MISSION STATEMENT

“By God’s help, the Church will seek to proclaim the inclusive Gospel of Jesus Christ through word and action within the life of the Church and reaching out into the life of the world. It will be prepared to respond to the ever new challenges the Gospel presents.”

ALBION FELLOWSHIP CHURCH MEETING

This will take place on Thursday 21^st April, 7.30pm at Charlestown.

THANKYOU

The weekend of the 5^th / 6^th March was certainly memorable and will stay with me. The celebration of Charlotte’s wedding on Saturday was a most happy occasion, and the opportunity of leading worship the next morning for the last time at Albion amongst friends was also very special.

Anthea and I would like to express our sincere thanks to all our friends in the Albion Fellowship for the extremely generous gifts, cards and messages of support we have received. We also extend thanks to all who provided the wonderful buffet after worship on Sunday. As I have said before, it is the people who make up the Albion fellowship, and they will always have a very special place in my heart. May God bless you all as the new chapter in the life of Albion unfolds.

Alan.

The gifts presented to Alan included the following:

• Financial gifts – from across the Fellowship – Alan was not aware of the contents at the time as the money was  wrapped up in a box
• A ‘wordle’ – a framed cross made up of words relevant to Albion Fellowship – done by Gillian
• A photo album of things that have happened across Albion Fellowship – done by Gillian
• A banner made by Jean G
• The Albion celebratory book made by Jean G

FAREWELL SERVICE

Thank you to all who took part in Alan’s last service and Mothers’ Day service on the 6^th March. It was wonderful to see the whole fellowship and friends from local churches joining together. The food was wonderful too. Thanks to your generosity everyone was fed and the excess food used in the community. A special thank you to all who helped out in any way.

Jean G

COMMITMENT FOR LIFE PRAYER FOR APRIL

Sadness and grief

Cannot be brief

It lasts forever

Forgiven? Never?

But forgiveness is a need

If peace is to succeed

A new start, a new life

A reconciliation

Of hearts and minds

To be “other”

To see another

As enemy, as foe

From this nothing can grow

Peace, perfect peace

Is not the absence of war

But a recognition of the other

So that we might all live together.

Theresa Mansbridge

ALBION FELLOWSHIP MEAL

CELEBRATING 200 YEARS

SATURDAY 25^TH JUNE 2016 6PM

All are welcome.

Three course meal & entertainment- music from Christopher Howard.

The cost is £22 for adults £10 for children balance now due

Menu options available from Doris W –please pre-order

BI-CENTENARY FLOWER FESTIVAL

I am contacting all the groups within the Church, inviting them to sponsor one of the arrangements at the Festival by donating to the cost.

If any individual, couple or family would like to do so, perhaps in memory of a loved one or in thankfulness for a special event, please let me know.        Barbara P

ALBION BOOKS FOR SALE …. £10 EACH

On sale at Albion are two books – please contact Jean Goodall or any elders at Albion

‘A Tribute to the People of Albion, Ashton-under-Lyne.’  In Celebration of Albion’s 200 Years of Ministry 1816 – 2016.

Researched by: Mary Whitehead MA Mary’s book tells the story of Albion through the people of the past.

Albion United Reformed Church, Celebrating 200 years 1816-2016. This book, by Mrs Jean Goodall contains information and colour pictorial of Albion church and all its events plus Charlestown, Hurst Nook and Hazelhurst.

MIDWEEK COMMUNION AT ALBION

Wednesday 20^th April 2016 at 11.30am

Please note change of time. Please bring a light lunch to share; a “cuppa” will be served. Anne S

HURST NOOK

FLOWERS                            APRIL

Joyce M                     Wedding anniversary

Kathleen L                 Memories of Friends

Irene W                      Birthday Memories of a dear Husband

Jean B                       Birthday memories of dear Husband and brother

HURST NOOK FELLOWSHIP

The fellowship group is meeting on Wednesday 20th April at 7.30 pm when they will be painting with Geoff.

HURST NOOK TOTS

Tots take place every Thursday 10am –11.30am during term time. The cost is £1 per family.

EASTER FAIR

Many thanks for all the contributions and help given towards our recent fair. The grand total of £504.05 was raised. Well done everyone.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM HURST NOOK TO:

Jackie W, Natalie W, , Phyllis H and Joyce M.

YOUR PRAYERS ARE ASKED FOR:

Mark H, Jan A, Callum, Oliver, Flo J and Mavis D.

SHALOM!    

CHARLESTOWN

FLOWERS                                    APRIL

Denise, Jim, Jennie and Nicola      Loving Birthday memories of Ann O, Grandma and Great Grandma

Velma and Tamlyn                         In loving memory of Dad and Grandad

Nancy and Family                          Loving Birthday memories of Eric a Dear Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandad

COFFEE MORNING 9^th APRIL

The coffee morning is to raise money for Christian Aid. Doris is organising this on behalf of the Charlestown Fellowship. Help on the day will be appreciated. Donations of home bake and raffle prizes are also required. If you can help, please speak to Doris.

Thankyou

Christine

LENT SOUP LUNCHES

Thank you to everyone who supported our soup lunches, together with our February coffee morning we raised £580 pounds for Reuben’s Retreat, which they were very pleased to receive.

Well done everybody.

CHARLESTOWN CHURCH MEETING

This will be held on Sunday 10^th April following morning worship. Reports will be given.

FAMILY CONCERNS

Your prayers are asked for Nancy H, Marjorie and Keith, Sam H, Kathleen C, Keith C and anyone who is in need of our prayers at this time.

WOMEN’S GUILD

The Guild will meet on Thursday, 28 April at 2.30pm, when the speaker will be Barbara R.  Any ladies who might like to come along would be very welcome.

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