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NoticesJump to: General NoticesPARISH CALENDARS for 2009These CD-sized calendars are now available at £6 each. They are entitled "Window on South Africa" and are intended to raise funds for AIDS relief in the area of our link parish All Saints' Montshiwa. Ideal Christmas gifts or stocking fillers! Please see Kathryn Ellis.MISSION GIVING.Each year the parish seeks to support a range of charities, overseas, UK-based, and local with money from our budget allocated for giving away. The Outreach and Mission Sub-Committee of the PCC gathers ideas and suggestions from members of our congregations and then decides how to allocate the funds we have available. That group will be meeting in the next few weeks to make that decision, so please let us have your suggestions. We try hard to support causes that have real connections with people in our community. Give your ideas to church wardens or to Hilary.THE OXFORD GIRLS' CHOIR CHRISTMAS CD
GIFT AID.If you are not a member of the Planned Giving Scheme and place cash on the collection plate, please consider putting the money in an orange gift aid envelope. Provided you pay income tax the church can claim back from the Government an extra 28p on every £ you give.THE TRAVELLING NATIVITY: Journeying through AdventThis is an invitation to enter into the season of Advent, the time of preparing to enter the mystery of Christmas by taking part in a journey. The Posada is a South American tradition that is enjoyed across the world. It is a recreation of Mary and Joseph's journey towards Bethlehem. Special figures of Mary and Joseph will ‘travel’ between our homes, where we can take it in turns to host them on their journey. This Travelling Nativity, or Posada, can be seen as an opportunity to encourage us to take some time to reflect on what Advent means for each of us and to share together special moments of quiet and peace, with a short service and some shared prayers. The order of service, prayers and blessings can be used as strictly or as freely as you wish. The idea is that the Nativity Travellers (special figures of Mary, Joseph and the donkey) start their journey on the First Sunday of Advent (30th November), setting out from St John's Church. The first household to 'host' takes the Nativity Travellers to the next home and they in turn take The Travellers to the next home - and so the journey proceeds until the Travelling Nativity makes its way back to be welcomed into St John's on Christmas Eve at the Crib Service. Anyone is welcome to host, or share in this celebration. If you are interested in participating please contact Hilary, tel:375611, vicar@thecampbells.demon.co.ukWednesday Fellowship GroupAmong the various informal groups in the parish which meet regularly for Bible study and fellowship, the Wednesday Group has been meeting for many years. It currently does not meet on the first Wednesday of the month or during school holidays, but meets at 8pm in the houses of members of the group. Each session is led by different group members and lasts about an hour and a half, sometimes including a time of worship as well as Bible study or other discussion topic and an optional cup of coffee or tea. Different courses are followed, many of them lasting aprox. 6 weeks. Our discussions are very informal and there is also an occasional social evening, such as before Christmas. Clergy are sometimes invited to lead a house communion service. We are currently following a course studying the Epistle to the Ephesians. We always break up to participate in the ecumenical study groups arranged for Lent by the CTK and do not meet on occasions as Ash Wednesday or the CTK Fellowship Meal in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in January. If you are interested and would like to come along, please contact either Karen Mason or Sue Mills, Tel 370169 or 376546, email: karen_mason @ hotmail.co.uk or sue.mills @ ntlworld.com .Dated NoticesFood for Thought Tues 2nd DecThe lunchtime bible discussion group will be meeting again on Tuesday 2nd December beginning at 12 noon until 2pm, at St John's Vicarage (come to side door of vicarage next to church) We continue a study of The Acts of the Apostles (chapters 9 to 15) looking at the development of the early communities seeking to be 'Followers of The Way' "The book of Acts... is full of the energy and excitement of the early Christians as they.. learned to take the good news of Jesus around the world. ...this is the book where more journeys take place .. than anywhere else in the Bible.. The whole book reminds us that whatever 'journey' we are making, in our own lives, our spirituality, our following of Jesus, and our work for his kingdom, his spirit will guide us too, and make us fruitful in his service." (Tom Wright, Acts for Everyone/) Come and join us as the journey continues. Bring sandwiches with you, drinks provided.Mothers' Union Dec 5thAt our meeting on December 5th in the Refectory, at 9.45 for 10.00am we will have a special guest, Hope Tchenkeng, MU Diocesan President of Kimberley & Kuruman, in South Africa. Our own Diocesan President, Primrose Gallimore, will also be joining us. I hope you will support this meeting as we are inviting members of other Branches, and anyone in the parish who would also like to come is very welcome. There will be coffee and mince pies to follow!FAIR TRADE FAIR Sat 6th DecThe Kidlington Christmas Fair Trade Fair will be held at Exeter Hall on Saturday 6th December, from 10.00a.m. to 4.00p.m. Many of the usual stalls will be there and several interesting new suppliers are also coming so there will be plenty of opportunity for buying Christmas gifts and everyday items. We are appealing for help for the day, baking cakes (to serve as refreshments or to sell) - including fair trade ingredients where you can! We need a rota of people to help on some of the stalls and in the kitchen. If you can offer one or two hours, we'd be very grateful - please let one of us know what time you would be available, so we can make sure we have the necessary number of helpers throughout the day. Jill Buckeldee, Janet Warren, Margaret DayArt Exhibition Sat 6th DecThere will be an exhibition of Fiona Gable's art work in the small hall at the Exeter Hall in Kidlington from 11.00am until 4.30pm.GATEHOUSE CHRISTMAS GIFTS Sunday 14th DecThere will be a box in both churches on Sunday December 14th for any items you would like to give. Items needed this Christmas are: gloves, scarves, socks and pants and large bars of chocolate. The Gifts will be individually wrapped and given out at Gatehouse to their regular members.The TIG Christmas Experience: Sunday 14th DecTIG (Together in God), the parish group for 11 to 16 year olds, invite you to join them in reflecting on the Christmas story, an ancient story that is also a story of now. There will be carols and drama and a quiz, time for reflection and wondering and sharing and fun. And there will be seasonal refreshments afterwards. Come and join us. 7pm to 8.30pm at St John'sBBC OXFORD BIG CHRISTMAS CAROL Wed 17th DecListen live from 7.30 p.m on 95.2 FM or come and join Churches Together in Kidlington at the Co-op store, Kidlington High St., to join in singing the carols and listen to the service, before, during or after your shopping. Refreshments afterwards. It will last one hour, but you can drop in for as much or as little as you wish. Further details, Sue Mills, Tel. 376546, email: sue.mills @ ntlworld.comCHRISTMAS DROP-IN AT ST JOHNS VICARAGE Thu 18th DecSet aside the card writing and present buying for a moment (and please don't tell me you've done it all!) Please come and enjoy each others company and some light refreshments from 7.30pm to 10pm. If you'd like to bring a food contribution that would be gratefully received - but it isn't a requirement for entry. Hilary.Looking AheadFOOD FOR THOUGHT Tue 6th Jan 2009The lunchtime bible discussion group will be meeting again in 2009 on Tuesday 6th January beginning at 12 noon until 2pm, at St John's Vicarage (come to side door of vicarage next to church) We continue a study of The Acts of the Apostles (chapters 16 to 21:16) looking at the development of the early communities seeking to be 'Followers of The Way' "The book of Acts... is full of the energy and excitement of the early Christians as they.. learned to take the good news of Jesus around the world. ...this is the book where more journeys take place .. than anywhere else in the Bible.. The whole book reminds us that whatever 'journey' we are making, in our own lives, our spirituality, our following of Jesus, and our work for his kingdom, his spirit will guide us too, and make us fruitful in his service." (Tom Wright, Acts for Everyone) Come and join us as the journey continues. Bring sandwiches with you, drinks provided.MU Epiphany Party Fri 9th Jan 2009Our annual Epiphany Party will take place in the Refectory on Friday, January 9th at 7.00 for 7.30pm. Tickets are now on sale at £3 which includes entertainment. As usual we ask members if they will kindly provide a sweet or a savoury, stating which they choose to bring. Anyone is welcome to buy a ticket so we look forward to seeing you there.Regular Lecture SeriesNone notified |
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