Pastoral News: 07 June 09

‘U-Turn’ for Amy

This summer Amy McLeod is planning to spend 3 months in South Africa working with an organisation called U-turn. U-turn works with homeless people in South Africa and provides a way for them to escape a hostile life on the streets by giving them the assistance needed to develop their skills and find work and a home.

Amy’s role will be to work directly with the homeless on the streets, providing them with basic health care and sharing with them the hope that Jesus gave us.

Amy says I know I can’t do this on my own, so if you would like to, please join me in my prayers! Also if anyone feels that they could offer me any advice or financial support I would love to hear from you. My flights are booked!!!! I will be flying out on the 26th August and returning on the 23rd November.

Prayer points. At this stage it’s mostly practical things,

· that I would be able to raise the money needed
· that the team over there will be able to find me somewhere to stay
· that in my last few months of nursing training God will equip me with the skills that I will need when I'm there

M.O.U.S.E. Team 09

The Bridgebuilder Trust is looking for a team of young people school years 11+ to take part in an exciting project! There will be a week’s training in June, followed by 2 weeks’ tour of primary schools in July, working with year 6 students on Moving On Up Schools Education (MOUSE). If you are interested in working with children and helping them with their concerns/anxieties about secondary school, this project is for you. The team will be responsible for putting on a roadshow style lesson for year 6s which will incorporate a bible message/story, games, worksheets, drama, music and more ….

To get more info or to fill in an application form please call the Bridgebuilder office on 01908 270670 and speak to Rosie

Churches Together in Newport Pagnell

It was decided at the CTNP Forum in January to not have a stall at this year’s carnival. Instead it was decided to have a planning meeting to discuss the 2010 carnival to decide what the aims are and what we can do. The Mission Group decided to have a meeting on Thursday June 11th at 7.45pm at the Methodist church to start our discussions off. We need plenty of people there to come up with ideas to hopefully present to the Forum on 18th June. If you are interested and able to attend you would be most welcome.

Disabled Toilet

Following an incident two weekends ago a new lock has been fitted to the door of the disabled toilet. This key uses The Disabiity Network's RADAR key. A copy is available in the caretaker's office and the Church office.

Membership Pack

Please would all church members ensure they receive their membership pack from their Vine Group Leader today? This was designed for new members but the leadership felt that existing members would find the information useful.

Service Details 07/06/09

Today we see the start of a new teaching series entitled, “The James School of Excellence”, a series from the inspired pen of the leader of the church in Jerusalem. Today’s service of worship is lead by Bev Wright, Steve Wood and Eric Eyre and also includes communion.

Food4Thought

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 our hosts are Trevor & Christine Ransome.

Preaching Elsewhere

This morning we remember in prayer Roy Freestone as he leads the worship at Stevington (near Bedford) and Rod Ruston as he leads the service at Yardley Gobion URC

Service Details 14/06/09

Next Sunday 14th June our worship is led by Trevor Ransome and Bev Wright.

Church Picnic

A reminder that next Sunday (14th June) we will be enjoying a picnic together immediately after the morning service. Bring a picnic with you and share in the fun. Games and other entertainment will be provided. For further details contact Steve Greenfield.

CHURCH DIARY

SUNDAY 7 June
10 – 10.15am Prayer Time in the Chapel.
10.30am Service of Worship & Communion led by Eric Eyre, Bev Wright & Steve Wood.
4.00pm Food4Thought hosted by Trevor & Christine Ransome.
7.30pm yPod at the home of Steve and Natasha Wood.

MONDAY 8 June
6.15pm Boys’ Brigade Anchor Boys & Junior Sections. See Roger.
7.45pm Amicus – Contact Sam Downton or Mark Nicholls
7.45pm HomeGroup meeting at Great Linford. Ephesians 3 1-21 “Profile of an Apostle”.

TUESDAY 9 June
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 at Newport Pagnell.

WEDNESDAY 10 June
11.00am Bethany Lunch Club for Senior Citizens. Contact Peter Faulkner for bookings and Elsie Smith for transport.
7.45pm Alpha Course meeting at Giffard Park.
8.00pm HomeGroup meeting at Newport Pagnell

THURSDAY 11 June
Girls’ Brigade District Barbeque For details contact Sue Garnham
7.45pm Boys’ Brigade Company Section Contact David Wright

SUNDAY 14 June
10 – 10.15am Prayer Time in the Chapel.
10.30am Service of Worship & Communion led by Bev Wright & Trevor Ransome.
12.00pm Church Picnic in the garden by Lovat Hall.
7.30pm yPod at the home of Steve and Natasha Wood.