Money & Property Matters – and Barry’s Babblings
April 2024
All who visit the Church will have seen the two new external notice boards, and also the two signs that indicate the church and hall entrances. Last month I wrote about the image that buildings project and I hope that these improvements will encourage folk to come in. Every Sunday we also have the two large flags so I imagine that most people will notice these improvements.
We had a lovely 117th Anniversary service on March 3rd when Rev Cynthia Park led the celebrations. Many thanks to all who have donated to our Gift Day Appeal and when I receive the monthly bank statement, I hope to see funds that have been paid directly into the bank account. We are grateful to you all.
It is too early to write about the Easter celebrations and services but on Easter Day it is always lovely to see the cross decorated with many flowers that have been brought by those who come to worship.
April usually sees the gathering for the Annual Church Meeting - this year on Tuesday 16th April at 7.30pm in the hall. As well as hearing reports of various Christchurch groups, electing our church stewards there is an opportunity to pose questions and comments about church life. We can also see if we are reflecting our Mission Statement that appears on our weekly diary.
You will be interested to know that our premises will again be used as a Polling Station on Thursday 2nd May and it is good that many of our neighbours come onto the premises - I must make sure that the notice boards are all up to date!
Two important future dates. Over the May Bank Holiday weekend (25th - 27th) we will be having our 34th annual Festival of Flowers - and we need everyone to give a hand, please. Chris has a rota for all the many jobs that are required. Please do make an offer to help and make the weekend a big success.
The other event is the Christchurch Singers Summer Concert on Saturday June 22nd at 7pm. I am sure that this will be a very lovely evening and it may (or may not!) be their final concert - so please do not miss the occasion.
It will soon be time to have a few Coffee Evenings in various gardens - if you could host such an occasion (even in the daytime?) do please let me know.
Every blessing for this lovely month of April and we hope to see you soon.
Barry Turnwell
Church Treasurer and a Property Steward
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