Pastoral News: 05 July 09

The team from the local branch of Gideons were overwhelmed by the generosity of the fellowship. Your gifts amounted to £166-40, which will enable us to purchase 167 copies of New Testament & Psalms. That’s 167 opportunities to place God's life changing Word into the hands of both students in local schools and the residents of Woodhill Prison. Thank you so much for your help in this ministry.

Many of you have expressed a desire to be kept up to date with Gideon Scripture Distribution work in the local area. By giving your name to Christine or Trevor Ransome this will ensure you get a quarterly Gideon News Magazine as well as regular updates of local Gideon work.

Pudding Club

Calling all ladies. Yes it's that time again. To celebrate (or commiserate) the start of the long school summer holidays, we are having another Pudding Club. It will be at the home of Claire Scott on Saturday 18th July from 7.30pm onwards. The evening is free, but we would ask that you collect a ticket from Lisa Huckle, so we know how many are coming and whether you are bringing a pudding or something to drink. For further enquires, please contact Lisa (as Claire is away prior to the event).

Emergency Help Scheme

Please support the Emergency Help Scheme by enjoying a cream tea at our garden party on Saturday 11th July from 2.00pm to 5.00pm.

Volunteers from the churches of Newport Pagnell use their own cars to take people who have difficulty in getting to medical appointments. The scheme is very short of volunteers. If you felt you could help occasionally please contact Yvonne Higgins.

Volunteer Decorators Urgently Required

The two office ceilings have now been replaced. The offices were cleared for this purpose so it’s a great opportunity to paint the walls and put everything back in place before Paul returns from his sabbatical. It is hoped to commence painting on Monday - all equipment is provided. If you would be willing to help on Monday or any other day during the week please contact David Huckle or Catherine Hall.

An open invitation from Councillors Euan & Irene Henderson

It’s a great honour – and a joy to us both – to be Mayor and Mayoress of Milton Keynes. One of the most important events of our mayoral year is the Civic Service. So we have chosen to hold it in Newport Pagnell’s Parish Church of St. Peter and St Paul. It will be on Sunday 5th July at 4.00pm.

We very much hope that many Newport residents will join us for this very special occasion. No need to book or RSVP. Just turn up on the day. We look forward to seeing you there.


Request from a Former Member

Some of you may remember James Lerner who was a member at NPBC from 1988-1990. We’ve received an email from James this week. He is now living in North Wales and would be interested in making contact with anyone who may remember him.

BAFTA'S 2009

On Thursday 9th July we are hosting our annual BAFTA (Brigades' Awards For Their Achievements) evening. All are very welcome to come and see what our Brigades have been doing this year and to applaud their achievements.

Service Details 05/07/09

A warm welcome to our service of worship and communion which is led by Rev Anthony Clarke who is a Fellow of Regents Park Theological College, in Oxford. We continue our series “The James School of Excellence” with James 3 “Learn Power over the Tongue”.

Preaching Elsewhere

This morning we remember in prayer our members Roy Freestone and Eric Eyre as they lead worship elsewhere. Roy is leading the service at Loughton Baptist Church whilst Eric is at Milton Malsor Baptist Church.

Service Details 12/07/09

Next Sunday 12th July our service will be led by Rev Geoff Colmer who is the Regional Minister and Team Leader of the Central Baptist Association. We shall be looking at James 4, the penultimate chapter of the Epistle, “Learn Peacemaking not Trouble Making”.

Also next Sunday at 6.00pm our next “eXalt!” worship event will take place.

CHURCH DIARY

SUNDAY 5 July
10 – 10.15am Prayer Time in the Chapel.
10.30am Service of Worship and Communion led by Anthony Clarke Regent’s Park College, Oxford.
4.00pm Food4Thought hosted by the F4T Team.
8.00pm Brigades Camp Meeting in the chapel

MONDAY 6 July
6.15pm Boys’ Brigade Anchor Boys & Junior Sections. See Roger.
7.45pm Amicus – Contact Sam Downton or Mark Nicholls
7.45pm HomeGroup meeting at Giffard Park. Ephesians 5:21-6:9 “After you!”.
8.00pm Deacons Meeting

TUESDAY 7 July
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.
2.00pm Bible Study Group in the chapel led by Linda Row. All Welcome.
7.45pm HomeGroup Meeting in the chapel, all welcome.

WEDNESDAY 8 July
7.45pm Alpha Course meeting at Giffard Park.
8.00pm HomeGroup meeting at Newport Pagnell

THURSDAY 9 July
6.15pm Brigades Awards For Their Achievements. An evening of celebration and awards for our Brigades. All very welcome.

SUNDAY 12 July
10 – 10.15am Prayer Time in the Chapel.
10.30am Service of Worship led by Rev Geoff Colmer.
6.30pm eXalt!