ST MARY’S – IN THE GRAYS THURROCK TEAM MINISTRY
NOTICES for the WEEK
Readings: 1 Cor 12:12-31a p933; Luke 4:14-21p835

Welcome to St Mary’s 27th January 2019

Thank you for your generosity towards the life of this church.
We can reclaim tax if you fill in the form at the rear of the church or use the yellow envelope. Please ask.

Christine and John would like to thank you for all cards and gifts you have given us. It has been a wonderful privilege to be part of the action here in Grays.

Today - Extended Church. Stay as long as you can after coffee and have a shared lunch for Christine and John’s farewell.

Discipleship Explored
An 8 week course starts on this Sunday 6-8pm at All Saints. Please let us know if you need a lift

Follow St Mary’s on Facebook. https://facebook.com/Stmaryslittlethurrock

This Week
Tuesday 2-4: Food Bank and drop in for tea and coffee in the hall. We need long-life milk and fruit juice.
Next Sunday: All-age worship at 9.30am
DCC is on Tuesday 5th at 7.30 in the hall.
Tea Club Friday 15th February at 3.00
Grays Court Care Home service is on Thursday 21st Feb at 10.30. Take church to those who cannot get here

For Prayer:

1. People affected by natural disasters
2. Those who are homeless and struggling with addictions, debt and other crises this New Year.
3. Those affected by war and those who carry the scars of war.
4. Those we know who need prayer for healing.
5. People who have been bereaved remembering Audrey Haines and Ruth Mitchell

 A VERY WARM WELCOME TO ST CLEMENT’S
WEEK COMMENCING: 27th January 2019 – Epiphany 4
This week’s BIBLE READINGS:
Nehemiah 8:1-3,5-6,8-10; Luke 4:14-21; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a

MISSION AND MINISTRY
MONDAY 28th January:
BIBLE STUDY - 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Contact: Alyson Davies/Funmilayo 07815 418208/07958 189003

THURSDAY 24th January:
10am Morning Prayer followed by open church until 12 noon.

Toddler group. In the hall during term time from 9.30am - 11.00. Parents and carers welcome with pre-school children. £1.50 per family/adult.

Prayer walk - normally last Saturday of Month

Foodbank - If you can donate any items, please put them in the boxes
as you enter the church.

STEWARDSHIP
For information about stewardship/giving and where your money goes, please see the display at the back of the church or speak to the church wardens.

Our giving was down substantially last year. The Church’s financial year commences 1st January. Please prayerfully consider how you can contribute to the good stewardship of the church and to the gospel. Each year if we could increase our giving even by a small amount to consider the increase to the cost of living and inflation, just imagine how that would bless God, bless the work of the church and bless others.

GENERAL
Missing bibles: The number of bibles in church seemed to have diminished. Readers if you could please check at home to see if you have not returned a bible loaned to you. Thank you.

Parish magazine: The magazine lets you know what is happening in our team churches and generally. Cost is £3 for the year (6 editions). Please speak to Felicia to set up a subscription.

CONTACT DETAILS
Pastoral care:
Revd Cannon Darren Barlow (Team Rector)
T: 01375 377379
E: rev.darren@gttm.org (Rest Day – Wednesday)
Church Wardens:
Rosalind Sarwan, Funmilayo Vaughan
sc.wardens@gttm.org

Sunday 27th Jan 2019
Welcome to today’s service of Holy Communion.
Readings : 1 Cor 12: 12-31 Luke 4:14-21

Mondays 7.00 – 7.30am
Prayer Meeting - in the church. We especially pray for requests on the Prayer Tree.
Wednesdays 9.30am – 11am
Bible Study - in the vestry. Continuing with the book of Acts.
Fridays 6.30pm
Family Night – fun, games and teaching for all ages.

Discipleship Explored
An 8-session course that helps Christians develop and grow in faith. Begins today 6.00pm at All Saints’. See invitation card for details.

Alpha Course
Begins today at Kushi Indian Restaurant, Chafford Hundred To book your place; www.mycommunitychurch.org.uk/alpha

Book club
Speak to David Hooper if you are interested

Prayer Tree
Please leave your prayer requests on our prayer tree at the front of church.

All Saints’ online: www.gttm.org/allsaints
Revd Charlie Kosla
rev.charlie@gttm.com
01375 – 480427
@charliekosla

St Peter and St Paul’s Church Grays
Weekly Notice Sheet
27th January 2019
Readings: Nehemiah 8: 1-3,5-6,8-10 and Luke 4: 14-21

We are currently updating our records and would be grateful if you have not done so yet, please collect a Data Consent Form from the back of Church and once completed, hand to one of the team. Thank you for your help in this matter. PLEASE MARK WITH SSPP

From our Book of Remembrance
Vera Florence Medley and Edith Mary Carruthers

Oak Room
Parents are reminded that the Oak Room is available if children become very noisy and need a little ‘time out’. Parents should remain with their
children and supervise them at all times on church premises and grounds.

The Revd. Canon Darren Barlow
01375 377379 - rev.darren@gttm.org
The Revd Tony Burford
07500007479 - rev.tony@gttm.org
The Revd.Suzie Fryer (Curate)
01375 370884 - rev.suzie@gttm.org
Revd Cathy Hasler (Curate)
01375 374569 - rev.cathy@gttm.org
Mrs Cheryl Ramballi (Reader)
07413979503 - cramballi@gttm.org
Pam Kirby (Reader: PTO)
01375 376080 - pkirby@gttm.org

27th January 2019

We welcome you to today’s services. Please join us for tea or coffee which will be served after the service has ended. For more information, please speak to your Minister.

Next Sunday’s Services (3rd February)
St. Mary’s 9.30am All Age
SSPP 10.30am Holy Communion
St. Clement’s 11.00am Family Worship
All Saints’ 11.00am Family Worship
Thursday morning 10.30am Holy Communion in the Palmer Chapel SSPP.

Foodbank
Every Tuesday 2pm to 4pm in St Mary’s Church Hall

Do you Tweet?
Please follow our Team Twitter account: @GraysThurrockTM

Diary Dates for the Team
27th January
Alpha Course/Supper starts at 5.30pm (free curry) Kushi Indian restaurant
27th January
Discipleship Explored 6.00pm at All Saints Church speak to Charlie for more details
28th January
Bible Study will restart and will be exploring ‘Jesus the Jew’
9th February
The Bible Society Quiz. Details are on the poster in your church or contact Margaret on 01375383134 for further information.
Saturday 16th Feb 2019
“Learning to Heal” a day of teaching on the important ministry of prayer and how to pray for others., 10am – 4.30pm £5 payable at the door. Bring your lunch, drinks provided. St John the Evangelist, Victoria Avenue, Grays RM16 2RP. More details speak to Revd. Charlie Kosla.

Please pray for the following:
all those with no home

PLEASE NOTE THAT—subs @ £3 for the Parish Magazine for the year are now due.