St Nicholas & St Barnabas Churches Kenilworth

"Reaching out for God with love and encouragement"

Don't forget there are many church groups that meet regularly during the month.
Visit the Groups page for information about each of them and when they meet.

CIVIC SERVICE

5 September 2010

Our annual Civic Service takes place in St Nicholas Church on Sunday 5th September at 10.00am. We shall be joined by the Mayor of Kenilworth, Cllr Susan Howell other members of the Kenilworth Town Council. This service is not just for invited guests, but everyone is welcome to come along to support and pray for our local leaders and the work that they do for our local community.

On the first Tuesday of the month we enjoy Lunch at 'Leavenses. So come along to St Barnabas Church at 11.00am and bring your picnic lunch. All are very welcome, but if you don't want lunch, tea and coffee, with biscuits are always available! Leavenses is a very short, informal service, followed by time to chat and enjoy each other's company. Don't feel that you have to be a regular church attendee to come along as everyone is welcome.

St Nicholas Wives Group meets informally to provide friendship, fellowship and support both within and without Church community. Following the August break the group meets again for a Welcome Back Social at the home of Joan Hall, starting at the usual time of 8.00pm.

Coffee is served in St Nicholas Church on Fridays between 10.15am and 11.30am. Everyone is most welcome, so come and join us for Coffee & Chat on Fridays.

Ride and Stride 2010 takes place on Saturday 11th September. This is an opportunity to join in a sponsored tour around some of the Churches of Warwickshire. The funds raised by participants will be split half to the church of their choice and half to help the Historic Churches trust. For further information please contact us or speak to Pat Flinn or see the Historic Churches Trust website

Web Link: Historic Churches Trust

Fused is our youth group for those in Year 7 and above. Members, new and existing, are meeting for the first time after the summer holidays to enjoy a 'Bella Pizza' and games evening. Subs are just £1. Whilst the Parochial Hall is closed for refurbishment, meetings will take place at the home of Sue and Mark Draper. Please contact us to find out more or if you are interested in joining.

Teas and homemade cakes will be served in St Nicholas church from 2.30pm to 5.00pm in aid of church funds. Teas will also be served on Sunday 10th October for Harvest Festival. Please come along, we look forward to seeing you.

LITTLE NICKS

14 September 2010

Little Nicks meets every Tuesday during term time from 1.15pm-2.45pm. As the Parochial Hall is currently being refurbished, meetings will take place at St Barnabas Church Hall. As there is not much room to store toys please would parents or carers bring a toy. Every week children from 0 to 4 can enjoy craft activities, a music session and toys to play with. The cost is only £1 per family and this includes drinks and biscuits for adults and children, kindly made for you by members of the Mothers' Union. Why not join us?

Site Link:  Little Nicks

15 September 2010

The Wednesday Evening Home Group is meeting at 7.45pm for coffee with start time at 8.00pm at the home of Susan Derwent. During the autumn term we will be exploring Matthew’s Gospel as detailed in the sermon series. This first meeting will be an overview of Matthew’s Gospel in preparation for the sermon series. All welcome.

Site Link:  Wednesday Evening Home Group

16 September 2010

The Thursday Evening Home Group will next meet on Thursday 16th September at 6 Elizabeth Way at 7.45pm for 8.00pm start for study, discussion, prayer and fellowship. Our first meeting will be to prepare for the forthcoming sermon series on the values Jesus taught as expressed in St Matthew’s Gospel. A further five meetings will be arranged at the meeting to follow each of the sermons in the series. Please bring a Bible.

Site Link:  Thursday Evening Home Group

18 September 2010

A new event as part of Christian Aid week will take place at Leek Wootton Sports and Social Club on Saturday 18th September from 7.30pm. There will also be a raffle and light refreshments. Tickets are £2 each and will be available from 5th September. Make up a team of 6 or join with others on the night and put your knowledge to the test. Please contact us if you would like further information or tickets.

19 September 2010

JaM (Jesus and Me) encourages children of primary school age to learn more of the 'Good News', follows a lively syllabus, and uses approaches that include games, teaching, songs and group activities. JaM meets on Sundays, except on the 2nd Sunday when everyone is in church for Family Praise.

Site Link:  JaM

19 September 2010

We have two youth groups that meet during the 10.00am service at St Nicholas Church. ph10 is for anyone in years 7-9 and UV10 is for those in years 10-13. Meetings take place on Sundays except for the second Sunday when we all meet in church for Family Praise and the fourth Sunday during 'Awakenings'.

Site Link:  PH10 and UV10

The next flower arranging workshop will take place on Saturday 25th September at St Barnabas Church Hall from 2.00pm. Barbara Sheppard will demonstrate a design using sunflowers. The workshop is open to everyone, whether you join in and make the design or just come along for the demonstration, a cup of tea and a chat. Full details of everything you need can be found in the September edition of The Grapevine or by contacting us.

Awakenings is a contemporary service which takes place on the 4th Sunday at St Nicholas Church. Everyone is welcome, whether you are a regular church goer or if you never usually go to church. We worship God through music, listen to a talk, pray, and meet with others after the service over tea and coffee. At this service we shall start exploring life changing values that Jesus taught his disciples and which Matthew records in his book in the Bible.

Site Link:  Awakenings
Site Link:  Sermon Series

The annual Harvest Service at St Barnabas church will take place on Sunday 26th September at 4.30pm and will be followed tea. Everyone is welcome.

Members of the Mothers' Union will be visiting the National Arboretum on Tuesday 28th September. The cost is £18 to include tea on the way back. All are very welcome but payment is required when signing up. The Mothers' Union promotes Christian marriage, family life and community through fellowship, pastoral support, prayer, worship and service.

Site Link:  Mothers' Union

2 October 2010

By popular demand we have arranged for a workshop at St Barnabas Hall on Saturday 2nd October between 2.00pm and 4.00pm. If you have not made a tile to be part of the new kitchenette at the Parochial Hall do come along and add your creation to the wall. Each tile costs £5. £2.00 and the tile will be donated to the hall appeal. If you are still unable to make that date please contact us and we'll make sure you do not miss out. Heather Alford

Site Link:  Parochial Hall Restoration Appeal

3 October 2010

It’s good for Churches and Christians to define their values because they describe what matters most in how we go about life and what we should be passionate about. At all the services today we will be exploring life changing values that Jesus taught his disciples and which Matthew records in his book in the Bible. Today's topic is "We are to seek the approval of God rather than other people". Follow the link below for full details of the sermon series, including relevant Bible passage for today's topic.

Site Link:  Sermon Series

6 October 2010

There will be an annual gathering of the St Nicholas Foyer Groups members, on Wednesday, 6th October at the home of Mervyn and Margaret Kimberley, commencing at 7.30pm. Present and past members are cordially invited to attend, together with anyone who would like to join the Foyer Groups; particularly those who are new to our church, we would be delighted to be able to welcome you. You can find out more by following the link below.

Site Link:  Foyer Groups

9 October 2010

A Harvest Supper and Quiz will be held in St Nicholas Church on Saturday 9th October. A simple 'ploughman's' type meal will be served. Details of time and price will be announced nearer the time, when tickets will also be available. In the meantime make a note of the date in your diaries.

10 October 2010

St Nicholas Harvest Festival will be celebrated on Sunday 10th October. If you would like to donate items, please bring tinned, packeted and non-perishable food to the 10am Family Service. Gifts will be donated to the Meeting Place in Coventry which is run by Salvation Army, Leamington Christian Mission, Norton House for the homeless in Coventry and the Women's Refuge.

10 October 2010

The next Parochial Hall Gift Day will coincide with Harvest Festival. Harvest Festival is a time when we celebrate all Gods goodness to us over the year. As our response we have the opportunity to give back to Him our gifts, as we are able, to ensure the church once again provides a hall and meeting rooms to be used and enjoyed by the church and community alike. During the Sunday of Harvest we hope that it will be possible for the hall to be made safe to allow you to view the work so far.

Site Link:  Parochial Hall Restoration Appeal

15 October 2010

St Nicholas Choir invite you to 'Come and Sing' on Friday 15th October at 7.30pm. Meet at the vestry door. Refreshments will be provided. If you have been in choirs before, or if you are thinking of joining for the first time, the most important thing is that you enjoy singing. The greatest gift you can bring to the choir after your voice, is your enjoyment. The choir is supportive of everyone both in terms of their singing abilities and time commitments.

Site Link:  Choir