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We believe that Jesus Christ is able Being cooperative could be answer to next Christmas’ crisis
to forgive our past, give meaning to Has the festive season left you with a big hangover - not just because of the booze, asks Julie Allen of
the present and hope for the future Co-operative Futures.
Many people end up paying for Mark Lyonette, chief executive of benefi ting are their neighbours or
Christmas well into the new year, ABCUL. “Like banks and building colleagues. They are fi nancial co-
which can be a real downer after societies, they offer the back up of operatives.
so much fun. the Financial Services Compensa- A dividend is payable on mem-
That’s why the Association of tion Scheme and, with an ABCUL bers’ savings, and membership of
British Credit Unions (ABCUL) credit union, life insurance cover is the Financial Services Compensa-
is urging people to plan ahead in included at no cost. tion Scheme means that, in event
Sunda
Sunday services are at y services are at y services are at 2008 and start saving now for next “All we’re saying is that you don’t of a credit union failing, savers are
Sunda
10am & 6.30pm Christmas. have to build up bumper bills and protected.
For further information you can “A lot of people might not realise dodgy debts to pay for Christmas People living or working any-
either ring (01793) 873050; that credit unions offer a great range – just putting a few pounds a week where in Swindon and surrounding
e-mail: offi villages can join one of the two com-
e-mail: offi [email protected] [email protected]
e-mail: offi [email protected] of safe and easy savings schemes for in a safe and easily accessible sav-
or visit: www.freshbook.org all sorts of needs, including Christ- ings account could make a huge munity run Credit Unions:
or visit: www.freshbook.org .freshbook.org
or visit: www
“the gift of God is Eternal Life” (Romans 6 v23) mas, as well as low cost loans,” says difference.” • Steam Ahead at Cavendish
Because credit unions are owned Square and,
and controlled by their members, • The Clivey, near the Moonrak-
they only exist to serve their needs. ers.
Credit unions keep money within Anyone can join and no-one will
a community, because there are no judge any money troubles you
outside shareholders to pay, and might have had in the past.
those who invest in a credit union For details call me on 848899.
know that the only people who are www.swindoncreditunions.co.uk
know that the only people who are that the only people who are
know
Is marria
Is marriage on your mind? ge on your mind?
It’s worth talking about what it really involves
You don’t have to be a church goer or be marrying in a chuch, wherever
you’re getting hitched, North Swindon couples will be welcomed at
a marriage preparation weekend on 9 and 10 February at St Francis
School, Taw Hill.
Rev Mike Haslam, vicar of North meaning of love, communication,
Swindon, says, “you don’t have to confl ict, lifestyle and the meaning
be religious or marrying in church; of the marriage vows. It could make
everyone is welcome because we all the difference for a long term
believe talking about relationships relationship.
is a vital part of creating a life For details call Rev Mike on
together.” 07817 703929 or mail: mike.haslam@
The weekend will cover the nschurch.org.uk
Sunday Worship 10.30am
Sunday School and Creche
W
Meeting at Abbey Meads Women combine for prayeromen combine for prayer
Community School Women’s World Day of Prayer 2008 takes place on Friday 7 March,
it’s the oldest world-wide ecumenical movement, writes Suzanne
Bullimore.
Each year the service is planned by women from around the globe.
This year it has been prepared by women in Guyana, on the theme of
God’s wisdom provides new understanding.
St Peter’s RC Church in Westlea is hosting the West Swindon event
starting at 7.30pm with guest speaker Clare-Marie Burchall.
All women will be welcomed. There is disabled access and ample
parking. For details or help with transport call me on 870458 or mail:
[email protected]

On Thames Avenue
next door to
Morrisons
Join us in worship on Sunday mornings
Westlea Church, Westlea School: 10am Contact:
St Mary’s, Lydiard Tregoze - the church in the park: 10am Revd Raymond Adams
All Saints’, Lydiard Millicent - the church in the village: 10.30am Tel: 634258
Holy Trinity, Shaw: 10.30am St. John’s Haydon Wick
Toothill Church: 10.45am
For details of these and our other services Sunday Services
call the Partnership Offi ce on 874221 9am Traditional communion service
Email: partnershipoffi [email protected] 11am Eventful, contemporary worship
www.wswinlyd.org.uk with children’s groups meeting
www.stjohnshaydonwick.org.uk
Anglican • Baptist • Methodist • United Reformed Church

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