EASTER WORKSHOP



On Saturday 22nd March (Holy Saturday) from 2.30 - 4.30 pm we will be running a children’s workshop for all children of primary school age (5-11).  There will be activities, crafts and baking all round an Easter theme.  Younger children are welcome to attend but must be accompanied by an adult who can supervise them.  Places are limited so please let either Ruth (363216) or Cathy know if would like to come.

The Rev'd Andrew Higginson will be licensed by the Bishop of Lincoln on Tuesday 11th March at St James' Church Freiston at 7.30pm.  We are all very excited that Andrew is coming to minister among us, and pray for him and his wife Christine, and daughter Joanna.

Following on from the success of the Quiet Days Angela led last summer the next Quiet Day will be on Saturday 15th March. 10am - 3:300pm. A simple lunch will be provided. There will not be any charge, unless you wish to leave a donation at the end of the day towards the church's upkeep. There will be a maximum of 20 people, so please book by telephoning Angela Gilbert on 760703 to reserve a place.

A while ago in the newsletter we mentioned that there would be a short 5-10 minute time of prayer before the start if the morning service, to pray especially for those leading and involved in the worship. This is an opportunity for anyone to join in who would like to and there will e a list at the back of the church to sign up if you would like to be part of this.

The next service for the Churches together in Boston is to be held at New Life, High School, Spilsby Road, Boston on 24^th February at 3pm.

Our Annual Meeting will take place on Wednesday 23^rd April at 7pm.

We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all who have supported the church financially over the last year, either by one-off donations or by regular giving. You may not be aware but it costs us over £500 a week to keep the church running - all of which has to be met by local giving as we receive no outside financial help from anywhere else - and so these regular donations are vital for the future of St Guthlac's. As we starts another New Year please prayerfully consider your giving and if you feel able to either increase the amount you give, would like to start giving regularly through our envelope scheme, or maximise your giving with the church being able to claim the tax back through Gift Aid, please see either John or Ann Pearson, our Treasurers.

Thank You.

As in past Years we will be having a Remembering service for all those who have been bereaved. The service will be held on Sunday 24th February at 3:30pm and will give people a chance to remember loved ones. All are welcome.

The Lent Course is being held at Fishtoft Rectory on Wednesdays at 7:15pm for a 7:30 start. We will be looking in detail at the Lord's Prayer and anyone who would like to come and join us for study and discussion will be very welcome. We will also be having a short time of quiet prayer, reflection and meditation for Lent on Monday evenings between 7-8pm in church. Please see the diary dates for both of these.

We are very pleased to be able to publish the following announcement:

"The Bishop of Lincoln is plesed to announce that the revd Andrew Higginson, who is currently curate in the parishes of Quarrington and Silk Willoughby in the Lafford Deanery, has been appointed Priest in Charge of the benefice of Freiston, Butterwick with Benington and Leverton in the Holland East Deanery, subject to CRB disclosure. He and his wife Christine and daughter Joanna hope to move to the parish in the spring and will be licensed at St James Freiston on 11th March"

It is wonderful news that this post has been filled so quickly - please pray for Andrew and his family as they prepare to move to the Cluster and also please continue to pray that we would be able to find someone to work in Friskney, Wrangle and Old Leake. 

The very poplar Christmas Fayre weekend will this year start on Friday 30th November with a concert by Boston Youth Jazz Orchestra and Singing choir. Tickets are available in advance or on the door on the night and will include refreshments. On saturday the Church will be alive with the Christmas Fayre starting at 2pm. The Church will be decorated and all are welcome to browse the stalls or simply come for a cuppa and a chat. We look forward to seeing you all there.

Angela Gilbert will be running three Quiet Days over the summer which are open to anyone who would like to come along. They will be on the theme of the Grace.

Saturday 7th July The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ
Saturday 21st July The Love of God
Saturday 4th August The Fellowship of the Holy Spirit

Each day will be independent so if you can only come to one or two please feel free to do so.
A simple lunch will be provided.
There will be no charge for the day unless you wish to leave a donation which will go towards upkeep of the church.

For more information or to book a place please contact Angela on 01205 760703

Our Annual Metting will take place on 26th April at 7pm. The electoral roll will need to be completely updated for this meeting so please look out for details of forms which need to be filled in soon.

We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all who have supported the church financially over the last year, either by one-off donations or by regular giving. We are grateful for the donations which have provided the church with a new altar rail, new linen for the communion services and have enabled us to make repairs to the pulpit. You may not be aware that it costs us over £500 a week to keep our church running and so these regular donations are vital for the future of St Guthlac's.
As we come into the New Year please prayerfully consider your giving and if you feel able to either increase the amount you give or would like to start giving regularly through our envelope scheme, or maximise you giving through Gift Aid, please see either John or Ann Pearson, our Treasurers. Thank You.

Unfortunatly there was no appointment made following the recent interviews fro this combind post. It is therfore likely that he position will be re-advertised, possibly in March.

On the morning of Saturday 24th March from 9:30am onwards we will be giving the church a spring clean to get rid of the cobwebs and get the church looking spick and span for Easter.

If anyone can help on this day, even for a short while, it would be much appreciated.