Greenfield News (we 20th November 2011)

GET WELL SOON

Jack Cooke is at Ward 9 Prince Philip Hospital. Gwennie Morris has been admitted to Prince Philip Hospital. Phyllis Vaughan –Jones has suffered a fall this week. Hazel Jewell has been admitted to Glangwili Hopsital.

THANKS

Thanks to Carol Jones and members of the Llanelli Leukemia Committee for the concert on Thursday evening of last week. There was a large appreciative audience and with our own Denis Jenkins the compare for the evening and so the was much good natured humour as well. Thanks to all from Greenfield who served the tea and coffee to the choirs and artistes. Hopefully a good amount of money will have been raised for this very worthy cause.

CHRISTMAS CARDS

The Greenfield Christmas cards are on sale and are selling well. Please do not be disappointed and get yours now as they are going quickly! Ann Vaughan Jones has kindly agreed to sell the cards and Ann will be in the Minister’s room following the Sunday morning service. They are also available on Sunday evening and Tuesday morning. Priced at £3 for 10 and any profits will be for the good causes we support as a church.

TOY SERVICE

We will be joined by local scouts and guides for the annual toy service on Sunday 27th November. We are grateful to Mrs. Jill Lewis for accepting toys, and any toys new, or in good condition are welcomed. Toys are then donated to local social services and are much needed.

CHURCH MEMBERS MEETING

All the reports given on the buildings, health and safety, and Financial reports were accepted by the membership We are encouraged by the Tuesday meetings attendances and the beginning of Christianity Explored which is being held up to Christmas. Our mission as a church to the community is a central part of our life and we pray that God will lead us as he would see us move forward to the future. The new Pastoral care plans was introduced where members and friends will received a pastoral prayer card with links to follow which hopefully will ensure that no one is overlooked as far as care and prayer is concerned. These cards will be distributed in the next month. A major work in the new year will be the complete electrical rewiring of the chapel and schoolroom. The church meeting authorizing the change of church rules in relation to future election of deacons. After much discussion the church accepted the recommendations of the diaconate and these were passed unanimously.

LOOKING FORWARD

The annual Advent Bereavement service will be held on Thursday 8th December at 7pm. This service has become very much part of our Advent season. For some Christmas is not an easy time and we pray that this service will be of help and comfort. Nativity Rehearsals for the children will be held from Friday 25th November between 5 & 6pm and every Friday following. The final rehearsal will be held on Saturday 17th December between 1.30pm and 3pm. The Children’s Christmas party will follow.