Pastoral News: 12 July 09

We remember those in our fellowship who are concerned about the health of their parents at this time. We particularly remember Lisa Huckle and Steve Greenfield who are both concerned about their fathers who are unwell. We pray they will know God’s peace at this time.

We also pray for Elise Dawes, a regular at out Food4Though group who has had an operation this week. Elise is now back at home and we pray for a full recovery.

Church Meeting

Would church members please note that our next church member’s meeting is on Tuesday 21st July at 8.00pm in the Tickford Room. The minutes of the previous church meeting are available for members to read this morning. They can be located in the green folder by the Stewards table.

Elder Responsible During Paul’s Sabbatical

This coming week we welcome Paul as he returns from his sabbatical study period. Eric Eyre is the duty elder until then. Thank you from the elders for your support and prayer as they sought to lead and care for the fellowship in Paul’s absence.

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 on 217429 (as Claire is away prior to the event).

Service Details 12/07/09

Good morning and welcome to our service of worship which is led by Rev Geoff Colmer, Regional Minister and Team Leader of the Central Baptist Association. Geoff will be continuing the series “The James School of Excellence” with James 4 “Learn Peacemaking not Trouble Making”.

Geoff has been a Baptist Minister since 1990. In what seems like a former life, he was a professional musician playing bassoon in the English Northern Philharmonia. After ministerial training at Spurgeon’s Theological College, he served at churches in Rye and Melton Mowbray before coming to the post of Regional Minister and Team Leader in the CBA in July 2004.

Geoff continues to play the bassoon for pleasure and is now performing again. He is married to Cazz, and they have two teenage sons, Jonathan and Andrew.

eXalt

This evening at 6.00pm our next eXalt worship event will take place and will be led by Bev Wright and Jamicus.

Preaching Elsewhere

We remember in our prayers Keith Bedford and Bev Wright as they lead the service of worship at Potterspury URC this morning.

Service Details 19/07/09

Next Sunday's service is a baptismal service led by our Minister Rev Paul Rosier who we welcome back from Sabbatical leave this week. Paul will be concluding our series “The James School of Excellence” with chapter 5 “Learn Prayer in Trouble”.


CHURCH DIARY

SUNDAY 12 July
10 – 10.15am Prayer Time in the Chapel.
10.30am Service of Worship led by Rev Geoff Colmer.
6.00pm eXalt!
7.30pm yPod at the home of Steve and Natasha Wood.

MONDAY 13 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 Bancroft. Ephesians 6:10-24 “Living in a war zone”.

TUESDAY 14 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 at Newport Pagnell.

WEDNESDAY 15 July
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 16 July
7.45pm Boys’ Brigade Company Section Contact David Wright
8.00pm Elders Meeting

FRIDAY 17 July
9.45am – 12:00 MOPS Group. See Wendy Turner or Elaine Hope

SUNDAY 19 July
10 – 10.15am Prayer Time in the Chapel.
10.30am Service of Worship and Believers Baptism led by Paul Rosier
7.00pm Service of worship and communion in the chapel led by Paul Rosier
7.30pm yPod at the home of Steve and Natasha Wood.