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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Mothers' Union Lent lunches The lunches on February 22 and March 3 were very well attended, many thanks to everyone who made them such good events. The next lunch is on Thursday, March 11 at Isleham Social Centre 12 noon to 1:30pm. Please do join us. Mothering Sunday March 14 Services at Isleham (9.30am), Fordham (11am), Chippenham (11am), and Kennett (3.30pm) will be All Age Worship. Please do encourage everyone to join us for worship on that day. Isleham church Big Spring Clean Many thanks to all who turned up yesterday for the Big Spring Clean at Isleham and to the new team of cleaners who week by week provide faithful service to keep our church clean and tidy. It was a great morning and good to see so many of you. Fairtrade As a church we are committed to the principles of Fairtrade. The Diocese has signed up to the Fairtrade Initiative and at Fordham there are many Fairtrade goods on sale. Our thanks to Lydia Cant who has now taken on the responsibility for this at Fordham. Please do make good use of this facility. Extra goods can easily be obtained and there is a catalogue on view. If anybody from any of our churches would like more information please do visit Fordham church and see for yourself what is available. Lent course As is our custom during Lent we shall once again be holding a lent Course run throughout the Three Rivers Group, at a variety of times and venues so that as many people as possible can be welcomed to take part. This year the course we have chosen to follow is a book called 'A way through the wilderness' by Paula Gooder. Paula is an inspirational writer and is a Biblical Scholar and a Reader in the C of E. Her book is also very practical - and as she says herself you do not need to be going through a bad to me to take this course. It is for everybody! The book focuses particularly on a passage from Isaiah and in particular the help and comfort offered by God. The book costs £6 - please order a copy from Kate. The course will run for 5 weeks at the following locations:
All are welcome and if you can't make it to your chosen group one week then you are welcome to attend another group instead. Sundays@6 - a Group for all teenagers (12+) New programme for January-April 2010. 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. We are organising 'classes' for those who have expressed an interest in being confirmed; we shall offer separate sessions for young people and adults. Confirmation is for anyone who has been baptised ( this can be arranged too) and is ready to confirm their baptism promises for themselves. It is about taking a responsible step on your Christian journey and for many it is also the preparation for receiving the Bread and Wine at Holy Communion for the first time. The classes will be held at Fordham Vicarage as follows:
For more information call Kate - 723960 - or Mike - 721616. 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, March 7, 2010 - Lent 3 9.30am - Holy Communion CW This week we pray for those who live in Limestone Close. Readings
Collect Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified: mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross, may find it none other than the way of life and peace; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, 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 Rev’d Kate Peacock 723960, Rev’d Mike Banyard 721616 or Gill Pedersen 780095. Programme for January – April 2010
Future events and activities
St
Andrew's, Isleham, The Three Rivers Group of Parishes
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Rev'd Kate Peacock