Activities
O-5s Parent and Toddler Group
The 0-5 Club continues to meet on Wednesday from 1.30 to 3.00 pm and is attended by between 10 and 20 children. In the hall, each session, we have playtime, craft work, play dough, jigsaws, books and refreshments - a singsong takes place in the church at the beginning of each session. Once or twice termly Margaret M tells a biblical story from Godly Play using wooden figures.
During the year we have a number of annual events including a visit by Father Christmas (alias Malcolm M) who attends our Christmas party to distribute gifts to the children. In November twelve members of “staff” enjoyed a three course lunch at the Chestergate Bistro in Macclesfield. The final meeting of the year is the Summer Party when the children moving on to School are presented with a book.
Our meetings could not take place without the regular support of church members and friends.
A big thank you to them all – Shirley H
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Prayer and Study
Fellowship Meetings.
The group meets every two weeks, alternating with the Prayer Meeting and once again we have been able to enjoy the generous hospitality of Maurice and Shirley at their home. Our meetings have usually been led by the Rev Dave Mock who stimulates us into considering, and putting into practice, fresh responses to the Christian message. Activities have included DVDs followed by discussion as well as direct teaching on topics such as the Old Testament and the Law. One evening we watched a film “The War Room” that demonstrated how persevering prayer can change difficult situations and attitudes. It is not possible to accurately describe the fun, fellowship, and encouragement that is enjoyed as we meet together but we invite you to “taste and try” what is on offer every other week. There’s a richness of joint experience in our congregation and our fellowship meetings provide an excellent and special way to share and encourage one another as we journey through life. Chris G |
'Prayer Together at All Saints’
This meets fortnightly on Monday evenings in the church from 7.00 to 8.00 p.m. This important small group is led by the group members and we pray for the needs of the world, our country, our local community in Macclesfield, God's work through All Saints' and for the needs of all our fellowship. The Prayer Group is open to all and everyone is welcome to join in this important ministry. There is a ‘prayer board’ at the back of the church to highlight prayer requests and thanks – please use it. If anyone has a prayer request or knows of a pastoral need please talk to a member of the group (Chris & Brian G, Helen & Peter T, Anne & Mike S, Stephen G, Ann & Geoff W). Outside the prayer meetings emergency prayer requests are communicated by E-mail or ‘phone. In addition, there is support for the ‘Maranatha’ monthly prayer meetings, some of which were hosted by All Saints’ and prayer requests are sent to the monthly Team ‘Healing and Wholeness Service’ at St Michael’s. |
Gentlemen's Evensong
On the first Sunday evening of the month "Gentlemen's Evensong" is held in the Park Tavern Pub. As you can see from the pictures, singing is not on the agenda.
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Summer Walking Group
On Wednesday and Thursday evenings during the summer, we organise walks around the local hills. It is really an excuse to try the drinks and chips at as many village pubs as possible.
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