We thank St Mary's verger, Edna, with flowers, as she retires after years of dedication to Him. Hazel takes on a new St Mary's role as verger and site manager and welcomes any suggestions for a job title as the present one is too long! Hazel's first request is for more cleaners to help on Saturday mornings as the Church has major internal work done to the walls.
The March 2009 edition of the Magazine is now available for download (PDF)
Lesley Mailey (left) and Sue Russell are re opening the St Mary’s 382nd Guide Company on 26th February. It is open to girls aged 10-14yrs. Please contact Lesley 0151 494 9682 or Sue 0151 427 3026 for information.
The February 2009 edition of the Magazine is now available for download.
This popular service encouraged us all to take the light of Christ out into our homes and community. One attender managed to carry their Christingle all along St Mary’s Road without the light blowing out. They gave their Christingle to a neighbour.
Gilmour School Choir entertained with Christmas Carols at the LINC Christmas Lunch.
The December & January edition of the Magazine is now available for download
Thank you to everyone who supported St Mary’s Christmas Fayre on Saturday 29th November.
Our 3rd L19: Messy Church brought 150 all ages together on a Saturday tea-time to explore messy bright & light crafts such as candle decorating and chocolate fountain dips. After a messy time together we walked down to church so that the Messy Cooks could transform the church hall into a dining room. In church we heard about Jesus being the Light of the World and children ‘changed’ their candle lights and then we went into the church gardens to see how bright a light we could shine for Jesus by watching fireworks. The church hall beckoned with the smell of sausage and mash and everyone sang Messy Birthday to those with November birthdays. The next L19: Messy Church is Messy Christmas on Saturday 6th December 4pm-6pm starting in the church hall. See you there!
Christian illusionist, Steve Price, delighted all ages at an evening of tricks and illusions plus the Christian message using cards, magic boxes, a guillotine and lots more. Steve’s wit and skill meant there was no shortage of volunteer helpers with his magic acts. A memorable night.
Children enjoyed games, food and crafts at St Mary’s Light Night Party as an alternative to Halloween. Bright clothes and happy faces were the order of the night instead of black clothes and scary faces. Jesus’ message is that He wants us to have lots of light in our lives and not to be dragged down by darkness and fear. What better light is there than the light of Christ, who brings light to all dark places.
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The November edition of the Magazine is now available for download
Messy Church enjoyed a Harvest theme on 4th October with 80 all ages getting messy breadmaking, veggie printing, making miniature gardens, cute hedgehogs and lots more. After a Celebration time in church everyone returned to the church hall to the smell of scouse and chunks of bread on tables. Messy Church is for any age to enjoy but children must be accompanied by an adult. Just come and join in! Next Messy Church is Messy Fireworks on Sat 15th November from 4pm-6pm starting in the church hall.
Sunday 28th September is national Back 2 Church Sunday when regular churchgoers are being encouraged to invite a friend back to church. St Mary’s is one of more than 100 churches across Merseyside taking part. We welcome you as our VIP every Sunday of course!
St Mary’s launched their first Messy Church in September with 90 adults and children enjoying crafts, celebration and a picnic all on the summer theme.
“Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus; who being in the very nature... Philippians 2:5, 6a