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'A great adventure in Abbey Meads'
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The church has united to form a Local Ecumenical Partnership in the northern expansion area.
Nursery & Pre-Prep
Methodist, Baptist, United Reformed Church and Church of England representatives inaugurated the
combined approach at an open air ceremony at Abbey Meads village green on 10 September. Individual Care
Deaconess Maureen Spinks was commissioned as the first minister Individual learning
From 6 October,
for the Church of Christ the Servant. Here she explains her role. Prior Park
you are invited to
Preparatory School
Q join us as we
You may have guessed by now, God's love and power can be Cricklade, Wiltshire
with all the publicity and fanfare, celebrated. I cannot do it, but WE begin to share in For children aged 6 months to
that the church wants to play an by God's grace can. worship at
active role in the new community The beginnings are simple but 'The Church 7 years (out of school and holiday
in Abbey Meads. But why should not easy. My role is to meet you of Christ the Servant,' provision 745am - 630pm)
we, and how do we begin? and to greet you and to get to know meeting at 1 Hayward Close Please contact Shelagh Hanbury
Our presence here in Abbey you and then to be a catalyst for (next to temporary police B.Ed (Hons)
Meads is a sign and a symbol that worship, for friendship, for social station) from 10.30am. Rajvindar Kular B.A (Hons)
the church cares about you because action, for exploring the Bible's
All ages welcome. Telephone (01793) 752600
God cares about you as individuals relevance today and the place of
Tea & biscuits afterwards.
and as a new and rapidly growing prayer, to providing a meeting and
community. Having experienced a talking place, for whatever? The
His love and care for ourselves we rest is up to you. FOR YOUR GENERAL CREDIT CARDS & SWITCH
want to share it with the world! The Church of Christ the Servant ACCEPTED
We hope to bring into being here will be your Church, your BUILDING SUPPLIES
a place where: what it means to participation or your absence will ALL TYPES AND QUANTITIES OF SAND• GRAVEL
STONE• SHINGLE • CEMENT• PAVING
believe can be explored, spiritual affect everything about it. Together BRICKS• BLOCKS• PLASTER • PLASTERBOARD
life can be deepened and experience we have the chance to be a part of
PLASTIC UNDERGROUND PIPING
of God can be discovered. A place something new. I hope you will TOPSOIL• LORRY HIRE
where: gifts and talents can be want, in your different ways, to be • BUILDERS WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE•
developed and expressed, part of this great adventure. • FREE LOCAL DELIVERY*
friendship can grow, laughter and • Maureen can be contacted on For Friendly Helpful Service
tears can be shared, and where 706558. ..•••...
Anne Doyle, County Ecumenical Officer, left, presents Deaconess
Maureen Spinks with a banner to hang in Abbey Meads new church HARVEYS
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Opening Hours:
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Monday - Saturday
12noon - 2pm
New group for pre-schoolers (Sunday lunch closed)
Abbey Meads now has a group for parents with pre-school children. Monday - Sunday
Eight mums with their children came together on 12 September to
launch the group which will meet on Thursdays mornings, from 5pm - 11pm
lOam to 11.30am at 1 Haywood Close, Abbey Meads.
The group will move into the new community centre when it is Unit B3, Town Square
ready in a few weeks time. Newcomers are more than welcome to West Swindon Centre
join in. For more information, call 706558.