I realise that we are only just into September and to think of Christmas may seem very premature for a lot of us but here at St Barnabas Church we are already planning ahead.
This month we start collecting items to go in the Christmas shoe boxes for the seafarers who have been at sea for months and maybe years, the Mission to Seafarers care for these people during the year and at Christmas like to hand out packages of both essential items and festive gifts to bring a little joy into their lives.
From mid-September at Barnabas Church we will have a collection box every Sunday at the back of the church for items to go in these boxes and we are also happy to take monetary donations so that we can buy useful and essential items to fill the boxes nearer the time. If you would like to contribute in anyway please come along on a Sunday morning and speak to Christine Taylor or Brian Goodburn or contact Reverend John Attenborough. To learn more about The Mission to Seafarers in Limassol please drop Rev. John a line by email [email protected] or call him on 99 539144 or even send him a WhatsApp message on +357 99 539144
Secondly, with Christmas in mind, we are accepting donations of dried and tinned goods to make up small hampers at Christmas for those in need, we do keep a provisions cupboard going through the year, but it is nice to put extras together to help some of those less well off have a better Christmas.
Last, and by no means least, is our Christmas Bazaar which is held at St Barnabas Church. This year it is to be held on Saturday, 30th of November and we will have refreshment outlets, sales stalls, competitions, raffle, entertainment and much more . Gates will open at 10 am and you can be sure of a warm welcome and a few hours of festive fun . Please put the date in your diary and come along. For more information please contact our organiser Charles Dodd. [email protected]
TABLETOP SALES at St Barnabas Church.
Cost is €12.50 for a pitch the length of one long table. A limited number of tables are available for hire at an additional cost of €5 per table. These must be pre-booked. Remember you are helping the environment by recycling things rather than consigning them to a landfill site.
Text Nora 99356451 or email [email protected] if you would like to reserve a pitch.
Future Tabletop Sales:
- 7 September,
- 5 October,
- 2 November,
- 7 December
Also, we still celebrate birthdays on the 3rd Sunday of each month so let Christine or Brian know what date your birthday is, and we can celebrate together with prayer, singing and, of course, cake.
St Lazarus Church, Pissouri. Services have been postponed until further notice, please contact Rev Deborah Moorgas for further information.
Regular Events at St Barnabas Church Limassol
Tuesday Prayer Meeting 9.30am
Wednesday Communion 9.30am
Ladies Wednesday Craft Group 10-12 noon
Sunday Eucharist 10.00am
Sunday services can now be followed on YouTube, look at our website for further information
If you are visiting us for the first time, please make yourself known to our Chaplain or sides persons. Refreshments will be available in the church hall after the service and you will be able to chat and meet friends, find out what is going on in our church calendar or have a good look around the church.
Further details on any of the above from Christine Taylor [email protected]
Rev Deborah Moorgas
[email protected]
www.stbarnabas-cyprus.com
www.facebook.com/StBarnabasAnglicanChurchLimassol/
Rev John Attenborough MTS – 99 539144
[email protected]
Regional Director, Middle East, and South Asia & Chaplain to the Cyprus Ports
