2. 14+ Youth Group The 14+ group will meet in the rectory at 10:30am on the following Sundays: Today 13th & 27th June
3. Dudley Songs of Praise “Gods Wonderful World” Himley Park 13th June 2010 Dudley Songs of Praise will again be held in the grounds of Himley Park.
4. Dudley Songs of Praise Bring a picnic and enjoy an afternoon in the park. From 2pm there will be rides and activities organised by Paul Willmott for the youngsters.
5. Dudley Songs of Praise Songs of Praise will start at 4pm introduced by the Bishop of Dudley. A Salvation Army band will accompany the choir made up of 100+ singers from local churches.
6. Dudley Songs of Praise Admission is from 2pm with free entry and free parking in a designated parking area with a special parking area for those with Blue badges.
7. Dudley Songs of Praise Seats can be reserved for those with walking difficulties by contacting: Joyce Murray - 0121 557 8946 Andre Burns - 01902 895002
8. Strawberry Cream Tea Saturday 26th June 2pm until 4pm St Mary's Church Hall Tickets £1.50
9. Spring Harvest 2011 If you would like to go next year, contact Davina Skidmore who has the information and booking forms. Definite bookings need to be made by the beginning of June.
10. The Great North Run Every year people run in the Great North Run in support of The Children's Society. There are still places left with only have about 6 weeks to fill them.
11. The Great North Run The run is on the 19th September in Newcastle, and places are very sought after, so we only really need to let people know there are places!
12. The Great North Run Have a think about who you know that enjoys running and tell them about the event and how to get a place.
13. Gift Aid If you are a taxpayer and do not give to the church via the "Gift Aid Scheme" can we encourage you to think about doing so.
14. Gift Aid The church can claim back the tax you have paid so increasing your giving without you paying more.
15. Gift Aid Contact Peter Kelly for more information. Gift Aid envelopes are at the rear of the church.
16. Bushbury Guides Wilma and Glynis are taking a sabbatical from leading the Guides. Anyone interested in taking over the running of the group should contact Wilma or Glynis.
17. Kids Talk... A Sunday school teacher was telling her class the story of the Good Samaritan, in which a man was beaten, robbed and left for dead. She described the situation in vivid detail.
18. Kids Talk... Then she asked the class, "If you saw a person lying on the roadside all wounded and bleeding, what would you do?" A thoughtful little girl broke the hushed silence, "I think I'd throw up!"
