Pastoral News: 04 October 09

Harold Heath-Coleman is currently resident at the Waterhall Care Centre, Fern Grove in Bletchley. It is hoped that before too long he may become a resident at Tickford Abbey here in Newport. We remember Harold in his new surroundings, and pray that the coming days will be settled and peaceful for him.

Peggy Oliver, one of the members of our Food4Thought, is in Milton Keynes Hospital, and we pray for her as she is very weak.

We continue to remember Georgina Keeping, a member of our Bethany Centre, as she is unwell at home.

Christmas Praise at the Central Hall Westminster

This year’s event takes place on Saturday 12th December 2009 at 7.30pm. Special guests include Jonathan Veira, highly respected in opera houses around the world, and also known for his wonderful sense of humour; American soprano Kathryn Copeland; Giles Fowler an exceptional trumpeter and guest speaker Rico Tice who will clearly present the Gospel significance of the season. Tickets available from Langham Arts are prices between £13 and £23 by post only up to 30 September [to gain the benefit of the discount]; then by phone or post thereafter on 020 7935 7246 or Langham Arts (Christmas Praise) St Paul’s Church, Robert Adam Street, London W1U 3HW.

International Harvest Lunch

A big thank you to everyone who came to the Harvest lunch last Sunday and for those who came in their colourful national costumes. We sampled a variety of delicious African dishes cooked by our friends and members from South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi and Zambia. Thank you, too, to everyone who helped prepare before the meal and cleared up afterwards. It was a happy occasion when we had time to chat and get to know people. Some food was generously donated and we have been able to add the sum of £130.91 to the gift for TEAR Fund.

Emma Welch is running for the British Heart Foundation.

On 4th October Emma Welch is running 5km for the British Heart Foundation. It would be lovely if you could sponsor her. If you feel you would like to, just go to http://original.justgiving.com/edw and sponsor online.

Carnival 2010

There is a CTNP meeting in the Methodist School Rooms at 8.00pm on Thursday 8th October for all those interested in the possibility of a Christian input to the Carnival next year. It would be good to have a representative from NPBC there. Please see Catherine if you would like to attend.

Samaritan’s Purse – The power of a simple gift

As in previous years NPBC is to be a drop off point for shoeboxes for Samaritan’s Purse. The drop off dates for shoeboxes is from Sunday 1st November until Wednesday 19th November. If you would like to take part please take a leaflet giving suggestions of what gifts to place in your box. All boxes from this area will be going to Belarus.

Wanted: empty shoeboxes and shoebox fillers. All boxes are checked before leaving the UK to ensure they all contain similar items. Sometimes they are short of soap or toothpaste etc and these have to be bought. Therefore multiple packs of soap, pens, rubbers etc which can be used as fillers are very welcome. Please leave in the box provided in the foyer.

If you would be interested in helping to sort the boxes at Bedford from 2nd November please speak to Catherine Hall (612292) for further information.

yPod Details

Outlined below is the yPod and Sunday evenings schedule for the next 3 months. The initial plan for this term had been to introduce a regular Sunday evening yPod for school years 8-9 but that's not been possible at present for a number of reasons, all of which we'll have ironed out for January. However, we are running two taster evenings for which the dates are below - this will not only enable us to see what interest there is but also allow our young people in that age group to see what they're letting themselves in for.

It's also worth highlighting the new monthly Cross Purposes evenings taking place on the second Sunday of each month. These are for young people all over Newport Pagnell aged 11 (school year 7) and up and include worship, guest speakers, games and the chance to meet and have a laugh with everyone else that's there. The next one is just a week away and our very own Jamicus will be leading the worship.

Any questions, please speak to either Steve or Natasha Wood.

October

Sunday 4th @ 7.30pm yPod (year 10 up)
Sunday 11th @ 7.00pm Cross Purposes at Newport Pagnell URC
Friday 16th @ 7.30pm yPod Taster Evening (years 8-9) @ 2 Leary Crescent
Sunday 18th @ 7.00pm The Hub
Sunday 25th @ 7.30pm yPod (year 10 up)

November

Sunday 1st @ 7.30pm yPod (year 10 up)
Sunday 8th @ 7.00pm Cross Purposes at Newport Pagnell URC
Sunday 15th @ 7.00pm The Hub
Sunday 22th @ 7.30pm yPod (year 10 up)
Friday 27th @ 7.30pm yPod Taster Evening (years 8-9) @ 2 Leary Crescent
Sunday 29th @ 7.00pm Synergy @ Loughton Baptist Church

December

Sunday 6th @ 7.30pm yPod (year 10 up)
Sunday 13th @ 7.00pm Cross Purposes at Newport Pagnell URC
Sunday 20th after Carol Service yPod (both groups)


Service Details 04/10/09

Good morning and a warm welcome to our worship which is led by our minister Paul Rosier. Paul will be speaking from the “Doing It The Jesus Way” series on “Praying In The Face of Doubt”. The service also includes communion and the welcoming of new church members Priscilla and Lewis Chinkwende, Mbawe Malama, Pam Konieczny and Aaron Ellmer.

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’s hosts are Richard and Marylyn Beesley and family.

Preaching Elsewhere

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

Service Details 11/10/09

Next Sunday 11th October at 10.30am Paul Rosier leads our worship. Paul will be continuing the series “Doing It The Jesus Way on “Looking death in the Eye”.

CHURCH DIARY

SUNDAY 4 October
10 – 10.15am Prayer Time in the Chapel.
10.30am Service of Prayer and Communion led by Paul Rosier
4.00pm Food4Thought hosted by Richard & Marylyn Beesley & Family
7.30pm yPod for year 10+ at Steve and Natasha’s.

MONDAY 5 October
6.15pm Boys’ Brigade Anchor Boys & Junior Sections. See Roger
7.45pm Amicus – Contact Sam Downton or Mark Nicholls

TUESDAY 6 October
8.45am Team Prayer Meeting in the chapel.
9.45am HomeGroup meeting at Wendy and Andrew’s.
10.30am 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 Bible Study group continuing the series from Romans 1-5. All are welcome.
7.45pm HomeGroup Meeting at Newport Pagnell

WEDNESDAY 7 October
11.00am Bethany Lunch Club for Senior Citizens. Contact Peter Faulkner for bookings and Elsie Smith for transport.
7.45pm Alpha Course at Old Farm Park. Session 3.
8.00pm HomeGroup meeting at Newport Pagnell

THURSDAY 8 October
9.30am Elders Meeting
6.15pm Girls’ Brigade Explorers For all sections see Sue Garnham
6.45pm Girls’ Brigade Junior Section
7.45pm HomeGroup Giffard Park David: 1 Sa 24
8.00pm Boys’ Brigade Company Section Contact David Huckle
8.00pm Girls’ Brigade Senior and Brigader Section

SUNDAY 11 October
10 – 10.15am Prayer Time in the Chapel.
10.30am Service of worship led by Paul Rosier
7.00pm Cross Purposes at Newport Pagnell URC