SUNDAY SERVICES IN CHURCH 10:30am (unless otherwise stated)
27th July Morning Worship
3rd August All Age Worship
10th August Family Communion
17th August 9.00am Communion (Book of Common Prayer); 10.30am All Age Worship
24th August Morning Worship
31st August Family Communion
Please join us for refreshments after the 10:30am services
We pray today for Reuben, Ellie-Rose and Lyla who are being baptised after the service. May God, who has received them by baptism into His Church, pour upon them the riches of His grace. Amen
MICHAEL METCALFE It is with much sadness that the Ministry Team and Church Wardens announce the recent passing of Michael Metcalfe. Michael was a long-standing member of the Church family here at St Leonard's and was also a devoted 'Welcomer' for many years; a role he so loved. Michael's funeral is to be held at St Leonard's on Tuesday 29th July, commencing at 10..30am. Over the last decade, Michael has overcome numerous and very serious health conditions which involved many operations, with Michael's recovery regularly astounding his medical team. Michael's deep faith was rooted at St Leonard's, and his personality and presence amongst us will be greatly missed.
CHURCH HISTORY GUIDES The Church is open each Friday from 1.00pm to 4.00pm, with guides on hand to tell you about the history of the building and the famous people involved with St Leonard's Church over the past 1,000 years.
GIVING AT ST LEONARD'S
Giving expresses our love for God and responds to God’s generosity to us. It is part of our worship week by week. There is a digital giving device at the back of church for card/contactless giving. Please use on your way in or out of church. It is simple to use, and a quick cost-effective method for us to collect your offertory giving. The offertory plate will continue to be passed in church, but if you are able, please use the digital device instead. You may also give online at: www.middletonparishchurch.org.uk or set up a Standing Order through the Church Office.
SAFEGUARDING
If you have any safeguarding concerns please contact our Parish Safeguarding Co-ordinators Ann Connell and Sarah Jennings. Safeguarding@middletonparishchurch.org.uk
PARENTS/GUARDIANS!
C of E Secondary Schools require ‘points’ to enable your child to attend that school. Regularly attending God’s Squad helps to accumulate those points. Please see registration sheets at the entrance of church every 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday. Please ensure your child is booked in.
UGANDA UPDATE
Please see the notice board in the south aisle for more information. We have now received the latest news from Richard about his work, and with up to date photos of him and his family. Please do take some time to look at it. Thanks from Ian and Dorothy.
BRENTWOOD DAY CENTRE
Brentwood (Middleton Day Centre, 115 Long Street M24 6DL, 0161 655 4062)
Revised opening hours: Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 3.00pm; Friday 9.00am to 12.00 noon; closed Saturday and Sunday
Brentwood does a lot more than offer food to those in need within our community, but it is an essential and much-needed part of all that they do. They are so grateful for everything we donate to them; please continue to help with: cereals; coffee; tins of corned beef and potatoes;carrots, peas, beans, tuna, tomatoes, soups - anything to make a basic meal. PLUS clothing (hats, scarves, jumpers, socks, gloves), blankets, quilts, bedding and toiletries.
We have leaflets and newsletters in church about Brentwood, please take one, or go online: https://brentwooddaycentre.co.uk
Please leave items on the bench as you come into Church (during office hours if you can't make Sunday)