Pastoral News: 15 March 09

We again remember Marvin Chilton who has undergone two further operations in the last week, and remains in Harefield Hospital.

Church Directory

Please note that Sunday 15th March is your last opportunity to check and update your entry into the NPBC Directory.

Sunday School Workers Meeting

Could all Sunday School Workers please meet in the crèche room after the church service on Sunday 15th March to discuss Easter activities and availability?

Cancelled Church Members Meeting

Can members please note that the Church Meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday 17th March is now cancelled.

Good News

The proceeds of the Church Pancake Party this year amounted to £210.33 and a cheque for this amount will be forwarded to Willen Hospice.

Eggs Appeal!

As part of the Easter Cracked presentation, we send each child home with a gift of a Cadbury's Creme Egg. Thank you for your generosity in the past, and this year we have a mega challenge!! As we have taken on two extra schools, we need 360 Creme Eggs!

Can you help by donating some eggs, please? Even just a small box of three or six will help us enormously. They can be placed in the container which will be available on the table by the Church Notice Board. Thank you again for your support.

Annual Church Meeting

We are pleased to report that at the Annual Church Meeting last Saturday, Eric Djan, Chris Kirby and Paul Manning were all elected to serve the church as Deacons. We are also pleased to report that Eric Eyre was elected to serve as an Elder.

Men’s Breakfast Dates

Gentlemen, please make a note in your diaries of the dates for our next men’s breakfasts. They are 16th May, 26th September and 12th December.

Please no ball games after worship!

Parents, please can we ask you to remind your children that ball games are not to be played after worship on a Sunday especially in the Portfield’s room; as damage to the ceiling has occurred. We also request that children do not play on the stage for safety reasons. Thank you for your cooperation.

Striking the Right Note
Two great musical events for you to enjoy

ROCK – Saturday 21st March 2009 at 4-00pm & 7-30pm – Barbirolli Hall, Chorleywood.

Rock is a new Christian Musical by Roger Jones featuring a national touring cast of actors, musicians, and dancers, and local choir Joyful Noise

Rock is the story of Peter - we see him called away from his fishing nets, his years on the road alongside Jesus and the disciples, his triumphs and failures. Jesus called Peter ‘The Rock’, but as the musical unfolds we see that only in Jesus, and filled with his Spirit, is Peter – and are we – on solid ground

Rock is Roger’s last touring musical on this scale, so this will be the last chance to see one of the musical premiere tours. Tickets for both performances are £10-00 each (Concessions £8-00).

PROM PRAISE – Saturday 4th April 2009 at 7-30pm – Royal Albert Hall, London.

Prom Praise is a unique blend of live music, word and worship combining the spirit of Songs of Praise” and the world famous Last Night of the Proms.

Prom Praise features Noel Tredinnick, All Souls Orchestra and Massed Prom Praise Choir and the guest soloists include David Erik Gross, Geraldine Latty, and Richard Baker (Piano). Tickets range from £6 (standing) to £33 & include a souvenir programme.

Further Information and Tickets for both events are available from Trevor and Christine Ransome.

Service Details 15/03/09

On Sunday 15th March our worship is led by our minister Paul Rosier and our member Chris Holmwood. During the service Chris will be introducing us to many of our members involved in the work of the MK Bridgebuilder Trust.

In the evening at 7.00pm there is a service of prayer and communion in the chapel, and all are welcome to share in this occasion.

Service Details 22/03/09

Next Sunday 22nd March at 10.30am our worship for Mothering Sunday is an all-age Parade Service for all the family.

CHURCH DIARY

SUNDAY 15 March
10 – 10.15am Prayer Time in the Chapel.
10.30am Worship for Bridgebuilder Sunday led by Chris Holmwood & Paul Rosier.
7.00pm Service of Communion in the chapel.
7.00pm The Hub meeting here at Lovat Hall

MONDAY 16 March
6.15pm Boys’ Brigade Anchor Boys & Junior Sections. See Roger.
7.45pm Amicus – Contact Sam Downton or Mark Nicholls
7.45pm Lent HomeGroup at Bancroft

TUESDAY 17 March
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 Lent Bible Study Group in the chapel.

WEDNESDAY 18 March
11.00am Bethany Lunch Club for Senior Citizens. Contact Peter Faulkner for bookings and Elsie Smith for transport.
8.00pm HomeGroup at Newport Pagnell

THURSDAY 19 March
6.15pm Girls’ Brigade Explorers For all sections see Sue Garnham
6.45pm Girls’ Brigade Junior Section
7.30 – 9.30pm Music Group Meeting in the Portfields Room
7.45pm Pastoral Assistants Prayer Meeting .
7.45pm Boys’ Brigade Company Section Contact David Wright
8.00pm Girls’ Brigade Senior and Brigader Section

FRIDAY 20 March
9.45 – 11:30am MOPS Group. See Wendy Turner or Elaine Hope
7.30pm Training Meeting for the Easter Cracked team.

SUNDAY 22 March
10 – 10.15am Prayer Time in the Chapel.
10.30am Worship for Mothering Sunday led by Paul Rosier.
7.30 – 9:30pm yPod at the home of Steve and Natasha Wood.