Weekly notices, 19 & 26 Feb 2023

Join us on Sunday, 19th February

The Way to the Jordan: Matthew 3: 1-17
9am Holy Communion
10:45am Service (NO Kidschurch)

This week @ All Saints Youth
10:45am Community Outreach – Heading into Hoole to share the love of God with those we meet
6-7:30pm Youth Bake Off night! (Bible study is still at 5pm)

Join us on Sunday, 26th February

The Way in the Desert: Matthew 4: 1-11
9am Holy Communion
10:45am Service (with Kidschurch)

This week @ Kidschurch
This week in Kids Church we will be looking at Jesus and a very big picnic!

This week @ All Saints Youth
No meetings this week

Christian Aid Week

Thanks to all those who contributed to Christian Aid Week.  The total collected from the two church services plus the online JustGiving page was £301, from which a further £57.50 will be recovered in Gift Aid, making a total of £358.50.  Some will have given directly to Christian Aid, making the total from All Saints higher.

Opportunities to help/volunteer

Hook-a-Duck
On Friday 16th June, Hoole C of E Primary School are holding their Summer Fair.   Once again, All Saints will be running the ‘hook-a-duck’ and we are looking for some help from our church family between 2.30 and 5.30pm. Even if you can spare an hour, that would be very much appreciated.  Please let either Gemma or the office know.

Calling all Bakers
Would you help bless all the staff at Hoole C of E Primary School as they complete this academic year?  On Tuesday 25th July, we would like to deliver a selection of homemade cakes and biscuits for them to enjoy during their breaks and lunchtime that day.

If you’d like to bake some cakes/biscuits and bring them along to the church centre on Monday 24th July, please do have a chat with Gemma and let her know what you will provide.

Thank you in advance!

Current vacancies

Youth Worker
We are looking for a full-time youth worker (37.5 hours per week) to carry on the thriving work with our amazing youth. If you are interested and would like to know more then please contact me for further details: tina.trevett@allsaints.church or check out the job description here.
 
Operations Manager
We are looking for a part-time Operations Manager (30 hours per week) to help the church translate our vision into effective implementation. This will include liaising with the various PCC committees, supervising the administrative staff and having operational oversight of the church’s resources. If you are interested and would like to know more then please contact me for further details: tina.trevett@allsaints.church or check out the job description here.

ALL SAINTS SUMMER FESTIVAL – SUNDAY 16TH JULY

This will be a short joint service of celebration and thanksgiving for all that God has done in the life of All Saints over the last year followed by a BBQ, fete games, inflatables, ice cream van and hopefully sunshine!
If you would like to get involved in preparing for this event
please speak to Gemma.

Costa del Coach Tours

Wednesday 16th – Friday 18th August

Bookings are now being taken for our three day 5 star holiday at home for older members of our church family and wider community.

We would love you to join us as a guest or helper. Come for 1, 2 or all 3 days. Booking forms are available in the main church building. For more information pick up a brochure, send us an email at costa@allsaints.church  or speak to one of the Costa team: Vicki Bulgin, Gill Brown, Elaine Hemmings or Paula Warren. 

We are going to have a fabulous time!

Launch of “All Saints Free Cycle” Facebook Group

Most of us have things lying around at home that have been outgrown or that we don’t need anymore. We now have a Facebook group which allows members to offer items for free, and also to ask for items they require, either for themselves or for others in need!

The idea is simple:

STEP 1: JOIN
Search Facebook for “All Saints Free Cycle” and request to join the group. This is a private group and will only have members of All Saints in it.

STEP 2: POST
Post photos of the items you are offering, including a brief description and any measurements if necessary.

STEP 3: GIVE
Once someone has commented on your post that they would like your item, arrange collection. This can be either in church after a service, or picked up/dropped off privately.

This will hopefully be a great way to bless each other within our church family, and also to support those we know to be in need in our wider community. It’s also an opportunity to build connections with members of the congregation you may not often speak to in church on a Sunday! 

Any questions, feel free to speak to Helen Foden

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First Saturday of every month, 10am -12 noon in Hoole Lighthouse Centre on Westminster Road.
£2.50 per family which includes snacks, drinks and bacon/veggie sausage sandwiches. Suitable for Dads or male guardians and children age from 0-11.

Other News

The World Church
All Saints supports a number of individuals and groups around the world. Please see the noticeboard at the back of church, or visit our mission page for information on our mission partners.

West Cheshire Food Bank are in need of donations of unopened, within date, items – particularly tinned potatoes, instant mash, jams, spreads, custard, UHT juice and tinned meat.  Please put any donations in the collection crates in the church centre foyer. Alternatively, you can make a cash donation online. Thank you for your continued support.

Greeting cards for all occasions by Gill Holt. Please have a look after the Sunday services and support the work of Tearfund.

Vacancies

Operations Manager at KidsBank Chester
25 hours per week @ £15ph Full-time pro rata salary is £27,300pa
Closing date for applications: Friday 10th March with interviews on the week commencing Monday 20th March.
This is an exciting opportunity to manage the day to day operations of this awardwinning charity taking it into its next phase of development. We are seeking a gifted Operations Manager – a competent administrator and an enthusiastic, proactive and committed person. You will have excellent leadership and communication skills, and share our heart for community and our belief that every child deserves the best start in life. Working with the Trustees, you will play a major role, setting the future vision and development plans for KidsBank. 
To apply please send your CV and a covering letter to Nick Pettingale, Chair of Trustees: nick.pettingale@gmail.com

Accounts Assistant at Kingsway CLC (in the Finance Department based in Sandycroft, between Queensferry & Airbus)
The position is available immediately. Starting salary £10.00 – £10.50 hr based on experience. The role is 37.5 hrs a week covering Monday to Friday but would consider some flexibility.
Closing date for applications: Friday 10th February
The role includes:
• Checking and entering stock invoices onto the accounting system.
• Entering and obtaining authorisation for expense invoices.
• Setting up new creditors account. Managing supplier discounts.
• Reconciling company records with supplier statements.
• Preparing monthly payment runs and raising payment on the banking platforms and ensuring suppliers are paid according to the payment term.
• Preparing and reconciling Creditors control accounts.
• Posting inter-company invoices and payments.
• Monitoring all costs and comparing against budgets.
• Cashbook reconciliations and cashflow monitoring.
• Treasury function: Monitoring exchange rates and placing foreign currency orders.
Please note that the position falls within a GOR provision and the successful applicant will be a practicing Christian.
Please apply by email with your CV to gerald.sidery@kingswayclctrust.com