October, 2022 - St Michael's Church, Stoke Gifford

Jonathan Veira -The Unlockdown Sessions

Posted on 21 October 202221 October 2022 by Laura Thomas

Friday 2 December 7.30pm

The amazingly talented and versatile international singer Jonathan Veira, with the most beautiful voice, is coming to St Michael’s on Friday 2 December, as part of his Unlockdown Sessions

During the 2020-2021 lockdown he lifted spirits every Sunday night with a live concert from his lounge and he now brings the ‘Unlockdown’ sessions live.

Jonathan is essentially a musical chameleon – performing songs of great diversity to an incredibly high standard – which quite possibly makes him unique in the world of entertainment.

‘…better than anyone else in the UK’
Indeed – ‘…better than anyone else in the UK’ is how As The Stage recently described him. From Billy Joel to Mozart and everything in-between – nothing seems too hard for him!

Ballads, blues, rock n roll, jazz and even opera – everything sounds completely authentic and exhilarating.

Accompanying himself on the piano with amazing dexterity, his glorious singing of his songs frequently moves people to tears and then they find themselves weeping with laughter at his tales!

Undeniably sensational
The Sunday Express called him sensational and Jonathan Veira’s show is undeniably sensational because you get so much more than just ‘the voice’.

He is a superb comic raconteur, whose anecdotal story-telling has people of all generations laughing helplessly. When did you last see young and old rocking with laughter together?

Gift Day for Ministry and Mission 2022

Posted on 19 October 202231 October 2022 by Laura Thomas

Jesus makes a difference. He gives so much to us. Will you give back to Him?

Click here to respond. Click here to see our financial questions and answers.

Here at St Michael’s, our giving helps so much to happen!

To do all that we are doing costs £1440 per day. Currently, we are giving £1261 per day. Whilst we have a planned gap in 2022, this Gift Day gives an opportunity to close it in 2023.

Please think and pray about what you might give this year. Either as a one-off payment or a monthly standing order payment.

We invite everyone at St Michael’s to count ourselves in by giving. Our generosity helps us to Learn and Grow, Share Jesus and Serve….TOGETHER!

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Please add your response by filling in the form below. Or, if you prefer, download a paper form. You can also email us if you have any queries.

After you have completed the form you’ll get an email with details on how to give.

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If applicable, please complete the Gift Aid Declaration below, If you have already completed a Gift Aid form for us, you do not need to complete this part

GIFT AID DECLARATION
Declaration of payments made by an individual to a charity
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•This declaration will cover all donations I have made since 6 April 2022 and all donations I make hereafter (either through multiple or single payments)
•Please treat my donations as Gift Aid donations (so that you can reclaim the tax back on my giving)
•By digitally signing this form, I confirm that I am a UK taxpayer. I understand that I must pay an amount of Income Tax or Capital Gains Tax for each tax year that is at least equal to the amount of tax that all charities that I donate to will reclaim on my gifts for that tax year. I understand that other taxes, such as VAT and council tax do not qualify and that St Michael’s Church will reclaim 25p on every £1. I will tell St Michael’s Church if I am no longer a taxpayer.

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Worship Team Night

Posted on 21 October 20223 November 2022 by Laura Thomas

We’re having a worship team night on Wednesday 16 November at 7:30pm in St Michael’s Centre.

It’s open to everyone on the worship and tech teams across all services, and anyone who is interested in getting involved.

We’ll be worshipping together, getting to know each other better and chatting and praying about what it means to worship and how we can live this out at St Michael’s.

No need to sign-up, just come along. But if you have any questions, please get in touch.

Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes 2022

Posted on 12 October 202214 October 2022 by Laura Thomas

Every year we take part in Operation Christmas Child – making up for shoeboxes of gifts for children worldwide. This is the world’s largest children’s Christmas project and is run by Samaritans Purse. It’s a great way to show God’s love in a tangible way to help needy children.

Click here for information on how to pack a shoebox . We also have leaflets available in Church and St Michael’s Centre, as well as some flat pack boxes ( first come first served on the boxes)

And you can also find out more on the Operation Christmas Child Website.

Tougher import regulations mean no toothpaste, chocolate or sweets as shoebox gifts. Let’s think creatively by adding other fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items that a child will love. You can now include knitted items and 4 suited playing cards. More ideas here

Download gift suggestions here

Please drop off your boxes in church or St Michael’s Centre ready for collection by Sunday 20 November.