Pastoral News: 27 September 09

We pray for Liz Spruce who has broken her ankle and is at home recovering. We pray that this will soon mend and we look forward to welcoming her back to worship with us.

Harold Heath-Coleman is back in hospital, and we remember him in his needs.

London Women’s Convention

A reminder for all ladies booked to attend the above, please note the mini-bus leaves the NPBC car park at 8.00am on Saturday 3 October 2009. Please remember to bring your ticket which is your name badge for the day.

Christmas Praise at the Central Hall Westminster

This year’s event takes place on Saturday 12th December 2009 at 7.30pm. Special guests include Jonathan Veira, highly respected in opera houses around the world, and also known for his wonderful sense of humour; American soprano Kathryn Copeland; Giles Fowler an exceptional trumpeter and guest speaker Rico Tice who will clearly present the Gospel significance of the season. Tickets available from Langham Arts are prices between £13 and £23 by post only up to 30 September [to gain the benefit of the discount]; then by phone or post thereafter on 020 7935 7246 or Langham Arts (Christmas Praise) St Paul’s Church, Robert Adam Street, London W1U 3HW.

Carnival 2010

There is a CTNP meeting in the Methodist School Rooms at 8.00pm for all those interested in the possibility of a Christian input to the Carnival next year. It would be good to have a representative from NPBC there. Please see Catherine if you would like to attend.

Samaritan’s Purse – The power of a simple gift

As in previous years NPBC is to be a drop off point for shoeboxes for Samaritan’s Purse. The drop off dates for shoeboxes is from Sunday 1st November until Wednesday 19th November. If you would like to take part please take a leaflet giving suggestions of what gifts to place in your box. All boxes from this area will be going to Belarus.

Wanted: empty shoeboxes and shoebox fillers. All boxes are checked before leaving the UK to ensure they all contain similar items. Sometimes they are short of soap or toothpaste etc and these have to be bought. Therefore multiple packs of soap, pens, rubbers etc which can be used as fillers are very welcome. Please leave in the box provided in the foyer.

If you would be interested in helping to sort the boxes at Bedford from 2nd November please speak to Catherine Hall for further information.

Crossroads

If you have an opportunity to place a few copies of our church magazine (Crossroads) in public places (eg doctor’s surgeries etc) then please feel free to take a bundle and let us know how they go. Thanks, Sue Richards.

Murdoch MacKenzie

The former Ecumenical Moderator for Milton Keynes, the Reverend Murdoch MacKenzie and his wife Anne spent the period from September 2008 to February 2009 at the Ecumenical Institute at Bossey in Geneva. They are paying a short visit to Milton Keynes and the Community at the Well at Willen have kindly agreed to make arrangements for Murdoch and Anne to give a presentation about their time in Bossey on the night of Thursday, 1st October starting at 7.30pm. They will do this with a scripted talk and computer slides. The talk will last 45 minutes and they will bring other material about Bossey and the Ecumenical Institute and the World Council of Churches.

This will be an excellent opportunity to explore at first hand the types of co-operation that might be generated in the future between Bossey and Milton Keynes – and of course a lovely occasion to catch up with Murdoch and Anne. Tea and coffee will also be available at the end of the presentation for which a donation would be appreciated.

Service Details 27/09/09

Today’s our Harvest Thanksgiving led by our minister Paul Rosier. Paul will be speaking from the series “Doing it the Jesus Way” on “Showing Generosity”. We shall also be focussing on the work of TEAR Fund as we support their relief work through our harvest offering. Following the service we are sharing an International Lunch together.

Service Details 04/10/09

Next Sunday 4th October at 10.30am Paul Rosier leads our worship. Paul will be continuing the series “Doing it the Jesus Way on “Praying in the Face of Doubt”. The service will also include communion and the welcome of new church members

In the afternoon at 4.00pm we have our monthly Food4thought meeting especially for the elderly and those who live alone. This month our hosts are Richard and Marylyn Beesley and family.

CHURCH DIARY

SUNDAY 27 September
10 – 10.15am Prayer Time in the Chapel.
10.30am Harvest Thanksgiving led by Paul Rosier.
12.00pm International Lunch for tickets see Catherine Hall or Janet Rosier
7.00pm HomeGroup at Bancroft. Food, for body, soul & spirit.

MONDAY 28 September
6.15pm Boys’ Brigade Anchor Boys & Junior Sections. See Roger.
7.45pm Amicus – Contact Sam Downton or Mark Nicholls

TUESDAY 29 September
8.45am Team Prayer Meeting in the chapel.
9.45am HomeGroup meeting at Wendy and Andrew’s.
10.30am 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 Bible Study group continuing a new series in the letter to the Romans. All are welcome.
7.45pm HomeGroup – 1 Peter 4-5

WEDNESDAY 30 September
11.00am Bethany Lunch Club for Senior Citizens. Contact Peter Faulkner for bookings and Elsie Smith for transport.
7.45pm Alpha Course at Old Farm Park. Session 2.
8.00pm HomeGroup meeting at Newport Pagnell

THURSDAY 1 October
6.15pm Girls’ Brigade Explorers For all sections see Sue Garnham
6.45pm Girls’ Brigade Junior Section
7.45pm Pastoral Assistants Meeting at Giffard Park.
7.45pm HomeGroup Great Linford. David: 1 Sa 18
8.00pm Boys’ Brigade Company Section Contact David Huckle
8.00pm Girls’ Brigade Senior and Brigader Section

FRIDAY 2 October
9.45am – 12:00 MOPS Group. See Sue Winship or Elaine Hope

SATURDAY 3 October
8.00am Prayer Breakfast for Elders and Deacons.

SUNDAY 4 October
10 – 10.15am Prayer Time in the Chapel.
10.30am Service of Prayer and Communion led by Paul Rosier
4.00pm Food4Thought hosted by Richard & Marylyn Beesley & Family