Church Bulletin Board

@MBC

     Operation Christmas Child, Sunday November 9th
Once again, we are taking part in Operation Christmas Child. If you would like to support this wonderful project and fill a shoebox for a child this Christmas, then please collect a pre-printed box and a leaflet with all the details from the back of the Church.
I would be very grateful if all the shoeboxes could be brought to Church on (or before) Sunday, November 9th, so that they can be delivered to their collection point. If you are attending Church on Zoom and would like me to drop off a leaflet/pre-printed box or collect a shoebox from your doorstep, then please get in touch.
Alternatively, you might like to prepare a 'virtual shoebox' through the Samaritan's Purse website. Many thanks. Sue Chappell.  

     Men's Breakfast Nov 14th 8.30am-9.30am 
Breakfast at the Foley Arms: Subject for discussion: "On my travels".  Come and share your most memorable travel or holiday experiences.  

     Praying Together Seminar Nov 16th 2.30pm-3.30pm Church Lounge 
Recently the church completed a questionnaire about Church Prayer Meetings.  16 people said that they would attend a prayer meeting if it were held in the afternoon (calendar dependent).  A number of you said that they would appreciate some teaching on, and help with, praying in a group.   Therefore, I am going to hold a seminar on Nov 16th 2.30pm-3.30pm Church Lounge.  We will be looking at: 

•      The purpose and benefits of praying together for others 
•       How to become more confident at praying out loud with others 
•       When would be a good time to hold a regular prayer meeting? 

      The seminar will be held on zoom for those who cannot make it in person.  (Church link). Thanks, Dave.

     Church AGM on Wednesday, 18th of November.
At the Church AGM Meeting on Wednesday 18th November 2026, the election of deacons will take place. People may stand if they feel called, are church members and can find a sponsor. At the same meeting, the election of Secretary and Treasurer will also take place. People may stand if they feel called, are church members and can find a sponsor.

Nomination forms for deacons and officers (available from Sue Chappell) must be approved by the nominee, signed by two church members and returned by 12:00 pm on Sunday 15th November. Please prayerfully consider possible nominees. Postal votes are allowed for those who cannot attend in person on the 18th November, please contact Sue Chappell if you need one sent to you. 

CAP Life Skills - Living on a Limited Income
The course begins on Thursday 1st Oct and runs from 10.15-11.45am for eight weeks until 26th November. To sign up for the course let Dave Clarke know on 07838833317 or go onto the website https://capuk.org/gethelp/cap-life-skills# and enter your postcode. The course is free of charge and will be held at the Help Centre, Malvern Football Club, Langland Avenue, Malvern WR14 2EQ.

     Uganda Prayer and Share - Tuesday 24 November 2026 - 12.30–2.00pm (GMT) - Online via Microsoft Teams
Thank you so much for your faithful prayers and support for Genesis Acaye. Join our online event, where Genesis will share updates from his work as Agriculture Lead with ‘Justice Livelihoods and Health’ (JLH) in northern Uganda, where churches and farmer groups are being equipped to strengthen food security, livelihoods and care for God’s creation through agriculture and agroforestry. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and pray for them and the communities they serve. We hope you can join us to hear, connect and pray together. God bless, John Settatree.

@Boys Brigade and Girls Association

Recycling
Following the church meetig and looking at what was tiked on the sheet, Angela has signed up to a recycling programme that will give BBGA money for recycling biscuit and snack wrappers. We can recycle any brand of biscuit, cracker and cake wrappers such as digesties, rich tea etc. This includes the likes of Penguin's etc but not chocolate bars like Mars, Snickers etc, or the inside plastic tray as they are made from a diffrent material. Cardboard innards should go in household recycling. Please bring clean and dry wrappers to church and deposit in the box. We need a kg before we can send a shipment. Each kg earns 200points and we get a 1p per point.

Lyttelton Well

The trustees and managers of The Lyttlton Well are pleased to announce that The Well Counselling has reopened its waitig list and have started to receive enquiries from clients above the age of 18 living in Malvern and the immediate surrounding area, who wish to access subsidised counselling. Email: info@thewellcounselling.co.uk Phone: 07793 505832

Lyttleton Well Café:

• The Café & Bookshop are open Monday to Friday from 10am – 3.30pm with hot food being served until 2.00pm.
• THE WELL - MONDAY AFTERNOONS - Every Monday from 2.30pm onwards you are invited to join in with a SCRABBLE & RUMMIKUB afternoon. All welcome - just turn up.
• Churches Together In Malvern Coffee and Chat Morning - Tuesday 10th November, 10am - 11.30am. Come and have a coffee and the opportunity to catch up with others from the Malvern Churches and then Knit And Natter in the afternoon from 2pm. All welcome 
• Well Counselling Service Fundraising Quiz Night - Saturday 14th November
  The monthly fundraising quiz evening will take place in the Lyttelton Rooms Main Hall on Saturday 14th November. The doors open at 7pm and the quiz gets going at about 7.30, The cost is £3.00 per head plus a contribution for tea, coffee, squash, biscuits etc. Proceeds for the Well Counselling. 
• The next Well Connected event is coming up on Thursday 19th November at 2pm in the Main Hall. If you are a previous volunteer or member of staff, you are most welcome to come along. Nick Clarke (Lead Chaplain) will be joining us to give a short introduction to the new Chaplaincy Service, with an opportunity to ask questions, as well as our usual cuppa and chat. Please let us know if you are attending by emailing ali@lytteltonwell.co.uk or phone 01684 573702 
• The Well’s Christmas Late Night Opening - Thursday November 26th - Café and Bookshop both open until 8pm. Hot food and cakes both available throughout the afternoon and evening - last orders by 7pm. There will be some different specials that night on the menu board. Bookings aren't essential but are possible from 5pm onwards. 
• The Well @ The Christmas Market - Saturday November 28th. This year we have been asked to open a mulled wine/mince pie stall by the gate into Priory Drive. We will also be serving mulled non-alcoholic punch, and hot chocolate with toppings The café itself will be closed but the bookshop will be open for the event with advent calendars, advent/Christmas books, cards and gifts. 

@CTM

Open the Book
Please pray for a new term of Open the Book, where teams share Bible Stories with children in St Mathias, The Vale, Somers Park, The Grove and The Parish primary schools. Pray for enough volunteers to help each week and that the good news that we share will take root in the hearts and minds of the children and staff who hear it. If you want to know more about Open the Book please speak to Jean.

• MALVERN WELL DRESSING - All Souls Remembrance Tree - Sunday 25th October to Sunday 8th November - Well Blessing by Rev. Becky Elliott, Monday 2nd November 11.00am, The Clock Tower, North Malvern Road WR14 4LX. 

Other for CTiM Website: https://ctmalvern.org.uk/#events

@ Wellspring Events

• For further details and to book visit www.thewellspring.uk/events

And finally…
“Goodness is stronger than evil; 
Love is stronger than hate; 
Light is stronger than darkness; 
Life is stronger than death. 
Victory is ours, through Him (God/Christ) who loves us.” 
(Archbishop Desmond Tutu 1931-2021)