Welcome
Welcome to the website of St Mary’s Church, Great Baddow. We’ve put together this information so that you can find out a little bit more about us and see what makes us tick. Please bear in mind this information is only a brief introduction to our Church, our activities, our passion for God and His passion for us.
Click on the links opposite to find out about us.If you have any general enquiries about St Mary’s or would like to book a wedding or baptism please contact Mary Kersys in the Church Office
01245 477501
stmaryschurchoffice@care4free.net
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Verse for today
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Lent .....
Count your blessings
Christian Aid offer a life-changing experience for Lent. Make Lent meaningful this year. Instead of giving up wine or chocolate, look again at the good things in your life – and change the lives of others living in poverty across the world.
It’s simple. Download the calendar from the link below and put it up on your notice board or fridge and see the world afresh each day. Then record your responses daily in the boxes as you walk from Ash Wednesday through to Easter. We’ll put each activity here on the website .....
Count your blessings
Thursday 11th March
‘I think and hope that the babies I help to deliver will live in a better world.’ Evalina Wandi Prata, midwife, Christian Aid partner IECA, Angola. Give 5p for every educational book in your home.
Friday 12th March
Children in the UK receive an average of £4.80 per week in pocket money. Give 48p if you’ve ever received pocket money
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th March
At 16 months, baby Cassim was diagnosed as malnourished and had stopped eating. Fearing for his life, Cassim’s mother turned to our partner the Baptist Clinic, Malawi, for treatment and help with feeding. Nutritionist Kingless Chilembwe tracked his journey back to health every day for 11 months. Cassim is now a ft and healthy two-year-old. This Sunday is Mothering Sunday. Give 30p for every healthy child in your extended family.
Monday 15th March
The UN estimates that there are now as many as 50 million refugees worldwide as a result of the effects of environmental deterioration. Give £1 if you own your own home and £3 if you own more than one.
Tuesday 16th March
Predicted changes in climate could put an additional 400 million people at greater risk of malaria. Give 40p for every fight that you took last year
Wednesday 17th March
Christian Aid gets £4 for every recycled phone and £1 for every recyclable ink cartridge you donate. Call 0845 130 2010 or visit www.recyclingappeal.com/christianaid and quote ‘Christian Aid’ to order a recycling envelope today.
Thursday 18th March
£7.50 could buy enough drought-resistant millet seed to feed four people for a year in Burkina Faso. Give 75p for every pair of wellington boots in your home.
Thursday 18th March
£7.50 could buy enough drought-
When?
10.00am - 11.30am
4th & 18th March 2010
1st, 15th & 29th April 2010
13th & 27th May 2010
Where?
St Mary’s Church,
Contact
01245 477501
star_cafe_club@hotmail.com
Cost?
Suggested donation - £1.00
10.00am -
1st, 15th & 29th April 2010
13th & 27th May 2010
Where?
St Mary’s Church,
Contact
01245 477501
star_cafe_club@hotmail.com
Cost?
Suggested donation -
Switched On’s Easter Picnic!
When: Tues 23rd March @12.30
Where: St Mary’s Church
What: Easter egg hunt/ craft/ songs.
Please bring your own picnic (tea/coffee and squash will be served as usual)
Why not invite your friends along too?
