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Sunday 27th July   Trinity 10

9.30 am Holy Communion

1 Kings 3 vs 5 - 12 (p338)
Matthew 13 vs 31 - 33, 44 - 52 (p980)

Sunday 3rd August   Trinity 11

11.00 am   All Age Holy Communion with Baptism

Sunday 10th August    Trinity 12

11.00 am All Age Holy Communion

Please pray for
· Residents of our parish  especially those living in St Denys Road
· The fundraising committee.
· Good interaction between the Church and the local community.
· Home-carers and all those that they look after as well as those who provide and deliver meals   


Biblelands - The focus for July  is Egypt

Diocese of Egypt Social Work Board in Cairo administers a wide variety of
projects in the areas of education, health and social care, many of which
are supported by Biblelands. Please pray for the Revd Dr David Ramzy, the
Diocesan Executive Director, and his current need for more staff.  

Welcome back to our team who visited Busoga. It was wonderful to hear from
you about our Christian friends in Wakitaka.

Don't forget Scratch and the Basics Bank: Please keep bringing in food and
clothes to help Southampton's people in need.  There is a yellow box at each
service labelled 'A.E.I.O.U.'  Please make sure food is within date stamp
and tins are not dented.

Children's Toys Needed !
 We are trying to replenish the toy boxes that are used at church. We are
looking for:
· toys such as jigsaws for two to five year olds
· farm animals and little people for babies and toddlers
· books suitable for babies and  toddlers
If you are having a clear out and are able to contribute any of these items,
please let Alan Bamford or Sera Rumble know.  Many thanks - Sera

Alpha course: In September we hope to run another Alpha course. If you are
new to our church or new to the Christian faith or just want to find out
more then let Kelvin know so that he can choose the best evening for the
Alpha group to meet.

Vacancy for School Governor at St Denys Primary School
St Denys Primary School has a vacancy on its governing body. The governing
body of a school is responsible for ensuring that it is run to promote pupil
achievement. Its duties include:
· setting strategic direction ,policies and direction
· approving the school budget
· reviewing progress against the school budget and objectives
· appointing, challenging and supporting the headteacher
This is not a vacancy for a parent governor. The school is specifically
looking for an enthusiastic and committed member of the local community who
has an interest in education
and who does NOT have children at the school. If you would like to volunteer
as a school governor to start in September, please contact Carolyn Fayle ,
headteacher at the school, or Martin Smith who will pass your details on.

Photos needed:
Have you photos of events that have been organized this year and that you are willing to have displayed in the hall ?  If the answer is yes and if you have not already done so please have a word with Pam Maidment.

 Southampton Deanery Quiet Day - Saturday 20th September   9.45am-3.30pm
 This is a quiet day in the company of St Peter to be held at St Mary's
,South Stoneham (off Wessex Lane) and led by the Rev Derek Cottrill. Bring a
packed lunch and a Bible. Cost  £5.00

Dates For Your Diary

July

Wed 30th    10.00am Holy Communion (Garden Chapel )
23rd-30th     Cathedral Camps - residential course

Aug

Mon 4th Administrator away for a week.
Wed 6th       10.00am Holy Communion (Garden Chapel )

Mon 25th - Greenbelt Arts Festival

Sept

Tue 2nd 7.30pm          Musicians meeting
Sat 6th                         Cynthia Musson Gospel concert
Sun 7th 12.30pm        Church Family Lunch
Sat 13th                       Heritage Open Day
Mon 15th                     PCC
Fri 19th                        Wedding (in Church)
Sat 20th                       Bob Pearce 'Gospel and Blues Concert'
Sat 20th                       Southampton Deanery Quiet Day
Mon 22nd                    Deanery Busoga Praise Service (in Church)
Sat 27th                       Southampton Operatic Society Concert 
                                                  
Oct
Sun 5th                        Patronal Festival with Bishop of Southampton
12.30pm                      Church Family Lunch
Mon 6th                       Help Projects Trustees meeting
Sat 11th                       Diocesan Gathering
Sat 18th                       10am Prayer Workshop

Please keep the office updated with any changes or new meetings.  This helps everyone to plan, pray and support what is happening in our church and area.

The deadline for messages for the notice sheet is Wednesdays at 10.00.

Please email Gary Southwell newsletter@stdenys.com or the church office:
office@stdenys.com