Pastoral News: 18 July 10

Our member and deacon Chris Kirby has been in hospital for surgery to his knee, and we remember him and Elaine at this difficult time.

We continue to remember Michael North as he has returned home from hospital in Taunton, but will now be admitted to the Bristol Royal Infirmary for further examination and treatment. May the healing and calming presence of the Lord be with him and Joy in these days.

Our members Rod and Chris Sparkes are still awaiting their move to Taunton, and we pray for them as this event now comes very close. May they know God’s presence with them in their new home and surroundings.

Church Members Meeting

Please note our next Church Members’ Meeting takes place on Tuesday (20th July) at 8.00pm in the Tickford Room. We shall be dealing with applications for membership, hearing news of the church’s ministries, and considering the future steps for the church as we prepare for a pastoral vacancy next year. All members are encouraged to attend.

At the meeting there will be a financial report covering the first six months of this year. Copies of this report are available to church members this morning and can be collected from Richard Beesley.

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

Thank You for the Music

Newport Pagnell Singers present an evening concert of light music for summertime on Monday 19th July at 7.30pm. The event takes place at the Methodist Church, High Street, Newport Pagnell.

Admission is £5.00 (concessions £4) payable at the door.

Ladies Social Evening

Sarah Hutton is organising a ladies social evening for Friday 24th September 2010. It will be bring a pudding event and an ideal opportunity to get to know other ladies of the church that you might not get to speak to on a Sunday morning. Put the date in your diary and we’ll provide you with more details nearer the time.

Service Details 18/07/10

This morning our Pastor Paul Rosier leads our worship. Paul will be continuing the preaching series “Minders Keepers” on “The Stewardship of Property”.

Adrian King: A Thanksgiving and Celebration for Adrian’s life

Please note that we have postponed the service and tea planned for this afternoon to a date in September, to allow as many of Adrian’s friends as possible to be present. Further details of the revised arrangements will follow.

Service Details 25/07/10

Next Sunday 25th July Paul Rosier leads our worship. The service will include a service of dedication as Mark and Gemma Bendall-Jones bring Patsy in an act of thanksgiving and commit themselves to Christian parenthood. Paul will be speaking on “The Stewardship of Our Children – Who’d Be a Parent?”

CHURCH DIARY

SUNDAY 18 July
10 – 10.15am Prayer Time in the Chapel.
10.30am Service of Worship led by Paul Rosier

TUESDAY 20 July
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!
8.00pm Church Members Meeting in the Tickford Room.

WEDNESDAY 21 July
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 22 July
7.45pm Boys’ Brigade Company Section Contact David Huckle

SATURDAY 24 July
2.00pm Wedding of David Moloteni and Mercy Mutokonyi at St. Andrew’s Church, Great Linford. All friends are welcome at the church.

SUNDAY 25 July
10 – 10.15am Prayer Time in the Chapel.
10.30am Service of Worship led by Paul Rosier
7.00pm HomeGroup B Food for Body, Soul and Spirit at Bancroft