February 2022

Preaching Series: Sunday 6 February: Sharing Faith (What’s Missing in “The Gospel?”)

Community Fridge – Mondays 10-11am in the hall: We are delighted that the response to the community fridge has been really positive. We’re averaging 25 visitors each week which includes the wider Fetcham community outside St Mary’s. Community Fridges were set up primarily to prevent food waste. All the food is surplus and comes mainly from local supermarkets. Everyone can visit, please continue to spread the word and tell your friends, neighbours and family so we can prevent food going to landfill. If you’re interested in being part of the volunteer team, please contact Julie on julie@stmarysfetcham.org.uk

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Homemade Stall – Sun 6 Feb: Do bring contributions of crafts, or home-baking for the Homemade Stall, in the church hall, between the 9.30 and 11.15 Services. We are also having our usual February ‘Christmas Present Amnesty’; if you received a present which just doesn’t fit the bill, we’ll be happy to find it a new home! New gifts only please. Do come and browse and see what you can find – and bring your wallet! We’re raising money for Homework Clubs and Apprenticeships in Kibera and the other slums in Nairobi.

World Day Of Prayer: Fri 4 Mar 2022 – “I KNOW THE PLANS I HAVE FOR YOU” This year’s service is a very special one as it has been written by Christian Women from England, Wales and Northern Ireland’. They have used the text from Jeremiah to reflect on some issues facing us today. The morning service at 10.30am will be held at Eastwick Road Church and the evening service at 7.30pm will be held here at St Mary’s and led by members of our congregation. Both services will be followed by refreshments. Everyone is very welcome, so do come and join us and be part of a great wave of prayer encircling the globe.

Lent Course: Tues 8 Mar to Tues 12 Apr, 7.30pm (7.45pm start) to 9pm – Growing Good is a 6 session course for church groups. Through flexible, interactive small group sessions, we explore how our churches can be faithful and fruitful in our local communities. Each session includes a bible reading, a short film, discussion and prayer, as well as research and stories from churches all across England.

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Would you like to join the team? The Drop-In youth@stmarysfetcham.org.uk club. An exciting part of St Mary’s youth ministry is The Drop-In Youth club – held in the church hall on Mondays 4-5.30pm. It’s a space for young people to come after school to unwind over a game (table tennis is popular along with craft, computer games and board games!) or sit and chill on the sofas with a hot choc mountain! The aim of the team is to provide a safe, welcoming and encouraging space for young people – and whether it’s playing a game with a young person, sitting and chatting with them or serving refreshments there are different ways we can do that! If you’d like more information about The Drop-In or feel that being on the team is something you’d like to explore, then please get in contact with me (Nathan) at youth@stmarysfetcham.org.uk
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Messy Church – 2nd Friday of the month, 3.30-5.30pm. This is church – but not as you know it – for children and adults that involves creativity, celebration and hospitality. Last time there was lots of fun, mess, dancing and food at our ‘Frozen’ themed Messy Church. If you have any questions please email famlies@stmarysfetcham.org.uk. We look forward to you joining us!The Lighthouse – Fridays 3.30 – 5.30pm (except Messy Church weeks) This is a drop-in club in the church hall for any children in school years 3-6! Plenty of games and activities to do with friends, space to unwind and room to make new friends. Parents drop off any time after 3.30pm and collect at 5.30pm, after the children have been fed! Come along to see what it’s about – and bring your friends too!

Spring Crafternoon: Sat 19 Mar, 2-4pm. Following on from the success of the Christmas sessions, you can again choose from a variety of crafts available to make. Please bring scissors or secateurs – all other materials provided. There will be demonstration and assistance on the day, and we are asking for £5 donation. Enjoy a cuppa and cake whilst being creative! Prebooking is essential for planning. If you have any questions please email office@stmarysfetcham.org.uk. We look forward to seeing you there.

Churchyard Working Party: Sat 19 Mar, 10am-2pm – All are invited to bring their tools and enthusiasm to help maintain our churchyard. Come along for as much time as you can and help keep the weeds at bay, trim back overgrown hedges, tidy the car park and much more. There will be an ample supply of refreshments but if you want to stay all day please bring your picnic. Any questions please contact the Parish Office.

Women’s Breakfast: Sat 2 Apr, 9.30am-11am – We are delighted to announce the return of Women’s Breakfast. Along with our speaker we will offer the usual a delicious breakfast for a suggested donation of £3.50. Please book through My ChurchSuite, via the website or contact the Parish Office. Numbers are limited to 60 places so please booked early to avoid disappointment. We look forward to meeting old friends and making new ones!

Golf Day: Thurs 1 Sept – Join us for our popular annual golf event at The Drift Golf Course from 1pm on Thursday 1 September 2022. Cost £37 with BBQ at the club afterwards. Please sign up to this event via MyChurchSuite so we can gauge interest and also contact you with any information. Any questions please contact Brian Egles on bjegles@googlemail.com

Alpha @ The Bell: Unfortunately, there was not enough interest to make this course viable. Undeterred we plan to hold the 7 weeks course later in the year and we have started a list of interested people, so please continue to spread the word about Alpha.

Getting to know you – a visit to your home: Pouya would like to have the chance to visit you in your own home. This is a relaxed, informal opportunity to chat and get to know you as it is often difficult to get into a conversation when passing or on a Sunday. He has set aside some Sundays 2-3pm and Wednesday 10-11am. To book please contact Karen in the office.

COVID Update Feb 2022:

Mask wearing we continue to encourage you to wear a mask whilst in church

Hand sanitisers are available in the pews.

Windows and doors kept open as increased ventilation, wear warm clothing

Lateral Flow Test is encouraged to be taken before attending

Coffee after the 9.30 service and before the 11.15. Please take a seat rather than stand in small groups and keep your mask on until you sit down.

B@titude: Trustees needed – January marked 17 years since B@titude opened and they are so grateful to still be here. They are always thankful for continued support, prayer and generosity, as they know this keeps their doors and hands open. They are still looking to increase their board of trustees. Their flyer is in the hall foyer and attached to the end of this Bulletin. Thank you for your help.

Message from The Meeting Room: Thank you from all at The Meeting Room for the many donations of presents, chocolates and biscuits which were distributed on Christmas Day. Due to Omicron we had to adjust our Christmas Day plans. You will be pleased to know 60 Christmas Lunch boxes containing Roast Turkey and Ham + all the trimmings along with Christmas Pudding, a card, presents and treats were delivered to people on their own or who would struggle to cook a meal for themselves. We received many messages of thanks such as: “Couldn’t believe it!” “You made my day!” Your generosity put smiles on many faces and people knew that, whatever their challenges, they were not neglected and forgotten but thought of and cared about. With every blessing and a Happy New Year to all.

Guildford Illuminated – Space & Life: Wed 9 to Sat 12 Feb 2022. This is part of our 60th anniversary celebrations. Sound and light art will be projected in the Cathedral transforming and enveloping the space. Sound and light art is projected onto the internal architectural features of Guildford Cathedral transforming and enveloping the inside space. Visitors will stand in the Nave and view the spectacular light and sound show which is digitally and artistically created by artistic collaboration ‘Luxmuralis’. Viewers are immersed in the sound they hear and will be enveloped in the light art that is all around them in the sacred space. To find out more or to book visit : https://www.guildford-cathedral.org/events/guildford-illuminated

Foodbank Wish List: In January they helped to feed 595 people, including 256 children. This week there are several items urgently needed: Tinned meat pies, Long-life sponge puddings, Powdered milk, Tinned potatoes, Instant mash, Squash for diluting, Washing powder, pods, tablets (bio and non-bio), Brown sauce, Chocolate spread, Adult toothbrushes, Female and male deodorant, Children’s toothpaste 0-2 & 6+.

Also needed are: Tea bags, Pasta sauce, Cereal (no porridge or bran as we have lots), Long-life fruit juice, Dog food (wet and dry), Spaghetti in sauce, Dried pasta in sauce, Sugar (500g bags), Peanut butter, Hair conditioner, Adult toothpaste, Tampons

Please no more of the following items as they are fully stocked: Pulses, pasta, noodles, sweetcorn, rice, beans, washing up liquid, shower gel, coffee, porridge, baby wash and shampoo, hot chocolate, tinned tomatoes.

Please ensure that items have a 3 month + shelf life

Donations can be left in the green box outside the church hall. Thank you!

Services & Prayers

We pray for the Eryn Vincent and her family following her recent Baptism.

We continue to pray for those who are unwell: Barbara Grant, Sheila Bramwell, Ruth Smith’s daughter Rosemary, Lynn Alsop, Elaine Mead, John Cooper, Don Lamberth, Lorraine Linsley, Diana Baechler, and Richard Herbert.

We also pray for those is residential care: June Williams, Mavis Lake, Tony Day and Denise Forrest

Diocesan Calendar of Prayer for February: This month we pray for the deaneries Guildford and Surrey Heath. Download here

8am Communion Sunday Service – said Book of Common Prayer (facemasks required).
9.30am Communion Service – sung Common Worship (facemasks required).
11.15am Informal Worship Service – in church and live-streamed on YouTube Channel (facemasks required).
10am Thursday – Communion service
Private Prayer in Church : Monday to Saturday 09:00 -16:00. Please adhere to guidelines.
Saturday Morning Prayer at 9.00-9.30am weekly in church