Pastoral News: 05 April 09

We pray for Joy Chilton and her family, not only in their continuing concern for Marvin, but as they also mourn the loss of the mother of Lilian, Joy's aunt and mother of Sue, who sadly died last year. In their ongoing grief we remember this family and pray the loving peace and presence of Jesus will be theirs.

We have been delighted to welcome new people to worship with us: Dory Chew and her two young sons Ryan and Ralph, Phil and Esther Price, Elaine O'Rourke, and Priscilla and Lewis Chinkwende. Welcome to you all!

Easter Programme

· Good Friday, 10th April at 10.30am in Lovat Hall - Worship and communion in the round as we remember Jesus in his death and sacrifice.

· At 12:10 an open air act of worship with the churches of Newport Pagnell outside Boots at Market Hill.

· On Good Friday afternoon we are planning a recreational afternoon suitable for all the family for all who wish to join us in the sunshine for a walk and Easter fun...! See item elsewhere in this J14.

· Easter Day, 12th April at 7.30am in the garden to the rear of Lovat Hall - in the garden to the rear of Lovat Hall - Early Worship for Easter Day - join us as we welcome the Risen Christ and celebrate the resurrection!

· At 10.30am - Worship for Easter Day including Believers' Baptism - led by our minister Paul Rosier

DIY Help

Does anyone in church have the time and skill in putting up a simple clothes rail and shelf in an alcove? I am hopeless at DIY. So if you can do this please contact me: Yvonne Wilkinson 617354. Tea/coffee/cake provided, and I will pay for the wood/brackets/rail of course!

Milton Keynes Interchurch Quiz League

The first round is being held mid May (date to be confirmed) with a further 4 or 5 rounds during the year. If anyone is interested in making up a team, please let Keith or Barbara Bedford know.

Good Friday Walk

What better way to reduce the effects of all those hot cross buns than a gentle afternoon stroll. Once again we shall be holding our Good Friday walk and we are all invited.
This year the starting point is the car park at Woughton on the Green – off the Newport Road. Turn south of Chaffron Way (H7) between Marlborough Street (V8) and Brickhill Street (V10). Remember there is no V9 south of the City.

We shall leave our meeting point at 2.30 and return between 4.00 and 4.30.The walk will be along hard surfaced paths which will not be far from the river or canal; it is therefore essential that children are supervised.

If you need further information speak to Richard Beesley.


Easter Cracked - Thank you!

We have just completed our Easter Cracked sessions with the year 6 children from Cedars, Giffard Park, Green Park, Portfields, Tickford Park and Willen Schools, as well as supporting the presentation in Olney Middle School. In total we have seen over 500 children and distributed the same number of Creme Eggs - thank you for your generosity.

The feedback has all been positive, with children and staff asking when Christmas Cracked is due! A big thank you to all who helped and supported the presentations, and to those who prayed for these events - a job well done!

Mary Magdalene

“Mary Magdalene” is a Roger Jones musical telling the story of Mary Magdelene and the dramatic changes wrought in her life through her encounters with Jesus. The musical is being performed by the Ampthill and District Churches Together choir at the Newport Pagnell United Reformed church on Saturday 25th April at 6.30pm.

Service Details 05/04/09

On Sunday 5th April our worship is led by our minister Paul Rosier. We are delighted to welcome Sarah and Stephen Hendry as they bring their young son Hudson in an act of Thanksgiving. Our music today is led by the church's Bband.

In the afternoon at 4.00pm we have our monthly Food4Thought meeting for the elderly and especially those who live alone. This month's hosts are Paul and Janet Rosier.

Preaching Elsewhere

On Sunday 5th April we remember in prayer our member Keith Bedford as he leads the service at Litchborough.

CHURCH DIARY

SUNDAY 5 April
10 – 10.15am Prayer Time in the Chapel.
10.30am Service of Worship led by Paul Rosier.
4.00pm Food4Thought hosted by Janet & Paul Rosier.
7.30 – 9:30pm yPod at the home of Steve and Natasha Wood.

MONDAY 6 April
7.45pm Lent HomeGroup at Bancroft

TUESDAY 7 April
8.45am Team Prayer Meeting in the chapel.
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.

WEDNESDAY 8 April
11.00am Bethany Lunch Club for Senior Citizens. Contact Peter Faulkner for bookings and Elsie Smith for transport.
8.00pm HomeGroup at Newport Pagnell.
8.00pm Admin & Comms meeting

THURSDAY 9 April
7.45pm Boys’ Brigade Company Section Contact David Wright
8.00pm Elders Meeting

GOOD FRIDAY 10 April
10.30am Service of Worship and Communion for Good Friday.
12.10pm Open Air Worship with the Christians of the town at Market Hill
2.30pm Good Friday Walk meeting at Woughton on the Green.

EASTER DAY 12 April
7.30am Early Easter Worship in the garden behind Lovat Hall.
10 – 10.15am Prayer Time in the Chapel.
10.30am Easter Morning Worship led by Paul Rosier.