Parish Church of St Luke - Holmes Chapel
Making Christ known in the community of Holmes Chapel so that all can share in the joy of God's love coming services and events- SUNDAY SERVICES
Sunday 8th December – Advent 2
- 8.30 am – Holy Communion (Order 2)
- 10 am – Holy Communion (Order 1)
- 11 am – Fairtrade Stall in the Church Hall
- 12 noon – Baptism of Ellie Taylor
We offer a warm welcome to anyone visiting or with us for the first time
Readings for both services:
- Isaiah C11, v1-10.
- Matthew C3, v1-12.
Genesis (in the Church Hall)
- 10am – Third Nativity practice
Institution and Induction of our new vicar
Over 180 invited guests and parishioners from St Luke’s and St George’s, Poynton, packed into the church on Friday evening 22nd Nov. to see our new vicar, Canon Rob McLaren, installed by Bishop Willy and to welcome him and his family informally afterwards in the Church Hall. Thank you to everyone who helped in any way to make the occasion such a success.
Alastair Cragg and Jayne Weaver – Churchwardens
USEFUL LINKS
NEWS & STORIES
Advent letter from our Vicar
Dear Friends, The events of the first Christmas were strange and wonderful. That was the experience of Mary, Joseph, the shepherds and the wise men. For them the first coming of Jesus was disturbing and awesome. Too many of us have lost the awe. We tend to receive...
Redundant choir pews
Update 7th September We are delighted to say that all of the redundant choir pews which were removed during the reordering of the Chancel have now been acquired by members of the congregation. They will be put to new purpose in exchange for donations to St Luke's...
Welcome back to Genesis
A warm welcome back to Genesis- a place for young people, 2-11 years, to explore faith through craft, music, drama and friendship. We trust you have had an enjoyable summer and it is beginning to feel that Autumn is upon us already! We are approaching one of our...
Hearing Dogs for the deaf
This month both meetings were visited by the Hearing Dogs for the deaf puppy trainers Margaret and Ken Ness, based in Sandbach. This couple are volunteers for the organisation and help to train the puppies from the age of about 7 weeks, up until the age of 14-16 months, when the dogs are then placed with people who are deaf.
Working party at the Cemetery
A big thank you to the volunteers who met at the Knutsford Road Churchyard on Saturday, 7th September for the last tidy up session of the year.
CHRISTMAS CARD DELIVERY – SUN 24 NOVEMBER
A BIG THANK YOU to the many volunteers who have delivered the Holmes Chapel Christmas Cards from Churches Together throughout the village. Without your generous help it wouldn’t be possible.
You will be blessed!
Pete Shackleton
Sunday Teaching Series in the New Year. Rob asks would you prefer 4 weeks in the Book of Ruth or 4 weeks of Jesus’ parables in Mark 4? Voting slips available in early January.
Please use your phone !…to take a photo of the Hope for Justice poster at the back of the Church Hall There is a link to follow to nominate the Charity for £1000. Charity number 1126097. Closing date 20th December. Thank you. Change lives. End Slavery .