Pastoral News: 28 March 10

Thank you for your prayer support for our Easter Cracked presentations. They have gone well, and the programme concludes tomorrow (Monday 29th) with Portfields and Cedars Schools.

“Jesus of Nazareth” DVD or Video for The Girls’ Brigade

Does anyone have a copy of the film “Jesus of Nazareth” please, preferably in DVD format? The Seniors in the Girls’ Brigade are going to be using this film as part of their badge work after the Easter holidays. If you are able to lend them a copy then please contact Karen Evans or Lucy Brown.

Special Church Meeting

On Wednesday 31st March at 8.00pm we have a Special Church Meeting to consider the appointment of a second minister for NPBC. Following on from the presentation at the recent Annual Church Meeting, we shall be considering the rationale and role for a second minister, and all members are strongly urged to be present. We believe these are important days for us as a church – please take your part in helping us together to know God’s clear guidance to us for the future.

Flower Rota

Have you considered joining the flower rota? A new rota will start in May and it would good to add some new names to it. The cut flower display from the Sunday worship is given away by the pastoral assistants as part of their ministry and the flowers provided for the chapel stay for all the activities there during the week. If you would like to be included in the Sunday and/or the chapel rota, or want to provide the flowers for a particular date, please see Janet Brown or Yvonne Higgins. Thank you

Easter at NPBC

Good Friday 2nd April

9.40am Churches Together in Newport Pagnell Walk of Witness from the Parish Church to Market Hill

9.45am Act of worship and witness with the churches of the town at Market Hill (outside Boots). Please join us as we remember Jesus in his death and sacrifice

10.45am Service of worship and sharing of communion in the round – all are welcome to join us here at Lovat Hall for this act of loving remembrance and reflection on the cross. This will be led by Eric Eyre and followed by refreshments and hot cross buns.

2.30pm Good Friday Walk led by Richard Beesley. Suitable for all including pushchairs. Leaving from Stonepitts Car Park (on the left just past the Black Horse on the Wolverton Road). Limited parking so please offer lifts to others as able.


Easter Day 4th April

7.30am Early worship for Easter Day, in the garden to the rear of Lovat Hall. Join with Christians from the whole community to welcome the risen Christ! Worship led by Trevor Ransome

10.30am Worship for Easter Day led by Rev. Geoff Colmer, Regional Minister of the Central Baptist Association.

4.00pm Food4Thought hosted by Trevor & Christine Ransome

Music for Easter

On Monday 29th March at 7.30pm the Newport Pagnell Singers present “Music for Easter and more ...” at St. Bede’s Church, on the High Street. Tickets are available at the door priced £5 (£4 concessions) and all proceeds go to CLIC Sargent.

MK Bridgebuilder Trust Fundraising Challenge 2010

This year sees the fourth annual Bridgebuilder Fundraising Challenge. For 2010 we are setting up a multi level challenge on Saturday 15th May along the Greensand Ridge. This is Bedfordshire’s premier Long Distance Footpath, running from Gamlingay on the Cambridgeshire border to Leighton Buzzard along well-marked paths through a range of scenery.

For the energetic the challenge is to complete the 40 miles in a day. For those who enjoy a walk but at a more leisurely pace, we are suggesting a range of starting points with participants aiming to arrive at Stockgrove Park late afternoon.

The Challenge is open to individuals, families, church groups, youth teams etc. Leaflets and registration forms are available on the stewards table. We are hoping to raise £5000 for Bridgebuilder.

Service Details 27th March 2010

This morning our pastor Paul Rosier leads our worship for Palm Sunday. Paul will be concluding the “40 Days of Purpose” series on the theme of “Made For a Mission”.

CHURCH DIARY

SUNDAY 28 March
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, Spirit hosted by Stephen & Alice Lewis at Great Linford.

MONDAY 29 March
Easter Cracked with Portfields & Cedars Schools.
9.45am HomeGroup meeting at Christine & Trevor’s,.
6.15pm Boys’ Brigade Anchor Boys & Junior Sections. See Roger.
7.45pm Amicus – Contact Sam Downton or Mark Nicholls

TUESDAY 30 March
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
8.00pm Lent HomeGroup

WEDNESDAY 31 March
11.00am Bethany Lunch Club for Senior Citizens. Contact Peter Faulkner for bookings and Elsie Smith for transport.
8.00pm Special Church Meeting in the Main hall

THURSDAY 1 April
6.15pm Girls’ Brigade Explorers For all sections see Sue Garnham
6.45pm Girls’ Brigade Junior Section
7.45pm Boys’ Brigade Company Section Contact David Huckle
7.45pm Pastoral Assistants Meeting at Gt. Linford.
8.00pm Girls’ Brigade Senior and Brigader Section
8.00pm Joint Meeting of Deacons & Elders

GOOD FRIDAY 2 April
9.45am Service of Worship with the Churches of the town at Market Hill
10.45am Worship and Communion around the table here at Lovat Hall
2.30pm Good Friday Walk leaving from Stonepitts car park.

EASTER DAY 4 April
7.30am Early Easter Worship in the garden behind Lovat Hall.
10 – 10.15am Prayer Time in the Chapel.
10.30am Worship for Easter Day led by Geoff Colmer.
4.00pm Food4Thought hosted by Trevor & Christine Ransome.