Pastoral News: 03 January 10

Thank you …

… for your generosity at the Community Carol Evening on Sunday 20th. December. We are able to send a gift of at least £450 to Willen Hospice for their work in the hospice and in community care

… to all who shared in the BIANCA project – Bring In A Neighbour At Christmas. There were at least 8 locations participating, and we pray that we will have established good links and relationship with neighbours in doing this.

… to all who helped to decorate the foyer and church for Christmas, to Roy Taylor and Steve Greenfield and their many helpers for their hard work at the New Year’s Eve Big Night Out event, and to all who participated in the Xcelsis Factor.

Thanks from Roy & Mary

Roy and Mary would like to thank everyone for their practical help and concern last Sunday when Roy's sister, Doreen, was taken ill during the service. After examination in A&E she was allowed back to stay with them and appears to have made a good recovery. She has now returned to her own home in Stony Stratford.

They are also grateful for the prayers and support they have received during Mary's time out of circulation because of a trapped nerve in her back. “We join our prayers with yours for a Healthy New Year!”

Precept Ministries UK

The next workshop from Precept Ministries UK will be held on Saturday 16th January 9.00am – 5.00pm at The Institute, High Street, North Crawley. The day involves teaching based on basic precept methods using the life of Abraham. The cost is £20.00 which includes all study materials. You just need to bring your own bible and lunch. Tea and coffee is provided.

For more information or to book your place, please contact Fiona Eelbeck or Anne Stanford.

Service Details 03/01/10

On Sunday 3rd January our worship is led by our minister Paul Rosier. Paul will be speaking from Revelation 21 on “What’s new?” The service will also include the sharing of communion.

At 4.00pm in the afternoon we have our monthly Food4Thought event for the elderly and especially those who live alone. This month our hosts are Peter and Jenny Turner

Service Details 10/01/10

On Sunday 10th January at 10.30am Trevor Ransome leads our worship.

CHURCH DIARY

SUNDAY 3 January
10 – 10.15am Prayer Time in the Chapel.
10.30am Service of Worship and Communion led by Paul Rosier
4.00pm Food4Thought hosted by Jenny and Peter Turner

MONDAY 4 January
10.00am Elders Meeting
7.45pm Amicus – Contact Sam Downton or Mark Nicholls

TUESDAY 5 January
8.45am Team Prayer Meeting in the chapel.
9.30 – 9.45 am TOFTS Bible Time for Toddlers.
9.45 – 11.15am Parent & Toddler Group (24 Months+). See Yvonne Wilkinson
1.30 – 3.00pm Parent & Baby Group in the Tickford Room. See Yvonne Wilkinson
1.30 – 3.00pm Parent & Toddler Group (12-24 months). See Yvonne Wilkinson
7.45pm HomeGroup Meeting .

WEDNESDAY 6 January
11.00am Bethany Lunch Club for Senior Citizens. Contact Peter Faulkner for bookings and Elsie Smith for transport.
8.00pm HomeGroup meeting
8.00pm Premises Meeting

THURSDAY 7 January
6.15pm Girls’ Brigade Explorers For all sections see Sue Garnham
6.45pm Girls’ Brigade Junior Section
7.45pm Pastoral Assistants prayer meeting.
8.00pm Boys’ Brigade Company Section Contact David Huckle
8.00pm Girls’ Brigade Senior and Brigader Section
8.00pm CTNP Carnival Meeting at the Methodist Church

FRIDAY 8 January
8.30pm Admin & Comms Meeting

SUNDAY 10 January
10 – 10.15am Prayer Time in the Chapel.
10.30am Service of Worship led by Trevor Ransome