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We believe that Jesus Christ is able Knitters raise big total Practical help for colder older people
to forgive our past, give meaning to Age Concern Swindon is thanking It’s never too late to plan for cold weather and Age Concern Swindon
the present and hope for the future hundreds of Swindon knitters who has lots of tips and information about keeping warm this winter.
took part in the Autumn Big Knit. The cold snap in mid-November on 692166 or call into Number One
They produced 13,810 mini-
bobble hats to decorate Innocent reminded us that it might get nippy Milton Road from Monday to Fri-
between now and Springtime, and day, 10am to 4pm. An answerphone
smoothie drinks in Sainsbury’s. Age Concern Swindon has emer- is available outside these hours.
By smashing their target of
12,000, £6,500 was raised for Age gency electric convector heaters on If a collection cannot be arranged,
offer. There is no charge for borrow- Age Concern can deliver within
Concern’s welfare benefi ts advice ing them though cash donations are Swindon if necessary.
Sunday services are at y services are at y services are at
Sunda
Sunda service, the volunteer visiting and always welcome. Call this number for a winter
10am & 6.30pm befriending service to housebound Just call Age Concern Swindon warmth information pack too.
lonely older people, as well as in-
For further information you can formation, advice and the advocacy
either ring (01793) 873050; service - helping older people speak Abbey Meads puts on a class act
e-mail: offi [email protected] [email protected]
e-mail: offi
e-mail: offi [email protected]
up and get things sorted out. The
or visit: www.freshbook.org .freshbook.org
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or visit: www.freshbook.org funds will also assist in maintaining The Church of Christ the Servant at Abbey Meads Centre is holding carols
“the gift of God is Eternal Life” (Romans 6 v23) the loan service - see right. by candlelight with a difference on Sunday 21 December, 6.30pm
Three local professional musicians and singers will be performing, as
well as a newly formed children’s choir and junior singers, in between
Bible readings. Mulled wine and mince pies will be served afterwards.
Midweek Babies & Christmas music with master composer
Alpha Toddlers Group (Wed)
For more than 30 years Graham Kendrick has been at the forefront of
Alpha Courses Christian music, having written and recorded hundreds of songs including
Shine Jesus Shine, The Servant King and Amazing Love. Now he’s coming

Midweek Small Groups in to the Wyvern, writes Barbara Aftelak of Swindon Churches Together.
Homes across the town He’ll perform songs from his With words from the Gospel and
Dreaming of a Holy Night album, echoes of traditional carols the con-
Kids Church & Ignite 11-18’s Youth Work with his band and a local volunteer cert will inspire and help people en-
Join us, Sundays
from 10:30am at choir. Presented with atmospheric counter the Nativity story in a fresh,
the Trinity Centre, For more information call the church lighting and evocative visuals, the creative and challenging way.
Stonehill Green, office on 01793 526130 or visit music expresses a heartfelt longing It takes place on Monday 8 De-
Westlea, for a time www.gatewaychurchswindon.org.uk for a different kind of world – where cember. The evening performance is
of family worship & the peace and goodwill we associ- a sell out but there are tickets avail-
bible teaching ate with the best of the Christmas able for the matinee at 3.30pm.Call
season becomes a reality for all. the Wyvern box offi ce on 524481.
On Thames Avenue
next door to
Sunday Worship 10.30am Morrisons
Sunday School and Creche
Contact:
Meeting at Abbey Meads Revd Raymond Adams
Community School
Tel: 634258
St. John’s Haydon Wick

Sunday Services
9am Traditional communion service
11am Eventful, contemporary worship
with children’s groups meeting
www.stjohnshaydonwick.org.uk

WORSHIP WITH US @
THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN
CHURCH OF GOD Join us in worship on Sunday mornings
OVERCOMERS HOUSE, SWINDON
Westlea Church, Westlea School: 10am
A Pentecostal Church where you can fi nd love, forgiveness, St Mary’s, Lydiard Tregoze - the church in the park: 10am
joy and hope for all your situations
All Saints’, Lydiard Millicent - the church in the village: 10.30am
Sundays: Worship Service: 10.30am
Saturdays: Prayers / Bible Study: 6pm - 7pm Holy Trinity, Shaw: 10.30am
1st Saturday of the month: Prayer & Fasting: 6pm - 7pm Toothill Church: 10.30am
For details of these and our other services
Xmas Carols & Dinner: Saturday 20th December, 6pm to 8pm
call the Partnership Offi ce on 874221
For prayer, counselling and information contact: Pastor Kunle Gabriel Adegboyega Email: partnershipoffi [email protected]
01793 322506 / 0774 7520992 www.wswinlyd.org.uk
Email: [email protected]
Toothill Community Centre, Dunwich Drive, West Swindon SN5 8DH Anglican • Baptist • Methodist • United Reformed Church

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