthorpe Country Park on a dreary and wet Saturday morning. Seven had breakfast at Lakeside Restaurant (they do a great hot chocolate, apparently). See below for pictures.
Thanks to Tara, Sarah and the Pastoral Link team for the enjoyable and moving Pastoral Link evening and supper.
At their Octobe
r meeting the Café Church had a card making session with Wendy Ransom.
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The Y-Café Drop-in recently welcomed seven teenagers - do encourage Rachel in the work she is doing with young people.
Christingle collecting candles and envelopes are now at the back of the church. Please support the work of the Children’s Society and return your filled candle/envelope to the Christingle service at 4.00pm on Christmas Eve.
In spite of the weather, an enjoyable walk - NOT to be sneezed at!!
Thanks to everyone who came Carol singing at the hospital & to Joyce for organising & playing. It was much appreciated.
A couple of pictures from our NATIVITY service on 9th December
Tara, Mary and all those involved in putting on thewonderful Nativity service, which was greatly appreciated by all who came.
BBC Radio Leic
ester Sing Christmas, Mon. 18th December, 7.00pm - join us at the Lady Jane, Hall Lane, for this very popular, interactive Christmas carol service sing-along.
We are also invited to take part in the Lady Jane’s charity quiz on Wed. 19th . See Martin Mawby for more details.
Mike Hickling - Mike’s ashes have now been interred in the memorial ground and he is finally resting next to Carol.
