12th Dec 2020
Dialstone Lane NoticesAction for Children LanternsIf anyone has not emptied their box this year, or if it is full, please could they pass box or the contents to one of the stewards for Margaret Adshead to send on. Thank you. Christmas Greetings One Late Greeting Blessings, Love and Peace to this Christmas. With my love to everyone at Dialstone. Marion Barton-Bentley Thank you to everyone who has sent their Christmas Greetings to Church Friends via the newsletter slot (this year in the form of a card) and for your donations to Church Funds – much needed during these difficult times. Pat Race for Life Update Suzie is pleased to announce that the total she raised is now £560 for Cancer Research. Thank you to all who contributed. Funerals You will all be aware that two much loved members of our Church Community have died recently. We now have some information about their funerals: Margaret Holmes: Margaret’s funeral has taken place as a private family event in the past week. We hope, that in easier times to come, we can join in a celebration of her life, remembering the influence she had particularly on the musical life of the church for both young and old. Ted Dawber: Ted’s cremation and funeral will take place on the morning of Monday 14th December. Because of Corona restrictions, limiting funerals to a maximum of 30 people, both of these events are by invitation only. However, the funeral cortege will drive down Dialstone Lane around 10.15, with a pause by the church, before going to Stockport Crematorium, giving us an opportunity to offer our support and show our respects, by lining the road near the church, as has been done on previous occasions. Please remember to wear your masks and observe social distancing. Booking into services Blue Christmas service 3.00pm Sunday 13th December Christmas Day 10.00am Other special Christmas services Carols in the Car 4.00pm, 6.00pm and 8.00pm on Saturday 19th December at the Hazel Grove Park and Ride. This is a great opportunity to sing. Tickets are being sold in aid of Stockport Mind through this website- www.carolsinthecar.co.uk. Information from Rev Katie Smith about Sound for the Carols in the Car Christmas Eve Services: Midnight Communion starting at 11.30pm. Join us at Dialstone Lane to welcome in Christmas Day. Thank You for our Christmas Cards Thank you too, to Pat Wentworth for giving us all the opportunity to send our Christmas greetings to our friends in Church, and to Susan Conlon for designing the outer card. We are grateful too to all those who will be delivering the cards. It takes many people’s involvement to make good ideas bear fruit. St George’s Christmas Tree Festival Advent Course To join by phone, use the numbers given each fortnight for the Circuit services and use the meeting ID above. The Stokers’ Christmas Quiz This year’s quiz is now available, price £1.50. It will raise funds for Action for Children, in recognition of the fact that our church fundraising has been very limited this year. The theme is “clothing”. Final entries due in by 31st January. Should there be a tie over correct answers the winner will be selected by drawing lots. Answers will be available in February. You can obtain a paper copy by contacting Andy Stoker on 487 2010 or have a copy emailed to you if you email him on andy.stoker@btinternet.com. If you haven’t received one already by email. We send copies with all our Christmas cards sent to friends and family at a distance and so have set up a Justgiving page for them to pay and gift aid their donation if desired. Details of this are on the quiz entry form. Traidcraft If you’re short on Christmas cards, some Fairtrade chocolate or need a few extra goodies for Christmas such as dates, biscuits or nuts, feel free to get in touch. Coffee Mornings/Afternoon Teas Next meetings Thurs 17th Dec 3:30pm & Thurs 31st Dec 11:00am. Next Newsletter
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