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From the Operations Manager…
Behind the Scenes: Thank You!
Ever wondered what keeps our church ticking? It’s not just prayer, coffee and cake (though those help!) - it’s an incredible team working behind the scenes to make sure everything runs smoothly. From heating and lighting to finances and bookings, they handle so many things most of us won’t have thought about quietly and diligently throughout the year.
As Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 12:12, “Just as a body, though one, has many parts… so it is with Christ.” Our Operations Team - and the volunteers who support them - are vital parts of that body. Many of the team you won’t necessarily see on a Sunday but they are still an important part of the All Saints family and have a big impact. They make sure the lights are on, the place kept clean, the halls are ready, and the paperwork is done so we can worship, celebrate, and serve our community together.
Their work includes inspections, safety checks, service sheets, rotas, weddings, funerals, baptisms, and more. It’s a dizzying list, but they do it with dedication and care.
So next time you enjoy a warm, welcoming space or a well-organised service, remember the hands that made it happen. If you see them around, give them a smile and a big thank you - because together, we make the body of Christ work!
Jo Evans
Sunday Services: 23rd November
8am Holy Communion:
Led by Steve Holme, who will be preaching on Luke 23:33-43 and Jeremiah 23:1-6.
9:15am Holy Communion:
Led by Mark Brown, with Ben Lacey preaching on Luke 23:33-43 and Jeremiah 23:1-6.
11am Morning Worship with Baptism:
Led by Roland Slade, with Mark Brown preaching on Luke 23:33-43 and Jeremiah 23:1-6.
6pm Holy Communion:
Led by Steve Holme, with Chris Medd preaching on Luke 23:33-43 and Jeremiah 23:1-6.
Church News
Financial Stewardship Appeal - A Big Thank You:
PCC would like to say a big thank you to all who have responded to the appeal for 2026. Your engagement in this important part of our church life together is hugely valued. PCC is much encouraged by the pledges which include £35,600 new or increased regular giving and £5,000 of one off gifts, taking us to just over £40,000 or 80% towards our target of £50,000 for 2026. As we have also had pledges specifically for Youth & Childrens Ministry we are nearly there!
Your generosity allowed PCC, at our meeting on 17 November, to approve initial budgets for 2026 to support our church activities and missional giving. We will be returning to review our finances in the new year when we have greater clarity on certain matters. Thus if you have not yet responded to the appeal it is definitely not too late! PCC would also very much appreciate continued prayer for our financial stewardship responsibilities as we continue to reflect on our theme for 2026, "with great blessings come great responsibility".
Christmas Cards:
Thank you to all of you who have already signed up to deliver our Christmas cards within the parish. If you haven’t, please consider whether you are able to deliver to a street or two.
The cards are bundled into packs for each street, and are available at the back of church. Please also sign the sheet to indicate which street(s) you will be delivering to.
The cards give details of services and events here at All Saints during Advent and Christmas - the first of these is less than a week away now, so do start delivering them now. Thank you!
Nobody Lonely at Christmas:
Are you happy to host one or two people for Christmas dinner, or for a meal over the Christmas period? If so, we would like to connect you with someone who would appreciate the invite! So, if you are a willing host, or if you are likely to be alone over Christmas and would appreciate being invited along for a meal over the Christmas period, please email the office (office@allsaintsecclesall.org.uk) or speak to a member of the clergy by Sunday 7th December. We will then put people in touch with each other.
Christmas Presents for Children:
For our Christingle service (Sunday 14th Dec, 11am) we will be collecting wrapped gifts that will be distributed by charities to refugee and asylum seeker children aged 6 - 16. Please do plan ahead with your shopping and consider whether you might buy a present or two that can be wrapped and brought to this service. Good suggestions are new toys, pyjamas, slippers or socks. Please state clearly on the outside what age and gender the gift is suitable for.
St Oswald’s Church Graft Prayer Meetings:
Weekly opportunities to gather at St Oswald’s to pray for God’s blessing on the church graft and for the parish to come to know Christ. The next ones are:
Friday 28th November, 12.30 - 13.30 (Prayer walk, weather permitting)
Tuesday 2nd December, 19.30 - 20.30
Everyone is welcome, whether or not you are considering coming on the church graft. For more details contact simon.oatridge@allsaintsecclesall.org.uk
Christmas Experience:
Christmas Experience tickets are now available for Wednesday 3rd December and Saturday 6th December! Click the button below to book your free tickets:
Bookstall:
We'd like to say a big thank you to Lesley Snell for her faithful work managing Bible Note orders, the bookstall, and communion wafers over many years. Lesley will be stepping down at the end of December, so we’re now looking for someone to continue this valuable ministry. If you are interested do have a chat with Lesley or contact the church office.
Coming Up…
Monday 24th November: Drop-In, 10.00 - 12.30, Church Welcome Area
Wednesday 26th November: Going Deeper… in God’s Word - Advent, 11.30, Church Welcome Area
Thursday 27th November: Open Door, 10.00, Church Welcome Area
Thursday 27th November: Advent Wreath Making, 19.30 - 21:30, Church (Booking required)
Friday 28th November: Connect: Lunch at the Barn, 12.00, The Barn at Whirlow
Tuesday 2nd December: Men’s Prayer Breakfast, 07.30, Church Welcome Area
Wednesday 3rd December - Saturday 6th December: Christmas Experience! (Booking Required)
Sunday 7th December: When Christmas is Hard, 15.00, Church
Prayer Box
Pray for a refreshing retreat for Simon who is at Alnmouth Friary Tuesday - Thursday.
Please pray for those who are visiting church over the next few weeks. We have had a lot of visitors recently, sometimes with big questions and wanting to know more. And pray that we would be a family who welcomes them!
The last Christmas Experience planning team meeting is on Monday, pray for the final preparations and for many in the community to come along from on 3rd and 6th December.
Mission Prayers - Mosaic Middle East
Please pray for these 3 projects supported by Mosaic:
Football training programme run by Dastan - focused on boys who have suffered from conflict, displacement and poverty. The project builds a sense of belonging, self-confidence and friendships restoring hope and resilience.
Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza and St Luke’s Hospital in the West Bank - despite enormous challenges, both continue to provide vital medical care, working hand-in-hand with local partners.
Building skills and empowering refugees: the Barber Project - a young refugee offered a free barber service in gratitude for the support that he had received. This act of generosity has now grown into training and mentoring programme. Pray for more employment opportunities.
Contact details
To contact a member of the Clergy or Office team please call: 0114 268 7574, or email: office@allsaintsecclesall.org.uk
All items for the newsletter must reach the office by 10am on Wednesday.