31st December 2023 All Saints Church, Childwall
1st Sunday of Christmas
‘The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had
heard and seen, as it had been told them’ Luke 2 v20
Sunday 31st December 10am Holy Communion
Thursday 4th January 10.45am Holy Communion BCP service
Sunday 7th January 9.15am Morning Worship 11am Holy Communion
6pm Evening Worship in the church hall followed by tea & coffee
Thursday 11th January 10.45am Holy Communion BCP service
Sunday 14th January 9.15am Holy Communion 11am Morning Worship
6pm Evening Worship in the church hall followed by tea & coffee
Monday 15th January 1.30pm Funeral of Doris Springer
Men’s Breakfast
Our next breakfast will be at 8am on Saturday 13th January 2024
when we will start a series of talks for the new year on Hebrews 11.
Oh and don’t forget WISE MEN STILL SEEK HIM
Gas & Electricity – new fixed contract for church and hall
We have been insulated from large rises over the last 2 years but our fixed contract
finishes on 19th December. As a PCC we have agreed a new fixed contract for our
gas & electricity. The additional total cost per year will £7552 more than we are
currently paying. This is a significant increase and we do not want this to have a
negative impact on the current ministry of All Saints Childwall.
All members of the PCC that met on Monday night agreed that they would give an additional
amount of £50. If 150 individuals or families joined us in this initiative, we would cover the
cost of the new contract. Please prayerfully consider if you can join us and give an additional
amount by the end of January 2024. Any amount towards the increased cost of our energy
bill will obviously be very welcome. If you are a tax payer we are able to claim the tax back
which will increase the value of your gift.
Thank you very much – PCC of All Saints Childwall
Pebbles, Rock Club & Boulders
Our children’s work on a Sunday morning has stopped now for Christmas.
The groups will resume on Sunday 21st January 2024
A massive thank you to all our children’s leaders who have taught our children
faithfully over this last year, please pray for them regularly.
Primary School forms
The deadline for Primary school forms is Monday 15th January 2024.
If you still need an appointment to complete a form please email me with your availability.
Thank you very much Andrew
vicar.allsaintschildwall@gmail.com Tel: 07305 842257
Tea@2
Our monthly afternoon tea will be continuing in 2024 starting on 17th January.
The list of dates for the year is available on the All Saints Facebook page.
There are also paper copies at the back of Church. Everybody is welcome.
Help wanted!
Sometimes people need lifts to Tea@2. We are hoping to develop a ‘bank’ of drivers who
would be prepared to occasionally offer lifts. Tea@2 is from 2pm until 4pm every third
Wednesday of the month. If you think that this is something you could do please contact Helen
Ford on 07950718759 or sign up on the list at the back of Church.
VESTRY HOUR every Tuesday from 7pm in church – restarts in New Year!
To book a Baptism or a Wedding or speak to a member of the clergy, please come to
Vestry Hour which is held in the church every Tuesday, no appointment is necessary.
Please use the wooden door to the left of the tower. You do not need to knock;
just come in, take a seat and you will be seen privately in turn.
Vestry hour restarts on Tuesday 9th January 2024 at 7pm
Shining Lights Baby & Children’s Bank at St Mary’s Church Halewood
Shining Lights Halewood runs a baby bank out of St. Mary’s Church Halewood.
It provides baby essentials and clothing for older children to families who are struggling.
If you have any baby items you no longer need (baths, Moses baskets, prams, bottles,
sterilisers, baby clothes etc.) or good quality clothes your older children have grown out of
please donate them to Shining Lights.
(Nappies, wipes and baby toiletries are always needed as well)
Baby bank is open 10am-12 noon every Saturday at St. Mary’s Church,
Hillingdon Avenue, Halewood for anyone to access and for donations.
Drop donations down or contact Barbara Critchley on 07542565534. Thank you.
Try Alpha
Alpha is an 11 week session exploring the
basics of the Christian faith in an
informal, fun and friendly environment as
we share a meal together, watch a video,
followed by time to ask questions.
17th January, 2024
7.30-9.15pm
At Calisa L16 7PF
Interested ? Contact:
Jim Harrison – 07999516612
Rhia Preston – 07740820420
Alpha Course – starting in January 2024
Our next Alpha course will start on Wednesday 17th January at 7.30pm at Calisa,
Childwall Abbey Road, and run for 11 weeks. This will be led by Jim Harrison and Rhia Preston
Please speak to Jim or Rhia for more information or to join this next Alpha course.
Jim: 07999 516612 Rhia: 07740 820420
Prayer – Monday & Friday at 8:00am – Morning prayer service with words on screen.
Optional chat after the service. Meeting ID: 948 786 2454 Passcode: 4allsaints
Weekly prayer meeting – Thursday 6.30pm on Zoom for 40 minutes.
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/8802380315?pwd=cGxQTnQ0QVRjU1gyUnBrYnJMMzZldz09
Please note joining ID. Meeting ID: 880 238 0315 Passcode: yt76bq
Weekly Prayer requests – Please pray for all those who are unwell at this time particularly
praying for David Miller, Keith Caulkin, Dick Williams, Ken Hughes, Geoff Southern, Ken
Swallow, Edna Cowan, Stephen Skelhorn, Maureen Alcock and Joyce Willan. We pray for
the bereaved family & friends of Stephen Chadwick, Brian MacCormack, Patricia Horne,
Harry Southern, Clive Taylerson & Doris Springer.
Andrew Colmer – Vicar – Tel: 07305 842257 – vicar.allsaintschildwall@gmail.com
Bill Forster – Associate Minister – william.forster1@btinternet.com
Adeyinka Olushonde – Curate – Tel: 07300 885515 adeyinka.allsaintschildwall@gmail.com
Your Church family needs You!
Please prayerfully consider whether you would be willing
to stand as a Warden or Deputy Warden.
