This week coming is Pantomime week when all the hard work and preparation comes to fruition and some well-written jokes get their airing. Moira and I are looking forward to seeing it as I expect many of you are.
I know not everyone likes the pantomime artform. We are all made differently and shaped by different experiences. In a way that is the theme for tomorrow’s services when we explore the gifts of the Holy Spirit given to us – one Spirit of God and many individual expressions of the gifts of the spirit through each of us. January is often portrayed as a time to take stock so what better time to come and explore your God-given gifts.
With every blessing,
Tim
Services for 19th January: 2nd Sunday of Epiphany
8am: Holy Communion
10am: Family Communion Service: Spiritual Gifts
With our junior choir
Children stay in the church for this service
Services & Events for Next Week
Wednesday 22nd January at 10am: Mid-week Communion Service with coffee served afterwards
Sunday 26th January
8am: Holy Communion
10am: Parish Communion Service : Gifts for the Church
Church Explorers gather in the meeting room before the service
Joint Service with Kingswood Parish: 26h January, 3pm at The Wisdom of God Church, Lower Kingswood
This service takes place at the end of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Refreshments will be served after the service.
This is an opportunity for our churches to get to know each other a little better in advance of discussions later in the year about creating a joint Benefice for our two parishes.
Children's Society Boxes
Margaret Fox is now collecting your donation boxes for the annual count and would be very grateful if you could either bring them to church or contact her on 01737 350452. Thank you to all who are supporting the leading charity for children in this way. Boxes are available for anyone who would like to become a new collector through the year.
COGS Family Pantomime 'Snow White' - Friday 24th 7.30pm and Saturday 25th January 2pm and 7pm
It’s not too late for some last minute tickets at some shows. Tickets are on sale from today via 01737 362610 or events@goodshepherdtadworth.org.uk or www.ticketsource.co.uk/goodshepherdtadworth.
Adults £15 - Child (under 15) £7.50 – Family (2+2) £40
The Jumble Sale: Saturday 22nd February 11am to 1pm
There are sign-up sheets at the back of church for you to give help at the Jumble Sale, both setting up on the Friday evening and at the event on the Saturday. Please reassure the organisers by signing up early! Many hands make light work! There are also some posters and flyers to share.
Calendar
Don't forget to check the Church Calendar for all our upcoming events!