SUNDAY 26th NOVEMBER 2017
After all the hype about ‘Black Friday’ maybe you want to register a protest against all the consumerism which characterises the run up to Christmas. Here is an idea proposed by Maureen Walton of Elsdon -
‘The Reverse Advent Calendar’.
“Reverse Advent Calendar 2017 -To support the work of The Peoples’ Kitchen, who offer food, friendship and futures to homeless and vulnerable people in Newcastle. As it suggests a reverse advent calendar involves putting something into a bag or box rather than taking something out- for example items like non perishable foods such as tinned soups and meats, tea coffee drinking chocolate, toiletries or items of clothing such as hats gloves and (new) socks.
This December there will be collection points around Elsdon - suitably festive cardboard boxes can be found in St Cuthbert’s Church, The Bird in Bush and my garden shed (opposite the Bird in Bush access through the gate by the telephone box and defibrillator!)
Alternatively if you would like to make a donation - £5.00 ( made on line ) can provide a Christmas dinner. For more information www.peopleskitchen.co.uk I hope you can help- even a few items can make a huge difference.
Many thanks -Maureen Walton”
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DIARY FOR THE WEEK
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SUNDAY 26TH NOVEMBER (CHRIST THE KING)
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9.00 am: Parish Communion
Holy Trinity Horsley
11.00 am: BCP Morning Prayer (Matins)
St Cuthbert Elsdon
The Readings are
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MONDAY 27th NOVEMBER
7.30 pm: Bible Study - Otterburn Vicarage
“An introduction to the Parables of Jesus” All welcome.
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WEDNESDAY 29th NOVEMBER
10.00 am: Holy Communion with prayer and laying on of hands for healing-
St John the Evangelist Otterburn
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SATURDAY 2nd DECEMBER
10.30 am Christmas Coffee Morning
Otterburn Memorial Hall
Cakes, Cookies + Raffle + Gift Cards + Books +Tombola and more
Entrance £2 to include refreshments
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SUNDAY 3rd DECEMBER 2017
(ADVENT SUNDAY)
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11.00 am: Parish Communion
St John the Evangelist Otterburn
3.00 pm: Carols for Advent
St Franics Byrness
A reminder of ‘The Reason for the Season’ Some therapy at a busy time
Refreshments afterwards in Byrness village hall
Bible readings
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
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WEDNESDAY 6th DECEMBER
6.30 pm: Otterburn PCC
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