Pastoral News: 18 January 09

We remember Katy Nelson and her family in the death of her uncle just before Christmas in unexplained circumstances. We pray for the family that they will find peace in these difficult circumstances.

We are pleased to report that Harold Heath-Coleman has returned home from hospital, and remember Dorothy Paul, mother of our member Julie Williams, who has been in hospital again. May they both know God's hand of strength upon them in each day.

We pray for Keith and Barbara Bedford as Keith’s mother slowly recovers from pneumonia in Wolverhampton Hospital.

Our congratulations to Shirley and Dennis Price on the announcement last week of their first grandchild, Cameron Luke. Mother and baby are doing well and we pray for continued health.

Church Members Meeting

A reminder to all church members that the next church meeting is taking place on Tuesday 20th January at 8.00pm in the Tickford Room. Matters include membership applications, consideration of the church's new Vision Statement and Guiding Principles, an update on mission opportunities arising from that, news on the church's application to the Charity Commissioners re the new Constitution, support for those undertaking training for ministry, and the opportunity to hear reports from church organisations and groups. All members are encouraged to attend.

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

NPBC/Bethany Summer Holiday August ‘09

Bethany invites you to join them on their short break to Torquay by coach in late August staying at ‘The Overmead Hotel’. The coach will remain with the group and the cost includes all excursions which of course are optional. They hope to be able to offer a devotional time each day. Dates: Monday 31st August to Friday 4th September 2009.

If you are interested please ask Catherine Hall (612292) for a copy of the itinerary, hotel brochure and costs. There are a limited number of single rooms available at no extra cost.

Bookstall

The Bookstall will be closed for a couple of weeks for the annual stock take. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Peru Presentation

Not everyone could attend the presentation Andrew Rosier made at the end of last year of his trip to Peru with Latin Link. There will therefore be another chance on Tuesday 27th January 2009 at 7.30pm in the Tickford Room. Andy will be talking about how God used 12 people to help victims of a powerful earthquake that happened in August 2007.

Nominations to the Leadership

Please could all members ensure they receive their papers from their Vine Group Leaders regarding the election of Deacons and Elders 2009.

African Drumming Workshop

For those who have reserved places, the workshop will take place this afternoon at 3.15pm for 3.30pm in the Tickford Room, and should last for about an hour. Cost is £3.

MATRIX

February will see the publication of a unique edition of the Matrix. Now is the time to think about that story, news item, or comment. Something to encourage, stimulate or enlighten fellow readers.

Why unique? Well make sure of your copy on February 8th to find out and in the meantime get those few lines or full page article to Rod & Chris into us as soon as possible but by 1st February at the latest. Thank you.

Bridgebuilder Quiz 2009


with Jacket Potato and fillings Supper
Saturday 7th February
at Netherfield Chapel, Broadlands, Netherfield, MK6 4YP.
7.00pm for 7.30pm start
£5 per person

To book your team(s) please contact Gill. office@mkbt.org.uk

Service Details 18/01/08

This morning Steve Greenfield leads our worship and our minister Paul Rosier will be speaking from the series “A People For His Own” from Acts 2 on “Committed to Praying”.

In the evening at 6.00pm there is a united service at the Parish Church to mark the start of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. All are welcome to share in this.

Service Details 25/01/08

On Sunday 25th January at 10.30am Bev Wright leads our worship and our minister Paul Rosier will be speaking from the series “A People For His Own” from Acts 2 on “Committed to Learning”. The music is led by the Bband, and we shall also be welcoming Debbie and Lee Fawcett as they bring their infant daughter Erica in an act of thanksgiving.

CHURCH DIARY

SUNDAY 18 January
10 – 10.15am Prayer Time in the Chapel.
10.30am Service of Worship led by Steve Greenfield and Paul Rosier.
3.30pm African Drumming Workshop in the Tickford Room see Bev Wight
6.00pm Service at the Parish Church for the week of prayer for Christian unity
7.00 – 9.30pm The Hub at Water Eaton Church Centre.

MONDAY 19 January
10.45am Thanksgiving Service for Norman Daws.
6.15pm Boys’ Brigade Anchor Boys & Junior Sections. See Roger.
7.45pm Amicus – Contact Sam Downton or Mark Nicholls

TUESDAY 20 January
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 continuing the series from Mark's gospel “The Coming King”. All are welcome.
8.00pm Church Members Meeting in the Tickford Room.

WEDNESDAY 21 January
11.00am Bethany Lunch Club for Senior Citizens. Contact Peter Faulkner on for bookings and Elsie Smith on for transport.
8.00pm HomeGroup meeting at Alan and Chris Webb’s

THURSDAY 22 January
6.15pm Girls’ Brigade Explorers For all sections see Sue Garnham
6.45pm Girls’ Brigade Junior Section
6.45pm IT Meeting in the General Office
7.45pm Boys’ Brigade Company Section Contact David Wright
8.00pm Girls’ Brigade Senior and Brigader Section

SUNDAY 25 January
10 – 10.15am Prayer Time in the Chapel.
10.30am Service of Worship led by Bev Wright and Paul Rosier.
7.30 – 9:30pm yPod at the home of Steve and Natasha Wood.