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St Giles‟ Bulletin26th November 2017Christ the King9.00amHoly CommunionPsalm 100 (p.604)Matthew 25: 31-46 (p.995)Christ the King10.00am Coffee and refreshments10.30am Informal WorshipSoon after the start of the 10.30 service, our children & youth groups begin: Sunbeams (ages 2½ - 4½) & Junior Church (primary age) meet in the hall.Youth meet in the church welcome area and then go over to Lutterell Hall.At the rear of church is The Haven, a glazed room where parents can takebabies or children who are too young to join the children‟s groups and needsome space to wriggle, crawl or cry! There are toys and books in boxesunderneath the seats to help keep babies and toddlers entertained, but pleasebe aware that the room is not soundproof. The church hall can be foundthrough the rear doors of the church. In the hall you will find toilets and babychanging facilities (in the disabled toilet).If you have a notice for the bulletin, please send details by 10am on Thursday –either email admin@stgilesparish.com or call 07948 834250.

Diary for the WeekMonday 27th November3.00pm8.00pmBook GroupMen‟s Christmas MealTuesday 28th November9.15am7.30pmMorning PrayerAlphaWednesday 29thNovember9.30am –12.30pm10.45amAdvice Centre in Church HallThursday 30thNovember10.00 - 11.30am10.00am1.00-2.30pmTiddlers in the church hallSeniors‟ Away DayBump to Baby GroupFriday 1st December7.30pmYouth NightSunday 3rd December9.00am10.00am10.30am5.30pm6.00pm8.00pmHoly CommunionCoffee and RefreshmentsAll Age ChristingleTea and cakeChoral EvensongFirst Priority PrayerMidweek CommunionFor our PrayersDon RobsonKen NicholJean StevensonHe tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carriesthem close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.If you or someone you know at St Giles would appreciate some pastoral supportdo talk to Daphne Carter in confidence.No Name in the Street – don’t forget!This is the week of the read through of our Holy Week Play “No Name in theStreet”, taking place this Tuesday 28th November at 7.30pm at the home of JohnPrentice, 141 Loughborough Road, Ruddington NG11 6LQ. We look forward toseeing anyone who is interested in getting involved. Auditions will be at the samevenue on Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th December, 7.30 pm. If you require alift on any of these dates please contact John on 07590 311992. Tony VokesSeniors’ Away Day - Reflection and RefreshmentOn Thursday 30th November, at the start of Advent, St Giles‟ Seniors will have aquiet Away Day on the theme of Reflection and Refreshment. It will take place atEdwalton Church Hall, 10am-4pm.

Family NewsIt is with great sadness that we have to announce that Eileen Else, part of St Gilesfor many years, passed away last week. Details of the funeral arrangements will becommunicated once we have them.And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the ageGirls’ BreakfastThe next girls‟ breakfast will be on Saturday 2nd December at 10-11.30 at theRectory. Please bring a bible and money for a Nero‟s drink. We will also bewrapping presents for a few local charities so please send your daughter with acontribution - chocolates, toiletry gift sets, knickers (size 10-12), socks, hairbrush,torch, pens, deodorant, lip balm, pocket mirrorWomen at St GilesOur next women‟s event will be held on the evening of Saturday 2nd Decemberfrom 7.30pm. This is an event we hope you will feel able to invite friends to. Wewill be wrapping gifts together for the Friary and the Malt Cross Christmas Gift Bankand will be hearing about the Christian motivation of some of our women to work inthese organisations. Tickets cost 5. Please invite someone new to St Giles withyour ticket - they can come to the event on your ticket. We will be wrapping gifts forthe charities brought to the event by the ticket holders (details of suitable gifts areon the back of the tickets). We will have wine and canapés along with liveChristmas themed music. There will be a bar and first drinks are included in theticket. Tickets will be on sale in church on Sundays from Angela Fifer and EveHarper, or contact Claire in the office.Nativity Preparations are Underway!Rehearsals for our nativity have begun! This is one of the highlights in our year andprovides us with a fun way of learning more about the Christmas story in the run upto Christmas. There is opportunity for everyone who‟d like to be involved in a wayeach child is comfortable with. It really helps us if we know if your child will be hereon Christmas Eve so please chat with them and make sure they or we know.Please don‟t hesitate to ask Sarah, Iain or Ellen any questions you may have. Weare always in need of additional parent helpers so if you might be able to help inanyway, for example, crafts, costume fitting, tea/ coffee, music, drama, danceplease let us know (as this is working with children we‟ll need to ensure everyonecomplies with the safeguarding policy). Many thanks, Sarah and Iain Moppett (tel0115 974 4442 after 8pm or weekends)Nativity Dress RehearsalThe dress rehearsal for the Nativity will take place in church on Saturday 23rdDecember 10am-12pm. School age children can be dropped off once they havebeen signed in but parents of younger children will need to stay. Sunbeamers arevery welcome to join us they can choose a costume and join in and stay for as

much or little of the practice as they can manage. Parent volunteers to help withcostume organisation at the practice and on the day and refreshments for leadersand children at the practice are gratefully received - just let Sarah or Iain know ifyou can help.Seniors’ Christmas DinnerThis year‟s Seniors‟ Christmas Dinner is on Friday 8th December at 12.30pm in theChurch Hall. Come along and enjoy canapés, a glass of bubbly and a fullChristmas dinner with wine. The children from West Bridgford Junior School willonce again be entertaining us and there will be carols and a quiz. Tickets are 9.00 per person and are on sale from any Seniors‟ committee member betweenSunday services and from Doreen Ottway after Wednesday‟s service. We onlyhave 50 tickets so buy yours early to avoid disappointment!Toy Collection for Family CareWe will be collecting toys during our All Age Christingle Service on Sunday 3rdDecember to support Family Care, who distribute them to families who areexperiencing hard times and have very little to spare. If you feel able to donate toysor books, toiletries or gift vouchers for the children and teenagers who Family Caresupport, they would be greatly appreciated. Please note that all gifts should benew, and not wrapped. For more information please speak to Carole Sprakes.Help with TransportMight you be able to help with local transportation to and from church for peoplewho can no longer get here themselves? We would love to hear from you if youthink that you might be able to help on an occasional basis – for either of theSunday morning services or the midweek service on Wednesdays.If this issomething that you might be able to help with, please get in touch with DaphneCarter (details on the back of the bulletin).Junior/Youth Choir for ChristmasI am looking for singers for our junior/youth choir, to perform a song at Carols byCandlelight on Sunday 17th December at 7pm, and at the Nativity at 4pm onChristmas Eve. We will be rehearsing straight after the 10.30 service onDecember 3rd, 10th and 17th. I'm not just looking for junior singers, but as manyyouth to take part too. Please sign up at the back of church. Thanks, HannahMen's SocialThe next gathering of the Men's social group will be on Monday 27th Novemberwhen they shall be enjoying their Christmas Meal in The Apple Tree pub. Therewill be no meeting in December and they shall resume on Monday 29th January.Book GroupThe Afternoon Group is reading Ben Elton's Time and Time Again; the meeting tochat about the book is on Monday 27th November at 3pm in the Church Hallmeeting room. New members are always welcome– please speak to Johanna.

youth@stgiles“To serve and equip young people on their journey of faith in Christ.”Youth Nights are held on Fridays from 7.30 to 9.30pm. All youth are verywelcome and please do bring friends along too. Coming up.Friday 1st DecemberQuasarFriday 8th DecemberWorship NightFriday 15th DecemberChristmas PartyAny questions, please speak to Andy Wright, after the 10.30 service on Sundays,or his contact details are on the back of the bulletin.Messy ChristmasOn Monday 4th December from 3.45pm, Messy Church will becelebrating Christmas. Come with your children (preschoolthrough to 11) to enjoy lots of festive fun in church and inviteyour friends with families along too. Messy Church is a way ofbeing church for families involving lots of fun! There will be some great festiveactivities to take part in, as well as the Christmas story and a delicious tea for allthe children.Safe Space – our group for mutual support and encouragement for peopleliving with anxiety and depressionThe next Safe Space meeting is on Wednesday 6th December at 7.45pm inchurch. We meet in a relaxed atmosphere with refreshments where you can shareas little or as much of your experiences as you wish in a safe environment. It‟s agood place to share successes and helpful tips as well as issues and problems butit‟s also OK if you prefer to listen rather than speak. Supporters and new membersare always welcome. If you would like further information, please contact DaphneCarter (9743749) or Maureen Morrell (9233151).7pm Sunday 10/12/17Beer and CarolsWe are gathering at The Stratford Havenpub, Stratford Road again this year toenjoy a hearty Christmas carols sing-along, complete with beverage in hand. It'sa great occasion to get into the festivemood so come along and invite yourfriends - Sunday 10th December at 7pm