We extend a warm welcome to all our visitors, especially to the Rev Mike Shaw who will be leading our worship this Sunday.

7.30pm at the School - see below
Further information from Anne Charles - 01438 812098

1.30pm at 17 Raffin Park
 Further information from Grace Wallin - 01438 812624

Future at All Saints – The Archdeacon of Hertford led a second meeting at the School last Monday evening to discuss the future pattern of ministry for Datchworth and the adjoining villages.

As Bob King was not well enough to attend, Anne Charles (Church Warden) was supported by John Glanville (PCC Secretary) and Lynda Dent (Deanery and Diocesan Representative).

The meeting was attended by ministers and representatives from Welwyn, Woolmer Green, Ayot and Tewin. Positive discussion focused on the possible detail of a team approach for these villages with a minister living in Datchworth. There will be a further meeting with the Archdeacon on 22nd March 2004.

Please pray that the right person will be called and found to minister with us in Datchworth and that a wise structure will be agreed to support the future that God has planned for us.

We will keep you posted. If you have any views you would like considered, Bob or I will be pleased to have a chat – Anne Charles – 01438 812098 -  Bob King – 01438 814147.

Lent Course – There is still time to join the course. Please call Anne Charles (01438 812098).The sessions are being held every Tuesday evening in March at the school starting at 7.30pm with supper. The course, which is replacing Evening Talk Time during Lent, is using the York Courses material entitled  -

"TOUGH talk FOR LENT 2004 - HARD SAYINGS OF JESUS"
Click here for further details.

Newcomers To The Village - If you are new to the Village or know someone who has moved here in the last 2 years, since our last Newcomers Party, do let Mary Coleman know  -

Telephone - 01438 814228 or e-mail magazine.ed@allsaintsdatchworth.info.

She also asks that, if you are submitting a name to her, you check that the newcomer is not someone who has just moved within the village.  This does happen as we can not know everyone in Datchworth It can be very embarrassing and, in some cases, upsetting to issue an invitation to a so called newcomer only to be informed that they have lived in the village for 19 years or so!

Unfortunately, owing to the hard drive on Mary's last computer going down, she lost the names she had on her list (13 as it happens).  She would be greatly obliged if the folk who have already given her names could let her know again. She does apologise for having to ask you to do this and says, "in future I will ensure that I copy my list onto a floppy disk to be on the safe side!".

Christian Aid – New co-ordinator for Datchworth is needed urgently. Please contact Anne Charles – 01438 812098. Our best wishes to Betty Clark who has had to stand down due to ill health.


Talking Books – If you know of anyone who could make use of some Talking Books please call Peter Brown on 01438 814234

 

Sponsored Slim in aid of the new church hall - Rev Mike Shaw and Tony Charles continue to loose weight – over two stone  between them so far + 5 slimming awards! Mike even sought out a Slimming World class in Norwich as he was away there on business! Now that is dedication. Please be generous with sponsoring these good causes!


Abbey  Teas – We have another opportunity to put on teas in the St Albans Abbey Refectory, half the proceeds going toward the costs of completing All Saints’ church hall and the other to the Abbey. Please let me know if you can help on the afternoon of Sunday 4th April 2004 – Anne Charles – 01438 812098.


Talk Time – During March the evening group is replaced by "Tough Talk for Lent" - see above. The afternoon group continues to meet on Thursdays - this week on 11th March 2004 at 1.30pm at 17 Raffin Park. All are very welcome to join these informal groups.

All Saints on-line  - We hope that you will find the content and links helpful and interesting. Do let us have any suggestions for improvement or the correction of any errors that you spot - tonycharles@allsaintsdatchworth.info.

All those who are ill or in need, their families and their carers, especially:-  Melvyn Barnsley, Ann Betts, Audrey Brown, Daphne Brown, Sally Cartwright, Betty Clark, Gemma Cooper, Margaret Davies, Jamie Dempsey, Wally Emms, Lillian Goodfellow, Jonathan Hawes, Bob King, Anna Kray, Frances Noble, Thomas Rousell, Hannah Sharp, Eve Simpson, Ken Stoneman, Jessie Tobitt, Irene and Jenny.

Almighty God, you see that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves: keep us both outwardly in our bodies, and inwardly in our souls; that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord.