Dear all,

Thank you everyone who prepared and returned a hamper in time for us to deliver to Bishop Creighton House today.  They were really thrilled, so grateful and promise to take some photos of their party tomorrow for us.  If you are still planning to do a hamper and hadn’t quite got it to church by last Sunday would you let me know as I would like to arrange another delivery for them and to a few specific people we were hoping to bless… (due to the carol services I need to know and ideally have them in the building before Sunday as we will be unable to take them at the evening carol service.)

Many thanks.

Perry

xx

W6 Notices

Exercise Bike

Hello W6!

I am after an exercise bike and was wondering if any of you lovely people have one you would like to get rid off or lend to me for a few months?

I would love to get an email from you if you do!

Thanks

Jess Matthews

jmam@...

D.I.S.C.O

Does anyone have a mirror ball / disco ball or disco lights I could borrow?

Party… Party… Party…

Love,

Px

Perry-May Ward
perry.ward@...

Marriage course Taskforce

For the hopeless romantics…

The marriage course is going into its second term and we are looking for some enthusiastic taskforce to help!

We would love team players who are interested in serving married couples, helping to create a romantic and intimate evening for them.  There are lots of different jobs to be done that are rewarding and good fun.

 he course runs on Thursday evenings, and you would be required to be there from 6-10pm – you will also get a free dinner!  Next term’s dates are January 14^th – 4^th March (excluding half term)

Perhaps you have a heart for serving married couples, or you just want to live out the inner romantic in you!

 If you are interested in finding out more about any aspect of the marriage course please email ruth.claydon@... or call 020 8746 5255

Thanks

Ruth Claydon

God Is Here Launch this Sunday 6th Dec

Don't miss out on this sunday's services (6th Dec) when we will be celebrating the launch of nickandbeckydrake's new all age worship CD 'God Is Here'. Following on from the success of Big Family Of God, this CD is aimed at bridging the gap between 'adult' and 'kids' worship - songs that everyone can worship to. If you're looking for something fresh for yourself or some presents for Christmas then do come along as the CD is being exclusively availble for just St Paul's members this Christmas (released for the rest of the country not until February 2010!). The CD features St Paul's own kids, worship team singers, as well as our very own Jennie Ellis, Anna Popplewell, Simon Downham and more in exclusive video content on the bonus CD ROM. It also comes with backing tracks for use in schools (and your living room) and full sheet music.

GOD IS HERE this coming Sunday 6th Dec 2009.

Nick Drake

nick@...

Sony TV

I have a 25" Sony TV for someone. It is the old style so deep and heavy but great picture.

There's no remote but you can use the freeview one or get a general one.

Collect from SW6.

Tom Burrough

tomburrough@...

Dear members of St Pauls,

Due to high demand for online ticketing options we now have a way of purchasing tickets for 10, the church’s 10^th Birthday using PayPal. 

The party is on 16^th January 2010 at 7.30pm and it’s going to be the party of the year with food, drinks, entertainment, dancing and much, much more.  We do have a maximum capacity level so unfortunately it is not a party for the children… they will get their turn the next day.  We hope that everyone who considers themselves as members of St Paul’s will join in the fun.

You can access the tickets by putting the following address in your web browser:  tinyurl.com/sph10

Tickets will still be available at the back of church most Sundays.

Love,

Perry

W6 Notices

Does anyone want a bike?

Hi there,

A friend of mine has a 17inch men's mountain bike that's looking for a new home.

It's a medium (evan's says suitable for 5'6 - 5'10...) Raleigh MAX Ogre (sounds ominous!) It's blue, brand new tyres, serviced about a year ago and not ridden since, probably a decent run around...

He would preferably like some offer of cash (the local bike shop said it would be worth about £80 with some tweeking...)...but will be ok if you just need a bike and can't pay....what a guy hey! Comes with lock and helmet.

Give me a call - 07949110910....and i'll get you in touch

Cheers

Tim

tim28wal@...

Free Bed

Hi all,
 
We are leaving London and need to rid ourselves of a double bed. It's metal framed with a decent: medium firm mattress. We're giving it away because although it's fine, the centre foot of the bed is missing. The bed is still very secure and extremely comfortable.
 
Free to whoever can collect from a 4th floor flat (which has a lift) in W4.
 
Call Vicky on 07730589072 or email vorsmond@...
 
Vicky Orsmond

Belle Photo launch

Hi all,

As some of you know I’ve been out of town setting up a photography business and I’m thrilled to say that I’ve just launched my new website selling photographic art and greetings cards!

The link is www.belle-photo.co.uk.

I’m also happy to say that 10% of all revenue goes to two wonderful charities: Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust and Raleigh International.

So, if you’re after some Christmas cards which are a little bit different or want to see some of my work, click on www.belle-photo.co.uk.

Love

Belle x

Annabelle Taylor

belle@...

Nanny Needed

The Mapp's and Mappettes (all five of them) need a new super nanny with lots of X factor from January. Based in Barnes this 5 day a week live out role is hands on but fun with lots of sole charge activities during the day. Two children are at school and our middle child is at nursery in the morning. We need someone with lots of experience who sees being a nanny as a career and is happy to travel with us on holidays throughout the UK and Europe. If there is anyone out there do call Nicky on  07740946760 or Nigel 07801703366 or email nigel.mapp@...

Nigel Mapp 

Dear W6

'm desperately looking for someone who is able to make curtains and who would be willing to donate the time to make a pair of curtains for a new member of our congregation. She has joined us through a Besom project that a group from St Paul's did for her. As the weather gets colder and she is unable to afford the heating on through the night she is in real need of some winter curtains in her front room to help her keep out some of the cold. Large curtains the size that she needs are around £300 and above so I'm hoping to try the cheaper option of having someone we know to make them. If you think you could donate the time to make the curtains (we are trying to raise the funds for the material) then please do contact me on 07746705547.

Many thanks!

Grace Colledge
gracecolledge247@...

Calling all Masterchef’s!

We are busy getting the preparations ready for the St Paul’s tenth birthday celebrations on January 16^th.  As part of this we are looking for 30 willing people to cook a lasagna big enough for 15 people and 30 people to make delicious salads big enough for 15 people.  We will provide the recipe for the lasagna as well as trays for your prepared food to be cooked and transported to church.

If you think you’d like to put your cooking skills to the test please email ruth.claydon@...

More will be revealed about the celebrations soon so watch this space…..

Thanks 

Ruth Claydon & The Ten Team

Car for Sale

Caroline my daughter is trying to sell her P Reg Mazda which goes!  She is now renting in London and does not need the car.  She would take £500.00 for it.

If you know of anyone who might be interested please call her on 07940 297 157.

Many thanks.

Gill Trotman-Dickenson
gill.trotmandickenson@...

Colour TV

Does anyone want a small colour tv with built in video recorder - v retro, it's not a flat screen! GOING FOR FREE!!

If so pls call me on 07968 331 296

Thanks

Jos Grant
jos.grant@...

On Saturday 12^th December, St Mellitus College, in partnership with King’s College London and the Centre for Contextual Theology is hosting a day conference on a Christian response to the economic recession. The two main speakers will be Prof. John Milbank of Nottingham University, one of the UK’s top theologians, and Andrew Dilnot, Principal of St Hugh’s College Oxford, former Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies and one of the UK’s foremost economists. There will also be a panel of commentators from the worlds of Finance, Politics, Theology and the Church to continue the discussion. It should be a fascinating day, and we would love to see you there!

Revd Dr Graham Tomlin
Dean, St Mellitus College

Back to Basics or Business as Usual?

Responsible Lending, Responsible Borrowing and

the Christian Response to the Great Recession

9.30 – 3.30, Saturday 12^th December

St Paul’s Onslow Square London SW7 3NX

Booking etc

To book your place either call 020 7780 1600 or email: justcommunities@...  It is important to book beforehand. 

Cost: A suggested contribution of £5 for the day is requested but not required.  This is payable on the door. 

Lunch: Please make arrangements to provide for your own lunch (there are many places to buy sandwiches around the venue)

Getting there: St Paul’s Onslow Square is located near South Kensington tube (District/Piccadilly).  Bus routes: 211 or buses to South Kensington.

Dear all,

Please join me to pray for Zimbabwe this Sunday at 4.30pm … we will be meeting in the LOWER CHAPEL there will be signs on the doors… beware that there is baptism prep in the lower room and the youth group Deeper in the chapel… don’t get confused!

See you then.

Love,

Perry

xx

This Sunday there will be some bright bags at the back of church waiting to be filled with delicious and cheeky Christmas goodies (although we request No alcohol!)… it would be great if you or a small group of you could make one up and bring them back to church by Sunday 6^th December.  On 7^th December most of them will be given to the folk at Bishop Creighton House but a few will be delivered to local people who we know are in need of some Christmas cheer!

If you would like to be part of the delivery process (the really fun bit) please let me know.  (We have already been given money to buy all the bags and fill a LARGE one – If you would rather give money towards this – that would also work!)

Many thanks.

Perry-May

PS.  There is also a pile of lost property that will be on a table at the back of church – if it isn’t claimed this week we will be giving all the warm clothes to the Earl’s Court Project and the rest to a local charity shop…. So don’t forget to check!

Hello everyone,

On 26 November 2009 at 6pm, Mr Darwin’s Tree is being performed in the Chapel of King's College London. The play, written by Murray Watts and starring Andrew Harrison, has been commissioned by Theos as part of its Rescuing Darwin project. The play explores Darwin’s life, and his questions about himself, science, suffering and God. If you would like to attend, please contact Christopher.Sharpe@.... 

On 3 November, the play received its premiere. A number of people from St Paul’s came to this, and thoroughly enjoyed it. To read all about it, click here: http://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/Mr_Darwin's_Tree_premiere.aspx?ArticleID=3540&PageID=14&RefPageID=5

Best wishes,

Paul

Paul Woolley
Director

Theos - the public theology think tank
34 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 0RE
W. www.theosthinktank.co.uk

E. paul.woolley@...
T. 020 7828 7777
F. 020 7828 2727
M. 07980 473382

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Dear all,

With the political situation hotting up again in Zimbabwe (the MDC disengaged with the Unity Government about 2 weeks ago) I wonder if its time to get praying again.  If you would like to, please join me on Sunday 22^nd November at 4.30pm in the Lower Chapel to pray for an hour or so before the evening service starts. 

If you are unable to come to that meeting but would like to pray here are some helpful prayer points from Tearfund please pray:
1.         For the regional summit tomorrow in Mozambique which is set to discuss the crisis in Zimbabwe.  Pray for wisdom for the region’s leaders for them to be able to mediate and come to a solution in order to stabilise the volatile situation in Zimbabwe.
2.         For peace in the country and that there will be no further violence or intimidation.
3.         For Christians in Zimbabwe and around the world to continue to pray and not grow tired of praying for Zimbabwe.

See you on 22^nd Nov at 4.30pm if not before.

Love,

Perry

W6 Notices

Can't wait... won't wait for Christmas

Do you want to spread some Christmas joy? Do you think you (or your life group) could head up a fun and satisfying project over the next 6 weeks?

We would like to make 60 bags of goodies for the elderly folk at Bishop Creighton House and about 20 slightly bigger hampers to give out in the run up to Christmas… could you?

1. Manage the project (its easy to do from home – all you need is internet access and a bit of time) Joy from Bishop Creighton House will help.
2. Source and buy 60 nice bags for us to use for the elderly folk (or simply fund the bags!)
3. Coordinate delivery of 20 slightly bigger hampers (one life group could do it in an evening or 20 life groups could do one each?)

Once we have a team leader or a small group to manage this project we will get back to you with details.

Love,

Perry

Xx 

Perry-May Ward
Perry.ward@...

Carol Singers Needed

Hello,

I was hoping to discuss a charity opportunity that I thought may be of interest to some of your members?

We’re currently working on behalf of a charity called Plan. They’re an international organization that works and supports children in developing countries in order to provide them with a better quality of life through education, health-care, basic living standards, etc. For more info, please visit: www.plan-uk.org.

To raise awareness for Plan and the fantastic work they do as well as encourage people to sponsor one of their children (girls in particular with this project), we are organizing a Christmas carol concert for December 9^th. We are inviting several celebrities/high-profile people to attend so there will be media and photographers coming to listen and report on the event.

Event details

Date: Wednesday December 9^th

Time: 5pm – 5.30pm approx.

Location: on stage by Trafalgar Square Christmas tree

Numbers: we’re ideally looking for approx. 30 singers and up to five celebrities

Carols: traditional although they can’t be religious due to Plan not being able to show any religious bias

 As our concert is trying to drive awareness for young girls in developing countries (as they have no or few rights, freedom and therefore a voice), we are asking that the women involved don’t sing – instead they just need to stand there with their hands over their mouths to get this shocking message across.

However, we need as many males singing the carols as possible!

Please could you let me know if this would be of interest? We would obviously arrange a rehearsal beforehand and send out a further brief nearer the time.

Many thanks in advance.

Clare Hamilton-Eddy
clarehe@chocolatecom.co.uk

Lifegroup W/E away venue

Dear SPH folks.

Our lifegroup's plans for a weekend away on the 6,7,8 November have been deal a blow by the venue option having fallen through.

We are wondering whether

A, - Somebody might know of a large Self Catered house that is  available and can accommodate 11.

B, - In the season of stay-cations, whether there might be some generous family, perhaps away for the weekend who could give us the use of a large London House for daytime of Saturday and Sunday.

All help warmly received.

Many thanks

Ben

Ben Bradley

ben@...

07773 965 031

Christmas shopping - W6 Notices

Christmas crafts for a good cause

Beautiful jewellery and crafts from Afghanistan are on offer at a Christmas fair after work in the City on Monday November 16.

Proceeds go to two charities doing great work in the country.

I'm planning to go - let me know if you want to hook up.

It's at St Mary le Bow on Cheapside from 6-8pm. More details here:

http://www.afghanaid.org.uk/events.php/42/christmas_fair_at_st_mary_le_bow_church_cheap\side_ec2v_6au

Elizabeth Hopkirk

07811 116895

elizabeth@...

W6 Notices

After 8 On Sunday Night

Dear all, 

This Sunday night is ‘After 8’ which means that we have drinks and snacks after the evening service.  A great opportunity to bring along your friends… and a little bit of spare ‘pub’ cash… and possibly those who might like to help we could do with a couple of extra hands with the set up and clear up.

 See you there.

Love,

Perry

xx 

Perry-May Ward - Associate Pastor
St Paul's Church · Queen Caroline St · London · W6 9PJ
020 8746 5257 · www.sph.org

Christmas Carol Services

Hi everyone, 

Every year at St Paul’s we hold amazing Christmas Carol Services -  This year’s Carol Service will be on Sunday 13^th December and we’d love for you to be involved.

We’re looking for singers to join the choir and for musicians to join the orchestra.  

If you’d like to sing in the Choir then please get in touch with Nick Drake - nick.drake@... (ability to sight read or learn by ear required) Deadline – 31^st October 

If you’d like to join the Orchestra then please contact Rachelebaldock@... with details of your performance experience by 31^st October.

The rehearsals for the choir are as follows and we are encouraging people to attend at least 3 of the 4. The orchestra will practice on the day itself as well as a possible rehearsal on the Saturday tbc.

 REHEARSAL 1: Thursday 26^th November 7-9pm CHURCH (including Introduction & prayer)

REHEARSAL 2: Wednesday 2^nd Dec 7-9pm CHURCH

REHEARSAL 3: Thur 10^th Dec 7-9pm CHURCH

FINAL REHEARSAL 4: Sat 12^th Dec Afternoon (1-3pm tbc). CHURCH

 Please let us know by the end of this month if you would like to be involved – it’d be great to have you serving the worship at such a great service.

 We look forward to hearing from you,

 Dan

Dan Bladen - Assistant Worship Pastor
St Pauls Church Hammersmith - Queen Caroline Street - London - W69PJ
020 8746 5260 - www.sph.org - www.bigfamilyofgod.com

Don’t quite know what to do with yourself on Saturday 31^st October? Don’t want to stay in and put up with endless knocks at your door from trick or treaters? Wish there was a party you could attend that celebrated light instead of darkness?? Well…look no further!

On Saturday 31^st October St Paul’s are providing not one, but two parties to celebrate Jesus and the light he brings in to the world for our children and our youth and we would love you to come along and help out if you are able.

The first is the Bright Party which will run from 4:30 – 6:30 in the main church and is for 5 – 11 year olds. There will be music, dancing, games, activities, crafts, neon lights, glow sticks, food and a competition to find the most brightly dressed person.

The second is Light Nite which will run from 7.00 – 9.00 in the St Paul’s centre and is for 11 – 14 years olds. This will include X-Box, milkshakes, singstar, food and music.

Neither of these events would be able to run without the help of our amazing volunteers. If you would like to help out in any way and help to show the young people and children at St Paul’s that there is something worth celebrating then please let us know. To volunteer for the Birght Party please contact Anna on anna.popplewell@..., and for Light Nite contact Lydia on Lydia.corbett@....

Many thanks!

With love,

Anna

Anna Popplewell – Children’s Worker

St Paul’s Hammersmith ∙ Queen Caroline St ∙ London ∙ W6 9PJ

020 8746 5270 ž www.sph.org

W6 Notices

Concert in Ealing 10th October

Come and listen to Ealing Symphony Orchestra on Saturday 10th October at St Barnabas Church, Pitshanger Lane, W5 1QG.  We're playing Prokofiev (Lieutenant Kije), Rachmaninov (Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini) and Malcolm Arnold's Symphony no 4.

Kick off is 7:30pm, tickets are £10 (£8 concessions, £1 for under 16s) - cash or cheque - there's no chip and pin!

I'll be hiding at the back of the orchestra in the French horn section.

Mary Langmaid

marylangmaid@...

Mugabe and the White African - film, Fri Oct 23

I'm planning to go and see 'Mugabe and the White African' on Fri Oct 23 in Brixton. Do you want to come too? We need to book tickets fast.

It's a documentary about a white Christian farmer and his family (friends of a member of the St Paul's congregation) who are determined to stay in Zimbabwe despite the most appalling beatings and arson attacks from Mugabe's thugs.

As part of the London Film Festival, it's on at the Ritzy in Brixton at 6.30pm on Friday Oct 23. We could go for food or a drink afterwards.

More info: www.bfi.org.uk/lff/node/449

Elizabeth Hopkirk

elizabeth@...

Can you help us?

Hello there, my name is Angela and i run the queen caroline toddler group every Wednesday morning and we need your help. if any of you get your milk in either 1 or 2 pint plastic bottles we need them for our craft projects (we going to make money boxes). if you could possible save them for us and clean them out and dry them we would be really grateful. We need around 15 so if you can help, thank

you in advance

Angela Byford

gods_love_is_great@...

Colour TV

Does anyone want a small colour tv with built in video recorder - v retro, it's not a flat screen! GOING FOR FREE!!

If so pls call me on 07968 331 296

Thanks

Jos Grant

jos.grant@...

Welcome on Sunday PM

Hi all,

If you’re around this Sunday evening, the Ellison/Brown group could do with some help on the welcome team. Join me and them from 5:30pm to be the friendly face of the kingdom to everyone who God brings through our doors.

Let me know if you can make it…

Thanks

Mark Powley
mark.powley@...