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Ploughman's & Puds is back!
 The
highlight of many Harvest Suppers over the years, and certainly an event
not to be missed, returns this year on Harvest Sunday in Myland Parish
Halls. It was too big an event to hold when the Halls were undergoing
modernisation, but we're so glad that Ivy and her team are able to help us
celebrate Harvest in our own traditional way on Sunday October 10th.
Tickets £6 from Ivy.
Bishop Christopher to visit New Braiswick Park
 The
Bishop of Colchester, The Rt Revd Christopher Morgan, is to pay a visit to
New Braiswick park on Saturday 18th September, to see our Community Pastor
Rosie Tallowin and all that is being achieved in the ministry there.
We'll have more details of the visit soon; but with the
community space there being quite small, we're going to make sure there's
plenty of opportunity him to get to know some of the local people.
New contact details for Myland Playgroup
 We
were very sorry to see Di Powell leave Playgroup in July, having achieved
great success. One of her last tasks was to ensure the appointment of a
worthy successor - and we are pleased to publish the new contact details
for Diane Woodrow. Phone Diane on 07544 830780, or email her at
mylandplaygroup@gmail.com.
If... Seize The Day!
 On
Sunday 15th August, we heard a particularly strong sermon from Revd Ray
Gibbs, in our series of "Big Issues". We thought it was so good that we've
put it on the web;
click here or the photo of Ray, to read a transcript of what he said.
You'll have to picture it - or envisage the sound near the end!
Charity launches new website
 Many
will know that we gave given support to Friends of the Poor in South
India, a Christian charity led by Revd Chris Brown with Bishop Laurie
Green - there's lots of information on the success of their work on their
new website - click on the link or on
www.fpsindia.btck.co.uk for all the up-to-date news.
Churchyard News
We've updated our page on St. Michael's Churchyard, to
include news from Colchester Borough Council - and also now include the
Churchyard rules. They're the same as rules for all Churchyards, and
designed to ensure that the area can be properly enjoyed by all -
including wildlife!
Colchester Food Bank: Urgent Request
 Colchester
Food Bank report that the number of parcels handed out to needy families
has increased recently, and there is currently a shortage of the following
items: long-life milk; sugar (preferably in 500g packs); fruit juice;
biscuits; breakfast cereals. If you could bring items to Church on Sunday,
we'll get them to the Food Bank ready for distribution. Thanks!
Colchester United's new season has started!
 Best
wishes to Colchester United FC, for the new season which started on
Saturday 7th August.
The Weston Homes Community Stadium is in our Parish of Myland, and both
our Clergy are Season Ticket holders. We're keen to see every venture in
the community be a success, and so we're getting right behind the U's as
they continue the 2010-11 campaign with Sheffield Wednesday's first visit
next Saturday.
Read more
Art Exhibition
 The
Art Exhibition, with hundreds of works of art on view, took place on 23rd & 24th July,
and was a great success.
See our report -
click here or on the picture.
Flower Festival
 Joy
was the theme of this year's Festival in the Church. In case you didn't
get to see it, we have lots of photos here on the site. Just
click on the picture!
J ust
10 2010
Churches Together in Myland are promoting this series of
ten weekly sessions, beginning 13th September 2010, looking at the 10
Commandments; the sessions are based around DVDs by the Christian
communicator J John, and are topical, interesting and funny. We plan to
hold six groups, running on various days of the week at various times of
the day.
Click here or on the logo to learn more.
Pets Service, 9 July
What a happy service we had on 9th July! Lots of us brought
our pets, and many of those who couldn't bring them brought furry
substitutes! As usual, we had lots of songs and poems, all thanking God
for His creation and His creatures. We also took lots of photos, and if
you
click here or on the photo to your left, you'll see them!
Myland Parish Halls: Lots
more news
 Visit
the Halls' own website at
mylandparishhalls.org.uk
for all the news - or click the logo on the left. Di Powell, who has
run Myland Playgroup for many years, has bowed out and handed over to a
new Manager. The artificial grass is now being laid - we have pictures.
Situation Vacant:
Voluntary Caretaker
for
Myland Parish Halls
We're
looking for someone who can literally "take care" of the Halls - doing
the occasional, little
odd jobs
that will keep the Halls
looking bright and new.
Speak to Ray or John.
New Exercise Class for older folk
 Gentle exercise to music
to promote general fitness and a good laugh as a bonus. Class begins
in Myland Parish HallsTuesday
September 7th at 11am
and will last for one hour. The classes will be fortnightly to begin with.
For more information call us on 01206 842698.
Operation
Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal 2010
 The
Shoebox leaflets will given out at the
September Family Service,
a little
earlier as our filled Shoeboxes will need to be in church earlier this
year on
Sunday October 31st.
Church Mice scamper around in August
 Children
under 5, who meet in Church on Monday afternoons, are meeting in various
places in August, including parks and pools. Check the Church Diary for
all the details.
Senior Moments Seaside Special
 This
popular group for over 60's has a trip to see "Seaside Special" at the Spa
Pavilion, Felixstowe on Saturday, September 25th.
Tickets £22.50 from 01206 851743. |
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