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Issue #9 of Wheatley Area Newsletter
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Forest Hill +----+ +----+
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Holton THE | | COMMUNITY
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Horspath | | Tiddington
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HEADLINES: Saving Money, Gazebo SOS!, Prayers for "Go for
Gold!", Multimedia on Church Website
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"Some children were brought to Jesus so he could lay his
hands on them and pray for them. The disciples told them not
to bother him. But Jesus said, “Let the children come to me.
Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such
as these.” And he put his hands on their heads and blessed
them before he left."
Matthew 19:13-15
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| ><> GOOD NEWS <>< |
| Building the Kingdom Locally |
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><> Save money by Jill Ewbank
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In the Bible Society's magazine a while ago there was an
article about switching electricity / gas suppliers, saving
money on your bills & getting a gift for the Bible Society.
Apparently it's a government approved website (presumably
that's thought to be a good thing !) - the address is
http://www.switchandgive.com/biblesociety, or phone
0845 0840 300 quoting Bible Society. It also offers the
opportunity to save on business energy bills & suggests that
churches could save 10-20% - phone no is 0870 9220353.
You editor adds:
Another possibility is a company called "Good Energy" which
produces electricity through 100% renewable and sustainable
methods. Good Energy will donate £10 to Tearfund when you
sign on, and a further £10 if you are still a customer in a
year. Call to 0845 4561650; email enquiries@good-energy.co.uk
or visit http://www.good-energy.co.uk/ - Quote UE38 for
Tearfund to get the donation! See http://snipurl.com/7ew3 for
further information.
Finally, to cut down on your junk mail and telephone calls,
register through the following websites:
http://www.mpsonline.org.uk/ and http://www.tpsonline.org.uk/
It is unlawful for companies to contact you once you have
registered through these services.
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| ><> REQUESTS <>< |
| Ask and you will receive |
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><> Gazebo SOS! by Kevin Betts
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Does anyone have any small 3x3m gazebos they could be lend to
the WICK "Go for Gold!" children's holiday club between 23rd
and 28th August? If so, please contact Kevin Betts on 01865
875436. (Many thanks to the Wheatley URC who are lending WICK
their gazebos for the week.)
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| ><> EVENTS <>< |
| Signs and Wonders |
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Aug 16 (Monday)
><> 2-3:30pm - Little Fisher's Party
Pre-school children and their carers are warmly invited
to a party in the Vicarage garden (access from behind the
Church or from 18 London Road). There will be
refreshments, games and activities for the children, and
an opportunity to meet others.
Aug 24-28 (Tuesday to Saturday)
><> 9:30am - 12 noon; Going for Gold! Wheatley Primary School
Aug 29 (Sunday)
><> 11:30am - Go For Gold! Service at Wheatley Primary School
At the end of the children's holiday club there will be a
Celebration and Family Event at Wheatley Primary School.
Do come along with all the family and join with others
in an informal service of celebration. You are also
invited to join in the BBQ after the service.
Sep 4 (Saturday)
><> 2:30pm - Music Afternoon at St Mary's, Wheatley
The new organist, Alexandra Hewitt, is organising a
Parish Music Afternoon and invites anyone to come along
and join in, particularly if you enjoy singing or you play
a musical instrument. The Music Group will kick off at
2.30pm, with the orchestra joining in at 3pm and the
singers at 3.30pm. This will be followed by tea at 4.15pm
with a short service of prayer and praise at 5pm. For
more details please contact Susan Prest
(susan.prest@connectfree.co.uk)
Sep 11 (Saturday)
><> Garsington Church fete - Manor Gardens
Shirley Royal (01865 361258) or Norman Beech (01865 361441)
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| ><> LET US PRAY <>< |
| He is listening... |
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><> Give thanks for Londis who are he be happy to supply WICK
100 bottles of water for the "Go for Gold!" week, and bottles
of juice for the BBQ to follow the Sunday celebrations.
Thanks should also go to the many local businesses that have
donated time and goods for the holiday club - especially to
the Co-op supermarket (see below)
Praise God from whom all blessings (and h2o) flow!
><> Please pray for all involved in this club – for their
health, safety & enthusiasm & that God will really encourage
& inspire them as they prepare and for Kath, who is heading
up the organisation. Also for the team as they develop a
discipline strategy and for the children’s response to
measures put in place.
><> What comes after Go for Gold? Please pray - Any thoughts
or inspirations to Kath McNee – Kathm@whereverweb.19.co.uk
(or 01865 872731 if you don’t have access to e-mail)
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| ><> LOCAL LINKS <>< |
| wwjd.com |
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Updates to http://www.wheatleychurches.org/ this month:
><> Marty & Jen Woods of Fusion appeared on BBC Songs of
Praise on Sunday 8th August. Although not interviewed,
they are clearly visible in the background (Marty in a
green and white checked shirt, Jen in a pink top and
green skirt) running a festival. Fusion has joined other
missionary groups in Athens under the Flame banner.
http://www.wheatleychurches.org/Fusion/Athens.wmv
><> Dan Evenhuis (youth worker from Fusion) launched a Youth
Research document for Wheatley in July. He was
interviewed by BBC Oxford about the project.
http://www.wheatleychurches.org/Fusion/BBCOxford-1.wma
><> The Co-op supermarket chain gave a £500 grant to Wheatley
Inter-Church Kidz towards the "Go for Gold!" holiday club
running in August.
http://www.wheatleychurches.org/WICK/
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happenings in the Wheatley area and beyond. It is compiled by
Kevin Betts from information he gets sent. Submissions
deadline for next issue is 3rd October.
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