Pew News - 18 Jan 2026
This Sunday marks the first week of our 10am service at St Monica Primary School, while building works take place at the church. We’re very grateful to the school for hosting us, and to everyone who has worked hard behind the scenes to make this possible. Thank you all for your flexibility and kindness as we begin this new pattern together. A few important notices:
The main school car park is for disabled parking; the old school car park is open to everyone else.
We’ll need help carrying equipment before and after services — please do lend a hand if you’re able.
After the 8.30am service, the hall must be left ready for the next user. Welcomers are asked to return baskets to the vestry.
Food bank donations are still very much needed. If possible, please drop them directly at the hall, on a Tuesday, or at Mick’s home. If the school is your only option, that’s absolutely fine — please don’t stop giving.
If you have any questions, just ask.
FOR OUR PRAYERS
This week we pray especially for:
The family of Charles Garden, his sons Chris and Nick and the wider family.
Colin W, John C, Ann J, Cathy E, Dennis A, Annie G, Carol Q, Hilary & Chris L, Michelle R, Tyler.
The prayer team continues to pray for all who have requested prayer.
To request prayer: email: prayer@sholing.church
REMEMBERING
Julie, praying for Krystal, Harper, Mike and family.
Ian praying for wife Sue and daughters Sarah & Claire.
Iris, praying for Mary, Colin family and friends.
JANUARY SERVICES
HERITAGE 160 RECIPE BOOK
To mark our 160th anniversary, we’re creating a 160th Anniversary Recipe Book and would love your favourite recipes. Please speak to Julie, or email julie56cousens@gmail.com or call 07786 443550, to contribute.
Do get involved — it celebrates our community and helps raise much-needed funds for the church.
THANK YOU FOR THIS JULIE COUSENS
“My family and I were in The Walnut Tree celebrating my son’s 50th birthday, when suddenly he shouted to me that a man was writing a note on the bonnet of our car. I ran out of the pub to see him driving away. Thinking the worse, that the car was damaged, I looked at the note and was surprised to read,
“Jeremiah 29: 11-13, Numbers 6: 24-26, Philippians 4: 4-5. God bless” and a smiley face.
The car was fine, the Christian fish on the rear window and the 2 palm-tree crosses on the dashboard were the reason he left the note.
Our party were all intrigued and my sister and brother-in-law, actually googled and read the readings so everyone heard. Most of my family have never believed and it was so lovely and a wonderful end to our visit. Who would have thought 3 bible readings being left on my car could cause such interest. Enjoy reading them.”