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THIS MONTH AT 
WROUGHTON PARISH CHURCH

Servers
We would like to recruit  some servers for the 10am      service so that the responsibilities are shared more widely.  If you would like to help in this way please speak to
Michael Johnson or Bill Ruck.

Champion's Challenge Holiday Club
There will be a meeting for all leaders and helpers on Tuesday 20th May,  8pm at 12 The Pitchens.  If you would like to help but cannot get to the meeting please speak to Barbara Abrey (633024) or Jean Ford (522964).

Prayer Meeting
The next of the monthly prayer meetings will be on 28th May at 7.30pm in church.  There will be opportunity for 
general prayer concerns as well as for personal prayer 
ministry.  All welcome.

Afghanistan  - a talk on Monday 2nd June 7.30pm
Tim Winter speaks about his time in Kabul.
Tim served for six months with the British Forces in 
Afghanistan up to till Easter this year. On Monday 2nd June at 7.30pm in church he tells his story in words and 
pictures

Ordination of Eve at Bristol Cathedral
Saturday 28th June
On Saturday 28th June a coach will be departing from the Ellendune Hall for Bristol to witness the Ordination of Eve Pegler to the Priesthood.  The coach will leave promptly at 1.45pm.  Following the service we then go to Sherston, Eve’s parish and home, for refreshments.  We anticipate returning to Wroughton somewhere around 7.45pm  Seats are strictly limited so early booking is advisable, the fare will be £6 paid at time of booking.  Please see Bill Ruck to reserve your seat.

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH

A Parish Weekend with a difference –  
A Pilgrimage to Canterbury 26th -28th September 08
Booking forms are now available. Wroughton Infant and 
Junior Schools have agreed that this is an educational visit and will agree to pupils having the Friday off for this event. Please fill in your booking form as soon as possible and 
return it to the parish office with your deposit.

Small Groups: the best place to grow your faith and make good friends 
Do you ever wonder what it's all about?  Have you got  questions about the sermon and no-one to ask?  Small groups are the perfect place to find answers to your      questions.  There will be a number of new Small Groups starting at the end of May, during the daytime and in the evening.  Please think about how you could benefit from being part of a group.  The groups will meet for six or seven weeks, then break over the summer.

THE CHURCH IN THE WIDER WORLD

CMS in the Philippines
Lee and Sally Proudlove arrived in Cebu, in the Philippines, in April 2004 with a brief to work with the Episcopal Church there in a church-planting role. The Church had just a 
handful of members in the city and while establishing a 
congregation in neighbouring Talisay, the Proudloves started a Saturday morning children's club. From this, a ministry has developed to poorer outlying areas and local churches are being established. Health-care and sponsorship programmes have also been set up and the church now continues to flourish under local leadership.
Please pray: 
that the work of the church in the Philippines will continue to bring faith and hope to many;
that CMS can continue to send people like the Proudloves to do God's work in needy areas.

Stop the Traffik
On November 8th there is a big event called The Stand to raise awareness about trafficking which will be at the NEC Birmingham. This has been organised by a 22 year old man who was so shocked when he heard about trafficking he felt he had to do something. It is my intention to book a Barnes coach so please let me know if you are interested.  There will be many well known speakers and Christian Bands For all the above please contact Sally Parker on (813847).
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GENERAL NOTICES

"Spring Harvest" 2009
A group of people from Wroughton are planning to visit the "Spring Harvest" event at Butlins, Minehead next Spring. The dates are likely to be Saturday, 4th April to Thursday, 9th April 2009. If you would like more details please speak to Keith Bassett. (01793) 637265. If you would prefer to look at the printed material/ DVD Keith will be in church on Tuesday, 27th May, from 7.00p.m. until 8.00p.m., and will be pleased to have someone to speak to!

Filling Station sandwiches - 5th June
It is our turn to provide sandwiches etc for the Filling Station on 5th June.   There is a sign-up list on the church chest.   Thank you for your support in the past, and if you are able please contribute once again to this worthwhile cause which is much appreciated by Swindon's homeless.

Victorian Tea
There will be a ‘Victorian Tea’ at the home of Iris & John Smith, 96 Kerrs Way in aid of the ‘Children’s Society’ on 
Saturday 31st May, between 2.00pm and 4.30pm.  Stalls with Bric-a-Brac, Plants, etc.  Admission £1.00 to include
refreshments.  For further information please ring (814569).

Floral Art Demonstration
Christ Church, Broad Town is the venue for a demonstration by David Martin, Chelsea Flower Show medallist, on Thursday, 22nd May. Tickets are £5 and can be obtained by ringing 721114.

Filling Station
We are looking for extra Volunteers for the Filling Station. Job descriptions are on the Notice Board. It would be 
excellent if these could be filled from within the Church as part of the ongoing support for this work. Thanks for your continuing support.

Monthly Teas
We have a couple of vacancies for the monthly teas.  If you are on your own and would enjoy the company of others for a 
Sunday afternoon tea once a month please telephone the Parish Office (812050), leave your name and contact details and we will endeavour to extend an invitation to you as soon as 
possible.

Choir CD - Available today!
The ‘Sing of the Lord’s Goodness’ CD features some of the best loved anthems and hymns and was recorded in church last 
autumn. Profit from the sale of the CD will go to the Friends of Wroughton Church. CDs are on sale in church from Janet or John Henderson price £10.00

Birthdays
Happy Birthday to Dudley Perrett, Leslie Parsons, Michael 
Tippetts, Ron Stevens, Ian Cliff and Jean Leo who celebrate their birthdays this week.

Floodlighting
The church will be floodlit today by Mrs J Duddy in memory of Michael John Duddy on the first anniversary of his death and on Thursday 22nd by Doreen Hunt in memory of Ken Hunt a 
loving husband, Father and Grandfather.

We commend to God’s care and keeping those who have died, especially, Violet Little, Peter Cockhead, Gwyn Pittard and Nell Bullard and we pray for those who mourn.

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