I am sure everyone is pleased with the renovation of the Church floor - to those who have been associated with the Church for many years I am sure it brings back memories of how it once looked. Many have commented on the stairs leading to the stage and how they look so out of place against the new floor. Having spoken to Iain Jack about the possibility of having them renovated the deacons are currently considering the situation. I have also met with an associate of Iain's to discuss the ongoing maintenance of the floor, and the diaconate will also be discussing this at their next meeting.

The Church Annual General Meeting this year is to be held on Thursday 4th March at 7.30pm. One of the items on the agenda will be the election of deacons to the diaconate. We do not have any retiring deacons this year. However I have received Alan Browns resignation from the diaconate. Alan feels that it is time to step down. thank you Alan for all your support and service over the years. We will therefore have 2 vacancies on the diaconate. If you would like to nominate a Church member to the diaconate please hand a nomination letter with a seconder to me by Sunday 22nd February. Nominations must be over 18 and have been in Church membership for at least two years.

The next Building Fund Coffee Morning will be held on Saturday 14th February 9.30-11.30am.

A Church Prayer Day has been arranged for Saturday 21st February from 9-12 in the Church. A box will be available in the Church from Sunday 8th February to post any prayer requests that you would like mentioned during the session.

If anyone would like to attend the prayer meetings held on Monday and Wednesday mornings please speak to Graham.

A series of meetings looking at "Lent" have been arranged with the three Churches in the Horsley Hill area. The meetings will take place on a Thursday evening and will commence at 7pm.

4th March	-	St. Lawrence
11th March	-	Holy Rosary
18th March	-	Marsden Road
25th March	-	Holy Rosary

The N.B.A.have arranged a meeting to give more information and understanding on the Safe to Grow Policy. The venue is Marsden Road Baptist Tabernacle on Tuesday 16th March at 8pm. The meeting will be chaired by John Singleton, the N.B.A. Missioner. If you are working with young people this meeting is for YOU.

Table Top Sale - 13th March. Tables are available at £5 each.

If anyone has items for the Brownies stall at the Table Top Sale please speak to Denise.

Items for inclusion in the Easter edition of the Church Magazine should be handed to Denise by 21st March.

David