St. Michael and All Angels
.11.00 am. Holy Communion – Book of Common Prayer
Hymns: 401, 245, 377, 626.
At 4.00 pm in Worcester Cathedral, a service of farewell for Bishop John. All are invited to attend.
Friday 4th October: 2.00 pm. Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Joan Holland at Little Malvern Priory
Next Sunday 6th October, Harvest Thanksgiving: 11.00 am. Family Communion with the St. Giles Singers
Our Away Giving for the month of September is for the work of Amaze, the local charity that helps homeless people and offers workshops for those who are homeless or in need to learn new skills, such as re-configuring household goods. By earning money and receiving encouragement confidence is restored and possibilities for a new future beckon. Please support ‘Amaze’ today if you are able.
Churches Together in Malvern are holding a Hot Dog Supper (vegetarian option available) on Thursday 3rd October at the Lyttelton Well café, 4.00 – 6.00 pm. There will be a treasure hunt around the town from 4.00. Food will be served from 5.00 pm. No charge, but a collection basket will be available for voluntary contributions. To be sure of some food, please text Pauline in advance on 07503 218532.
HARVEST WEEKEND: Saturday 5th October: 7.00 pm in church: ‘Desert Island Discs’: the Vicar reveals his eight favourites in conversation with Robert Jones (formerly Archdeacon of Worcester). All welcome; light refreshments will be served. Sunday 6th October: Harvest Thanksgiving. 11.00 am. Family Communion, followed by Harvest Lunch in Welland Village Hall. Please sign the list at the back of church if you wish to come to the lunch, and indicate what dish you might be able to bring.
“Come and Sing”: at Little Malvern Priory on Saturday 12th October: Registration at 10 am; Rehearsal 10.30 – 3.45 pm; Free concert 4.00 pm. Bring a packed lunch (tea and coffee provided). Music will be provided. Works by Haydn, Goodall, Whitacre and Knight. £10 cash donation on the door – in aid of the charity ‘Help Musicians’. More information from Alison: alisonhunka1885@aol.com or 07763 464305.
Our annual Service of Love and Remembrance will be held at Little Malvern Priory on Thursday 31st October at 3.00 pm, giving thanks for the lives of the faithful departed. If you would like somebody’s name mentioned at the service, please let the Vicar know. All are very welcome to attend.
Heartstart Malvern are running courses (duration 90 minutes) on defibrillator training on Wednesday 16th October between 8 am and 8.30 pm. To reserve a place please ring the bookings co-ordinator on 07926 615812. For more details, view the website – heartstartmalvern.org.uk