PEW NEWS
We warmly welcome all attending our services.
We are always so happy for visitors to be with us – please introduce yourselves and join us for a coffee and chat after morning service.
CAROLS FOR CRISIS 14th DECEMBER 7.00pm. This will follow the usual popular format with St Anthony Noyse and the Roseland Community Choir. There is no charge but donations welcomed and all money raised will go to CHRISTMAS CRISIS – charity for the homeless – who urgently need our support.
Donations of red wine are sought for the mulled wine. There will be a list at the back of the church which you are asked to complete so that arrangements can be coordinated. Alternatively contact Gill Mace 580 149 or Margaret Davis 580714. There is also a raffle and suitable prizes will be gratefully received.
There will be a short carol service at Eschol House on Thursday 15th December at 1.30pm. If you are able to support this would you kindly let Jill know as she would appreciate help singing the carols with two readings.
Can you help? About 8 years ago Timothy Davis completed a project on St Gerrans church and its history. It was loaned to several people who read it and passed it on. Timothy now would like to have the project and wonders if anyone knows where it is now. If you can shed any light on its whereabouts would you please contact Timothy’s grandmother, Pearl Sutton on 580863.
CHURCH CLEANING. REMINDER. Traditionally volunteers meet on the Second Monday of the month at 2.00pm, though access is available at any other time to suit (Contact Pat Chaffin 580 854 – our Verger and Coordinator). Volunteers would be much appreciated to swell the band and lighten the load – particularly with Christmas fast approaching. The more the merrier and the less the commitment. Gender and age is no barrier!!
Pew News & Monthly Calendars are available at the back of the Church and on line. Go to Google and enter gerrans parish news – pew news – date
or roseland-online /groups/societies/St Gerrans Church Home Page and click on pew news.
W/C 5th December
Mon
6.45 pm Cluster choir practice, Gerrans
Tue
3.00pm Prayer Group Gerrans
7.30pm Gerrans Parish Council, Hall
Wed
7.15pm WI Christmas Meeting, Hall
7-8.00pm Advent Space, Philleigh
Thu
10.00am Holy Communion, Gerrans
Fri
2.00pm Gerrans PTA Xmas Fayre, School
7.30pm Big Christmas Sing
for Christian Aid, Truro Cathedral
Sat
10.30-12.30 Heritage Centre open for Christmas Cards and Gifts, Heritage Centre
11.30am Wedding, Knowles-Eyers Gerrans
ST GERRANS CHURCH
DECEMBER 4th SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
10.00am CW Holy Communion Jill Edwards
Organist John Musgrove
Lesson Isaiah 40. 1-11 Michael Whittall
Gospel Mark 1. 1-8 Janet Axworthy
Intercessor Heather Tylke
Enjoy coffee after the Service and support Traidcraft
6.00pm Christingle Service Jill Edwards
Organist Martin Edwards
COLLECT FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
O Lord, raise up, we pray, your power and come among us,
and with great might succour us;
that whereas, through our sins and wickedness we are grievously hindered in running the race that is set before us,
your bountiful grace and mercy may speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
to whom with you and the Holy Spirit, be honour and glory,
now and forever.
DECEMBER 11th THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
10.00am Matins Michael Whittall
Organist Anton Humphries
Lesson Isaiah 12 Kevin Pratt
Lesson Luke 1. 57-66 Gill Mace
Intercessor Jenny Pascoe Price
Enjoy coffee anchat after the Service
4.00pm Messy Church – Nativity Party Jill Edwards
Children in mind but adults welcome!
Dress in Nativity Clothes
6.00pm NO Evening Service Gerrans
6.00pm Carol Service with Ruan Lanihorne
Roseland Churches Choir
Gift Aid envelopes at the pews are for donations under the Government Gift Aid scheme
