St
Andrew's Church, IslehamA member of the Three Rivers Group of parishes
Chippenham, Fordham, Isleham, Kennett & Snailwell
The Diocese of Ely, The Church of England
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Weddings Preparation Day We had a good time last Sunday at our Weddings preparation day when many of the couples came for lunch at Chippenham Village Hall and then a time for discussion and information about the forthcoming weddings this year. Some 22 couples are to be married in our churches this year. We will have a busy summer though the first one is on 12th March and the last one on 18th December. Many thanks to the three ladies who came to help serve the meal on the day and to Sophie Pettifer who helped us with the cooking. Haiti earthquake appeal Many thanks to all who contributed to this appeal I am still working on the final figure and will let you know as soon as I can. Confirmation classes The Deanery confirmation service this year is on Saturday April 17 at 5pm. The Three Rivers Group is hosting the service this year which will be at St. Margaret’s, Chippenham. If you know of anyone who would like to be confirmed please do speak to Mike or Kate as soon as possible and we will arrange suitable times for classes. Volunteers We are always looking for volunteers to help with and contribute to our Worship and work. If you would like to help in any way then please talk to Mike or Kate. We need Sunday School teachers, Choir members, Readers, Intercessors, Coffee makers, Flower arrangers, Bell Ringers, Cleaners… If you have a special
gift PLEASE share it with the rest of us. MU Social Action Please help us to help others. A box will be placed in each church to collect used postcards and stamps for MU Social Action. Money raised is going to the Episcopal Church of Sudan. Please remember to keep your old stamps and cards! Isleham Festival of Light - November 27-29 2009
The Isleham Festival of Light was celebrated over the weekend November 27-29 to mark the beginning of Advent. There were more than 40 Christmas trees on display.
Sundays@6 Rave in the Nave in the Styx Following the success of last year’s ‘Sponsored Sleep-Over in Church’ for Children in Need St.Andrew’s, Isleham hosted another fundraising event on Sunday 15th December. Their Rave in the Nave in the Styx, inspired by the huge annual event at Ely cathedral, raised over £400 and everyone involved had a great time.
There were three bands; Unauthorised, comprising young people who attend Soham Village College; DOC, an established band of local 17/18 year olds; and The Running Mayfairs, who have played several times at The Junction in Cambridge, all gave their time and expenses for free. There were
wiifit and playstation games, giant jenga, a tuck shop and brilliant
disco courtesy of David Bedford. Sylvia and Bob Allen kindly
donated and manned the Bungee Run which proved very popular with the
young, and not so young! There were several behind the scenes
benefactors to whom we are also very grateful. St Andrew's Isleham - works It is very good to see the work around the font at the back of Isleham church completed. We are hoping that redecoration in the church and the new screen and doors into the choir vestry can be completed soon; we are very light on funds to complete this work so if you would like to make a contribution please do speak with me or Kate. I think the screen may cost up to £2,500, similarly the decoration will cost around £2,500 plus VAT. Isleham history on-line Read about the history of Isleham on the British History Online web site. A visitor's view of our church "St Andrew's is a wonderful church – a beautiful building filled with an array of treasures" . "St Andrew’s has the grandest clerestory we’ve encountered in Cambridgeshire."
Sunday, February 7, 2010 - 2nd before Lent 9.30am - Holy Communion CW This week we pray for those who live in Hall Barn Road. Readings Genesis 2: 4b-9, 15-25 Luke 8:22-25 Collect Almighty God, you have created the heavens and the earth and made us in your own image: teach us to discern your hand in all your works and your likeness in all your children; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit reigns supreme over all things, now and for ever. Amen. Hymns Please join us for Tea and Coffee after the Service. Duty
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Weekly Activities
The Three Rivers Group Mothers' Union See the Three Rivers Group web site for Mother's Union programme of meetings and events. Sundays @ 6 - a Group for all teenagers (12+)A Group for all teenagers (12+) which meets at 6-8 pm at The Old Vicarage in Isleham. £2 per session including food. For more information please speak to Mike Banyard 721616, Kate Peacock 723960 or Gill Pedersen 780095. Our programme from September:
In addition we plan to contribute a tree for the Festival of Light at the end of November, and to take part in the Carol Service on Christmas Eve. Future events and activities
St
Andrew's, Isleham, The Three Rivers Group of Parishes
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Mike is the
Rector of the 
The
Rev'd Kate Peacock