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
See HERE
Click the icons above for information on events taking place in the Diocese and to access the ‘Shaped by God’ Mission initiative.
(Links to the Diocese of Leicester web site)
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 Stella Allwood. If anyone is interested in being part of a triplet, or would like more information, please contact her on 480002 and she 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.
Emergency prayer chain - our 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.
Our wholeness and healing prayer team are always available to pray for us. They meet to pray before the 10.00am service and are in the Lady Chapel during and after 10.00am Communion services on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month. Do speak to them if you want someone to pray for you (they may even approach you if they sense you may need prayer).
Church Bookstall - if you take items from the porch bookstall, would you please ensure that you don’t forget to put money for purchases into the box on the wall, as we are finding discrepancies between the amounts of money received and items listed as purchased. Thank you.
Momentum is for young people in years 6 - 9, which usually runs on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month during the 10.00am service, in the Green Room Contact: Rachel Monk.
Occasions – Birthdays, Anniversaries, etc.
Remembering Church Family Events Thank you to Ann Lee for 22 years of sending cards on behalf of the church to members celebrating special birthdays and anniversaries. This role has now been taken over by Mary Smith. We already have some dates for those who are part of Pastoral Link and chose to give details to Link leaders, but there will now be forms in church, so that everyone on our Family Roll, who wishes to be included, can let us have their dates. We also like to send a card and message to church members who are ill, in hospital, or have lost a very close relative. We can only do this if we know about it, so it would be very helpful if you, or someone in your family, could let Mary know - tel: 834717) .
Alternatively you can fill in an online form HERE and send it by email.
We had a wonderful open-air Invitation Service on 30th June.
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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.
Pastoral Link has changed! For those of you who don’t know, Pastoral Link keeps us together as a Church family through friendship. Belonging to Pastoral Link gives you a visitor or companion from St David’s to keep in touch. Pastoral Link visiting will now be coordinated by Sandra Allen and Stella Allwood. Our events for the whole Church will be organised by Tara Gamble and Sarah Jacklin. Our cards and gifts for the whole Church, for those who provide us with details of birthdays & anniversaries, will now be coordinated by Mary Smith.
Pastoral Link / church family events - Pastoral Link keeps us together as a Church family through friendship. Belonging to Pastoral Link gives you a visitor or companion from St David’s to keep in touch. Our Pastoral Link visiting co-ordinators are Sandra Allen and Stella Allwood. Our events for the whole church are organised by Tara Gamble and Sarah Jacklin. Cards and gifts on behalf of the Church are now co-ordinated by Mary Smith - forms are at the back of church for anyone on our family roll to provide details of special birthdays & anniversaries, if they wish. We also like to send a card to church members who are ill, in hospital, or have lost a close relative, but can only do this if we know, either from you or from a family member. Contact Mary (834717).
Our wholeness & healing prayer team are always available to pray for us. They meet to pray before the 10.00am service and are in the Lady Chapel during and after 10.00am Communion services on 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month. If you want someone to pray for you, do speak to them.
Memorial Ground - we are still looking for a team of people who can help with a project to weed and maintain the paths in the memorial ground, in order to keep it an accessible and peaceful space. If you can help, contact Paul Bingley, tel. 510647.
Pew Leaflet—Please let Tim James have any notices for the next pew leaflet by 2.00pm on Thursday.
Email office@stdavidschurchbroomleys.org.uk,
give a written note to Tim or Frances or leave on the desk in the vestry.
After School Church
Do you have time to help out at After School Church on Wednesday afternoons? At the moment we are short of people to provide refreshments for parents and children, particularly on the last Wednesday of each month. If you think you can help with this speak to Liz Eames.
Can you provide refreshments at After School Church, particularly on the last Wednesday of the month? If so, speak to Liz Eames
‘FAREWELL BUT NOT GOODBYE’
It was with great sadness that we said our goodbyes to Andy and Kath at their final ‘farewell’ service on Sunday 13th October. The theme of the service was ‘living water’ and this theme was accented by many tears shed during the day. Andy preached, as he said, one of his longest ever sermons but it only seemed like seconds, as we were all aware that it would be his last as vicar of St. David’s.
Goodbye (for now) Andy and Kath. It has been our privilege and blessing to have had you as our spiritual leaders the last seven years.
We wish you every blessing for the future as your hearts continue to be filled with streams of ‘living water’.
Churches Together events in 2020
CHANGE TO PLANS
There was going to be a week long event at the end of May, but this has now been changed due to a change in the council plans. There will be a Picnic in the Park event to recognise VE Day. Churches together have suggested that we run a free tea/coffee/cake tent (subject to clarification by the council).
The council is also planning a church service on Sunday 10th May.
Everyday Calling - Vocations Day 2020
Date: Saturday 14th March,
Venue: St Martins House, 7 Peacock Lane, Leicester, LE1 5PZ
Led by Liz Rawlings, Diocesan Discipleship and Vocations Enabler, a day to explore God’s calling in our everyday lives and how to respond. This day is for anyone wishing to develop their vocation in their community, workplace or at home alongside those who may be exploring a specific authorised ministry.
Bookings and enquiries to mmbookings@leccofe.org by Monday 2nd March
Speak to Tim James for more information.
Mothers Union Diocesan Administrator: The Mothers Union are looking to appoint a Diocesan Administrator to work for 9 hours a week, largely during term-time and mainly based in St Martins House, Leicester. The work includes minute taking, database management, some desktop publishing, banking, payment of invoices. information is available from the Diocesan President, Mrs Yvonne Smith: email yvonnes@sky.com
Sunday Services
Can you join the team of Intercessors, and Sidesmen, especially for evening services? Are you able to join the morning refreshment rota? Please prayerfully consider and speak to one of the Wardens for more information and/or Sidesmen, especially for evening services.
We also would appreciate more people joining the morning refreshment rota.
Leprosy Mission
Please support the work of the Leprosy Mission at the Christian hospital in Myanmar. Leaflets and donation envelopes are available with the stewards. Completed envelopes can be given to me or put in the offertory plate and a cheque in the name of the church will be sent off in April.
Eileen Baldwin
The resignation of our youth worker Rachel has left some gaps which we are very keen to fill. Primarily we are looking to find volunteers to assist with our Sunday "Momentum" young people's group and also our Thursday afternoon Y Cafe run in conjunction with Heartland Youth for Christ - 3.30pm to 5pm. (This group for young people from Castle Rock is currently suspended due to lack of helpers.)
Please give this your prayerful consideration and speak to Martin Mawby (Y Cafe) or Kevin Godfrey(Momentum group) if you are able to help.
CAN YOU SUPPORT OUR YOUTH WORK
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED PLEASE!
On Wednesday 26th February, groups of children from Broom Leys Primary will be visiting to find out what we do at church. Iain Allen has kindly agreed to run these sessions but we would appreciate volunteers to support him. Sessions are at 9:15, 10:15 and 11:15 and will last for around 45 minutes each. If you are able to help for one or all of the sessions, please speak to Iain.
World Day of Prayer
A service for the World Day of Prayer is being held at St David's on Friday 6th March at 2pm. This year’s theme is “Rise! Take Your Mat and Walk” and is focusing on prayer for Zimbabwe.
Information for personal prayer can be found on their website www.wwdp.org.uk
Safeguarding Training for St David’s 2020
Dates have been arranged for Safeguarding Renewal Training for all those involved with the young and/or senior in our Church
Tuesday 3rd November 10am to 1pm
Or
Tuesday 10th November 6pm to 9pm
Please note these dates in your diary and nearer the time I’ll be asking you which session you will be attending
Ann Sankey
Monday 9, 7.30pm, Grand Hall, St Martins House
If you’d like to get an early peek at what the people from Thy Kingdom Come have been developing for Thy Kingdom Come 2020, then book to come to an event with Jean Kerr from the National Thy Kingdom Come Team at Lambeth Palace, who’ll be sharing news about resources and ideas to motivate Christians, churches, fresh expressions of Church, families, young people and schools to be a part of this national prayer movement. To book your place contact mmbookings@leccofe.org. There is no charge, and cake and coffee will be provided on the night.
Thy Kingdom Come Inspire Event
Dedicated Giving Sunday
Sunday 8th March is Dedicated Giving Sunday when we make our commitments of “Time, Talents and Treasures” for the following year. Please pick up your Thanksgiving Pack from the porch. If you can’t find one for you, please speak to the Sidespeople or Churchwardens.
CAP MONEY COURSE
A free, short course that makes managing your money simpler.
The CAP Money Course is a free course that will teach you budgeting skills and a simple, cash-based system that works. In just a few weeks, you will get to grips with your finances so you can budget, save and prevent debt.
The next courses are on:
Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm:
17th March, 24th March and 31st March
at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Ashby Road, Coalville LE67 3LF
Each session lasts around an hour and a half and will include a workbook and free on-line resources.
Sign up at www.capmoney.org (follow hosted by Ashby Baptist Church) or call/text Geoff Bull on 07831 494060.
CORONAVIRUS
Guidance for parishes on
Coronavirus (COVD-19)has been issued.
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