Pastoral News: 16 May 10

Maurice Curtis has now returned home from hospital, and we remember him as he readjusts.

We pray for our students as they enter the “exam season”, praying that they will be able to do justice to themselves and their hard work, and we remember those for whom these exams and their outcome are critical to their future.

Believers’ Baptism

On Sunday the 30th May we are having a service of Believers’ Baptism, and we are delighted that Gemma Bendall-Jones, Gail Salmon, Magdalene Tan and Michael Dillow are telling of their faith in this way. It may be that you have never seen one of these services, or you would like to invite others to share in this. Do please consider prayerfully who you would like to invite to share in the experience of church!

Church Members Meetings

The next church members meeting will be on Tuesday 18th May at 8.00pm in the Tickford Room. Join us as we share news of the church’s work and ministry, consider developments for the future of ministry and the second minister, consider applications for membership, review the church’s financial position, and discuss Christmas services!

The minutes of the previous church meeting are available for members to read today. (In the green folder by the Steward’s table.)

Change of date: Please note that the extra church member’s meeting planned for Tuesday 15th June re 2nd Ministry has been postponed until Tuesday 22nd June.


What Is Your Teenager Thinking?

Find out at “Teenagers! What Every Parent Has to Know.

Hear Rob Parsons give you the inside track into understanding teenagers. Tickets are only £6.00. Buy four or more and get them for just £5 each.

Milton Keynes Hilton Hotel,
Timbold Drive,
Kents Hill Park,
Milton Keynes. MK7 6HL.

Saturday 22nd May 10.00am – 12.30pm

Book today at www.careforthefamily.org.uk/teens or phone (029) 2081 0800. You can also book by sending a cheque to Care for the Family, Garth House, Leon Avenue, Cardiff CF15 7RG.

Hurry! NPBC has been provided with two free tickets to this event. If you would like them, see Catherine today. First come, first served.

Women’s Day – ‘Caring for Others’

On Saturday 22nd May between 9.45am and 2.30pm at the Netherfield Chapel, come and hear:

· Rachel Griffiths a nurse from Helen and Douglas House speak of her work in caring for terminally ill children.

· Chrissie Baldwin and Ena Collis from MK Soup Run speak about their work among the homeless and those in need in Milton Keynes.

Booking is essential (forms available on the table in the corridor)


Service Details 16/05/10

This morning our pastor Paul Rosier leads our worship. Paul will be speaking from Acts on the “Evident Christ” series with “Can You See Me?”

Following the service, as on every Sunday morning, Pastoral Assistants are available in the Chapel to speak with and/or pray with.

This 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!

Service Details 23/05/10

Next Sunday 23rd May at 10.30am our worship for Pentecost Sunday is led by Steve Wood, with Eric Eyre speaking on “The Evident Christ” series with “and then the Spirit came”.

CHURCH DIARY

SUNDAY 16 May
10 – 10.15am Prayer Time in the Chapel.
10.30am Service of Worship led by Paul Rosier
7.00pm Evening Worship & Communion

MONDAY 17 May
9.45am HomeGroup meeting at Christine & Trevor’s.
6.15pm Boys’ Brigade Anchor Boys & Junior Sections. See Roger.

TUESDAY 18 May
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. All welcome!
8.00pm Church Members Meeting in the Tickford Room.

WEDNESDAY 19 May
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 20 May
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 21 May
9.30 – 11.45am MOPS Group. See Sue Winship or Elaine Hope

SATURDAY 22 May
9.00 - 11.45am Child Protection Course in the Chapel
6.00pm BB Sleepover

SUNDAY 23 May
10 – 10.15am Prayer Time in the Chapel.
10.30am Service of Worship led by Steve Wood & Eric Eyre
7.30pm yPod 1st Generation (years 10 up).