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THE QUEST FOR A NEW PRIEST IN CHARGE

Following a recruitment interview panel this week the Bishop and our representatives agreed not to proceed with this application. It is important that the right man be found for this task and all those involved felt that a  longer interregnum was better than a hasty appointment. Please pray for God´s guidance and provision for St Christopher´s.

UPDATING THE ELECTORAL ROLL

Although the church Annual Meeting is a couple of months away it is time to update the Church electoral roll. If you are already registered from last year you need do nothing. However, if you would wish your name to be added to give you a full voting role in church life please complete a form which is available in church. There is also, in each centre, a copy of the existing roll for you to confirm that you are included.

Welcome to ray jones

Canon Ray Jones has arrived this week to share the ministry with Paul during February before becoming our first Locum Priest-in-Charge in March. He is settling into Casa John Phillips, Calle D, No 20 Casa 5, Zona Salondar, Vinaros. Tel. 964 454 691, Mobile 633 510 715. Email: vicarage@azaharanglican.org

PAUL is on Diocesan duties at the General Synod in London this week so please contact Ray in the first instance.

Needed for the Clergy House – Landline telephone with portable handset.

To save church funds does anyone have one not being used, please?

ARCHDEACONRY SYNOD GREETINGS

Greetings from  Bishop Geoffrey, Archdeacon David and the other churches represented in Torrivieja last week. There were informative and challenging sessions on “Growing Mission”. At the Eucharist on Wednesday evening we were proud that Brenda Beech, robed as a Worship Leader and led the prayers.

Paul's Leaving Party.

A Leaving Party is being organised and will be at Ximo's Restaurant Alcossebre immediately  following Paul's last service at Alcossebre on the 26th February. 

For more info contact :-

Pamela Hinchliffe  964 414066and Salyan Patteson 605-194700 Alcossebre

Pamela Cowdery 964 496 306 David Lewis 964 496 170 Vinaros

Pru Shatoury  977 593219 Ampollo

AMPOLLA / EL PERELLO DEVELOPMENTS

Our Northern Drop-in centre, Bona Fe (Good Faith), looks set for an official opening on Friday 17^th February. It will operate on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings.

Vinaros

VINAROS NEWS

Our two new “Demi-Wardens” Pamela Cowdery and David Lewis are planning a meeting of their Local Committee to look at Sunday worship, the Portico drop-in Centre and other fund raising initiatives. They can be contacted on:- Pamela Cowdery 964 496 306, David Lewis 964 496 170

BRIDGE DRIVE

The next Bridge Drive will be held at Portico next Wednesday (8th February) at 3.00 pm prompt. Please let Les Beech know today if you can get along, so that we know how many to cater for. Playing partners can be arranged

SEEKING A NEW CHURCH SECRETARY

With Paul’s impending retirement the church has seen a few changes in roles and new appointments. From April we will be seeking a new Church Secretary to continue the work done by June Ling and her predecessors. Please think and pray that a suitable person may be found to take on this work. Any volunteers or suggestions – contact the Churchwardens.

ALPHA BRINGS A CHALLENGE AND OPPORTUNITY

The Alpha Course got off to a fine start – despite one attender being temporarily locked in the loo! – and continues on Wednesday at 1pm in El Camino. This week there is a faith lunch – everyone brings something to share. Alpha is for church members and people seeking to find faith or to deepen their understanding. You can join at any stage and will find the sharing and fellowship a blessing in itself.

Please do not let the opportunity pass you by. Come and sample Alpha this week. More information from Ron Legg - 651 844 496.

CHANGES IN VINAROS

With the election of Phil Cornelius as Churchwarden his position as Parish Treasurer is to be taken over by Les Beech who had formerly served as Local Church Warden in Vinaros. We welcome news that Pamela Cowdery and David Lewis have agreed to become joint Local Wardens. They will share the responsibilities and cover for one another during absences. They will alternate at Church Council meetings. We thank them for their acceptance of this approach to what is an important function within the parish. Their contact 'phone numbers are:

 Pamela Cowdery 964 496 306
 David Lewis 964 496 170

MORE HELP NEEDED !!!

Do you fancy making a few extra cakes or savouries that can be sold in our Drop-in Centres in Alcossebre and Vinaros they are not only part of the church’s ministry but vital sources of funding the ministry now and in the future. We need more people to offer to help – even once every month or so.

Please see if you can give us a hand. Contact Lynda Needle or Michael Cowdery.  See Contact list.

CHURCH PRAYER LIST AND HOSPITAL VISITS

Please help us to keep our church prayer lists up to date and inform us of progress of people for whom prayers have been requested. Paul is willing to visit people in hospital (they do not have to be church attendees or members) but we do need to know quickly who is in hospital, where they are and that they would welcome a visit.

It is not always possible to tell you who everyone is on our Prayer List so please ask for more details if you need your prayers to be better informed.

LOCAL CHURCH COMMITTEES

Each of our 3 congregations has a Local Committee. if you would like to be involved in the Local Committees.

Alcossebre Local Warden Salyan Paterson 605 -194700

Ampolla     Local Warden  Prue Shatoury    977- 593219

Vinaros      Local Warden Les Beech          678 - 357713

Vinaro's "Portico"

Thursday Drop in at "Portico"

If you are in Vinaros for the Market ANY Thursday do pop into the Portico for a Coffee.  

Alcossebre "El Camino"

Open every 

Tuesday and Friday

Between 11:00 - 14:00 hrs

A source of funds to help run our Anglican Church in Alcossebre.

"El Camino" A place to meet new friends, exchange books, have a cup of tea/coffee and a cake.

Just  down the alley from Cioffi’s and the Chinese Restaurant Alcossebre

"OPEN EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY BETWEEN 11am and 2pm"

 We need volunteers to staff the centre (Tuesdays and Fridays from 11am to 2pm)

 Please contact Ron on 651 844 496 or email starfishenterprise@live.com

 We also need people to bake cakes/goodies for each session.

 Volunteers to Pamela Hinchliffe please on 964 414 066 or pammal43@yahoo.co.uk

  Please remember to keep an eye open for bric a brac and English & Spanish books in good condition..

  Join our DVD swap club. donate one DVD to join and then a donation for each swap.