St Andrew's Church, Isleham

A member of the Three Rivers Group of parishes 
Chippenham, Fordham, Isleham,  Kennett & Snailwell

The Diocese of Ely, The Church of England

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.
 
We hope to make this an annual event and perhaps by holding it on a Friday night and relaxing the age limit we can attract more young people from around the area next year!

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."

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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 rosters   

Sunday February 7 - 9.30am Holy Communion CW
Reader Sidesmen
Prayers Communion Assistant
Coffee
 
Sunday February 14 - 9.30am Holy Communion CW 
Reader -   Sidesmen -  
Prayers -   Communion Assistant -  
Coffee -  
 
Sunday February 21 - 8am Holy Communion BCP & 9.30am Family service
Reader Sidesmen
Prayers Communion Assistant
Coffee

Weekly Activities

Sundays 10am Junior Church in Social Centre (In Church 3rd Sunday).
The Junior Church needs teachers/helpers, please offer your services.
Tuesdays 9am to 12 noon Coffee Morning in Social Centre (except March 29).
Everyone welcome!  
A short (15 to 30 minutes) Evening Prayer service will be held every Tuesday at 4.30pm.in the Limestone Close community room.
Fridays

6.30pm Choir practice - New singers welcomed.
Contact Mark Liversidge (01638 781696).

7.30pm Bell ringing practice - Beginners welcomed!
Contact Ruth Ogden, the Tower Captain, for more info.

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:

15 November  Mini Rave in the Nave in the Styx: 7-10pm.
This is the Youth Groups contribution this year to the BBC Children in Need appeal. For more information please ask Kate or Mike.
6 December  Christmas Outing to the Ice Rink in Cambridge.
24 January  DVD and Cooking.

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  

Feb 26

French wine and cheese tasting - In aid of St. Peter’s Preservation Trust. Fordham Bowls Club on  Friday, February 26 at 7:30pm. Tickets £7.50 from Rev’d Kate or Jenkins Electrical. 

March 8 PCC meeting at 7.30pm.
April 20 Annual Church Meeting at 7.30pm.
If you are a tax-payer and would like to donate to St Andrews through the Gift Aid scheme, please ask Robert Savage for further information, a Gift Aid declaration form and a regular giving envelope.
Robert Savage maintains the calendar of activities - information for inclusion should be with him by 6pm on Thursday. Telephone: 01638 -780218  E-mail: robert.savage@islehamchurch.org.uk

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St Andrew's, Isleham, The Three Rivers Group of Parishes 
The Diocese of Ely, The Church of England
Priests

The Rev'd Mike Banyard

Mike BanyardMike is the Rector of the Three Rivers Group of Parishes; he lives in Chippenham with his wife, Helen, who is a Lay Minister.

Mike is available to all in the village for a listening ear, for Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals.

Telephone: 01638-721616. 
Email: mike.banyard[at]threerivers.org.uk


The Rev'd Kate Peacock

Kate is the Associate Priest in the Three Rivers Group of Parishes; she lives in Fordham with her husband, Daniel, and their two young daughters.

Telephone: 01638-723960. 
Email: kate.peacock[at]threerivers.org.uk


The Rev'd Dr Jenny Gage

Jenny is the Curate in the Three Rivers Group of Parishes.

Email: jenny.3rivers[at]talktalk.net

Mike, Kate and Jenny are assisted by Canon Tim Elbourne (Diocesan Director of Education), the Rev'd Sandie Butler and the Rev'd Christopher Goodwins (formerly priest-in-charge at Isleham, author of The Bible in Limerick Verse).

 
Church wardens
Rob Savage Tel: 01638-780218  
Email:
robert.savage@islehamchurch.org.uk
 
Nick Carver Tel: 01638-781116
Email: nick.carver@islehamchurch.org.uk
 PCC Secretary  
Gill Savage Tel: 01638-780218  
Email:
gill.savage@islehamchurch.org.uk
 
Tower captain  
Ruth Ogden Tel: 01638-780646
Email: ruth.ogden@islehamchurch.org.uk
   
Choirmaster
Mark Liversidge Tel: 01638-781696
Email: mark.liversidge@islehamchurch.org.uk
Webmaster
Andrew Stephens Tel: 01638-780229
Email: andrew.stephens@islehamchurch.org.uk
Service sheet editor
Rob Savage Tel: 01638-780218  
Email:
robert.savage@islehamchurch.org.uk


 

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