The Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus 7 August
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Laying on of hands, with or without anointing and prayer for healing of spirit, emotions and body are available in the South Transept (to the right of the pulpit) immediately after 10.30am Sunday Worship. Holy Baptism of adults Alireza, Niloofar, Syed Ali and Afsana will take place next Saturday at 2.30pm at Bethel Church, Waterloo Street. All are welcome to support and pray for them. If you need a lift or can offer one, please sign the appropriate clipboard at the back. 8am Holy Communion on 21 & 28 August will not take place due to Andrew’s holiday. Evening courses from September: “Reason & Faith”; “Pearl’s Church (the Church in 2031?)”; 1 Thessalonians; Christian Mentoring; Ephesians. All take place in Didsbury, and cost £25 for 5 sessions (£15 unwaged). Leaflets at the back. Consult Biddy Dawson. Diocesan Grant and Fundraising Info Day in Oldham: at Holy Trinity, Coldhurst, on Tuesday 27 September. From 9.45am to 3.30pm, though not essential to be present throughout. Leaflets at the back. If booking a place, please inform Tony Kane, Graham Lees or Andrew. Warning: cash and cards were stolen from one of us recently, immediately after worship. We do not think the thief was a regular worshipper. The police have been informed. We advise everyone to keep an eye on purses and wallets, and do not leave them unattended even when receiving Communion. “We are Muslim, please” by Zaiba Malik, reviewed by Andrew in the August parish magazine, can be borrowed from him. An Iranian male asylum-seeker who worships at St Thomas’ has lost his Home Office accommodation. He needs a bedroom and access to a kitchen while he pursues his appeal. He will receive food from Oldham Unity. Further information from Andrew and Biddy. ‘Churchwatch’ is free training by the diocese, covering personal safety, reducing the risk of crime, etc. Leaflet at the back. Christ Church, Chadderton, on Monday 3 October, 7.30 to 9.30pm. Apply to Andrew by Sunday 7 August. “The Word Revealed”: a diocesan service to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible, with Riding Lights Theatre Company and others. Sunday 23 October at 3pm in the Cathedral. Poster and form for free tickets at the back. Book by 14 August. Holiday Club: this year’s theme was Superheroes of the Old Testament – Joshua, Gideon, David and Esther. We enjoyed drama, games, crafts, baking, telling jokes, painting and giving a presentation to the parents. Over 40 children took part, most of whom are pupils at our school. Many thanks to Graham and Kathy Lees for spoonfeeding the 9 full-time and 7 part-time team members. And many thanks to them as well. Pray that the club has a lasting effect on the children. Word of Life UK: copies of the Summer Prayer Letter at the back.
THANKSGIVING AND PRAYER REQUESTS
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