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The Link Magazine • February 2003 39
West churches strengthen ministry Praying together
The West Swindon ecumenical partnership team has been joined by The Women's World Day of
a number of honorary and non-stipendary appointments in the last Prayer is being celebrated on Fri-
two months. day 7 March and this year's serv- ^Evang011
ice has been prepared by the
Amanda Roper from Toothill has Permanent team member Rev ^p^ l Worstey Road
been accredited as a Methodist lo- Peter Knight at All Saints, Lydiard Christian women of Lebanon on
cal preacher and Jane Skinner has Millicent has had his licence re- the theme of 'Holy Spirit, Fill Us.'
been made the assistant honory cu- newed for five years and Rev Mark Women and men are invited to
rate at Holy Trinity Church, Shaw. Roper at Toothill Church has had an ecumenical service of prayer
Rev Dick Grey is to be inducted his licence extended for three years. and reflection at St Mary's Church, building with people
as an unpaid United Reformed To contact the West Swindon Lydiard Park on 7 March, 7.30pm, Come and join us
Church minister with Westlea and Lydiard Churches, call the followed by refreshments in the Sunday at I Oam & 6.30pm
Church on 8 February. church office on 874221. stable room. For further information of
For information and for trans- other meetings ring: 873050, call
port assistance, contact Suzanne into the Church office or visit
Planning for a day to celebrate women Bullimore on 870458 or mail: www.freshbrook.org
The Swindon Women's Coalition is organising events for Interna- [email protected] Jesus said: "I have conic that YOU might
have LIFE and have it in its fidness"
tional Women's Day on Saturday 8 March, 11am to 4pm, at the
Broadgreen Centre, Salisbury Street. Africa cash
The day will be a mixture of en's group is invited to set up a Donations are still being accepted SWINDON
information, relaxation and fun to stall. and received for the African Cri-
celebrate the gains women have For details, call Phil Lucas, Wom- sis (Uganda) appeal after a suc- FAMILY CHURCH
made over the last century. The en's Coalition chairperson on cessful fundraising event in De-
event in Swindon has a health and 437578 or Michelle Matthews at cember at St Peter's Church, WEST
information focus but any worn- Swindon Council on 466548. Westlea.
A 60s/70s night with live band SUNDAYS 10.30AM
Hang Fire organised by church
Let's make another big push member Melba Sheffield raised VARIOUS LOCATIONS
to support the local lottery £385. Further donations meant that For details visit our website
£474 was sent to the appeal.
Jenny Evans of the Prospect Hospice Lottery office writes The purpose of the evening was at www.sfc-uk.org,
Following the fantastic response to our appeal to Link readers early highlighted by Dr Carole Collins call Nigel on 849731
last year, (the best ever from any media), we're repeating the story in who spoke of her work in various or e-mail
the hope of attracting those who missed it. African countries. [email protected]
The Prospect Hos- also gain as, each Further donations to relieve fam- in association with
pice gives comfort week, we have 79 ine in Uganda can be made via NEW FRONTIERS INTERNATIONAL
and care to people in prize winners; the Melba by calling 870019.
our area who are cop `' S, top prize is a cheque
ing with cancer and I for £1,000.
motor neurone dis- . J ? All cheques are
ease. It also cares for posted to the win-
their families and of- ners at home so there
fers support in a is no need to claim Sunday Worship 10.30am
practical way. We - you Sunday School and Creche
your prize.
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have a team of The very best part NSBC Meeting at Greenmeadow Prima ry School
Macmillan nurses who visit pa- of our lottery is that every single Greenmeadow
Prima ry School
tients in their own homes and the penny of the profit goes to Pros-
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hospice has a day centre and an in- pect - our local hospice. ^hamesq^
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patient unit plus physiotherapists It could not be simpler to join.
and team of volunteers who do a All you need to do is to complete
Dart Avenue
variety of jobs every day. the form below and return it to us
Last year we asked Link readers (Freepost) and we will send you
Wsrtwonth Rd 0 B4006
to think about joining the Prospect your number within two weeks.
Hospice Lottery which was estab- So please'make each day count,'
lished three years ago to bring in for yourself and for Prospect. Let's
regular sustainable income so that see if we can top the response from
we can continue the wonderful Link readers last year who so kindly
work which goes on every day. made a new year's resolution that
Of course, our lottery members has helped us so very much.
West Swindon & the
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I'm a reader of The Link and I would like I Lydiards churches
I to support the Prospect Hospice Lottery I
All Saints' ietails of our
Mr/Mrs/Mrs/Ms ....................................................................................... I Lydiard Millicent
9ekly services
Address........................................................................................................... Holy Trinity, Sha'
lease contact
St Mary's
..................................................................... Tel:.... ..................................... I Partnership
Lydiard Tregoze
.......... I enclose a cheque for my entry (£10 suggested for 10 weeks) I Office
Toothill Church
.......... I would prefer to pay by standing order. Please send me details. on 874221
Westlea Church
For details of the Prospect Lottery, call Jenny Evans on 615870
Return to: Prospect Hospice Lottery. 12 Havelock Square, Swindon SN1 1LE