ST JAMES’ THE GREATER CHURCH APPEAL
OAKS MOTHERS UNION. It is that time of year again and the Mothers Union Annual Subscriptions are due.
This year the Oaks Mothers Union has leapt into the 21st Century and we now have an online payment facility. If preferred you can still by cash or cheque and this year’s subscriptions will be £25. Your payment must be received by Friday March 12. Cheques to be made payable to Mothers Union Oaks in Charnwood (please do not abbreviate the account payable name). Post your cheque to Mrs M Hayward, Birch House, 89 Iveshead Road, Shepshed, Leics, LE12 9EP. or you can pay via Bank Transfer to: - BANK: Lloyds Bank, ACCOUNT TITLE: Mothers Union Oaks in Charnwood, SORT CODE: 30-98-97, ACCOUNT NUMBER: 25977262. Please remember to add your surname as a reference for the payment, this will ensure that your payment is correctly allocated to you. if you prefer to pay by cash, please call Mrs Hayward on 07545 817664 and she will arrange for a socially distanced collection from your home. At the present time we have over twenty members and hopefully later on in the year we will be able to start meeting again when we have all been vaccinated and Government restrictions allow. If you would like to join and our branch and require further information, please contact Mary Hayward on 07545 817664.
EASTER SWEET SHOP QUIZ. Don’t forget to enter our Easter Sweet Shop Quiz, completed quiz sheets cost £5 each must be returned by Friday March 26. To obtain your quiz sheet, contact Mary Hayward via email meh. hayward@gmail.com, or via mobile telephone 07545 817664 or writing to Mrs M Hayward, Birch House, 89 Iveshead Road Shepshed, Leics, LE12 9EP. If you require a copy posted, please ensure you send a stamped addressed envelope. We have three wonderful Easter themed prizes. Ist prize an Easter basket, 2nd prize Easter eggs and 3rd prize Easter treats.
The winners will be chosen from a random draw of names of quizzers who have answered the correct questions. As St. James the Greater Church is still closed for services, the draw will take place on Wednesday March 31 at St Botolph’s Church after Morning Prayers.
St. James’ the Greater Parochial Church Council (PCC) are appealing for help to raise funds because of the drop in income which has resulted as a direct effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. We acknowledge that it may not be possible for everyone to assist but if you are willing to put your giving on standing order, increase your standing order or donate it would be deeply appreciated.
The Bank details are as follows: Name of Account: Oaks in Charnwood PCC, Account No: 92789310, Sort Code: 40-30-24, Reference: (please put your name as reference). Please contact the Treasurer Jane Payne via 07980 033556 if you require a gift aid form or your donation collected.
CHURCH OF ENGLAND FREE PHONE LINE. The Church of England have set up a free phone line (0800 8048044) for daily hymns, reflection and even chair exercises, quite uplifting while trying to focus on prayer in these strange times. This operates 24 hours a day for those who cannot reach out onine.