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Millennium Thoughts Women's World
Day of Prayer
This year the se rvice will be held WILLS
In the first of a series of articles on the millennium last month,
Jo Osorio, Director of Age Concern Swindon, at Toothill Church on Friday 5
considered the place of older people in the next cenut ry. March at 7.30pm. Professionally drawn by
It has been prepared by the
Below Nigel Sharpe, vice-chairman of Swindon Youth women of Venezuela; the theme is The Andrews
Fellowship, looks at the teenagers of the new millennium God's tender touch. Refreshments
will be available after the service. Partnership
When children ceased starting 2. Let us stop answering the ques- All welcome, including men.
work at 12 and had their education tion they are not asking and begin (01793) 642245
extended to 15, 16 and beyond, to answer the question they are
teenager' became part ig. Christian Aid talk A professionally prepared
Henrietta & Quentin Goggs will
ture. 3. We must involve will can avoid delay and
When RA Butler in- them in today's deci- be speaking of their experience of distress for your family
troduced his famous sion making, at all lev- work being done in Afghanistan
Education Act of 1944 els, as they are learn- through Christian Aid, on Thurs- From £25.00 inc.
he said 'With this ex- ing members of soci- day 11 March, 7.30pm, at the Home visit service from £35.00 inc.
tended education sys- ety today, and leaders Queens Drive Methodist Church
tem a fresh group of tomorrow. Coffee will be served from 7pm.
young people will All welcome.
emerge and society A teenager today
must come to terms compared with the one Romania trip appeal
with a new evolving 25 years ago is more Mission Romania is once again Tired? Stressed?
relationship.' literate, knowledge- appealing for equipment for their
That group of young able, streetwise, self- aid trip to Tirgu Mures in August. Need a lift?
people was, and is reliant and adventur- Last year, two 38 tonne lorries
teenagers. I do seriously question ous. Perhaps the time has now packed with medical supplies and Take time out for a spiritual
with over 50 years practice, come for all uniformed organisa- clothing were sent, along with journey into The Tranquillity Zone
whether society has come to terms tions, youth clubs, churches and £44,000 in cash to support local Held every week at the Health
with that relationship. Whenever long established youth groups to development projects. Hydro, Milton Road
there are problems concerning assess whether what they now of- The appeal has now gone out for Thursdays, 7.30pm; Fridays, loam,
teenagers, no-one seems to take fer is still relevant. spectacles, toys, medical supplies, Ipm and 7.30pm.
responsibility and everyone ap- As a Boy's Brigade leader I will sewing machines and cash dona-
pears to place the blame elsewhere. ask myself these questions and I tions. Organised by the Swindon Band'f
Perhaps all of us adults who now know the answer. I will have If you can help, contact Julian Community. Entry is free
come into contact with teenagers to be prepared to make many Leggatt on 872987 or 822491. Call now on 01793 873684
in the new millennium could make changes in my work with teenag-
a special effort to do our part in ers, or retire gracefully. The teen-
this evolving relationship. ager of the new millennium will BC The person who changed AD
have a vastly different attitude to- SWINDON
1. Instead of expecting, or even wards life, and one hardly recog- History is changing
demanding, respect from teenag- nisable by the teenager of today. FAMILY CHURCH peoples lives Today
ers, let us first give them the re- ^c vange/ ^.
spect they are entitled to. Live with integrity O0
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The recent publicity about ge- You may be worrying about the
netically modified foods highlights way in which your child is coping
that much more needs to be known with his or her independence. You
about this technology before the may even be secretly envious of 4OCAL CHURCHES
public can judge if it is reliable and their unfolding wings.
safe. West Swindon Neighbourhood All Saints' Lydiard Millicent - 10:30am
We have put together a leaflet Worker Pam Pixton would like to Revd Peter Knight: 772417 (for the Village & Roughmoor) y _
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outlining the main issues and giv- hear from anyone who might like Holy Trinity Shaw-10:30amRevdAndrewHethenngton: 770568 g o
ing details of politicians and food to be part of a social group for (the Church is at Shaw Village Centre)
retailers to whom people should those whose children have recently St Mary's Lydiard Tregoze - 9:00am, 10:30am y s
write voicing their concerns. Your left home. An initial meeting will Revd Ann Mackenzie: 870244 a
MP and local supermarket would explore what people want from Toothill Church - 10:45am Revd Mark Roper: 692620
make a good start. the group - the chance to talk and (also Free Church minister for the parish) w
For information on buying GM- share feelings, to be with others at
free food, contact Swindon Pulse a similar life-stage, or perhaps to Westlea Church -10:00am Revd Peter Walker: 872932
Wholefoods, 27 Curtis Street, Swin- do something in particular to- (this Church meets in Westlea School Hall, Langstone Way)
don. Tel: 692016. gether. The Parish of West Swindon and the Lydiards
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