The Well Foodbank 

Thank you St Bart’s people to the wonderful support you gave just before Christmas when a plea was put out for certain items that we were desperately in need of and the very kind help you have given since. Our needs are ongoing and we would greatly appreciate assistance with donations of large size nappies, sanitary wear, men's and ladies toiletries, pasta sachets, long life milk and toilet rolls. If you are having a clear out of unused toiletries please think of us as they are perfect, as are the toiletries/ drink and sugar sachets in hotel bedrooms. The Well trolley can be found at the back of church by the door leading to the Oak room.........'it is in giving we receive'. Thank you and happy New Year, Kay Stokes.

http://thewellwolverhampton.co.uk

Wolverhampton City of Sanctuary  

City of Sanctuary would welcome the following: household items such as towels, cushions and curtains, kitchen items including pots and pans, toasters, kettles etc. toys and games, baby items, children’s clothes, shoes for all ages, and adult clothes (smaller sizes especially for men).  Special request this week please for a blender, a sewing machine, suitcases, umbrellas and a tablet for a child. We are often asked for hoovers and microwaves. Please do not deliver to Church. I am sorry we are unable to take large furniture at the moment unless you are able to deliver it yourself. Please contact Annette Souter on Tel: 07952 777998 or annette_souter@hotmail.com   Thank you very much for your ongoing support. 

Bart’s Butterflies   Thursdays at 1.45pm in the Lady Chapel (term time)

Please join us for lots of singing, stories and FUN. All are welcome.

Mothers’ Union AGM will be held in the Oak Room on Tuesday 17h January at 2.30pm. Everyone is welcome. 

EVERYDAY WITNESS, a journey of sharing faith. Please join us for this new C of E course which will be running for 10 weeks with a break for half term and Ash Wednesday. Venue - Lady Chapel 7.00pm - 8 30pm. Cost - approximately £5 for reflective journal. There are activities for large groups inc. congregations, small groups and individual bible reading notes. We are all called and sent as witnesses of Jesus. “Everyday witness takes this as truth and then sets us on our way in living it” Archbishop Justin Welby. Please speak to Rev’d Alison or leave your details at the office.

Ash Wednesday Service

A service of Holy Communion with the imposition of ashes will be held in church (1st day of Lent) on Wednesday 22nd February at 7.30pm.

ALPHA COURSE

Thursdays at 8.00pm in the Oak Room 

The course will also be online hosted by a zoom call

If you would like to be Confirmed or just wish to learn more about the Christian Faith, please join us with this year’s Alpha Course.

Course dates for your diary -  

19th January Christianity-boring, untrue and irrelevant?

26th January    Who is Jesus?

2nd February Why did Jesus die?

9th February How can I be sure of my faith?

16th February Why & how should I read the Bible?

2nd March How & why should I pray?          

9th March How can I resist evil and why & how should I tell others?

16th March How does God guide us?

23rd March What about the Church? 

30th March How can I make the most of the rest of my life?

Date to be confirmed    (Saturday) Holy Spirit Day

The course is totally free of charge and ‘easy come, easy go’. If, after a couple of weeks you are not enjoying it feel free to drop out and that is fine. 

God bless you!

Please Pray for: Those for whom extra prayer is needed: 

Jackie Evans,  Christine Plowman,  Julia Bishop,  Dave Charles,  Dennis Pitt,  Jill Dodd,  Judy Bates,  Florian Tushi,  Lin Vawer,  Andrew Bailey,  Alice Corbett,  Rob Jones,  Margaret Berrow,  

Farrah Hunter-Coley,  Jean Wellsbury,  Petros Makris,  Christopher Brookes,  Pat Whislon,  

Rose Ferrier.

Please pray for: The family and friends of those who have died:

Barbara Dixon,  Wendy Jones,  Irene Perry,  Philip Marsh,  Violet Duke,  Trevor Lakin (Trev),  

Norah Harper (Margaret),  Helen Tranter,  Beryl Howells,  Betty Parkes.