Growing Joy and Hope
Come and join us, as we explore who God is,
and how we can encounter and grow in Him.
9th October 2022
Preaching Series:
5: Moses - Qualified by God
9.00am
Book of Common Prayer
Holy Communion
Preaching: Bishop Jo
Presiding: Rev'd Anne Mitchell
WITH BREAKFAST AFTER THE SERVICE
10:30am
FUNERAL DIRECTORS SERVICE
of APPRECIATION
3pm SUNDAY 9th October
St Michael’s Church, Camberley
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8.50am Morning Prayer - Monday to Friday
Visit the Church Calendar on this website for the Zoom link for each dayWe are meeting to pray together every
Wednesday
in Church at 9.00am
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Rev'd Pippa Ponders
We had an exciting day yesterday – we celebrated Harvest together but it was also a day of firsts for us here at St Michael’s.
One of them was that Tori, our Children and Youth Worker, preached her first sermon. She did a great job and challenged us to think about what God is asking us to do as she reflected on Jonah. Sometimes we want to run in the opposite direction, like he did, from what God is asking of us. But God is a God of second chances and there are always fresh opportunities to join in with what He is doing. I wonder how each of us might respond in obedience to Him this coming week? Whilst we should start with prayer, that should then move us into action following the promptings of the Holy Spirit. If you missed Tori’s sermon do have a watch of our livestream.
Secondly, we are so blessed to have one of our young people here at St Michael’s lead our All Age service. He was tired yesterday but still did a great job and at 15 is the youngest person to lead services here. I am passionate that we raise up leaders, both young and not so young, encourage them and release them in their giftings. Another young person, well know to us here at St Michael’s, is going to be joining our worship group here on the second and fourth Sundays of the month, and it will be lovely to have her with us too.
Then last night we had our first Healing service in partnership with a team from New Wine. Richard and Beth came and spent time with our ministry team before the service, whilst our worship group - joined by Sarah and Tim – rehearsed in the church. The Holy Spirit came and ministered to all as we worshipped God in song and music. Then our ministry team had the privilege of standing alongside those who came forwards for prayer, and we invited the Holy Spirit to come and do what only He can do. Some were anointed with oil after receiving prayer as an act of sealing in what God had done for them. It was a very special time together and God was clearly at work. We plan to hold similar services at least termly and possibly twice per term going forwards.
So I wonder what God is going to do in your life this week? Maybe He will ask you too to have a go at something new, joining in with Him, for the first time? I look forward to hearing how it went.
With love,
Pippa
Vicar, St Michael’s Camberley.
Please see the church calendar for Zoom links 
Live Stream:
Encountering God
9th – October – Moses – Qualified by God
16th October – Isaiah – Listening to God
23rd October – Elijah – God in the stillness
Light Party
Sunday 31st October 5.00pm
Fun, Games and Snacks!
Fireflies Toddler Group
in St Michael's Church Hall
Any questions then please contact our
Children and Youth Worker Tori Burness-Smith
at: tori@stmichaelscamberley.com
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Alpha Course
We would love to see you at 7.30pm in St Michael's Church Hall.
Alpha is a chance to ask questions and explore the Christian faith in a fun, no-pressure environment.
Come and join us......
To register please e-mail:
office@stmichaelscamberley.com
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St Michael’s Church, Camberley
COMMUNITY CHURCHYARD MEETING
To be held at the church on
23rd October 2pm
This meeting with the community is to clarify the Church of England’s churchyard regulations and their implementation at St Michael’s
Please come and join us to find out more
Archdeacon of Surrey Rev’d Paul Davies
Vicar of St Michael’s, Rev’d Pippa Ford
There will also be an opportunity to ask questions
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Are you currently exploring or considering ordained ministry in the Church of England then join a vocational retreat at St. Columba’s House, Woking
14th - 16th October led by The Revd. Haydon Wilcox
Contact: admin@stcolumbashouse.org.uk or ring 01483 766498 for more details.
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Mothers Union Meetings:
11th October
8th November
13th December
At St Michaels we are:
- A growing community exploring faith and open to all.
- A church who want to Share God's love in our church and wider community
- Seeking to bless the community by running and growing our children's and youth work
- Developing our wider ministry and exploring fresh ways to connect with our town.
- Committed to looking after our beautiful church building as a peace-filled place of prayer and worship for Camberley
- Supporting mission locally and abroad to help others know God
Light the Spire
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Why not Light the Spire to celebrate a Birth, Anniversary, or
a special occasion or in memory of a loved one.
Send a few words which we will put in the weekly newsletter email and also add to our website on the "Light the Spire" page.
www.stmichaelscamberley.com
For further details contact the office
office@stmichaelscamberley.com
Covid Guidance in Church
- We continue to advise all people to hand sanitise on entering and leaving the building. This is good practice. There are masks available to those who wish to wear one.
- There are red stickers available to wear for those who would prefer to sit at a distance from others.
- We will continue to ventilate the worship area (the nave) as best we can during the services.
- Coffee after the services is available in the hall - but for those who would prefer to stay socially distanced they may prefer not to come to that, or to take their drink out of the hall and to chat socially distanced at the back of church.
With every blessing
Church Wardens and Clergy
We invite you to join us for prayer
Keep in touch with God and with each other
No-one needs to feel alone or isolated
We meet for prayer by Zoom every weekday morning at 8.50am
Simple Prayers that we will use
Email Rev'd Anne for your Prayer Request
Church of England National Daily Prayer
Parish Office Opening Times:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Mornings 9.30am - 12.30pm
Phone: 01276 23602
If you leave a message it will be answered as soon as possible
or Email anytime office@stmichaelscamberley.com
Sue Nichols - Parish Office Administrator
Funerals, Weddings, Baptisms & all Pastoral needs
Vicar, Rev'd Pippa Ford
Phone 07814 847 436
Email Vicar - Rev'd. Pippa Ford
Rev'd Anne Mitchell: 07770848276
Charity Number: 1132852
Safeguarding
The PCC of St Michael's is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our community. Particular regard is given to the care and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We are fully committed to the protocols set by the Diocese. Diocesan Safeguarding Advice is available from:-Jackie Broadfoot on 07918 559387. For further information please see the Diocesan Safeguarding website.
Safeguarding our children and vulnerable adults is very important to us. You can read about our safeguarding policy (including contact details for our Safeguarding Officer) here
Lone working policy Click the link
Our Safeguarding Officer is Hilary Turner, and she can be contacted on 07747301716 and at hilaryjturner@hotmail.co.uk
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