Pastoral News: 23rd August 2009

We are pleased to hear that Derek Eastman returned home from hospital on Wednesday.
Mary Buckell would like to thank everyone for their prayers while she was in hospital earlier this week for surgery. She is home and feeling much better.

Wedding Invitation from Abigail Evans and Isaac Wilks

Abigail and Isaac are to be married on the 29th August at 2pm at Newport Pagnell Baptist Church. Abi writes ‘We would love to see you there, and you are all welcome to join us for refreshments afterwards’.

Today’s Service Details

Our worship this morning is led by Steve Wood speaking from Zechariah chapters 7 & 8 on “True Religion”.

Next Week's Service Details

Next Sunday 30th August at 10.30am our worship is led by our minister Paul Rosier speaking from Zechariah chapters 9 and 11 on “True Leadership”.
New Church Magazine called ‘Crossroads’ is being launched on Sunday 6th September.
Copies will be available at the door, including some large print versions. This will be published every 3 months, and we look forward to hearing your views and comments, as well as any articles, poems, pieces that you feel would be of interest and might be included. Sue Richards, Mandy Pateman, Paul Manning, Adrian King, Jenny Evans.’
Rotas for October 2009 to January 2010
If you would be interested in helping on a Sunday morning either with stewarding, refreshments, with the very young children in the crèche, security or getting the room ready for worship please do see Catherine or contact the church office as the new rotas are being prepared for the next quarter.
Your help would be appreciated as it requires a large number of willing hands to practically operate on a Sunday morning.

BBQ and quiz night a success!

The BBQ and quiz night which was held last week in order to help raise funds for Amy McLeod’s mission trip to South Africa was a huge success raising an astonishing £436.85! A huge thank you to everyone who came along, in particular thank you to Alan, Chris and their HomeGroup who did a fantastic job organising it! Great fun was had by all!

Sponsored Ride & Stride – Saturday 12 September
Cycle, ride or walk around Buckinghamshire to raise money for the Church/Chapel of your choice. Entry forms available from Catherine/church office.

Running For Willen Hospice.

Trevor Ransome and Keith Bedford will be taking part in the Great North Run on 20th September and the Great South Run on 25th October on behalf of Willen Hospice. Please sponsor their completion of the two events and help make a difference for the patients and families receiving care from the Hospice. Willen only receives 25% of its funding from the health authority and the rest is raised in the community. Last year, there was a shortfall of £400,000 so please help them to raise some money. You can donate online at http://www.justgiving.com/KeithsGreatNorth-SouthRun/. Or sponsor forms are available from today. Thank you in anticipation.


CHURCH DIARY


SUNDAY 23 August
10 – 10.15am Prayer Time in the Chapel.
10.30am Service of Worship led by Steve Wood

TUESDAY 25 August
7.45pm HomeGroup Meeting studying Zephaniah

WEDNESDAY 26 August
11.00am Bethany Lunch Club for Senior Citizens.
Contact Peter Faulkner for bookings and Elsie Smith for Transport

THURSDAY 27 August
7.45pm HomeGroup Food for body, soul and spirit!

SATURDAY 29 August
2.00pm Marriage of Abigail Evans and Isaac Wilks

SUNDAY 30 August
10 – 10.15am Prayer Time in the Chapel.
10.30am Service of Worship led by Paul Rosier