Items for the September issue of Running Free should be sent to Norman Peers, (01243 574231) or e-mail endeepy@waitrose.com by Monday, 18th August, please.
Christianity Explored ~ Supper together and a DVD on the life of Jesus, followed by friendly discussion. Ten Tuesday evenings from 7.30-9.30pm starting 16th September 2008 (but not during half-term). Also Saturday
8th November. The evenings are led by Simon Sayers in the Pastoral Centre, The Square, Emsworth.
To sign up please ring: Gretta Pescod (01243 371348) or the Parish Office
(01243 372428).
"Worship for 21st Century Kids Training Event (being run by St. Johns Church Southbourne in the Diocese of Chichester) Saturday, 27 September, 2.0-4.0pm at St. Johns Church, Southbourne. Tickets 7 per head from 01243 375576. Fun, Funky, Interactive and Inspiring a seminar for childrens workers led by Doug Horley Dougie Dug Dug .
This workshop is for all childrens workers (musicians & non-musicians) and looks at the culture kids are growing up in, the influences they are exposed to and how we can take note of these to ensure we stay relevant to our children in our praise and worship. Doug will talk about Journeying with Children to help them go deeper with God in prayer & worship and will share some stories of the kind of thing he has seen happen as children connect with God.
Also Saturday, 27 September, Dougie Dug Dug Praise Party, 6.0-7.30pm at St. Johns Church, Southbourne. Tickets, 3 each, can be ordered from Laine Lewis, 01243 375494 or e-mail lainesworld@hotmail.com
Warblington Churchyard Teas have started again. Do pop along on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon during the summer. Youll be most welcome
phones4schools ~ St. James Primary School is fundraising by collecting old mobile phones. They are working with this scheme that offers £500 when 200 phones are collected. If anyone is able to help there will be a silver covered box at the back of St. James’ Church for any contributions.
Emsworth Show (August Bank Holiday) ~ Helpers are needed for the Prayer Tent and also for general duties, including clearing up afterwards. Please contact Faith Ponsonby, 372825.
School Vouchers are once again being given by various supermarkets. If you are not using these vouchers, could you please leave them at the back of our churches to be passed on to St. James School. Many thanks.
Catholic Bible School, Nutbourne Bible Breakthrough 2008-2009 ~ A one-year course of Scripture Study covering key aspects of both the Old and New Testaments. The course commences with the Autumn Term on 9th October. For further details and booking form, please contact the Catholic Bible School, Nutbourne, 01243
371766. Places are limited so please book as soon as possible.
