Church News – Feb 2012

January 26, 2012 by 1 Comment

Christmas Gifts

At Christmas there was an opportunity to give a gift towards the church‘s fabric fund. I would like to thank you for your generosity; the appeal raised £798 some of which was ‗gift aided‘ and will eventually yield more from the taxman. This is the best response we have had for a Christmas appeal so thank you again.

On Christmas Eve we had such a wonderful Christingle service with standing room only—we were able to send £200 to the Children‘s Society.

High Five

The next High Five service for children up to 5 years will be on 22nd February at 10am

Saturday Scene

Saturday Scene meets on the 11th February in the Village Hall 4-5.15pm.
An exciting church event for young families. Stories, songs, crafts, games and food.

Contact Donald Page on 825693

‘Craft Company’

It is so good to get together with others of like mind and share ideas, inspire and encourage each other and enjoy a natter while doing our crafts. Please come and join us on Wednesday 8th February 2–4pm at Dryden House. More details from Mary Cooper or Vicky Fleming.

Moving experience!

George and I will be sad to move to the Rectory in Kenwin Close—all of 2.2 miles but we still hold you very much in our hearts. I am still the Vicar of South Marston and hope to continue to build the relationships between church and village. Please do keep in contact and don‘t forget to come to Meeting Point so that we can have a chat.

God Bless,

Vicky

Lent Course: ‘God is closer than you think’

Our Lent course begins on Ash Wednesday 22nd February, 7pm at St. Margaret‘s Church.
We shall then be meeting every Monday at 7.30pm in St. Margaret’s Centre, Kenwin Close. The six sessions are as follows:

  1. God‘s great desire for people
  2. Where is God in my world?
  3. Partnering with God today
  4. Listening to the voice of God,
  5. God wants a relationship with you
  6. Heaven breaking through.

This is a journey that will help you to experience God‘s presence in the busy matrix of your life, hear God speak in ways you can understand, and discover God‘s desire to be with you in this moment.

We look forward to welcoming you!

The Meeting Point

Coffee morning with table top sales

(Please book your table by 9th Feb: £2.50 for people who live in the village, £5 for those outside and free to village organisations )

11th February from 10 –12.30pm In the Village Hall

Refreshments provided by South Marston Church

Those who come often remark about the enjoyment of sitting down with a neighbour they haven‘t seen for a while with a cake in one hand and a coffee in the other.

Church Services (at South Marston Church unless otherwise stated)

5th February 11.00am Family Service
12th February 8.00am Holy Communion BCP
9.30am Holy Communion
19th February 10.00am Team Service St Margaret’s
22nd February 7.00pm Ash Wednesday Service St Margaret’s
26th February 8.00am Holy Communion BCP
9.30am Morning Worship
4th March 11.00am Family Service
11th March 8.00am Holy Communion
9.30am Holy Communion
18th March 9.30am Morning Worship
25th March 8.00am Holy Communion
10.00am Team ServiceSouth Marston

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Church Events – Dec 2011 / Jan 2012

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High Five:

The High Five service for children up to 5 years meets again on 18th January at 10am We would love to see you there!

Craft Company:

We will be meeting on Wednesday 14th December at 2 pm at Dryden House, and then on 11th January at 12 noon at Blunsdon House for lunch. If you love crafting then join us for inspiration and encouragement as well as good company. More details contact Vicky Fleming

The 7.30 Club:

For 10 to 16 year olds from Stratton, Stanton & South Marston.

Held on alternate Sunday Evenings 7.30pm to 8.45pm at St Margaret’s Centre.

Please call the St. Margaret’s Church Office for more information

Saturday Scene:

Saturday Scene for young families meets on:

  • 10th December for our Christmas Party
  • 14th January in the Village Hall 4pm to 5.15pm

Contact Donald Page on 825693

Tea Towels:

When you are thinking about Christmas gifts don’t forget that South Marston Church Tea towels are still for sale.

£3.50 or 2 for £6, 4 for £10—contact Vicky Fleming.

Baptisms and Weddings:

As we get very booked up please contact Rev. Vicky Fleming for details as soon as possible.

The Meeting Point:

Coffee morning with table top sales. All the tables have been booked for December—you may book for January—free.

Telephone Vicky Fleming 827021.

Scouts post and stamps (20p) available

Come and enjoy good company and refreshments.

    • 10th December from 10am until 2pm with a visit form Father Christmas
    • 14th January from 10am –12.30 In the Village Hall

Christmas at South Marston Church:

17th Dec

5pm: Carols and Village Nativity on the Glebe. Come dressed as angels, shepherds, kings, or any of the characters from the nativity story

18th Dec

6pm: Nine Lessons and Carols with mince pies and mulled wine

Christmas Eve

4pm: Christingle Service raising funds for The Children’s Society

11.30pm: The First Communion of Christmas

Christmas Day

10am: Family Communion

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Church News – Nov 2011

October 29, 2011 by 1 Comment

High Five:

The High Five service for children up to 5 years meets again on TUESDAY 8th November at 10am We would love to see you there!

‘Craft Company’:

This month we meet again at Dryden House, Mary Cooper’s home on Wednesday 9th November at 2pm. More details please contact Vicky Fleming or Mary.

From the Registers:

Wedding

17th September Stuart Booker and Laura Hawkins
24th September Martyn Procter and Julie Cooke

Stephen Dugan and Lorraine Redman

Baptisms

25th September Anabelle Jayne Lloyd

Saturday Scene

Saturday Scene for young families meets on19th November in the Village Hall 4pm to 5.15pm

Contact Donald Page on 825693

Celebrating Harvest

The church was beautifully decorated—a huge thank you to the Flower Team for all their hard work. We had wonderful service it was good to welcome so many with splendid homemade cakes and drinks!

The gifts of fresh produce were given to Gloucester House and the groceries were given to Swindon Food Bank. Our plate collection is going to Tear Fund (find out more on the Tear Fund website) and we were pleased to send a donation of £200.

The School Harvest Service was excellent and it was such a joy to be able to share this with them in our church. It was the first time we used our new microphones and it made a huge difference.

When you are thinking about Christmas gifts don’t forget that South Marston Church Tea towels are still for sale £3.50 or 2 for £6, 4 for £10—contact Vicky Fleming .

Remembrance Sunday Service

10am 13th November 2011

You are cordially invited to join us in a Service of Remembrance at St. Mary Magdalene Church

We will remember them

Meeting Point

Coffee morning with table top sales

(All the tables have been already booked for this and next month— you may book for January —£2.50 if you live in the village, £15 if you live outside the Village—Telephone Vicky Fleming 827021)

We have lots of different stalls booked—there may be something just for you! Come and enjoy good company and refreshments.

Saturday 12th November from 9.30 –12 noon

In the Village Hall

South Marston Church Serving the Community

The 7:30 Club

for 10 to 16 year olds from Stratton, Stanton & South Marston

Held on alternate Sunday Evenings, 7.30pm to 8.45pm at St Margaret’s Centre

Please call the St. Margaret’s Church Office for more information

Church Services: (at South Marston Church unless otherwise stated)

6th November 11.00am Family Service
13th November 8.00am Holy Communion

10.00am Remembrance Service
20th November 10.00am Team Service St Margaret’s
27th November 8.00am Holy Communion

9.30am Holy Communion
4th December 11.00am Family Service
11th December 8.00am Holy Communion

9.30am Holy Communion
18th December 6.00pm Lessons and Carols
25th December 10.00am Family Communion

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Church News – Oct 2011

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St. Mary Magdalene Church, South Marston.

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High Five

The High Five service for children up to 5 years is changing days and we will keep you informed of the dates we meet. Unfortunately a separate service in October won’t be possible because of Vicky Vicar’s other commitments which makes Snowy and her friends very sad. See you in November!

‘Craft Company’

We meet again at Dryden House, Mary Cooper’s home on Wednesday 12th October at 2pm. if you love crafting then come and join us for inspiration and encouragement as well as good company. More details please contact Vicky Fleming or Mary.

The Rosemary Service

Sunday 30th October at 6.15pm at St. Margaret’s Church, Stratton

A time to remember and give thanks by lighting a candle

for those who have died.

Celebrating Harvest

11am Sunday 2rd October at South Marston Church

A Service for all ages. A warm and happy welcome awaits you.

There is a Stratton Team Ministry Lunch at St. Margaret’s Centre, Stratton following the service—if you would like to come please obtain a ticket from Vicky

 Saturday Scene

Saturday Scene for young families is on 15th October in the Village Hall 4pm to 5.15pm

Contact Donald Page on 825693

Christmas

When you are thinking about Christmas gifts don’t forget that South Marston Church Tea towels are still for sale £3.50 or 2 for £6—contact Vicky Fleming

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Church News – Sept 2011

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High Five:

The next High Five service for children up to 5 years will be on Friday 30th September at 10am. Please note this is a change from the normal date.

Craft Company’:

We are meeting again at Mary Cooper‟s house (Dryden House) 2pm Wednesday 14th September, More details form Mary or Vicky Fleming.

Saturday Scene:

Saturday Scene will meet on 10th September at 4pm—we look forward to seeing you again. Saturday Scene is an event for young families. For more information contact Donald Page on 825693

The 7.30 Club:

For 10 to 16 year olds from Stratton, Stanton & South Marston. Held on alternate Sunday Evenings 7.30pm to 8.45pm at St Margaret‟s Centre. Please call the St. Margaret‟s Church Office for more information

From the Registers:

Baptism:

3rd July Kira Rose Messenger

Weddings:

16th July Stacy Woolhouse and Jodie Turner

30th July Terence Belson and Samantha Heron

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Church News – July 2011

July 6, 2011 by 1 Comment

Copyright www.srwphotography.co.uk by Stacy WoolhouseHigh Five
The next High Five service for children up to 5 years will be on Friday 1st July at 10am. There will be no service in August .

‘Craft Company’
We are meeting again at Mary Cooper’s house (Dryden House) 2pm Wednesday13th July and 10th August, More details form Mary or Vicky Fleming.

Saturday Scene
Saturday Scene will be back in September.
Contact Donald Page on 825693

Thank you
Mr Tony Harris has given our ‘Guttering Fund’ a gift of £500 —we are so grateful for this gift. Each gift is a step towards ensuring our ancient church is maintained and not lost to future generations. It is a place of quiet and peace where many of our village friends and family have been laid to rest. It is a place that people use to come and think, to reflect and meditate. Not all those who use this sacred place are Christians, or come to church, it is used by many who just value the atmosphere and history. Do you value it? Do you want to preserve it? If so, any gift you can give will help towards its preservation. Thank you for your generosity.

POLITE NOTICE
Have you noticed how tidy the church grounds are now? A huge thank you to Colin and Jenny McEwen for cutting the Glebe grass and Richard Sansum and William Hiscocks for working hard in the churchyard. PLEASE help us to keep it tidy by disposing of non-biodegradable things in the bin provided and compost the rest in the designated area. Thank you.

 

The 7.30 Club
for 10 to 16 year olds from Stratton, Stanton & South Marston
Held on alternate Sunday Evenings 7.30pm to 8.45pm at St Margaret’s Centre
Please call the St. Margaret’s Church Office for more information

 

The Meeting Point


Coffee morning with table top sales

9th July and 13th August
9.30 –12 noon
In the Village Hall

Please book a table early:

  • £2.50 for people who live in the village,
  • £5 for those outside and free to village organisations

Come and meet your friends, chat and enjoy catching up on the latest news.

Refreshments provided by South Marston Church
We look forward to seeing you

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Church News – June 2011

May 27, 2011 by 1 Comment

High Five

The next High Five service for children up to 5 years will be on Friday 10th June at 10am.

‘Craft Company’

We are meeting again at Mary Cooper’s house (Dryden House) 2pm Wednesday 8th June. More details form Mary or Vicky Fleming.

Saturday Scene

Saturday Scene meets on 11th June in the Village Hall 4-5.15pm. An exciting church event for young families. Stories, songs, crafts, games and food. Contact Donald Page on 825693

The 7:30 club

The 7.30 Club for 10 to 16 year olds from Stratton, Stanton & South Marston.

On alternate Sunday Evenings – 7.30 – 8.45pm, St Margaret’s Centre. The 7.30 club, preparing young people for Confirmation

- if you are interested please contact Vicky Fleming for more information.

Church Funds

Many of you will remember Mrs Win Smith. She was very involved in village life and is remembered with great affection. Win loved this village and its church. Sadly Win died last year but she remembered her church to the last and has left £1,000 for Church funds. We wish to express our deep gratitude for this generous and thoughtful gift.

We are also grateful for other donations we have received for our guttering appeal—wouldn’t it be good to get this work done before the winter comes? Damp brings so many problems to old buildings and the more we can do to prevent it the better. Its is after all our heritage we are looking after. We can’t do it without your help.

POLITE NOTICE

Have you noticed how tidy the church grounds are now? A huge thank you to Colin and Jenny McEwen for cutting the Glebe grass and Richard Sansum and William Hiscocks for working hard in the churchyard. PLEASE help us to keep it tidy by disposing of nonbiodegradable things in the bin provided and compost the rest in the designated area. Thank you.

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Church News – May 2011

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High Five:

The next High Five service for children up to 5 years will be on Friday 6th May at 10am

‘Craft Company’

We are meeting again at Mary Cooper’s house (Dryden House) 2pm Wednesday 11th May, More details form Mary or Vicky Fleming.

Saturday Scene

Saturday Scene meets on 14th May in the Village meets on 14th May in the Village Hall 4-5.15pm.  An exciting church event for young families. Stories, songs, crafts, games and food.

Contact Donald Page on 825693

The 7.30 Club 

for 10 to 16 year olds from Stratton, Stanton & South Marston. Held on alternate Sunday Evenings. 7.30pm to 8.45pm at St Margaret’s Centre

Please call the St. Margaret’s Church Office for more information

The Annual Meeting.

Donald Page and Richard Sansum were elected as Church Wardens once more. William Hiscocks is Treasurer and Tina Hiscocks is PCC Secretary. We are very grateful for their commitment to continue in office. Also elected as PCC members are Diane Gambles and Shirley Wildern. Diane is also our Deanery Synod Representative. Our vision continues to be helping people to explore faith, serving the community through our links with the school, Meeting Point and sharing the joys and difficulties of life when called upon. We want to repair and renew the guttering and downpipes but raising the money for this necessary maintenance is proving very difficult — will you help us?

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Church News – April 2011

March 24, 2011 by 1 Comment

The next High Five service for children up to 5 years will be on Friday 1st April at 10am— with a mini-egg hunt!

Saturday Scene

meets on 9th April in the Village Hall 4—-5.15pm. An exciting church event for young families. Stories, songs, crafts, games and food. Contact Donald Page on 825693

‘Craft Company’

We are meeting again at Dryden House on Wednesday 13th April at 2pm. Last month some of us had a go at making items with self-drying clay. More details form Mary or Vicky Fleming

The Celebration Fellowship Supper

We had a great supper with a choice of hot meals and followed by sumptuous deserts and all washed down with a glass of wine. We watched a Powerpoint presentation celebrating last year—a lot of banter about the pictures ensued! A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to the food, setting up and clearing up – and to those who supported the evening.

Guttering News

At the March Meeting Point we held a raffle in aid of the guttering and with extra donations raised £73.50. Thank you so much for supporting this. We are thinking about putting together a village cookbook—do you have a recipe and maybe a local story to go into this? If so please send it to Vicky Fleming at the Vicarage or email it to revs.fleming@tiscali.co.uk. Raising the money we need is going to be a long haul but we don’t want future generations to have to deal with the larger problems damp and water damage bring. The church building is part of our heritage and is used by many people other than those who worship on a Sunday. Will you help us?

The Meeting Point

Coffee morning with table top sales (Please book your table by 6th April: £5 for people who live in the village, £10 for those outside.)

Date: 9th April from 9.30 –12 noon

Venue: In the Village Hall

Refreshments provided by South Marston Church.

Those who come often remark about the enjoyment of sitting down with a neighbour they haven’t seen for a while with a cake in one hand and a coffee in the other.   We look forward to seeing you.

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Church News – March 2011

February 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment

High Five

The next High Five service for children up to 5 years will be on 11th March at 10am in church. Please note the date.

‘Craft Company’

Our ‘company’ is growing in number as we enjoy meeting with others of like mind and share ideas, inspire and encourage each other and enjoy a natter while doing our crafts. Please come and join us on Wednesday 9th March 2–4pm at Dryden House. More details from Mary Cooper or Vicky Fleming.

Guttering News!!

In this months Tower and Tap, you will see how well we are doing in our efforts to protect the village church and heritage. You will see we have increased our fund since the last magazine. We have a long way to go and we need your support so we are making available cardboard ’guttering’ tubes which we are asking you to fill with your loose change etc and return to us. These are available from Donald Page and Meeting Point.

Stratton Team Ministry Lent Studies 2011

This year we are joining with other Christians and with the Diocese in celebrating the 400th year of being able to read the Bible in our own language. As part of this we are going to study Matthew’s Gospel in Lent. As a corporate Lenten Spiritual Discipline, following the leadership of our Bishops, we are encouraging people to join with Anglicans in the Diocese to read Matthew’s Gospel duringthe 6 weeks of Lent. This is roughly a chapter each working day. Everyone is of course free to do this is their own way, whatever best suits your taste and pattern, but here is an outline programme that you may find helpful useful available in church. You will also find in church the Lent Study Programme. This is a wonderful opportunity to come together and seek to grow in our relationship with God and each other. Please make this part of your journey through Lent.

Meeting Point

Coffee morning with table top sales

(Please book your table by 10th March: £5 for people who live in the village, £10 for those outside and free to village organisations )

12th March from 9.30 –12 noon

In the Village Hall with refreshments provided by South Marston Church

Those who come often remark about the enjoyment of sitting down with a neighbour they haven’t seen for a while with a cake in one hand and a coffee in the other.

We look forward to seeing you

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