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The following article is taken from our Diocese website ...................

Three new Worship Leaders join the team in Spain

The New Testament refers to a variety of gifts and ministries in the church and within the Diocese in Europe we try to use every ability and spiritual vocation.

We are pleased to have some 100 Readers (a ministry formally known as Lay Readers) who have been selected and undergone training and authorisation. Local congregations can also appoint Congregational Worship Leaders who have a role (as their title explains) in leading services on Sundays as well as occasional funeral ministry. In Southern Spain, at Mojacar, on the Feast of Christ the King three newly approved Worship Leaders were installed.

Mojacar worship leaders welcomed

Antonio Ruiz is the only Spanish member of Mojacar church. He has thoughts of going on to train as a Reader if not ordination. He is in his early 30's and teaches English in a nearby Spanish school. He was received into the Church of England some four years ago.

Alwyn Carter came to Mojacar with his wife Pam 8 years ago and are very committed church members. They act as generous hosts for parish social functions. He was recently elected as a congregation delegate to the Archdeaconry Synod.

Ann Marshall has served as PCC Secretary, Churchwarden, Missions Secretary (and in this role has visited the Diocese of Peru and the Heshima Project in Tanzania) before taking on her new role as a Worship Leader.

The Chaplaincy of Costa Almeria and Costa Calida covers an area the size of Wales. As well as the four worship centres, Fr Hugh the Parish Priest says there are many groups of British ex-pats across this wide area who “we seek to reach out to as much as we can”. He adds “For example, I covered well over 1,000 km in a few days recently with funerals and services a long way apart. To have these three newly authorised leaders in our church will assist us in covering such a large area more effectively.

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CHURCH FLOWER ARRANGING - Pam Carter now has a new role in Social & Fundraising and wishes to hand over her Flower Arranging duties. It's not a very arduous position as for most of the year artificial flowers are used. it is only on major festivals that fresh flowers are needed. It could be managed by more than one person if necessary. If you are interested please speak with Pam. Thank you.

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PADEL TENNIS - Some of us have found this to be really good fun and much-needed exercise. Please see terri & Peter if you would like to know more! We might even have a church league. Singles ans couples catered for.

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FUND RAISING - If you have ideas on this please contact any member of our new Social & Fundraising Committee. They are PAM CARTER i/c. Jackie Broad, Terri Lyndon and Liz Morgan.

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CONFIRMATION - We have one person who has expressed an interest in being prepared for confirmation. We notice that there are a few people who do not receive Holy Communion. If any others are interested in being confirmed, please contact a member of the Clergy.
Please note that Confirmation is not just for young people, in fact, Fr. Hugh's oldest confirmation was 96!

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PARISH RECIPE BOOK: Following on from a recent parish function, the idea was put forward to compile a book of favourite recipes from our very talented people. If you have a favourite recipe, please let Pam Carter have it to add to our book of delicacies!

Stop press - Some "Crackers" received already!

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CONFUSED? - PARISH MISSION PROJECTS.
There seems to have been some confusion about our policy of giving to missions.
At a recent Church Council meeting the policy was ratified and agreed unanimously - for reference it is this:
"The church will donate 1,200 Euros (400 per mission) to the Mission Projects plus 25% of the total funds raised by the Mission projects up to a maximum of 600 Euros per Mission.
For example, if the mission Projects raise 2,000 Euros, the church will donate 1,200 plus 500 =1,700 giving a total of 3,700 Euros."

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An IMPORTANT MESSAGE
from AUDREY HATHAWAY our GIFT-AID CO-ORDINATOR.
     Many of our Church members contribute by means of Gift Aid. They either complete the envelopes which are available at each service or donate by Standing Order from a bank account.
     Although not everyone is eligible to donate via a Gift Aid scheme there is an opportunity for others to join our many regular givers whether your bank account is UK based or here in Spain.
    Could YOU consider giving by Standing Order? It can be set up weekly, monthly (the most popular) or annually. This gives you the opportunity to consider your giving, and not have to delve into pockets, purses or wallets during the service.
     You may have noticed that there are Church Members who do not contribute at the service. These are our "Hidden Heros" - those who make regular payments from a bank account. WHY NOT BECOME A "HIDDEN HERO"
    Audrey is always happy to talk about any concerns you may have. Just ask her after the service or telephone 950 475261.
Thank you.

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POSTAGE STAMPS - REMINDER
PLEASE SAVE ALL YOUR USED POSTAGE STAMPS - any country or denomination - for the Oxford Blind Association. There is a collection box in church or give them to John Salmons (Churchwarden). Thank you.

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PLEASE KEEP ALL YOUR OLD GREETINGS CARDS to be recycled into fresh ones for the Christmas sale next year - a novel way of using something no longer wanted to provide something worthwhile.
So please don't throw your cards away when you take them down, but bundle them up and bring to church. Our thanks to Gill Makin, one of our newer church members, for coming up with this idea. Gill will accept any type of card throughout the whole year.
(see also below, ref. your used postage stamps).

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EMERGENCY ACCOMMODATION - The serious fires in July 2009 in our area have made us realise how important it is to have somewhere to go if we are forced to leave our homes in case of any type of an emergency.
DUNCAN BURR is compiling a list of possible hosts in the event of sudden and serious need - normally for one or two nights only. If you feel that you could help out in such a situation, please let DUNCAN know what you can offer. He has a form which you can complete and return.
The information will eventually be published on this website but can then only be accessed and printed out by use of a password to be given to those participating. Details will be published when the list is collated.

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GREETINGS FROM ACROSS THE MILES
A news letter is sent out each week to our friends who are away from us at this time.
An average of 70 or so E Mail addresses receive it each week. If you have E Mail and would like to be kept in touch in this way, please make sure Fr. Hugh has your details.
You can use the form on the website mentioned above to make contact.

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BRITISH NATIONALS - GETTING MARRIED IN SPAIN

We as an Anglican Church receive many enquiries from British People about getting married in Spain, so with this in mind we have created a complete Web-site page on this subject headed appropriately "GETTING MARRIED IN SPAIN"

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ANYONE FOR COFFEE?   NO passengers - only crew!
Further help required with coffee making after church - it doesn't hurt a bit! Don't leave it to the same people all the time. You can add your name to the Rota on the notice board, or see Dorothy Smith or call her on 950 478066
                                        PLEASE, PLEASE.
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A TIMELY REMINDER: Perhaps you are aware ......
that not all those in church on a Sunday morning put anything in the offertory collection.
We would like to point out that this is not through meanness, but because such people give generously by Direct Debit and through this system, if they are UK Taxpayers, can give a further 28p in the pound through the "Gift Aid" scheme. This method of donations adds around 20% to our giving income. If you would like to know more about this, please contact Audrey Hathaway by phone on (0034) 950 475261 or the Churchwardens for details.

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"These things I have spoken unto you that ye shall not stray". John 16:1

And may;
         "The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you"
                 1 Corinthians 1

                         and remember:

                        "If you see someone without a
                   smile, give them one of yours"

Mojácar Anglican - Spain

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Three new Worship Leaders join the team in Spain