CHURCH ORGANISATIONS
... all of which are pleased to welcome new members.
Singing Group
A group of adults who sing in two-part harmony at The Family Service each week. Rehearsals are held on Friday evenings from 7.15.-8.30.pm and the music sung consists of contemporary worship songs. The leader is Mrs Lynda Wolstencroft. Email: wolstencroftchris@hotmail.com
Bellringers
A band of ladies and gentlemen who ring the eight church bells for the 11.00.am and 6.00.pm Sunday Services, weddings and special occasions. Practice night is Tuesday from 7.30.-9.00.pm. Ringers need to be aged 12+. The Ringing Captain is Mr Colin Bennett (Telephone 0152764077). For details of the bell restoration project please click this link www.alvechurchbells.org.uk
House Group One
A House Group that meets weekly on Tuesdays from 7.45.-10.00.pm for bible study and discussion. The leaders are Phillip and Jayne Burgess (Tel: 0121 447 7468)
Home Group Two
A House Group that meets fortnightly on Tuesdays from 7.45.pm - 10.00.pm for prayer, Bible study and discussion. The leaders are John and Jill Alexander (Tel: 0121 445 1312)
Home Group Three
A House Group that meets weekly on Thursdays from 7.45.pm - 10.00.pm for prayer, Bible Study and discussion. The leader is Annette Thomas (Tel: 0121 445 5180)
Magazine Team
The team that produces THE GRAPEVINE, the monthly parish magazine. The Editor is Graham Clark, to whom all copy is sent by 16th of the month Email: Graham@Clarkalvechurch.freeserve.co.uk Distribution is co-ordinated by Mrs Barbara Scane (Tel: 01527 62325)
G-Force
A weekly group for children aged 4 to 13 meeting during the course of the Family Service. Activities include quizzes, model building, bible searching, stories and art work. The Co-ordinator is Mark Isgrove (Tel: 07740 366124)
Mums the Word
A weekly group for mothers with pre-school children meeting in The Ark from 9.30.am -11.30.pm on Thursdays. Each week a chosen subject is studied by the mothers whilst the children play together under adult supervision. The leader is Mrs Liz Grainger (tel: 0121 445 0349)
Peru Group
An adult group that seeks to develop the link between the church and our twinned church in Arequipa, Peru. The group meets as and when necessary and maintains correspondence, produces visual displays in the church and organises social events with a South American theme. The leader of the group is Mr Dick Russell. Email: crussell@easynet.co.uk
Rocksalt
A group for young people aged 9 -13 meeting every Monday during School Term Time from 7.00.-8.15.pm. Activities include games, teaching and preparing presentations for the Sunday Family Service. The leader is Mark Isgrove (Tel: 07740 366124)
Saltshakers
A group for the 5 to 7 year olds meeting every Wednesday in school term time in The Ark from 3.30.pm to 4.45.pm. Meetings begin with a drink and a snack so children can come straight from school. An afternoon's activities consists of games, craft, drama, songs and bible stories. The leaders are Mark Isgrove, Eileen Middleton and Claire Wightman,
Drama Group
A group for those aged 6 to 16 interested in drama. The Drama Group meets each week in the Ark from 5.00.pm to 6.00.pm. Activities include mime, improvisation, sketches and working on pieces of drama that are later performed at church during the course of worship. The leader is Mike Fletcher (Tel: 0121 445 6151)
Choir
A traditional robed choir made up of men, women and girls that sing at the 11.00.am Parish Eucharist and 6.00.pm Evensong. Choir Practice is held on Thursday evenings from 7.45.- 9.00.pm. A wide range of music is sung. The Choirmaster is Mr David Richmond. Email: david@the-ferns.freeserve.co.uk
Women's Fellowship
A monthly group for ladies that meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 2.00.-4.00.pm. Meetings consist of a visiting speaker and discussion over a cup of tea. Special events during the year include a Charity Lunch, a Summer Outing and involvement at the Church Fete. The Chairperson is Mrs Jill Woolley.
Ark Cafe
Open every Thursday lunchtime during School Term Time and serving delicious lunches and incredibly yummy puddings at give-away prices. The Co-ordinator is Mrs Sylvia Parish Telephone 445 2024.
