Pastoral News: 03 May 09

New Rotas available today

Please see Catherine for your June to September rotas. Thank you to those who have recently offered to help.

Appeal

Additional help is required on the following Sundays (July 26th, Aug. 23rd and 30th) to assist with setting up ready for worship or it really will mean collect a chair on your way into worship. Please see Catherine if you would be able to help.

Bband

There will be a Bband practice on Thursday 7th May at 7.00pm to practice for the service on Sunday 10th May. Please contact Bev Wright for details.

Who to Contact During Paul’s Sabbatical

During Paul’s sabbatical, the elders will be taking it in turns to be the main point of contact for a period of one week at a time. They will be at the door at the end of the service if you wish to speak to them. If you need to leave a message, please be aware that you can do so by leaving it at the church office (under the door if locked!) or by passing it to Catherine. The church answer phone will also be checked regularly.

Bridgebuilder Trust Climb The Eiger Challenge 2009

Bridgebuilder is holding a family fun day at the Caldecotte Centre on 16th May from 10.00am to 5.00pm. There will be a whole host of activities, including a Barbeque, Cocktail Bar, Open Mic Entertainment, Giant Games, Nail Bar, Face Painting, Bouncy Castles, Sports Activates and at the centre, the attempt to climb the equivalent of the North Face of the Eiger (160 ascents of the wall). Admission to the day is free so come when you can and go when you must. Please also sponsor the intrepid NPBC climbers - Bev Wright, Claire Scott, James Winship, Jonathan Evans, Josh Brown, Jonathan Winship and Keith Bedford.

If you are interested in performing in the Open Mic entertainment or would be willing to help on the day with stewarding, looking after Giant Games etc, please let Barbara or Keith Bedford know.

Finally, Gazebos are needed for the event. Do you have one or know anyone else who might have one they can borrow for the day? Again, if you can help please let Barbara or Keith know.

Next Church Meeting

Could members please note that the next church meeting is taking place on Tuesday 12th May at 8.00pm. Minutes of the previous church meeting are available for members to read today. You will find them in the green folder by the Stewards table.

Interchurch Quiz League

The first round of the Interchurch Quiz League will take place on 15th May. If you would like to take part, please let Keith & Barbara Bedford know.

Reaching Out!

During Paul Rosier's sabbatical, two Christian organisations have been invited to lead our Sunday morning worship. They are Mission India represented by Tim Cutting on Sunday 10th May and Gideons International on Sunday 28th June. Here are some brief details:-

Mission India: India is home to 1028 billion people.43.5% are under 20 years of age and 1 in 3 adults cannot read or write. The need is great & Mission India is seeking to develop a 3 pronged programme of church planting, bible content & adult literacy plus children’s bible clubs. God is using these methods of outreach and people are responding to the Good News of Jesus in astonishing numbers.

Gideons International: Gideons provide copies of God's Word in the mainstreams of public life such as hotels, hospitals, and schools. By this means Gideons seek to reach the untold millions who have never heard the gospel and who normally would never enter a church. In this modern age of space travel, computers and nuclear power men and women from all walks of life are discovering that God's Word has a message that is relevant to the problems and pressures of the critical days in which we live.

Although we shall not be sponsoring either of these organisations as a Fellowship it was felt that individuals may appreciate the opportunity to offer practical support. A receptacle for this purpose will be available on both the Sundays.

Service Details 03/05/09

This morning Steve Greenfield and Trevor Ransome lead our worship. The service will also include communion.

This afternoon at 4.00pm we have our monthly Food4Thought meeting. A time for friendship, singing and praise for the retired of the town. This month Celia & Brian Stone are the hosts.

Preaching Elsewhere

We remember our member Rod Ruston as he leads the service at Drayton Parslow Baptist Church.

Service Details 10/05/09

On Sunday 10th May our service will be led by Tim Cutting from Mission India. See further details inside Junction 14.


CHURCH DIARY

SUNDAY 3 May
10 – 10.15am Prayer Time in the Chapel.
10.30am Service of Worship led by Steve Greenfield & Trevor Ransome.
4.00pm Food4Thought hosted by Brian & Celia Stone.
7.30 – 9:30pm yPod at the home of Steve and Natasha Wood

TUESDAY 5 May
8.45am Team Prayer Meeting in the chapel.
9.45am HomeGroup meeting at Wendy and Andrew’s.
10.00am Parent & Toddler Group (24 Months+). See Yvonne Wilkinson
1.30 – 3.00pm Parent & Baby Group in the Tickford Room Contact Sue Garnham
1.30 – 3.00pm Parent & Toddler Group (12-24 months) contact Janet Rosier.
7.45pm HomeGroup Meeting at .

WEDNESDAY 6 May
11.00am Bethany Lunch Club for Senior Citizens. Contact Peter Faulkner for bookings and Elsie Smith for transport.
7.45pm Alpha Course meeting at Trevor & Christine’s.
8.00pm HomeGroup meeting at Newport Pagnell

THURSDAY 7 May
6.30pm Girls’ Brigade District Parade at Water Eaton Church Centre
7.00pm Bband Practice. Contact Bev Wright for details
7.45pm Boys’ Brigade Company Section Contact David Wright
8.00pm Pastoral Assistants Prayer Meeting

SUNDAY 10 May
10 – 10.15am Prayer Time in the Chapel.
10.30am Service of Worship led by Tim Cutting from Mission India.
6.00pm United Service for Christian Aid at St Bede’s
7.30 – 9:30pm yPod at the home of Steve and Natasha Wood.