Dear Friends
As some of you may be Know we shall shortly be leaving Selsdon after 45 years. We came in early 1975 as newly weds, and St John’s has played an important part in the lives of all of our family during that time. We take with us many memories of the various aspects of church life in which we have played a part. What has always come across is the wonderful fellowship that exists here. This was very apparent in the three splendid Parish Pilgrimages masterminded by the Rev Ian Brothwood, but also in the many other church organisations and activities
We had hoped to perhaps do an “open house” in our garden, or something in the church hall, to say a proper goodbye, and thank you all for your friendship and fellowship, but with the current Covid 19 situation, that is not to be.
If anyone is in Shropshire we would love to see you, if you contact Amanda in the church office she will pass on our details. Our email . addresses have not changed
Wishing everyone well during the interregnum, and for a vibrant future at St Johns under the next Rector, and also that worship can return to normality before too long.
Love and Best Wishes
David & Margaret Smith
We would like to say a fond farewell to Diana Withers who is moving to Canterbury to be near her family. We thank you for all the help over the years and hope your move goes well.
You will be missed.
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A huge thank you once again to all those of you who have continued to make donations of food to The Vine over recent months. Our shelves are looking very healthy which is great. We are working with several other agencies in New Addington to supply food to people who are struggling. We are seeing more clients needing help on an ongoing basis, and we anticipate that this need will increase as the government furlough scheme comes to an end.
At the moment, we are particularly short of the following items:
Tinned fruit
Tinned meat pies
Tinned meat meals (chilli, bolognese, chicken in white wine sauce, meatballs, hot dogs)
Jam/spreads
Puddings (Angel Delight, jelly etc)
Sugar
Long life fruit juice/squash
We are also giving out a lot more toiletries and household cleaning products than usual and so need the following items:
Antibacterial spray
Washing up liquid
Kitchen/bathroom cleaner
Laundry tablets/capsules (easier to distribute than soap powder)
Shampoo
Conditioner
Soap
Toothpaste
Deodorant
Could I ask that if you make a regular donation of nappies, could you possibly change the size that you donate each week? Generally with nappies, it is the larger sizes (size 5 or 5+ or 6) that are the most popular, but it's helpful to have a selection of sizes available. Thank you!
Thanks to my earlier appeal, we now have plenty of pasta thank you! However, if anyone has any good quality, strong carrier bags going spare, we would be happy to receive them. Generally our clients bring their own bags, however with the change in procedures at the moment, we are giving out pre-packed bags and so have depleted our store of carrier bags. Could I also be really cheeky and ask that if you are donating peas, you go for plain old garden peas rather than mushy peas, and for cereals the popular ones are weetabix or cheerio types. Most of our referrals are for families, and children generally don't like porridge! MANY THANKS to all of you once again - we feel very privileged to have had such a constant supply of donations coming in during lockdown, and it really isn't taken for granted. Blessings x Best regards Lesley Lesley Holland Community Services Coordinator New Addington Salvation Army Church Mobile: 07906 097473
You can leave items in the church porch on Thursdays and Sundays 10 am -12 noon