Weekly Announcements

Thought for the week from The Vicar ….. Sometimes the wisdom on social media sites is questionable, however I came across the following, ‘the most precious jewels you’ll ever have around your neck are the arms of those who value you the most.’   Let us thank God for his love, the love our family, friends and those whom we worship with every Sunday.

ALL SERVICES FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE WILL BE HELD IN THE PARISH CENTRE
Sunday 19th January
8.30 am Holy Communion
11.30 am Family Service in Parish Centre
  Coffee/tea available from 11.00 am
7.00 – 9.00 pm Next Steps
 NOTICES for the week ahead:
 Mon 20th 7.30 pm The Chosen, Series 4 – Bible Study group in the Parish Centre.  Everyone welcome.
 Wed 22nd 11.00 am Holy Communion in Parish Centre
  2.00 pm Bowling Club – everyone welcome
 Fri 24th 9.30-11.00 am Tots ‘n’ Us Playgroup
 Sat 25th 10.00 am All Saints ‘Blend’ – breakfast at the Top of the Town.
    Come along to enjoy good chat and friendship
Next Sunday – 26th January
8.30 am Holy Communion
11.30 am Healing & Wholeness Service
  [Creche available in the Worship Room]
12-12.45 pm Funday Club, in the upstairs hall of the Parish Centre – sharing fun and faith for kids
7.00 – 9.00 pm Next Steps
Bible Readings for the week:
MONDAY Psalm 68 Amos 6 Matthew 24: 1-14
TUESDAY Psalm 69 Amos 7 Matthew 24: 15-28
WEDNESDAY Psalm 70 Amos 8 Matthew 24: 29-51
THURSDAY Psalm 71 Amos 9 Matthew 25: 1-13
FRIDAY Psalm 72 Hosea 1:1 – 2:1 Matthew 25: 14-30
SATURDAY Psalm 73 Hosea 2: 2-17 Matthew 25: 31-46

FIRE DAMAGE REPAIR FUND – there is a GoFundMe link available on the Parish Facebook page [https://www.gofundme.com/f/all-saints-parish-church-antrim-repair-fund] for anyone wishing to donate to this fund.  As an alternative, if you are a tax paying parishioner, we can claim Gift Aid if you make your donation through the Fabric Fund.  Please speak to Brian Neill for more information.

SMARTIE TUBE APPEAL – we are continuing to support the students who are studying to be future clergymen in the Church of Zambia.  The fees for one student are £600 per year and we are committed to sponsoring 2 students for the next few years.  Please keep on saving your 20p pieces …. or even £1 coins.

THE EXTRA MILE PROJECT … supporting The Leprosy Mission has raised a grand total of £1,400.   Thank you to everyone who has donated to this project.  Your contributions will help play a part in bringing hope, healing and health to the lives of people affected by leprosy in Asia and Africa.  Thank you for your support.

OASIS FOOD BANK – please consider donating an item or two to support the local food bank project.  This is a marvellous way of showing God’s love in a practical way.  Please leave items in the box in the Parish Centre [eg pasta, tinned soups, tinned vegetables, cereal, toiletries, etc]