Pastoral News: 04 July 10

Our love and compassion go the Karen and Michael Dunn on the death of Karen’s mother Rita in Westbury Grange last Sunday afternoon. Rita was able to attend our Food4Thought meeting on occasions, and we had the joy in sharing in her baptism just two or three years ago here in church. Karen has asked that we might hold a service of celebration and thanksgiving for Rita, and that is planned for Sunday the 22nd August here at 4.00pm and all friends are welcome to share in that.

We remember Liz Spruce who has broken her wrist, but is up and busy as ever. We pray that the wrist will soon be healed.

Invitation

You are invited to join us next Sunday 11th July at NPBC for a fellowship tea starting at 5.00pm. Bring your own picnic and/or purchase a freshly cooked Burger or Sausage from our Barbeque.

The evening will also include a friendly game of football on the field followed by live screening of the World Cup Final (from 7.30pm)

Watoto Children’s Choir visits Milton Keynes

On Tuesday 6th July at 6:30pm the Watoto Children’s Choir from Uganda will be performing in St Mary’s, Church Green Road, Bletchley. They will also be performing at the Olney Baptist Church on Wednesday 7th July at 6:30pm. All the children have been orphaned or abandoned because of AIDS, Poverty or War and have been rescued by Watoto Child Care Ministries. They now live in family groups in one of four villages established in Uganda.

The choir is undergoing a six-month European tour and last year’s choir came to Milton Keynes and were amazing. The performance is not to be missed as the enthusiasm and energy of the children is unbelievable.

For more information please visit www.watoto.com or e-mail info@comecloserfoundation.com or at www.comecloserfoundation.com

Prospects!

Bringing the message of salvation to people with learning disabilities. Could you be involved in such a mission? Prospects (www.prospects.org.uk) will be at Christ The Vine Community Church, Johnathans, Coffee Hall tonight at 6.00pm. Come along and hear adults from Bedford talking about what Prospects has done for them.

Talk to Sue Richards or Tony Welch for more info.

Celebration of Hymns

The Methodist Church invite you to its ‘Celebration of Hymns’ on Friday 16th July commencing at 7.30pm at the Methodist Church. The Milton Keynes Salvation Army Band will accompany your singing, plus there will be other items. Admission is £5 at the door or from Methodist Church Members. All proceeds to the Newport Pagnell Brooklands Centre.

Service Details 04/07/10

Good morning and a warm welcome to our worship which is led by our minister Paul Rosier and includes the sharing of communion. Paul will be speaking from the series “Minders Keepers” on “The Stewardship of Relationships”.

This afternoon at 4.00pm we have our monthly Food4Thought activity and this month our hosts are Roger and Catherine Hall.

Preaching Elsewhere

This morning we remember in prayer our member Rod Ruston as he leads the service at Milton Malsor Baptist Church.

Service Details 11/07/10

Next Sunday 11th July Paul Rosier will be leading our worship an Eric Eyre will be speaking on the “Minders Keepers” series and “The Stewardship of the Gospel”.

CHURCH DIARY

SUNDAY 4 July
10 – 10.15am Prayer Time in the Chapel.
10.30am Service of Worship and Communion led by Paul Rosier
4.00pm Food4Thought hosted by Roger & Catherine Hall
7.30pm yPod 2nd Generation (Years 8 & 9).

MONDAY 5 July
9.45am HomeGroup meeting at Christine & Trevor’s.
6.15pm Boys’ Brigade Anchor Boys & Junior Sections. See Roger.

TUESDAY 6 July
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
2.00pm Bible Study Group in the chapel. “Proverbs”. All welcome!
7.45pm HomeGroup A.
7.45pm HomeGroup B .

WEDNESDAY 7 July
11.00am Bethany Lunch Club for Senior Citizens. Contact Peter Faulkner for bookings and Elsie Smith for transport.
8.00pm HomeGroup

THURSDAY 8 July
9.30am Elders Meeting
6.30pm BAFTA Evening for our Boys’ and Girls’ Brigades

FRIDAY 9 July
10 – 11.30am MOPS Alpha in the chapel

SATURDAY 10 July
Newport Pagnell Carnival Day

SUNDAY 11 July
10 – 10.15am Prayer Time in the Chapel.
10.30am Service of Worship led by Paul Rosier with Eric Eyre preaching
5.00pm Fellowship Tea followed by the screening of the World Cup Final on the large Screen.