Pastoral News: 13 June 10

A BIG THANK YOU from Emma Barnes and family

“We would like to thank everyone at Newport Pagnell Baptist Church for their love, care, practical and emotional support and prayers over the last few months. We are very proud to be part of such a wonderful church family. Thank you.”

Advance Notice

Please note on Sunday the 18th July at 4.30pm we shall be holding a Celebration Service for the life of Adrian King, to be followed by tea. All friends of the church and of Adrian are very welcome.

Newport Pagnell Carnival

This is a reminder that we are continuing to paint the boards for the CTNP Carnival Float this afternoon and next Saturday, 19th June, both times from 2.00 – 5.00pm. If you can come and help us, please let Chris Row know, and bring a 1" or 2" brush and a jam jar. Chris is also collecting names of volunteers to go on the float on Carnival Day, July 10th, in costume. Please speak to him, for more information, if you are interested.

Additional Church Meeting

Would members please note our additional church meeting on Tuesday 22nd June at 8.00pm in the Tickford Room. The purpose of the meeting is to deal with routine matters of membership applications, updates on the church’s work and ministry, and to share news on the future ministry of the church. All members are urged to attend.

England v Algeria

The anticipation is over. The World Cup is upon us and here at NPBC we are screening the England v Algeria match on Friday June 18th from 7.00pm. Expect large screen action, a barbeque and some exciting prizes to be won. Tickets are just £2 each and are available today from Jonathan Winship or Steve Greenfield. Also available, ‘Scorchio’, your world cup magazine.

Service Details 13/06//10

This morning Trevor Ransome leads our worship. Trevor will be continuing our new preaching series with “Minders Keepers: The Stewardship of Time”.

We remember in prayer our elder Eric Erye who is preaching at Newton Longville this morning.

Service Details 20/06/10

Next Sunday 20th June our worship is led by Steve Wood with Paul Rosier preaching.

In the evening at 7.00pm in the chapel there is a time of worship and prayer which will include the sharing of communion. Please join us!

CHURCH DIARY

SUNDAY 13 June
10 – 10.15am Prayer Time in the Chapel.
10.30am Service of Worship led by Trevor Ransome

MONDAY 14 June
9.45am HomeGroup meeting at Christine & Trevor’s.
6.15pm Boys’ Brigade Anchor Boys & Junior Sections. See Roger.

TUESDAY 15 June
8.45am Team Prayer Meeting in the chapel.
9.30 – 9.45 am TOFTS Bible Time for Toddlers.
9.45 – 11.15am 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 in the chapel. “Proverbs”. All welcome!
7.45pm HomeGroup A .
7.45pm HomeGroup B

WEDNESDAY 16 June
11.00am Bethany Lunch Club for Senior Citizens. Contact Peter Faulkner for bookings and Elsie Smith for transport.
8.00pm HomeGroup at Newport Pagnell (616262)
8.00pm Elders & Deacons Meeting

THURSDAY 17 June
6.15pm Girls’ Brigade Explorers For all sections see Sue Garnham
6.45pm Girls’ Brigade Junior Section
7.45pm Boys’ Brigade Company Section Contact David Huckle
8.00pm Girls’ Brigade Senior and Brigader Section

FRIDAY 18 June
10 – 11.30am MOPS Alpha in the chapel
7.00pm World Cup 2010 England v Algeria in the main hall.

SUNDAY 20 June
10 – 10.15am Prayer Time in the Chapel.
10.30am Service of Worship led by Steve Wood and Paul Rosier
7.00pm Service of Worship & Communion led by Paul Rosier.