Parishes of Brewood and Bishops Wood

Hope 08/09    New Year’s Eve Party!!

As Hope 08 turns into Hope 09, we invite all ages to join us in a fun celebration night in St Mary & St Chad Church from 8 pm, to welcome the New Year of 2009

We are planning a party for all ages, with games, barn dancing, movies, food and prayer just before midnight; then see the bells being rung to welcome the New Year

Tickets are £2.50 for adults; under 16s are free

Bring your own drink and those ‘left-over’ cakes or biscuits for pudding ; we will provide a ‘main-course’ supper. Lifts will be available; special welcome for anyone ‘on their own’

Tickets and details from Marilyn (851168), Penny or David (850902)

What is the point of life?  Why do people suffer?  What happens when we die?  Is forgiveness possible? 

WHAT IS ALPHA?

The Alpha Course is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith. It is a series of talks looking at topics such as ‘Who is Jesus?’ and ‘Why and How do I Pray?’

It’s relaxed, low key, friendly and fun

There is a meal together at the beginning of each session which gives you an opportunity to get to know each other

Listen, learn, discuss and discover. And ask anything. Alpha is a place where no question is too simple or too hostile. After each talk we divide into small groups for a time of discussion

WHO IS ALPHA FOR?

Alpha is for everyone, especially;

Those wanting to investigate Christianity

New Christians

Newcomers to the Church

Those who want to ‘brush up’ on the basics

Alpha will be taking place in Brewood on Thursday evenings, starting on January 22nd, between 7 and 9.30 pm, in St Mary & St Chad Church

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE PART

Registration forms are available at the back of church, or contact David Hunt on 01902 850902.

We look forward to seeing you 

 Sunday 25th Jan - Christians Together  for Christian Unity Week 2009 at Brewood Methodist Church at 6 pm United Service for Holocaust Memorial Day Please join us

 Shoe Box Success

Brewood and Bishops Wood organisations and schools have been regular supporters of the Operation Christmas Child shoe box appeal.

We have to report a truly staggering response this year - 520 shoe boxes were prepared in the two villages - the collection van was filled and a second trip had to be made! In addition, Brewood Inner Wheel have at the present time also submitted a further 36 boxes.

Congratulations and thanks to all those who contributed to this great result, specially the ‘knitting team’ for their wonderful efforts. Have a look at the videos on the Samaritans Purse website—you will be moved to see the delighted reactions of some of the children you have helped                                                                

Christians Together in Brewood and Bishops Wood 

Do you know of anyone in our community who might appreciate a visit - perhaps because they are lonely, bereaved, housebound, suffering from serious illness, new to the area or have special needs? 

Our group seeks to widen the help we, as Christians, can give pastorally to those in need in our community. 

We act with the support of the four churches and visit on behalf of the priests and ministers. We listen and observe strict confidentiality. 

If you know of some one in need please pass the details to Celia Haes (01785 840624)or to your own church priest or minister.

Bishops Wood School

May Ball has produced a photograph of the school in 1946/47 when it was still at the old school house on the far side of the rectory. She has attempted to identify the pupils, but if you can supply more information please email me mailto:info@brewoodchurch.org.uk

Photo is on next page  Bishops Wood School

So you think you can sing.

Please give some thought to joining Brewood Choir. Rehearsals are at 6:15 pm on Wednesdays at Church House. You will be made most welcome, young people especially--- age 9 and above. Contact Jean Martyn - Director of Music for more details.

Youth Club "Inside Out" 

GO2: Live it. Do it.  WE DID IT !                   

Saturday 18^th October at Lichfield Cathedral was a new experience for all of us. The small group  from IO (our youth club ) attended the first evening youth event that the cathedral had held and what a night to remember.

We shared teaching, worship and music, very loud, from the Christian band  ’ The Rumour’ and heard what Chris Lane had to tell in his amusing stories. The main message we came away with is “Do what you can, Where you are, With what you have.”  Judges 3: v31.

One verse but with a very powerful message for all of us.  And what a joy it was to be with hundreds of other teenage Christians singing, praying and sharing our faith in such a fun way.                                                               Jane Smith - Youth Minister

IO is Christian Youth Group for children aged 11 upwards and will be held every two weeks on Sunday evenings from 7 to 9 pm in Brewood Youth Hut in Four Ashes Road. Contact Penny Hunt on 01902 850902 for details.

Rainbows (young guides)

A new Rainbows group is running on Thursdays from 6:15 to 7:15 pm at the Scout Hut, Deansfield Road, Brewood. Tel 850068 for details.

Kneeler group

A group has been formed to make new church kneelers from cross stitch on canvas for both Brewood and Bishops Wood churches. If you would like to help or donate, please contact Pauline Duthie.

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