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Spreading the word via cyberspace We believe that Jesus Christ is able
Podcasts, blogs and emailed prayers are all helping modern churches keep in touch with their congre- to forgive our past, give meaning to
gation and to share their message with the rest of the community. the present and hope for the future
North Swindon vicar also talk about the wider In a very slick operation, they
and self confessed community and church,” burn sermons onto CDs ready to
technophobe, Rev Mike he said. “I believe it helps be taken away after the Sunday
Haslam, right, has perse- the church seem more service. Church administrator,
vered and now blogs at accessible. In North Jools Gauger, said that it’s a popu-
www.nschurch.org.uk Swindon a lot of people lar service. “My husband does the
Sunday services at St work incredibly long kids club, so if he’s missed a ser-
Andrews are lively with a hours and sometimes the mon, he’ll download to his MP3 Sunday services are at
lot of children attending best way to reach them is player. I think a lot of people listen 10am & 6.30pm
so he doesn’t often give a tradi- via the internet. I’d love to know to them and we get complaints if For further information you can
tional sermon. His weekly email to how to do a podcast; I just need they’re not updated online.” either ring (01793) 873050;
parishioners includes a thought for someone to show me how.” North Swindon Baptist Church e-mail: [email protected]
the week which can be considered Swindon Family Church records also has downloadable sermons at or visit: www.freshbook.org
when the kids are in bed. all sermons which are made avail- www.nsbc.org.uk “the gift of God is Eternal Life” (Romans 6 v23)
“The blog is a good way to record able as downloads via its website
gossipy things about family and www.swindonfamilychurch.org.uk
On Thames Avenue
Gaining confidence through creativity next door to
Carers in Swindon will be able to take time out to try something new Morrisons
and explore their creative side during Adult Learner’s Week from 21
to 25 May, to be held at the University of Bath in Swindon. Contact:
The series of creative workshops there will be information, advice Revd Raymond Adams
has been set up with help and ad- and guidance sessions covering CV Tel: 634258
vice from Swindon Carers’ Cen- writing, presentation, how to set
tre, targeted at anybody who looks up your own business or work St. John’s Haydon Wick
after family, friends or neighbours from home, and returning to edu-
or has done so in the past. The cation. Sunday Services
sessions include sculpture, shiatsu, No qualifications are required. 9am Traditional communion service
drawing and painting, digital pho- For details and to apply for a place, 11am Eventful, contemporary worship
tography, drumming and relaxa- contact the Creative Arts & Advice
tion techniques. Week (CAW) office on 328800 or with children’s groups meeting
Alongside the creative activities mail: [email protected]
www.stjohnshaydonwick.org.uk
Top choir to boost numbers - in the pub
Swindon’s Wessex Male Choir is to raise its membership to over 60 in West Swindon & the
the coming months and is giving a chance for budding choristers to
give singing a go, at a first ever open evening on Tuesday 15 May at Lydiards churches
7.30pm.
All Saints’, Lydiard Millicent
To put everybody in the right make good music together.
spirits the evening will begin at “Many members confess they Holy Trinity, Shaw
the Abbey Meads pub at the vil- wished they had joined years ago.”
lage centre followed by a short The choir has singers aged from St Mary’s, Lydiard Tregoze
rehearsal next door in the Church 17 years to seniors and covers a Toothill Church; Westlea Church
of Christ the Servant, where wide variety of musical styles from
would-be choristers will have the Welsh hymns to Sinatra and opera For details of our weekly
chance to watch or join in. to McFly. services please contact the
“We are planning to have a great Concerts take place locally and ‘For God loved the world
evening”, said musical director further afield, and a tour to Valen- so much that He gave Partnership Office on 874221
Rob Elliott. “Singing is good for cia in October is planned. His only Son.’ John 3:16 [email protected]
your health, it helps relieve stress, To find out more turn up on 15
you make great friends, and you May or call 07710 197789. Baptist • Church of England • Methodist • United Reformed Church

Sunday Worship 10.30am
Sunday School and Creche
Meeting at Abbey Meads
Community School

www.swindonfamilychurch.org.uk
www.nsbc.org.uk

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