GENERAL NOTICES
Sunday 12th February 2012

AN EVENING WITH STUART TOWNSEND - we have been invited to this fantastic evening at Christ Church, London Road, Braintree on Friday 2 March at 7.30pm by the Beds, Essex and Herts Methodist District Office. Tickets are £8 each, buy 5 get 6th free. To book and more information: 01376 326628 or email: tickets@christchurchbraintree.org.uk (Stuart Townsend is known and respected around the world as being one of the leading worship songwriters of his generation. His songs include ‘In Christ Alone’ ‘How Deep the Father's Love’ ‘The Power of the Cross’ and ‘Beautiful Saviour’. Stuart is also a gifted worship leader, musician, recording artist and seminar speaker and spends a good part of his year leading worship at major Christain events, doing solo concerts, recording studio albums and training emerging worship leaders and songwriters).

Gleaners House Group meet on Wednesday 15th February at 8.00pm at 109 Tassel Hall.

The Lea Singers' next concert is at High Street Methodist, Harpenden. The programme includes choir favourites such as Byrd's ‘Sing Joyfully’, Bairstow's grand setting for choir and organ ‘Blessed City, Heavenly Salem’ (worth coming for our fantastic organist James Sherlock alone) and a world premiere of John Pickard's Magnificat which we will sing in Durham Cathedral after Easter. Saturday 24 March, 7.30pm. Tickets £13, concs £12, under 18s £5 from Fran Brown on 01582 793845 (lifts available)

PLEASE NOTE: On Saturday 25 February at 10am there will be a WORKING PARTY to clear all cupboards, shelves etc. throughout the church. Any help will be gratefully appreciated.

It is now only Two weeks and five days until Debbie and Lesley start their Kilimanjaro climb. The serious training has begun. They start the climb on Friday the 2nd March, aiming to reach the summit for the full moon on Wednesday 7th March. They are still hoping to raise as much as possible for their two charities, Diabetes UK and Parkinson's, so please, if you can, sponsor them to help them get to the top. All the money raised will go straight to the charities. There is a box at the back of church where you can place your sponsorship forms. Any amount will be gratefully received as it all adds up.
YOU MAY SPONSOR ONLINE AT: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/DebbieSutherland

GENERAL NOTICES
Sunday 29th January 2012

AN EVENING WITH STUART TOWNSEND - we have been invited to this fantastic evening at Christ Church, London Road, Braintree on Friday 2 March at 7.30pm by the Beds, Essex and Herts Methodist District Office. Tickets are £8 each, buy 5 get 6th free. To book and more information: 01376 326628 or email: tickets@christchurchbraintree.org.uk (Stuart Townsend is known and respected around the world as being one of the leading worship songwriters of his generation. His songs include ‘In Christ Alone’ ‘How Deep the Father's Love’ ‘The Power of the Cross’ and ‘Beautiful Saviour’. Stuart is also a gifted worship leader, musician, recording artist and seminar speaker and spends a good part of his year leading worship at major Christain events, doing solo concerts, recording studio albums and training emerging worship leaders and songwriters).

Help!! At the last Auction of Promises I promised lunch for 6 people. The six turned into 9, all fine so far! However I only have 8 names. Could you be the one who has paid (£7) but who I don't have on my list. The names I have are as follows: Olive Pay, Betty Murphy, Jack Cosier, Doreen Cosier, Den Smee, Ruth Smee, Bob Burden and Betty Beech. - contact Pip Weston

Gleaners House Group meet on Wednesday 1st February at 8.00pm at 109 Tassel Hall.

CHURCH COUNCIL 8 February at 8.00 pm refreshments from 7.30pm.

The Lea Singers' next concert is at High Street Methodist, Harpenden. The programme includes choir favourites such as Byrd's ‘Sing Joyfully’, Bairstow's grand setting for choir and organ ‘Blessed City, Heavenly Salem’ (worth coming for our fantastic organist James Sherlock alone) and a world premiere of John Pickard's Magnificat which we will sing in Durham Cathedral after Easter. Saturday 24 March, 7.30pm. Tickets £13, concs £12, under 18s £5 from Fran Brown on 01582 793845 (lifts available)

God's Healing Love, Sunday 12 February 2012 at High Street Methodist Church. Rev Dr Malcolm White will be preaching, leading a workshop and ministering healing prayer. This will be followed by Tea and refreshments before 6.30pm Healing Service. Further information from Margaret Addicott.

It is now only five weeks and five days until Debbie and Lesley start their Kilimanjaro climb. The serious training has begun. They start the climb on Friday the 2nd March, aiming to reach the summit for the full moon on Wednesday 7th March. They are still hoping to raise as much as possible for their two charities, Diabetes UK and Parkinson's, so please, if you can, sponsor them to help them get to the top. All the money raised will go straight to the charities. There is a box at the back of church where you can place your sponsorship forms. Any amount will be gratefully received as it all adds up.

GENERAL NOTICES
Sunday 22nd January 2012

Congratulations to Colin and Jean Smith who celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on Thursday 19 January 2012.

Please see a poster at the back of the church giving information of the Free Church Services in The Lady Chapel at St Albans Cathedral

Help!! At the last Auction of Promises I promised lunch for 6 people. The six turned into 9, all fine so far! However I only have 8 names. Could you be the one who has paid (£7) but who I don't have on my list. The names I have are as follows: Olive Pay, Betty Murphy, Jack Cosier, Doreen Cosier, Den Smee, Ruth Smee, Bob Burden and Betty Beech. - contact Pip Weston

The Lea Singers' next concert is at High Street Methodist, Harpenden. The programme includes choir favourites such as Byrd's ‘Sing Joyfully’, Bairstow's grand setting for choir and organ ‘Blessed City, Heavenly Salem’ (worth coming for our fantastic organist James Sherlock alone) and a world premiere of John Pickard's Magnificat which we will sing in Durham Cathedral after Easter. Saturday 24 March, 7.30pm. Tickets £13, concs £12, under 18s £5 from Fran Brown on 01582 793845 (lifts available)

God's Healing Love, Sunday 12 February 2012 at High Street Methodist Church. Rev Dr Malcolm White will be preaching, leading a workshop and ministering healing prayer. This will be followed by Tea and refreshments before 6.30pm Healing Service Further information from Margaret Addicott

It is now only five weeks and five days until Debbie and Lesley start their Kilimanjaro climb. The serious training has begun. They start the climb on Friday the 2nd March, aiming to reach the summit for the full moon on Wednesday 7th March. They are still hoping to raise as much as possible for their two charities, Diabetes UK and Parkinson's, so please, if you can, sponsor them to help them get to the top. All the money raised will go straight to the charities. There is a box at the back of church where you can place your sponsorship forms. Any amount will be gratefully received as it all adds up.

GENERAL NOTICES
Sunday 15th January 2012

The Gleaners House Group will meet on Wednesday 18 January 2011 at 8.00pm at 109 Tassell Hall.

GENERAL NOTICES
Sunday 11th December 2011

Carols at the Cricketers The Churches Together in Redbourn invite you to come and join in singing favourite carols at the Cricketers P.H. ‘Carols and Beer’ Wednesday 21 December at 8.00pm All the money raised will be given to charity

GENERAL NOTICES
Sunday 4th December 2011

10 December 3.pm – Family Christmas Party Everybody welcome – children, adults - granddads and grandmas, aunts and uncles EVERYBODY! Quizes, games for the young, tea and more. Please put your name at the back of the church if you can come and if you could supply a plate of something for the tea that would be great. Let's make this a fun afternoon.

Monday 5 December a Family Christmas Concert to be held at St John's Church, Boxmoor in aid of HOPE for Children. Admission £5, tickets from Elizabeth or Doreen

GENERAL NOTICES
Sunday 27th November 2011

Margaret would like to say a very sincere thank you to all who helped in any way with the lunch last Sunday. Those who gave of their cooking skills for the lasagne and the sweets and all who helped prepare the tables, served the food and washed up. The result was very much appreciated by everyone. A big thank you too to all who gave so generously to the offering basket and the envelopes in the pews *The grand total for World Church and Home Missions in the envelopes was £60.75 and offerings for lunch £112. Praise the Lord!

10 December 3.pm – Family Christmas Party Everybody welcome – children, adults - granddads and grandmas, aunts and uncles EVERYBODY! Quizes, games for the young, tea and more. Please put your name at the back of the church if you can come and if you could supply a plate of something for the tea that would be great. Let's make this a fun afternoon.

Thursday 1st December at 7 pm. The Promise of Advent – All Saints, Batford

Our annual Gift Service is to be held on 4 December at 10.30. Gifts for the housebound, the elderly and ‘Open Door’ - a hostel for homeless men - will be gratefully received. Ideas for gifts:- Biscuits, chocolates, men’s socks, underwear, toiletries or money. With thanks for your help.

I was moved spiritually this week rehearsing the jazz arrangements our conductor Craig McLeish has set for some carols for our Christmas Concert. Thursday 22 December, 7.30 at Harpenden Public Hall, free mince pies, mulled wine, audience carols and jazz trio. Come along! Tickets from Fran Brown 793845. £13, (£11 concessions), £5 children

Monday 5 December a Family Christmas Concert to be held at St John's Church, Boxmoor in aid of HOPE for Children. Admission £5, tickets from Elizabeth or Doreen

GENERAL NOTICES
Sunday 20th November 2011

Margaret would like to say a very sincere thank you to all who helped in any way with the lunch last Sunday. Those who gave of their cooking skills for the lasagne and the sweets and all who helped prepare the tables, served the food and washed up. The result was very much appreciated by everyone. A big thank you too to all who gave so generously to the offering basket and the envelopes in the pews. *The grand total for World Church and Home Missions in the envelopes was £60.75 and offerings for lunch £112. Praise the Lord!

10 December 3.pm – Family Christmas Party Everybody welcome – children, adults - granddads and grandmas, aunts and uncles EVERYBODY! Quizes, games for the young, tea and more. Please put your name at the back of the church if you can come and if you could supply a plate of something for the tea that would be great. Let's make this a fun afternoon.

Thursday 1st December at 7 pm. The Promise of Advent – All Saints, Batford

Our annual Gift Service is to be held on 4 December at 10.30. Gifts for the housebound, the elderly and ‘Open Door’ - a hostel for homeless men - will be gratefully received. Ideas for gifts:- Biscuits, chocolates, men's socks, underwear, toiletries or money. With thanks for your help.

I was moved spiritually this week rehearsing the jazz arrangements our conductor Craig McLeish has set for some carols for our Christmas Concert. Thursday 22 December, 7.30 at Harpenden Public Hall, free mince pies, mulled wine, audience carols and jazz trio. Come along! Tickets from Fran Brown 793845. £13, (£11 concessions), £5 children

GENERAL NOTICES
Sunday 13th November 2011

Margaret would like to say a very sincere thank you to all who helped in any way with the lunch last Sunday. Those who gave of their cooking skills for the lasagne and the sweets and all who helped prepare the tables, served the food and washed up. The result was very much appreciated by everyone. A big thank you too to all who gave so generously to the offering basket and the envelopes in the pews *The grand total for World Church and Home Missions in the envelopes was £60.75 and offerings for lunch £112. Praise the Lord!

ROJER JONES' NEW MUSICAL ‘Two Sisters and a Funeral’ tells the exciting story of Mary, Martha and Lazarus and how their lives are transformed, first of all by the raising of Lazarus from the tomb, and then by the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, Saviour of the world! This performance will be conducted by Roger Jones and is on Saturday 19 November at 7.30 at South Hill Centre, Cemetry Hill, Hemel Hempstead. Tickets from Elizabeth Craske or Doreen Cosier

Please see the Free Church Services and Advent Christmas Services at St Albans Cathedral – all at the back of the church

I was moved spiritually this week rehearsing the jazz arrangements our conductor Craig McLeish has set for some carols for our Christmas Concert. Thursday 22 December, 7.30 at Harpenden Public Hall, free mince pies, mulled wine, audience carols and jazz trio. Come along! Tickets from Fran Brown 793845. £13, (£11 concessions), £5 children

Gleaners House Group will meet on Wednesday 16 November at 8.00pm at 109 Tassell Hall

GENERAL NOTICES
Sunday 6th November 2011

ROJER JONES' NEW MUSICAL ‘Two Sisters and a Funeral’ tells the exciting story of Mary, Martha and Lazarus and how their lives are transformed, first of all by the raising of Lazarus from the tomb, and then by the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, Saviour of the world! This performance will be conducted by Roger Jones and is on Saturday 19 November at 7.30 at South Hill Centre, Cemetry Hill, Hemel Hempstead. Tickets from Elizabeth Craske or Doreen Cosier

Please see the Free Church Services and Advent Christmas Services at St Albans Cathedral – all at the back of the church

ON A SUNDAY - are you a car driver and have space in your car? There are a number of people who are unable to get to church without transport. Would you be able to help sometime? Would you be willing to go on a contact list so that you could help those who need help? Please put your name on the list at the back of the church if you feel you could help out.

GENERAL NOTICES
Sunday 31st October 2011

Mission Sunday 6 November 2011. We are happy to have Revd. Michael Giles to conduct our service that day and hope to have a Church Lunch after the service. Please let Margaret Addicott (01582 794440) know if you are able to come for the lunch. There is no charge for the lunch, but any offerings for Home and World Church Funds will be gratefully received.

Harpenden High Street Players invite you to their production of ‘Absent Friends’ by Alan Ayckbourn, to be performed at High Street Methodist Church, Harpenden 23rd – 25th November. For more details see the leaflets at the back of the church.

ON A SUNDAY - are you a car driver and have space in your car? There are a number of people who are unable to get to church without transport. Would you be able to help sometime? Would you be willing to go on a contact list so that you could help those who need help? Please put your name on the list at the back of the church if you feel you could help out.

GENERAL NOTICES
Sunday 23rd October 2011

Rev. Martin Turner is to help lead a tour to the Holy Land in November this year and would be delighted if any of our congregation would like to join the group. If you are interested, please take a leaflet from the back of the church. Martin asks that if we book, we do so under his name.

The Lea Singers are performing the magical Victoria Requiem at St Johns, Southdown on Saturday 29 October. For tickets please contact John Pickard or Fran Brown

There will be a meeting for all Pastoral Visitors on Tuesday 25 October at 10.30am in the back room

GENERAL NOTICES
Sunday 16th October 2011

Rev. Martin Turner is to help lead a tour to the Holy Land in November this year and would be delighted if any of our congregation would like to join the group. If you are interested, please take a leaflet from the back of the church. Martin asks that if we book, we do so under his name.

Please see the Free Church Services in the Lady Chapel at St Albans Cathedral at the back of the church

The Lea Singers are performing the magical Victoria Requiem at St Johns, Southdown on Saturday 29 October. For tickets please contact John Pickard or Fran Brown

We send our congratulations to Joanne and Billy Taylor on the birth of their son Ross, brother for Cameron, Robbie and Beth.

Andrew and Brigid Jordan would like to say a big ‘thank you’ to everyone for their cards, gifts and good wishes on the birth of their son, Liam Frederick. Angela and Stephen add their thanks too for all the cards that they have received to mark this very happy event.

The Gleaners House Group will meet at 109 Tassell Hall on Wednesday 19 October at 8.00pm

GENERAL NOTICES
Sunday 9th October 2011

Harvest Parcels. Shirley would like to thank all those who came along on Monday morning to help prepare and deliver the Harvest parcels with her.

The Church Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday 11th October at 8.p.m. (refreshments served from 7.30 p.m.)

The Redbourn Singers - next concert is on Saturday 15 October at 6.30pm at our church. (Expected duration approximately 1 hour) Everyone welcome – free admission with retiring collection. (Janet Collins 01582 793018)

Songs of Praise. This popular service will be led by Rev. Jade Bath. We look forward to seeing as many people as possible to sing some many favourite hymns.

GENERAL NOTICES
Sunday 2nd October 2011

Many thanks to those who decorated the church and provided a well received Harvest Supper.

It would be appreciated if those who provided flower arrangements would help by removing their own after 11.30a.m on Monday morning.

Could you help distribute Harvest parcels to the elderly and housebound? If so please come along to the church on Monday after 11.30a.m.

The Gleaners House Group will meet on 5th October at 109 Tassell Hall, Redbourn at 8.00 p.m.

The Church Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday 11th October at 8.p.m. (refreshments served from 7.30 p.m.)

The Redbourn Singers - next concert is on Saturday 15 October at 6.30pm at our church. (Expected duration approximately 1 hour) Everyone welcome – free admission with retiring collection. (Janet Collins 01582 793018)

Andrew and Brigid Jordan would like to say a big ‘thank you’ to everyone for their cards gifts and good wishes on the birth of their son Liam Frederick. Angela and Stephen add their thanks too, for all the cards they have received to mark this very happy event.

GENERAL NOTICES
Sunday 25th September 2011

Harvest Supper 1st Oct. 5-8.30pm. Hot food fun & games. Maybe nominal charge for food & maybe some entertainment. Numbers by 25th Sept. List at back of church. All ages welcome, Come and enjoy a happy family time.

Many thanks to all those who have offered to help decorate the Church for Harvest. The Church will be open from 9.30-12 noon on Saturday 1st Oct. If anyone prefers to come on Friday call Angela on 792595 to arrange access.

The Church Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday 11th October at 8.p.m. (refreshments served from 7.30 p.m.)

The Redbourn Singers - next concert is on Saturday 15 October at 6.30pm at our church. (Expected duration approximately 1 hour) Everyone welcome – free admission with retiring collection. (Janet Collins 01582 793018)

Andrew and Brigid Jordan would like to say a big ‘thank you’ to everyone for their cards, gifts and good wishes on the birth of their son, Liam Frederick. Angela and Stephen add their thanks too, for all the cards they have received to mark this very happy event.

Notices for October 2nd to Elaine please (793375) Email: elainepiesse@gmail.com Then back to Pip

GENERAL NOTICES
Sunday 18th September 2011

Rev. Martin Turner is to help lead a tour to the Holy Land in November this year and would be delighted if any of our congregation would like to join the group. If you are interested, please take a leaflet from the back of the church. Martin asks that if we book, we do so under his name.

Harvest Supper 1st Oct.5-8.30pm Hot food, fun and games. Maybe nominal charge for food and maybe some entertainment. Numbers needed by 25th September. List at back of church. All ages welcome. Come and enjoy a happy family time.

Please note - Notices to Elaine Piesse until 6 October - Tel: 01582793375 or Email: elainepiesse@gmail.com

GENERAL NOTICES
Sunday 11th September 2011

A big thank you to Claire, Clare and Neil for all the hard work at the barbecue last Sunday to welcome Linda Woollacott. Despite the weather, it was a great success

The Redbourn Singers - next concert is on Saturday 15 October at 6.30pm at our church. (Expected duration approximately 1 hour) Everyone welcome – free admission with retiring collection. (Janet Collins 01582 793018)

Rev. Martin Turner is to help lead a tour to the Holy Land in November this year and would be delighted if any of our congregation would like to join the group. If you are interested, please take a leaflet from the back of the church. Martin asks that if we book, we do so under his name.

Please note - Notices to Elaine Piesse until 6 October - Tel: 01582793375 or Email: elainepiesse@gmail.com

GENERAL NOTICES
Sunday 4th September 2011

The Gleaners House Group will meet on Wednesday 7 September at 8pm at 109 Tassell Hall.

Many thanks to those who continue to support our Coffee Mornings, held on the second Saturday of each month. From the donations that we have received at the past 5 coffee mornings, we have been able to give £125 to the Herts Air Ambulance service and £125 to our church funds. Our next coffee morning will be on September 10th and this will be a special fund-raising event. Donations from this will be passed on to a fund that has been set up to support Toby, a 6 year old friend of Daniel Murphy (Ron and Betty's grandson). Toby needs to go to America to undergo an operation on that will help him to walk unaided.
We look forward to seeing as many people as possible on 10th September, and at all future coffee mornings. You are assured of a warm welcome!

The Redbourn Singers - next concert is on Saturday 15 October at 6.30pm at our church. (Expected duration approximately 1 hour) Everyone welcome – free admission with retiring collection. (Janet Collins 01582 793018)