The Anglican Church

in Spain.

Spanish church marks up a trio of drop-ins

El Perello and the opening day, on Friday 17 February

Please find a link to the article on its opening.

http://europe.anglican.org/homepage/smartweb/main/blog/post/236-spanish-church-marks-up-a-trio-of-drop-ins/

WORSHIP LEADERS MEETING

Our Worship Leaders met last week for training and to plan as they will work closely with the Interregnum locums and our new Priest when he is appointed.

Special attention was given to services on Mothering Sunday (18^th March), Palm Sunday (1^st April) and Holy Week and Easter services.

From March hymns for Sundays will be chosen locally by each congregation with Worship leaders, Musicians and Local Wardens working together.

New Worship Leaders.

Presentation of the New Worship Leaders 22nd January, 2012 to compliment both Anne Hornett in Alcossebre and Jenny Hoskins in Ampollo

Please find link to a Photo of the New Leaders Mike Ling, Jenny Leg and Brenda Beech <Follow this Link for Photo>

CHRISTMAS TREE RESULT

Our Christmas trees – as an alternative to sending cards to fellow church members – in Alcossebre, Vinaros and Ampolla have resulted in 200 €s for Astropace – the local children’s charity. Thanks to Pat Cornelius for organizing this and to everyone who supported it.

THANK YOU´S ALL ROUND

Thanks to everyone who helped to make our Carol Services in Alcossebre, Vinaros and Ampolla such joyful occasions. Special thanks to Ray Howell and Susie Bowyer for leading the music in Alcossebre.

Thanks to the ladies in Ampolla for their superb Christmas party catering.

Thanks to the Holy Dusters! – Michael and Pamela, Pat and Patsy for giving Portico in Vinaros a thorough pre-Christmas “Spring” clean.

Thanks to the team of volunteers who provided Christmas lunch for our guests in El Camino last Wednesday.

EL CAMINO CHRISTMAS LUNCH December 21st, 2011

A small but happy gathering of  our Senior Citizens and persons living alone were treated to a Christmas lunch at El Camino.

Entertainment was provided. With Poems by Rita and Anne, a little Magic from Paul and some Christmas Carols

Thanks to the Cooks Lynda, Jean and Pat.

Father Christmas did leave some gifts which were given out after the meal. 

CHURCHWARDEN CHANGES

A  Special General Meeting of members on the Church Electoral Roll was held in Portico at 10.30am on Thursday 15^th December.

Phil Cornelius was elected, we all wish him well for the future in this very important Job.

We also thank Michael Cowdery for his hard work over the last few years

Michael will be playing a vital role in the recruitment process for our next priest and is will to continue as Lay Chairman of the Church Council up to and including the AGM. We thank him for his faithful service and clear thinking and planning.

BRIDGE GROUP TURN UP TRUMPS in Vinaros

Many thanks to the Bridge players in Vinaros for their support for our church ministry. As a result of their recent sessions 250 Euros has been raised for St Christopher’s. The last Bridge Session of the year is on Wednesday 7th December at 2pm in Portico. Please let Roger Moseley know if you can be there.

CHRISTMAS FAIRS GALORE

The Vinaros annual Christmas Fair last Thursday in Portico raised more than 634€ and we thank the dedicated team for their hard efforts in making the event such a success.

Christmas cards are on sale in Portico & El Camino at very reasonable prices

POPPIES produce euros and practical help

The Royal British Legion in Spain is grateful for the Poppy Remembrance appeal with boxes and poppies distributed via St Christopher’s. From our 3 congregation areas came a total of 416€. Thank you for your support.

Welcome to our new locum Peter Jordon

The Reverend Peter Jordan is with us for an 8 week stay as our new locum priest.

We welcome him and his wife Barbara and pray the Lord will bless and use them in our ministry and mission.

Peter and Barbara will be living in the new Clergy House in Vinaros.

Bishop David Visits St Christopher's Wednesday 9th November, 2011

On Wednesday 9th November Bishop David, our Suffragan (Assistant) Bishop will be paying us a brief visit. He is a good friend of St Christopher’s and visited on 3 occasions in the past. He will be meeting the Roman Catholic Bishop of Tortosa to thank him for his generosity in allowing us to use his churches and to pave the way for good relations in the future. Since the Church Council is due to meet in Vinaros at 11am on that day, Bishop David will be celebrating Holy Communion in Portico at 10.30am and anyone from the parish is welcome to join us for that.

http://www.eurobishop.blogspot.com/

Alcossebre Meeting 23rd October, 2011

At a recent meeting in Alcossebre Paul reported on progress in finding a new Priest-in-Charge from next year. The meeting considered the challenges we all face in keeping our church life vibrant and glorifying to God. A summary information sheet is available for each congregation.
A training session last week has resulted in 3 potential new Worship Leaders and a vocation for training as a Reader in the Church – the ministry formerly known as Lay Reader.

These vocations will be discussed by the Church Council on Wednesday.

During the 23rd October's Sunday’s service, Paul updated people in Alcossebre on progress in finding a new Priest-in-Charge from next year. The meeting considered the challenges we all face in keeping our church life vibrant and glorifying to God. A summary information sheet is available in Vinaros and Alcossebre.

Please follow this link to the Report    >>>>>> Report

Steven & Gill Nichols Leaving Party      Friday 14th October, 2011

In the picture we see Paul presenting a Cheque to them in appreciation for their work from The Church members, which we feel sure will be used maybe to keep them warm during the winter months back in the UK (Only Joking) 

Helping to feed the Hungry

We are all aware of the effects of drought and famine in Somalia. We have sent 500 Euros from St Christopher’s to the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal as part of our committed charity giving. If church members feel able to offer additional help in a personal capacity we would encourage you to do what you can to relieve a horrendous situation in Africa.

Parish Garden Party - Alcossebre Saturday - 25th June

Many thanks to all our helpers and supporters at yesterday’s Garden Party. Also thanks to our sponsors who donated prizes, including Pierre at Cordero D’oro and Valentin’s Restaurant.

The event raised was a record breaking 1,130 Euros. Praise the Lord!

Memorial to Rev. John Phillips

There was a celebration of John’s life and his ministry on Saturday 18th June in Alcossebre Church.

The service was well attended, with Judy Phillips and Adele his Daughter and other members of our Azahar Anglican Community on the Costa del Azahar sharing their thoughts and prayers.

There was a collection and the proceeds put towards "Casa Phillips" a home for Clergy that is being planned.

John is missed.

Alcossebre Gentlemen's Breakfast at Cheers on the Port of Las Fuentes.   

Wednesday 15th April, 2011 09:30hrs

Our speaker was Dave Gibson who professionally "House-sits" for more info check out www.housecarers.com or www.mindmyhouse.com

It was a very interesting talk and we all think Dave and his wife Debra have got a fantastic way of seeing the world.

For the moment this is the last breakfast from Alcossebre till later in the year.

Edrick & Claire Corban Banks ~ Classical Concert  with a supporting cast of Josh and Zoe

What a Fantastic night it was in all 3 Congregations

In Alcossebre alone there were 88 people both Spanish & English who enjoyed listening to works from Bach, Giuliani, Massenet, Tarrega, Marcelo and Spanish Music. I know that the other events were also well supported.

There was a retiring collection and the proceeds will be split between the Anglican Church and a Local Charity.

What a talented family, we shall all miss them when they go on the the 5th June and we wish them lots of good wishes for the future

See you in NZ

Comment from Rev. Paul Needle

Edrick, Claire, Joshua and Zoe set off to return to New Zealand after our services today.

We thank them for their contribution to the church life and ministry and wish them well as their own ministry develops.

Their musical gifts have been much appreciated and their healing ministry last weekend was also blessed by God.

Special thanks for the series of concerts they gave which were much appreciated and resulted in several hundred Euros raised for our Mission Development Fund.

This is to prepare for the higher costs of maintaining ministry in St Christopher’s in the future and for the purchase of Casa John Phillips - accommodation in Vinaros for locum priests at present and for a future Priest-in-Charge.

Easter Monday Treasure Hunt

Despite typical British Easter Monday weather (rain) our grateful thanks to organisers Kevin and Christine - (The Vicar got lost and came last!)  

Bishops Lent Appeal

During Lent with lunches in Alcossebre and special items made and sold in Vinaros for the Bishop’s Lent Appeal. We have sent £250 (UK sterling) from St Christopher’s for a project in a diocese in Africa. A great effort and result.

Alcossebre Gentlemen's Breakfast at Cheers on the Port of Las Fuentes.    Wednesday 13th April, 2011

Starting as usual 09:30

Many thanks to the 20 who attended, it was a very successful we raised 116€ for Church Funds

Rev. John Phillips

John Phillips, who died in retirement in Northamptonshire last week, will be buried after a funeral service next Thursday (17th March) at 12 noon in the village of Irthlingborough where he was Rector during the 1980´s.

Link to Johns Service held at Irthlingborough  <<<Link to Service Sheet>>>

See this link to John's Eulogy   <<<Eulogy to John>>>  

Woman's World Day of Prayer

On Friday 4th March at Portico in Vinaros at 1pm we had our annual Women’s World Day of Prayer service followed by a lunch.

The service this year was led by our Worship Leader Anne Hornett.

Follow Link to Report from Charalee Graydon <<<Report>>>

Alcossebre Gentlemen's Breakfast at Cheers on the Port of Las Fuentes.    8th February, 2011

Another success, 26 Gentlemen attended and a good time was had by all.

Our speaker was Rod Ross and his subject was "Crime doesn't pay or does it ?

Next Alcossebre Breakfast 13th April watch this space.

We raised 162€ towards the running of St Christopher's

Annual Church Report.

St Christopher's Annual Church Report which was presented at the Archdeaconry Synod by Paul.

Follow this link to the Annual Church Report  >>>>> Annual Church Report <<<<<

Bishops Visit

Link to Pictures provided by Stephen Nichols of the Bishops visit.

Follow This Link to Stephens Pictures <<<