From the Mint Noticesheet for 20th May:

Peace Candle:  In common with many other churches, each week we light the candle on the Communion Table as an expression of our prayers for peace in the world.

Flowers Today: Bea Truman.

Collections for last Sunday:
     Offertory                                             £966.29
     Christian Aid                                      £310.50

Sunday Service Sheets for May:  Please send any information you may wish to be included to: Liz Sails at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 01392 275070.

John and Angela White thank all those who sent cards and messages of support on the recent death of Angela's mother. Your thoughts were very much appreciated

An Act for the Day:  Make sure that you catch up with the Circuit pod-casts, which began on 1^st May  Each day the podcasts will be based on a chapter of the Acts of the Apostles the link for these podcasts is http://www.youtube.com/user/ExCoastCountyCircuit - there will also be a link on the Mint Website. www.themint.org.uk.

Reading Acts/ Doing Mission: The Mint study group to accompany the series of four themed Sunday sermons on the book of the Acts of the Apostles are meeting on Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm, at the Mint.  Do join us.

“Forward” – New email address: if you are sending information or articles to be printed in “Forward” the new email address is:   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 A Pocket-full of Poetry:  6.00pm & 7.00pm on Thursday 24^th May atTS2 (Alexander Building, Thornlea, New North Rd.).   Emma True, one of the students here at the Mint, has written and is directing the above selection of poetry about all aspects of life.  Do not underestimate the power of poetry!  To book please go to:   http://humanities.exeter.ac.uk/drama/whatson/   and reserve tickets.

Invitation to ECI Charity Concert - 25 May, 7.00-9.30pm in the Flybe Suite, St James Park, Exeter.  Featuring the music of Laura Dugmore Band, Waiting for George  & the St Thomas Gospel Choir . www.eci.org.uk/concert or 01392 205800

Wednessdays@theMint:  7.30pm Wednesday May 30^th  David Reece  “Occupy Exeter”:  David Reece is also a member here at the Mint.  His academic interests are in sustainable development, and he has spent two years in West Africa working in this area.  He was actively involved in the “Occupy Exeter” protests on Cathedral Green and, with others from the camp, will be raising questions about global capitalism.  More information from David Horn - 01626 852815   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Summer Events:   Some people (like Barbara & Mike above) have offered to hold social and fundraising events such as a Coffee Morning, Afternoon Tea, Barbecue etc. in their home during the summer months.  If you can offer your home for such an event, please sign the form in Reception, or talk to Ruth Jordan  01392 256717 -   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

POSTPONED:  Wednesdays@theMint 20^th June:  Unfortunately, due to illness, the Meeting with Kerry Macnish about Hospice Care volunteers, on 20^th June, has been postponed until further notice.  (This had been arranged as a joint meeting with the Pastoral Team)

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