Help me to watch and pray,

And on thyself rely;

And let me ne’ er my trust betray,

But press to realms on high 

Wesley 

Please remember in your prayers those who are unable to be with us today those who are housebound in their own home, those in hospital and care homes. 

FAIRTRADE  FORTNIGHT    25th February  -  9th March 

Please try to support Fair Trade by purchasing some fairly traded products available in Church during Coffee morning on Thursdays and after worship on Sundays 

Church Flower Fund 

A coffee morning will be held in aid of the Church Flower Fund next Saturday 8th March.  Could anyone offer help of any sort for that morning e.g. Serving Coffee giving out the drinks or helping at the sales table.

We would be most grateful. 

Home Missions 

The Home Mission meeting was held on Thursday 21st February.  The speaker was Mrs B. Murray on ‘Mission in Telford 2008’ .The Annual Report was given.  The total amount sent to Home Mission Funds was £1152.42; Home Mission boxes contributed £610.19 of this total.  New box holders are always welcome - see Chris Lewis.

I would like to say thank you on behalf of Home Missions to all  box  holders, donors, coffee morning helpers, cake makers and anyone who helped last year in any way.

Chris Lewis 

Rainbows 

2nd Wellington Rainbows have just begun meeting in the Community Room during term times.  They meet on Wednesdays 5 - 6 pm and if you know of a girl aged 5 - 7 who might be interested in joining in with the fun and excitement please contact the Rainbow Guider Ree Ann Vaughan on 274718 

WOMENS WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 

Friday 7th March at 2pm 

To be held at the Union Free Church 

Everyone Welcome 

Portable Electrical Equipment Tests 

Please note that the annual testing is due  shortly and that  for  Insurance  and Safety purposes only Equipment that is tested and on our Register or carries the documentation indicating that it has been tested in the last 12 months is covered for our use in the building. 

Would all organisations using portable electrical equipment please contact Harry McQuigg or Derek Whittingham to ensure that their equipment is tested and on the church Register. 

Building Fund News 

A NEW EVENTS LIST is now out.  Please take one from the pocket on the board.

Remember to look at the notice board for full details and any changes.

On Saturday March 15th we are having a Big Cake Stall as part of our coffee morning.  Could you possibly help by making a large cake or small cakes for sale on the day.  We would very much appreciate it. 

Chocoholics for Easter.

Catalogues are now in circulation.  Please take a look at one and place your orders with Tina. 

Programme for the Week 

Sunday 2nd March

9.00 am Holy Communion - Rev Peter Clarke

10.15 am Morning Worship - Rev Peter Clarke

Junior Church and Emmaus Crew

Monday - Friday Pre - School

Tues - Thurs Mind the Gap 

Monday 3rd March

6.00 p.m. Brownies

7.30 pm Banner Making Meeting 

Tuesday 4th March

2.00 pm Lent Course in Church

6.00 p.m. Girls Brigade 

Wednesday 5th March

5.00 pm Rainbows

7.30 p.m. Ladies group - Caughley Pottery Maurice Wright

8.00 pm Lent Course at Diane & John Parkins, 20 Eider Drive, Apley Grange 

Thursday 6th March

9.30 am Holy Communion

10 - 12 noon Coffee Morning

12.15 - 1.00 pm Food for Thought - Nigel Young

6.00 pm Boy’s Brigade

7.30 pm Senior Boy’s Brigade

7.30 pm Choir Rehearsal

7.30 pm Wesley Guild - Miss M. Mantripp 

Friday 7th March

1.00 - 2.30 pm Toddlers

7.00 pm Drama 

Saturday 8th March

10.00 - 12.00 Coffee Morning - In Aid of Church Flowers 

Sunday 9th March

10.15 am Holy Communion - Rev Peter Clarke 

WOMEN’S NETWORK 

The MARCH Meeting of Network will be on TUESDAY 11th at 2.30 pm and members are invited to contribute with Readings, Poems etc or a choice of a favourite Hymn - preferably an Easter one. No Bring and Buy. 

Margaret Miles