ST MARY’S, BALDERSTONE

AS we enter the new year, we want to encourage you to look forward. Don’t long for the way things were. Look forward to what God has for you.

For His plans are filled with hope and prosperity (Jeremiah 29:11). We pray 2024 brings hope, growth and blessing for you and your family. Happy new year from all at St Mary’s Tomorrow, we’ll be celebrating Epiphany. Our all-age, all together service starts at 10.30am and Sue Mason will be preaching.

SMURFS (St Mary’s Under 5’s) stay-and-play resumes this Tuesday, 1.30pm-3pm in the parish room. They have a drink and snack, do some craft and singing.

There is also story time. New members are welcome. There is a small charge of £1 for one adult with one child and an extra 30p each for extra children. Our Midweek

Bible studies also restart this week. We have a range of small groups Wednesday daytime meets at 10am in the church lounge. Wednesday 7.30pm at the home of a group member. Thursday evening,

7.20pm-9pm, Zoom only. This term we will be looking at Hebrews. All welcome. For further details please contact the church office.

Advance notice: Wednesday, January 17

7.30pm-8.45pm Hope Explored. This is a three week course for anyone who would like to find out more about the hope that Jesus brings. It’s for anyone whether you’re new to Christian things or you’d just like to brush up on the basics.

It will be taking place on Zoom.

Please contact Rev Wilkinson or the church office to register or simply find out more.

If you are interested in what’s going on at St M’s and like to know more head to our website www. stmarysbalderstone.org. uk or please get in touch by e-mail stmarys balderstone@gmail.com or see our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ saintmarysbalderstone