| This page is to inform members of the Howe Trinity Parish of things which affect the Church or Parish. It can be the details of a forthcoming meeting or event or maybe a plea for help of some kind. | ||
| CURRENT NOTICES | ||
| FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT | ||
| Fair Trade Fortnight runs from Monday 27th February to Sunday 11th March. The Fairtrade Group will be having a Coffee Morning on Satruday 10th March in the Church Hall from 10am - 12noon. | ||
| NEWSLETTER MEETING | ||
| You are invited the on 23rd February at 7.45pm, alongside the Communication group, to a meeting in the Lounge to discuss the future of our Church Newsletter. Do your interests lie in communication / delivery / newsletters? Come and play your part in the formation of an editorial team. | ||
| HOUSE GROUP NOW WEDNESDAY EVENING STUDY GROUP | ||
| Having outgrown the "house" the Wednesday evening study group now meets in the church lounge each week at the same time 7.30pm. See below for further details or contact Liz Laing 63033 or email: elizabethlaing@btinternet.com. | ||
| BOOK CLUB | ||
| The book club will meet again on Saturday 17th March at 10 am in church hall; they'll be reading "The Testament of Gideon Mack" by James Robertson -everyone welcome, and please let Sandra know soon if you want a copy (tel 64365, e-mail sandraw59@btinternet.com) | ||
| GUILD NEWS | ||
| The Guild meets on Monday 20 February at 7.30pm in the church hall, when the speaker will be former moderator of the General Assembly, Very Rev John Mille. On Monday 19th March, Howe Trinity Guild presents its Scottish Night at 7.30pm. Entertainment from well known local fiddler, Paul Anderson and his wife, Shona. | ||
| IAN WHITE CONCERT | ||
| Ian White will be giving a concert here in Howe Trinity on Sunday 25 March at 7pm. Tickets are selling fast and if you still haven't purchased yours, please contact the minister - download the poster - click here. | ||
| OPEN MIKE | ||
| As part of the weekly notices, there will be an "open mike" slot available each week. This can be used for example, by leaders of groups or organisations in the church to publicise forthcoming events, or by church members to draw attention to events or situations in the wider Christian world, or by members or friends of Howe Trinity who would like to share an aspect of their faith with the wider congregation. To book a slot, please contact the minister - there will normally be only one slot available each week. | ||
| CHURCH HALL NEWS | ||
| TO FIND
OUT MORE ABOUT THE CHURCH HALL click here To find out about booking the hall, meeting room or lounge, please contact Moyra Lawson on Alford (019755) 63350. |
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| ONGOING NOTICES | ||
| PRAYER MEETING & WEDNESDAY EVENING STUDY GROUP | ||
| Howe
Trinity's Prayer Meeting - A number of us meet informally for prayer on
Thursday evenings from 7-7.30pm in the lounge. Please come and join us. Find
out more: Contact the Minister on Alford 62282 Download a Prayer Calendar for February - click here The Wednesday Evening Study Group is the new name for the former "House Group". It provides an opportunity to meet other Christians in a relaxed atmosphere and develop friendships. It is an opportunity for bible study, in which everyone can contribute their thoughts. It is an opportunity for the honest facing of doubts and questions. It is a place for encouragement and mutual support. It is a place where people can come and just be, secure in the knowledge that they are accepted just as they are. You are welcome to join us every Wednesday Evening at 7.30pm in the Church Hall Lounge. Contact Liz Laing 019755 63033 for more details, or email: enquiries@howetrinity.org.uk |
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| HOWE TRINITY LIBRARY | ||
| Howe Trinity
Church Library contains a wide range of books relevant to the Christian faith,
available to friends and members of Howe Trinity. The Library will be open in
the church hall on the first Sunday of every month, but books can be borrowed
at any time, for up to one month - contact Somersal Shepley on Alford 64060 or
Sandra Wright on Alford 64365 for more information. Donations or loans of books
to the library are always welcome. We hope you will enjoy and benefit from this
resource. The latest catalogue of current titles (which now contains music) can be downloaded here |
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| SUNDAY SERVICE RECORDED ON CD | ||
| Audio recording of the Sunday sevice has now resumed. If you would like a copy on CD, either on a regular basis, or only on one occasion, please contact Rob Fairfull on Alford 63617. If any congregation member would like to help with the audio system within the church please also contact Rob. | ||
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| RECYCLE AT HOWE TRINITY | ||
| USED POSTAGE STAMPS | ||
| Post your stamps in the letter box in the vestibule (remember to leave a ¼" of paper round the stamp). These are forwarded to the Council of World Mission's Stamp Bureau. This year's World Mission Stamp Appeal is to raise money to support an outreach programme among the Roma people organised by the Church of Scotland's partner church in the Czech Republic. For more information, contact Alec Scott on 63694 | ||
| TOOLS AND SEWING EQUIPMENT | ||
| Tools for Self-Reliance takes old tools and sewing equipment, reconditions them, and sends toolkits to tradesmen and women in the third world. For more information speak to Alec Keith on 62362 | ||
| OLD COINS AND BANKNOTES | ||
| The Scottish Bible Society takes old coins - pre decimal and out of date British coins and pre-Euro coins - along with current coins from all over the world. Put them in the shoe box at the foot of the tower by the front door. For every £3 received from the sale of these items, someone will receive a Bible, Children's Bible, New Testament or Gospel to share with their family or friends. For more information speak to Fiona MacLean on 64258. | ||
| INKJET CATRIDGES | ||
| Old inkjet cartridges can be recycled to support the Leprosy Mission. Put your old cartridges (sorry, no Epson or Dell) in the big blue box in the vestibule. | ||
| MOBILE PHONES | ||
| Roy Cook has been selected to represent Gordon District Scouts at the World Scout Jamboree in Sweden in 2011. As part of his fund-raising effort, he is collecting old mobile phones - any make, whether working or not - to recycle. Contact Roy on 62282. | ||
| ANYTHING ELSE | ||
| Just about anything else can be recycled in the Howe Trinity Charity Shop. Contact Norma Scott on 63694. | ||
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