Pewsheet - 28 january 2018

GIVING TO THE PARISH  should be regular, preferably through the weekly envelope system or by Direct Giving to the parish through our bank account ST JOHNS ANGLICAN CHURCH BALMAIN NORTH Westpac Bank Balmain BSB 032 020 A/C 81 0023 Please put reference ‘givings’ and make sure that it does not expire on a certain date.
 
Please remember the soul of Stella McFarlane. May she rest in peace.

Tuesday Drop-In
The Drop In will be back Tuesday 30 January.
 
Bible Studies continue this week – Monday at 10.00am (looking at Colossians) & Wednesday at 7.00pm (Looking at Acts.) All welcome.
 
Black Coat-Hangers
The Op Shop is looking for black plastic coat-hangers. If you can help, please see Margaret MacDonald.
 
 February Reminders

•  The Op Shop opens for trade from Saturday 3rd February
• Lent starts early this year, and our Pancake Tuesday Party will be on Tuesday 13th February.
• Wednesday, 14th – Ash Wednesday.
• Our first Monthly Morning Prayer is on February 17th and we pray for those in our local Emergency Services.  Our hospitals, police, ambulances, social services, fire brigades and others that do so much for our communities in time of unforeseen emergency

 
First Friday Feast
This Friday, 7.00pm The theme is ‘Feathers’ so use your imagination!
 
St John’s History
Dorothy Straesser will be taking on the role of St John's Archivist, and help research any enquiries that come through on St John's history or early parishioners.  In February we'd like to start collecting any old photos or memorabilia on St John's that you may have at home and bring them along for us to scan and record.  Start looking and see what you can come up with!
 
Hall for Hire
Our Hall is now available for hire on Wednesdays during the day - if you know of anyone that may be interested in the community, please let them know to contact Tracey.