Thank you British Gypsum!

 

Over the past few months, volunteers from British Gypsum, East Leake have been released from their work to help with a Community Project at St Mary's Church, instigated and organised by their Environment Manager, Kirsty Greggs (3rd from left). 

The church vestry now has a new insulated ceiling and has been repainted, thanks to the materials, expertise and manpower provided by British Gypsum.
The vestry is bright, clean and warm now.

Today, the Rector of St Mary's met the workers to thank them for all their hard work.

Get ready for Messy Church and Christian Aid!

 

Sunday, 5th May - Messy Church with Baptisms! It start early at 3.30pm for this.
Come and join us!

At the 9.30am Service Will and Jay will share some news about their work in East Leake Academy.

Don't forget!
Sunday 12th 9.30am - Worship Together Christian Aid Service. Please bring mobile phones!

 
Christian Aid Week 12-18th May.
Sat. 11th, 10am. Coffee Morning at the Methodist Church with Plants, cakes and home-made preserves for sale.  Come early!

Advance notice of Revd Glynis's Retirement in June!

GLYNIS AND RON’S FINAL SUNDAY IN THE BENEFICE
Sunday 30^th June will be Glynis and Ron’s final Sunday in the parishes before retirement. 
There will be two services for the whole Benefice at St. Mary’s Church, East Leake on that day, and all are welcome, including children, to attend either or both of these services.
The first service will be Parish Communion at 9.30am.  
At 4pm that afternoon there will be an informal service for all ages, and after that everyone will be invited to the Rectory garden for a barbeque.  We hope to start serving food from 5.30pm.
 

 

 

ARRANGEMENTS DURING THE VACANCY

People are asking what will happen in our parishes during the forthcoming vacancy.  The staff team will, of course, become even smaller.  However, the remaining members of that team are committed to ensuring continuity of worship wherever possible. 

The present pattern of services usually includes three services per month in the smaller villages, and a 9.30am service each week at East Leake, with other services on some Sundays. 

However (as in other years) there are likely to be fewer services during August. There will be some contingency plans in case of illness or other unforeseen circumstances.  Pastoral ministry and funeral services will be covered by other ministers on our team.

 

The parish office will continue to be run from East Leake Rectory during the vacancy and Caroline will pick up messages and deal with various administrative tasks.

We already have many committed members of our churches who are involved in caring for our buildings, preparing for Sunday worship and all manner of other tasks, so these things can carry on as normal. 

In respect of those tasks normally undertaken by the Rector, Glynis is preparing notes for guidance. 

Everyone is hoping and praying that the right appointment will be made sooner rather than later, but in the meantime, if people work together and support one another, there is no reason why everything should not run smoothly during the vacancy.

Thinking about joining a Community Choir?

All day this Saturday, 27th April there is an opportunity for anyone thinking about joining a Community Choir. Come and meet our Director of Music, Chris Ebbern.

East Leake Community Choir is holding a Choir Workshop with Professional coaching starting at 10.00am at St Mary's Church - the charge is £4. 

 A Free Community Choir Open Day will be held from 12.30pm, followed by the evening concert.

 

A Spring Concert by the Community Choir at 7.00pm - featuring Professional Soprano Charlotte, the East Leake Community Choir and Piano and Organ works. Charge of £4 towards charity and costs.

Easter flowers at St Mary's

 We always look forward to the church being full of flowers after Lent when there have been none.  They bring the happiness that Jesus lives and new life all around us.

These are just a few of the floral arrangements created by our Flower Arrangers in the church.

Easter - time for celebration. He lives!

In spite of the wintry weather, the Easter Service was well attended last Sunday and the children had great fun hunting for the hidden Easter eggs.  There were even some mini eggs for the adult chocoholics too. It was a very happy service celebrating Jesus rising from the dead.  Praise the Lord! He's alive!

Have you registered for St Mary's Easter Club next week?  Monday 8th,Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th April, 9.15am-12.00noon there will be fun, crafts and games for the children up to year 7 with the theme of Space Academy this time in both the church and the hall as usual.
For information please contact Tim at timhutton81@googlemail.com  or Brenda at crichardknight@btinternet.com . You can also download a Registration form from our website but contact Tim or Brenda as well because numbers are limited.

See you there!

Spring forward!

Sunday, March 24th was Palm Sunday but the weather continued to be windy, cold and snowy, but unfortunately the donkey from Manor Farm was unable to come to Costock to take part in the procession and service to celebrate Jesus entering Jerusalem in triumph.



We hope the families weren't too disappointed.  Last year was certainly very different - see left!

Don't forget! to move your clocks one hour forward (Spring Forward) this weekend to Daylight Savings Time or you'll arrive at the Easter Services at the wrong time!

 

Check out our listing below or on our website for all the services over Easter.