Pastoral News: 18 April 10

Our congratulations to Rebecca Garnham and Luke Knight on their marriage yesterday at Meredith Baptist Church in Coventry. We wish them every happiness in their future lives together.

Wanted: Car Driver for Sunday Mornings

A request for transport to and from church on a Sunday morning from within Newport Pagnell has been requested. If you think you might be able to assist (perhaps on a rota basis) please see Catherine or email info@npbc.org.uk.

Willing Volunteer!

We need a willing volunteer please! The curtains in the Tickford room need to be repaired. If anyone has the skills to do this piece of work or to see what is involved, please see Catherine or email info@npbc.org.uk Thank you.

Running For Those Who Can’t

On Sunday April 25th Trevor Ransome will be running the 2010 Virgin London Marathon in aid of Willen Hospice. The 26.2 mile course could prove to be a considerable challenge for Trevor as it will be his first full length marathon - and he is now in his 70th year! It would be greatly appreciated if you felt able to sponsor him. A sponsor form is available in the foyer today. Thank you.

53 Days to Go

It’s nearly time for the greatest show on earth to hit our TV screens. Yes, World Cup fever will soon be upon us and here at NPBC we will be screening 2 live matches, England v Algeria on Friday June 18th and the Final on Sunday July 11th.

We want this to be a great family event and we want you to invite your friends and neighbours along to enjoy a memorable evening. The event will be promoted through a superb magazine called 'Scorchio', produced by CVM (Christian Vision for Men). Full details will be published next week!! Steve Greenfield

New Rotas for June to September

It needs a considerable number of people each Sunday to prepare and provide the facilities needed for us to worship. If you would like to know what’s involved please see Catherine or email info@npbc.org.uk. Extra help is also required to assist the caretaker clean and clear the premises after events on Saturday evenings usually around 11.30pm for approximately 30 minutes. Again please contact Catherine.

The new rotas are about to be prepared. If you regularly help on Sundays and are aware of dates during the summer months when you will be unavailable please advise Catherine. Thank you.

Jesus Quest

The Bridgebuilder Trust will have a group working with Year 4 children (ages 8 & 9) at Green Park School on Thursday 6th May and Cedars School on Thursday 1st July. The project is called JesusQuest and it aims to teach children about Jesus using fun activities. If you would like to join them at either school, please contact Linda Morris.

Should you wish to know more about the project before deciding, please speak to Janet Rosier, Joan Djan, Mary Buckell, Marylyn Beesley or Karen Durley.

Election Hustings

The Mission Partnership has set up two general election hustings, one for MK North and another for MK South. The one for MK North takes place on Tuesday 27th April at 7.30pm at St. Andrews Church, Parklands, Great Linford MK14 5AU with Mark Lancaster (Con), Andrew Pakes (Lab), Jill Hope (Lib Dem), Alan Francis (Green) and Michael Phillips (UKIP). The meeting will be chaired by Mary Cotes.

If you would like to put a question to the panel please submit it to the Mission Partnership Office by e-mail by Monday 19th April. Everyone is welcome to come along to these meetings missionpartnership@talktalk.net

CTNP/Christian Aid

On Saturday 8th May there will be a bookstall and coffee morning in aid of Christian Aid on behalf of CTNP. It will be from 9.30-12.30pm at the URC. Donations of books welcomed, offers of help gratefully received. Contact Jenny.

Collector’s Needed

Christian Aid Week this year is from 9th May to 15th May. Churches Together in Newport Pagnell (CTNP) are looking for helpers to distribute & collect envelopes for the Annesley Road area (around Ousedale School). If you would like to volunteer towards easing third world poverty, please contact the CTNP coordinator Gavin Lucas. Thank you."

Service Details 18/04/10

Good morning and a warm welcome to our service which is led by Roy Freestone. Roy will be preaching from “The Evident Christ” series with John 20/24-29, “Jesus Appears to Thomas”.

This evening at 7.00pm in the chapel there is a service of prayer and the sharing of communion, and Chris Row will be leading this time.

Service Details 25/04/10

Next Sunday 25th April at 10.30am Paul Rosier leads our worship. Paul will be continuing “The Evident Christ” series with John 21/1 - 14, “Jesus Appears to the 7”.

CHURCH DIARY

SUNDAY 18 April
10 – 10.15am Prayer Time in the Chapel.
10.30am Service of Worship led by Roy Freestone.
7.00pm Evening Worship & Communion led by Chris Row.

MONDAY 19 April
9.45am HomeGroup meeting at Christine & Trevor’s.
6.15pm Boys’ Brigade Anchor Boys & Junior Sections. See Roger.

TUESDAY 20 April
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!
7.45pm HomeGroup A
7.45pm HomeGroup B “Prophetic Outline”.

WEDNESDAY 21 April
11.00am Bethany Lunch Club for Senior Citizens. Contact Peter Faulkner for bookings and Elsie Smith for transport.
7.45pm Elders and Deacons Meeting.
8.00pm HomeGroup at Newport Pagnell

THURSDAY 22 April
9.00am Elders Meeting
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
7.45pm Pastoral Assistants Meeting at Gt. Linford.
8.00pm Girls’ Brigade Senior and Brigader Section

FRIDAY 23 April
10 – 11.30am MOPS Alpha in the chapel

SUNDAY 25 April
10 – 10.15am Prayer Time in the Chapel.
10.30am Service of Worship led by Paul Rosier
7.30pm yPod 1st Generation (years 10 up).