Week commencing 21st October

Talent spotting!

This Sunday’s BBC 1 Songs of Praise was recorded with some members of our congregation participating.  See how many of them you can spot!

Can you help?

Ever wanted to read the lesson? Be a Server? Or a Sidesperson? If you can help please tell the Vicar or wardens you are interested.

The Finances of St Anne's

Many members of St Anne's know that for several years the day-to-day operating costs of running our church have been greater than our regular income.  Until now we have been fortunate in having the Legacy Fund on which to draw and which has enabled us to fund the deficit.  However, the Legacy Fund is now almost fully spent and, very shortly, will no longer be available to us. The PCC has reduced expenditure as far as it is able - the annual cost of St Anne's is around £70,000; that is £200 for each day of the year.  This year, our income is likely to be around £50,000, resulting in a deficit of £20,000.  The only way of addressing this is to increase our income and the PCC has concluded that much of this can only come through increased giving by our congregation.  More information on how this will be addressed will be provided over the next few weeks, culminating in a stewardship service on Sunday 25th November.


The Children’s Society

I am collecting The Children’s Society boxes and would like to thank all who gave so generously last year. The total was a marvellous £489.78.  A booklet at the back of Church describes the work of the Children's Society. Please bring your box to Church or I can collect . Many thanks,   Janice Coyle.   I have spare boxes if anyone would like one, so please let me know.    

Christmas Mini Market

Saturday 24th November 2012   10am  - 12  noon
in St. Anne’s Church Centre. Something for everyone:  Books, Cakes, Crafts, Bottle Tombola, Lucky Dip, Toiletries, Posh Tombola, Gifts and lots more. Entry 50p to include Raffle ticket & Refreshments

Come and Celebrate!

with the Verona Singers in a concert for the Jubilee & Christmas

Coronation Anthems  (inc. Zadok the Priest) Vaughan Williams' Fantasia on Christmas Carols, Carols for All
Sunday 9th December 2012 at 7.30p in St. Anne's Church, Bagshot   
Tickets £8              Tel:  01276  850576 (Office)
Proceeds to SSAFA & St. Anne's

BURNS  ENERGY

Come to a Burns Night Supper on Friday 25th January 2012 and help raise money to heat YOUR church!
Tickets will be on sale from mid December!  All profits to go towards the church and church centre heating costs!

Week commencing 23rd Setember

Macmillan Coffee Morning

Friday 28th September is again the World's Biggest Coffee Morning which will take place in the church centre between 10am - 12.30. Please put the date in your diary and bring friends and family. Children are very welcome.  Cakes and donations for the raffle would be appreciated.  Many thanks  - Jo Lyddiatt.


Back to Church Sunday

Back to Church Sunday is next Sunday 30th September. Why not invite a friend or relative to come (back) to church with you that day. Invitation cards are at the back of church.


Sunday 7th October at 10am is Harvest Festival

We will be continuing to support the local charity Step-by-Step, which is based in Aldershot and works “to empower homeless people and those facing adversity to achieve their full potential.” They work with young people between 16 to 25 and provide accommodation, support, training and counselling.
 
 They especially need the following items: breakfast cereal, coffee, long life milk, long life fruit juice (e.g. orange, apple etc.), powdered milk, tea, sugar, tinned meat (e.g. ham, stews, mince etc), tinned vegetables (peas, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, sweetcorn, baked beans etc. - not chick peas thank you), jars or tins of sauces to make dinners with (e.g. curry, pasta sauce, etc.), tinned fruit, tomato ketchup, brown sauce, mayonnaise, pasta, tinned tuna, stock cubes, jam, marmalade.

Week commencing 19th August

Are you game for Cricket?

This  Sunday 19th August at 2.30pm there will be a ‘friendly’ cricket match against Lightwater Church at Bagshot Cricket Club’s ground behind the Cricketers pub on the A30.
The entrance is off the A30 at the Lodge entrance to Bagshot Park. The gates will be open for the occasion. Turn right immediately and a sign will direct you to the ground.

If you are coming to watch, then please bring sandwiches and cake. Tea and coffee will be provided.


Thank you from Margaret

Dear Friends
A very big thank you for all your kind words of appreciation and gifts last Sunday.  I have been overwhelmed by the depth of the love and support shown to me by so many people in recent months.  It has been a great privilege for me to lead the music and to minister among you for the last five years and I am sad that it has come to an end.   May God bless you richly in the future.  Love Margaret.



Heritage Open Day

The church will be open from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 8th September as part of Heritage Open Day. This year help will be available to those doing their family history from Christine Bartholomew and her extensive knowledge of how to do it and where to find records. There will again be guided tours of the church, or wander around on your own if you prefer. Do feel free to bring your friends and show them our  collection of six Kempe stained glass windows.

Volunteers needed to help steward this event. If you can offer your services for this event please have a word with Lynne Cowley.

Week commencing 22nd April 2012

Aled Jones UK Cathedral Tour

Guildford Cathedral is thrilled that the Aled Jones UK Cathedral tour comes to Guildfordon Saturday 6th October. Tickets are on sale now and cost £29.50 + 10% booking fee for this concert. As part of your evening you may like to book pre-concert suppers which will be available at the Refectory, to confirm your meal please book in advance on 01483 560471.
Further details about the Aled Jones tour are available at www.aledjones.com

Person Friday Wanted

If you have good office and computing skills, a pleasant telephone manner and work well as part of a team, we have a voluntary job for you in the Church Office. If you cannot commit to every Friday could you jobshare?  Hours are 10-12 noon. Please see Lynne for further details. Full training will be given.


Heather Quilters are 25

Heather Quilters, of which our own June Hurst is a member, are celebrating with a 25 years exhibition  on 21st and 22nd April at the Sports Hall of Collingwood College, Mitcham Road Camberley. Admission is £2, but accompanied husbands and children are free. Open Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 10-4.

Week commencing 1st April

Maundy Thursday

There will be a service of Holy Communion and stripping of the altars at 8pm on Thursday 5th April.

St Nicolas School of Prayer

An evening with Father Bruce Batsbone, Anglican priest in London Diocese  at St Nicolas Church , Guildford on Wednesday 18th April at 7:30 pm
'The Jesus Prayer' - A gift from the Eastern Orthodox tradition as a way for all Christians to pray. All welcome.


Person Friday Wanted

If you have good office and computing skills, a pleasant telephone manner and work well as part of a team, we have a voluntary job for you in the Church Office. If you cannot commit to every Friday could you jobshare?  Hours are 10-12 noon. Please See Lynne for further details. Full training will be given.


Fish & Chips Lunch

We are not having a fish and chip lunch in April. The next one will be Tues 8th May.

Week commencing 11th March

Mothering Sunday

Next Sunday (18th) is Mothering Sunday which we will celebrate at our 10am service. Suitable for all the family. All welcome.

Lent Lunches

The last  Lent lunch is on Saturday March 31st in the Church Centre from 12.30pm. A simple lunch of soup and bread will be served. Donations for this will go to the Bishop’s Lent Appeal. All are welcome.

Palm Sunday

On Palm Sunday, April 1st, there will be a Taizé service, at 6pm in the Church Centre.
For those who have not encountered a Taizé service before, it is a simple service of bible readings, silent meditation and simple chants. This kind of service arose from the Taizé Community which started in France shortly after the Second World War. I encourage as many people as possible to come to the service as part of their devotions for Holy Week.

Come and hear the Dean

The Very Revd Victor Stock will talk on 'A Dean's Eye View', which promises to be both informative and hilarious, at at 6.30 pm St Lawrence’s Church, Chobham,  on Saturday March 24th at which Cost is £5. If you would like to stay to supper in the Church Hall, the total cost is £20. Tickets form Lucy Delacombe.
E-mail: delacombes@delacombes.plus.com

Surrey Heath Choral Society

Come and hear the society’s dramatic presentation of St John Passion on Saturday 24th March at 7.30pm at High Cross Church, Camberley. Tickets £12.

Week commencing 19th February 2012

Men’s Group

Next meeting is on Wednesday 29th February 2012 at 7.30 for 8.00 in the Church Centre. The subject is the "The coastline in the care of the National Trust" by a speaker from the National Trust. If you have not had your invitation please speak to Gordon Hunt or Rick Upham..


Lent Course 2012: Handing on the Torch

Christianity is the largest movement our world has ever seen. It continues to grow at an immense pace – especially in Asia (including China), Africa and Latin America.

At the same time, Christianity in the West struggles to grow and – perhaps – even to survive. In our Lent course for 2012 we will be considering some of the reasons for this and what it might mean for individual Christians, for churches and for Western culture, in a world where alternative beliefs are increasingly on offer.
 The course will start on Thursday 1st March and run for 5 sessions.

More details can be found at the back of church with a sign-up sheet. If you wish to be part of what should be a very thought provoking course, please sign-up as soon as possible, so that the course materials can be ordered.


Lent Lunches

Lent lunches will be held on alternate Saturdays in the Church Centre from 12.30pm on March 3rd, 17th and 31st. A simple lunch of soup and bread will be served.

Donations for this will go to the Bishop’s Lent Appeal. All are welcome.


Women’s World Day of Prayer

WWDP this year is on Friday 2nd March at the Book Church, The Square, Bagshot at 1.30pm. ‘Let Justice Prevail’ praying for Malaysia. All are wellcome - men, women and young people.