Notices August 2010
Appointment of Priest in Charge
Our new minister is to be the Revd. David Whitehouse, who is currently Associate Minister at Cheadle Parish Church in the Diocese of Chester. He is married to Gaynor and where they now live in Stockport is near to where they both grew up. For the last 18 years David has been involved in ministry amongst young people, children and families and in 2005 was ordained for that work. Gaynor is a trained secondary school teacher, but in recent years has taken a break to care for Naomi (8), Lydia (5) and Reuben (2). Although Gaynor has family links to Southport, the area is new to them and they are looking forward to discovering the joys of the beach, the occasional golf course, and the church family at St Simons.
72 Roe Lane has now been purchased as our new vicarage and David and family have moved in. The licensing service will be 5th September 6:30pm. David will then have time to prepare for his ministry at St. Simon's before his first service on 26th September.
Please continue to pray for David and his family as they prepare to join us at the end of September.
St. Simon's Church Family
One family getting to know each other better.
In an effort to help us all get to know one another better, and to be able to pray for each other in a more informed way, we hope to take a photograph of everyone in our church family and to place those photos on view in a prominent place.
Brent Bartley, Steve Rimmer and Steve Hosker have kindly agreed to be our photographers and over the next few months will take the photos.
We hope everyone will be happy to take part in this venture.
Summer Holiday Cover - Junior Church
Volunteers required to cover Junior Church in School holidays.
(4-11 years (Primary School Age)
Each Sunday at the 11am service throughout the school holidays (5 weeks 25th July- 22nd August) volunteers are requested to look after our younger members
during the sermon.
Adults willing to offer their services should speak to Bryan as soon as possible.
Young people aged 12 onwards will stay in church with their parents.
Bookstall - Bible notes & Holiday reading
Bible notes are now available for the next few months; don't forget to get yours before going off on holiday! Plenty of books as well, if you need some holiday reading.
If there is a particular book you would like, then do have a word with one of us, we will try and get it for you, (or pop into the shop and speak to Cuan or Laura). Ellen, Linda, Debbie.
Hungry & Homeless
During the summer months there is still much need for donation of food items for the hungry and homeless community in Southport. All food gifts are given to the Southport Soup Kitchen and used to support homeless people.
A purchase of one extra item of a preserved, tinned or dried food product whilst doing your weekly shop will collectively make a great difference to many. Further information from Robert & Linda Stephenson
Butterflies Children’s Centre
At Bishop David Sheppard Primary School Timetable of events
A new Summer Timetable of events is on the notice board at the back of church.
Event’s include; dancing, baby massage, toy library, Citizen’s Advice (by appointment), Fruit and veg Co-op, Stop smoking mentor sessions and much more. Have a look, there may be something of interest to you or a family member!
AUGUST DIARY DATES
Sunday 29th August
There will be only one service at 9:30.
A lot of the 11am congregation will be at the Church camping weekend. If you wish to join this see Paul Singleton.
SEPTEMBER DIARY DATES
Sunday 5th September
One morning service Holy Communion 11am
Licensing of Revd David Whitehouse by Bishop Richard at 6.30pm
Sunday 12th September
Our family fun day will start with a Family service at 11am followed by
Lads v lasses games, face painting, bouncy castle, bacon & sausages.
Useful contact details:
Bryan (Warden) 213470, Barry (Warden) 213767. Church Office 507453.
