Pastoral News: 24 May 09

Please remember our Amicus group in your prayers as they are currently enjoying a weekend together at Feldon Lodge. Please pray for good weather and for the young people that they will be challenged by what they see and hear over the weekend.

Quick Prayer Request from the Isle of Man

We’ve recently received the following request from James & Lynn Howitt. “Please could we ask that NPBC remember Thomas in prayer this Sunday as he witnesses to his faith in baptism. He’s chosen to be baptized on Port St Mary beach rather than in the privacy of the church and will be making this commitment in front of a number of his friends as well as our church family. (If the weather doesn’t improve he’ll also be wearing a wetsuit!!).

We’d also like to pass on our thanks to those at NPBC who have encouraged Tom on his Christian walk!”

Logos Hope Visits London

The new Operation Mobilisation ship the “Logos Hope” is visiting London from 11th to 28th June. You will find her at South Quay, Canary Wharf. Do try and go as it will be an excellent opportunity to see the latest in the OM fleet, and it will surely be very interesting, as Barbara and Keith can verify after a recent visit to her sister ship the Doulos. Times are Sunday 14.00 to 22.00, Monday is Closed, Tuesday to Saturday, 10.00 to 22.00.

Women Need To Talk

Ladies, this is to give you early notice that that Fiona Castle is speaking at a Ladies Breakfast at Frosts Garden centre on 19th September. Tickets are £5.50 and we would ask that you let Mary Buckell know by the 31st May if you would like to go. It starts at 8.45 and finishes by 10.30am.

Church Picnic

Please make a note of the following in your diary. On Sunday 14th June we are going to enjoy a church picnic together immediately after the morning service. Bring a picnic and share in the fun. Games and other entertainment will be provided. For further details contact Steve Greenfield.

Parent And Baby Group - Tuesday Afternoon

An extra pair of hands is needed to help Wendy run the afternoon session while Sue is away on holiday. The dates are Tuesday's 16th & 23rd June 2009. Please be available from 12.30 - 15.30 to include setting up and clearing away. If this is something that you can do, please speak to either Wendy Turner or Sue Garnham Thank you!

Food4Thought

Donations of homemade cakes for F4T on Sunday 7th June would be appreciated. If you are able to help in this way please refer to the ‘Cake Bakers List’ in the Foyer. Thank you.

Appeal

Additional help is required on the following Sundays (July 26th, Aug. 23rd and 30th) to assist with setting up ready for worship or it really will mean collect a chair on your way into worship. Please see Catherine if you would be able to help.

Service Details 23/05/09

Good morning and a very warm welcome to our service which is led by one of our deacons Steve Wood.

Service Details 31/05/09

Next Sunday 31st May one of former members, John Layzell, will be leading our service.

CHURCH DIARY

SUNDAY 24 May
10 – 10.15am Prayer Time in the Chapel.
10.30am Service of Worship led by Steve Wood

TUESDAY 26 May
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.
7.45pm HomeGroup.

WEDNESDAY 27 May
11.00am Bethany Lunch Club for Senior Citizens. Contact Peter Faulkner for bookings and Elsie Smith for transport.

THURSDAY 28 May
7.45pm Boys’ Brigade Company Section Contact David Wright

SUNDAY 31 May
10 – 10.15am Prayer Time in the Chapel.
10.30am Service of Worship led by John Layzell
7.30pm yPod at the home of Steve and Natasha Wood.