16th February 2014
Welcome
St Andrew’s Church welcomes allcomers, whether this is your first time or thousandth time in church. You are welcome whatever your age, gender, marital status, disability, race or sexuality. You are welcome whether you have a deep and mature faith in Christ; are uncertain and still seeking; or have no faith. If you are new to church, please do take a welcome leaflet to be found in the pews; and do not hesitate to ask one of the welcomers if you have any queries.
New StAPH Leader
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Phil Richardson as the new leader of StAPH from 1st May. Phil and his wife, Anne, live on the Nailcote Grange estate off Banner Lane and currently worship at St John’s Westwood. Please do pray for Phil as he prepares to take up this exciting challenge.
Parish Administrator
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Julie Crow as our new administrator. In her role as Parish Administrator, Julie will be the first point of contact for all routine enquiries about church matters. Her e-mail address is: administrator@standrews-eg.org.uk and telephone number 07756 918847. Julie will be working Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Church Diary
With the appointment of a new Administrator, we will be able to operate a church diary. Julie should be advised (see above for contact details) about any event that is scheduled for church including services, meetings and groups, whether regular or one off. In this way, we can ensure that the heating is on when it is needed and the church is never double booked. In the same way, if an event in the church is cancelled, Julie again should be notified.
Pastoral Care Co-ordinator
We are extremely grateful to David Griffiths for agreeing to take on the role of pastoral care co-ordinator for St Andrew’s. David may be contacted on 01675 442240 (please note the number was wrong in last week’s Pews News). He would be keen to hear from anyone currently undertaking pastoral visiting or who might like to in the future.
Vicar’s Cruise
Greg, Fran and Daniel will be away cruising in the Caribbean (!) from Feb 13th to March 13th. Routine enquires should be addressed to our administrator. Pastoral enquiries should be brought to the attention of David Griffiths (see above). All other urgent matters should be addressed to Alex on 07717 778853. Please look out for the postcard!
Healing Team
We are looking to recruit new members for our Healing Team. Anyone who feels they may be called to this ministry should speak to Bev or Alex.
Baptism Visiting Team
We are also looking for volunteers to join our baptism visiting team. Please speak to Norah Hall for further information.
Under 30s Bible Study
A small bible study group for adults aged 18-30 is being launched on Wednesday evenings in mid March. Anyone interested should contact Dan on 024 7642 2856.
Giving Tree Appeal
There is a thank you letter and photos from Coventry City Mission at the back of church addressed to all those who so generously donated to their Christmas Giving Tree appeal by donating to our Toy Service.
Palm Crosses
Please return Palm Crosses to church by Sunday March 2nd.
Window Fund
We are close to completing work on the subsidence that has so badly affected St Andrew’s Church building. That work should be complete by the end of next month. However, despite the incredible generosity of church members and other parishioners, we are approximately £1800 short of the amount we need to pay contractors and engineers. We would be immensely grateful to anyone able to make any further donation to this vital project.
Care of Creation Champions
Many thanks to Veronika Rangulis-Toor and Selina Toor for volunteering to share the role of Care for Creation Champions for St Andrew’s.
Children’s Society Boxes
The annual collection of boxes will take place throughout March. If you can bring your box to church that would be great. You can leave them in the vestry if I am not there. Otherwise I can collect from your home. Once again,thank you for your loyal support. Jackie Lynch.
Kidz Klub
You are invited for brunch and to watch Kidz Klub on Saturday 1st March at 9 a.m. at Elim Pentecostal Church, Butts, CV1 3GR (next to Mercia radio off junction 7 of the ring road). Please ring 07890 868390 or e-mail office@life-tribe.com if you are interested.
Charity Job Opportunity
ICS is seeking to recruit a full time Administrative Assistant to join our team working in our Coventry office. Intercontinental Church Society is an Anglican Mission agency committed to Mission and Ministry to English speaking people. The successful applicant will deliver a friendly and effective service while enjoying a varied role in a Christian mission agency. The salary is £16,000 with additional benefits. The closing date for applications is mid-day on the 11th March and interviews will be held on the 19th March 2014. It is an Occupational Requirement that the post-holder is an active Christian. For more information contact Jeannette Skuse on ajskuse@ics-uk.org<mailto:ajskuse@ics-uk.org>.
Prayer List
Please pray for Brenda & Neville Lawrence, David Davies, John Checkling, Irene Lissaman, Jean Selby and Angela Satchwell. To add names to the list please contact Greg or Alex.
Thanks to Steve Martin
Many thanks to Steve Martin for many years faithful production of Pews News. We should be very grateful to him for such a reliable and informative resource. Steve will continue to provide invaluable support to the church by producing high quality publicity etc.
Diary
Tues 18th Feb Choir Practice at 7 p.m.
Weds 26th Feb Alpha on Bannerbrook Park at 45 Steinway at 7 p.m.
Sun 2nd March Ignatian Service at 6.30 p.m.
Readings Deut 30.15-20 (p 209) & Matthew 5.21-37 (p 969)Readers David & Frances Hawkey
Preacher Harvey Wyatt
Intercessions Alex Randle-Bissell
Comm Asst Harvey Wyatt
Organist Michael Watkins
Next Sunday Genesis 1.1-2.3 & Mathew 6.25-34