Prayer Meeting

Our evening service tonight will be a prayer meeting which will be lead by Eric Seager. Everyone is welcome to attend.

“Grace Place”

Check out our new blog, GRACE PLACE, which is geared to women of all ages in our CBC and Rudloe communities and beyond. Look to see what books are recommended so far. Have you read any of them? Great stuff. We always appreciate feedback! www.cbcgraceplace.wordpress.com

New Wine

The Everetts are going to New Wine 31 July – 6th August 2016 and would love you to join them! Information at www.new-wine.org or ask the Everetts. If you book before 30th November you will get the best rates!

‘Connected’

‘Connected’ is a new group designed to give busy parents an opportunity to get together to relax, have fun, share a meal and develop their relationships with Christian brothers and sisters, without the distraction of children! Our first meeting is on Saturday 14th Nov at Priory Street, 6-11pm. Contact Tim or Beth.

Light Party

Thank you to everyone who was involved in the activities on Saturday night!

Message from Steve and Ruth Lancaster

“Greetings from Tanzania! We want to say a BIG THANK YOU to you as a church for sending the team to Tanzania for the AIM conference a few weeks ago. Eddie’s ministry was much appreciated as was the rest of the team. Feedback has been excellent! A couple of people said this about the children’s team:  

“We feel so blessed that they took such good loving care of our kids – please come back”!

“Excellent – what a great team! 

So – a huge well done to the folks who gave of their time & energy – and to all

who prayed & supported them in the run-up to their trip and during the

conference itself. Thanks also to those who sent cards and to those who cleared

their cupboards of unwanted games & puzzles! Your support and your prayers

over these last two years is much appreciated – and we look forward to spending some time with you from April onwards!”

Life Group and Future Life Group Leaders’ Day

This is taking place on Saturday 14th November from 9.30-1pm at the church.  Please discuss with Vicky Stephenson if you are interested.

Men’s Traditional Christmas Chilli Night!

The men of CBC will meet for their Christmas meal (chilli !) on Tuesday 24th November at 7.00pm at Priory Street. Please let Ian Holmes know if you would like to attend.

Midweek Service

The next midweek service is on Wednesday, 4^th November and the text is Luke 15. Eric will be leading and preaching. There will be communion.

Free Christmas Stickers from the Bible Society

This year the Bible Society’s free Christmas stickers have been designed by Emma Skerratt who used to attend Corsham Baptist Church.  The stickers show the names of Jesus and are designed to be used to spread the real meaning of Christmas eg. on your Christmas card envelopes.  You can find details about them at biblesociety.org.uk/stickers2015. If you don’t have access to the internet or prefer talking to a person, please ask Heather or Steve Chilcott!

Lynn and Michael Attwood

The contact details for Lynn and Michael Attwood, who used to be members of CBC, are available from the church office if anyone would like to keep in contact with them.

The Lunch Club

The next TLC get-together will be on Tuesday 10th November at 12 o’clock. Please speak to Wendy or Michael Prior for more details on this monthly event for our seniors.

…This week…

Monday: Mums’ bible study, 10am

Wednesday: Morning prayer meeting 7.15am; midweek service 2pm

Thursday: Toddler Group 10am; Debt Advice Centre 7pm

Friday: Corsham Money and Debt Advice Centre, 9.30am

…Coming up…

10th November: TLC, 12 o’clock

14th November: Life Group leaders’ day, 9am; Craft Group, 10am;

            “Connected”, 6-11pm

15th November: Evening service – feedback from Tanzania mission trip

18th November: Midweek service, 2pm

24th November: Men’s Christmas chilli night, 7pm

28th November: The Ark, 10am

30th November: Ladies’ Bible Study, 7.30pm

2nd December: Midweek service, 2pm

5th December: Craft Group, 10am

8th December: TLC, 12 o’clock

13th December: Nativity services

14th December: Ladies’ bible study, 7.30pm

16th December: Midweek service, 2pm

20th December: Carols by candlelight, 6pm

24^th December: Christmas eve service, 6pm

25^th December: Christmas day, 10am family service

If you’re aged 4-11 years old then come and join our annual Light Party (an alternative to Halloween) on Saturday 31st October at 5-7pm.

Ladies’ Bible Study

The next study will take place Monday evening, 26th October, 7.30-9.15pm. Please speak to Anne Holmes for more information. Study sheets are on the table at the back.

“Grace Place”

Check out our new blog, GRACE PLACE, which is geared to women of all ages in our CBC and Rudloe communities and beyond. Look to see what books are recommended so far. Have you read any of them? Great stuff. We always appreciate feedback!

The Ark

Don’t forget the Ark on Saturday 31st October (the same day as the Light Party!) at 10.00am. We will also be thinking about Light (and Heaven) with puppets, bible story, songs, instruments, craft and cake.  Aimed at 0-7 year olds but all welcome.  Come and join in the fun!!

Annual Light Party

Next Saturday (October 31st) is our Light Party.  Please sign up at the back of church if you are able to help with this event.  We still need someone to lead and organise  worship, which is an important part of the light party, as this is a way for the non church children to really get involved with learning about Jesus in a fun way with actions.  There are also registration forms for children, so please take these and fill them in to save time on the night.  We need help to move the chairs after this evening’s service, please come and help at 7.30, the more, the merrier!  If you are coming to help at the event, please could you meet at church at 4pm in order to set up the final things and to have a time of prayer before the event.  We also need to move the chairs back after the event, if you can help with this then please come at 7.30pm on Saturday to help with this.  Finally, please pray for the children who will be attending and also for all the volunteers helping with this outreach event. Thanks!

New Wine

The Everetts are going to New Wine 31 July – 6th August 2016 and would love you to join them! For information about New Wine have a look on their website www.new-wine.org or ask the Everetts. If you book before 30th November you will get the best rates!

‘Connected’

‘Connected’ is a new group designed to give busy parents an opportunity to get together to relax, have fun, share a meal and develop their relationships with Christian brothers and sisters, without the distraction of children! Our first meeting is on Saturday 14th Nov at Priory Street, 6-11pm. Contact Tim or Beth for more info.

Steve Bryant’s Thailand trip

If you would like more details about Steve’s trip, please pick up an information sheet from the table at the back of the church.

Free Christmas Stickers from the Bible Society

This year the Bible Society’s free Christmas stickers have been designed by Emma Skerratt who used to attend Corsham Baptist Church.  The stickers show the names of Jesus and are designed to be used to spread the real meaning of Christmas eg. on your Christmas card envelopes.  You can find details about them at biblesociety.org.uk/stickers2015. If you don’t have access to the internet or prefer talking to a person, please ask Heather or Steve Chilcott!

Life Group and Future Life Group Leaders’ Day

This is taking place on Saturday 14th November from 9.30-1pm at the church.  Please discuss with Vicky Stephenson if you are interested.

** There will be no Eagles group for the next two weeks. **  The children will stay in the service.

…This week is half term so no…

Monday morning Mums’ bible study

Wednesday early morning prayer meeting

Thursday morning Toddler Group

Please check with your housegroup leader regarding midweek meetings.

…This week’s activities…

Monday: Ladies’ bible study, 7.30pm

Saturday: The Ark, 10am; The Light Party, 5-7pm

…Coming up…

1st November: Evening prayer meeting, 6pm

4th November: Midweek service, 2pm

10th November: TLC, 12 o’clock

14th November: Life Group leaders’ day, 9am; Craft Group, 10am; “Connected”, 6-11pm

15th November: Evening service – feedback from Tanzania mission trip

18th November: Midweek service, 2pm

28th November: The Ark, 10am

30th November: Ladies’ Bible Study, 7.30pm

2nd December: Midweek service, 2pm

5th December: Craft Group, 10am

8th December: TLC, 12 o’clock

13th December: Nativity services

14th December: Ladies’ bible study, 7.30pm

16th December: Midweek service, 2pm

20th December: Carols by candlelight, 6pm

Youth Service – tonight – 18th October, 6pm

This evening the young people will be hosting a joint youth service at CBC. This event will be hosted by young people for young people, and will include a mix of refreshments, testimony, worship and teaching. Josh Holmes will host the service, four of our young people will be sharing testimony/ biblical reflections, and Matthew Little will be introducing a time of creative response. Please pray for the young people as they prepare, and meet at this event.

As a result there will be no evening service held at CBC tonight.

Instead, there will be a joint service at Gastard Church at 6pm to mark Bible Sunday. All are welcome to attend that service.

“Grace Place”

Check out our new blog, GRACE PLACE, which is geared to the women of all ages in our CBC and Rudloe communities and beyond. Look to see what books are recommended so far. Have you read any of them? Great stuff. We always appreciate feedback!

‘Connected’

‘Connected’ is a new group designed to give busy parents an opportunity to get together to relax, have fun, share a meal and develop their relationships with Christian brothers and sisters, without the distraction of children! Our first meeting is taking place on Saturday 14th November at Priory Street, 6-11pm. Contact Tim or Beth Mills for more information beth.r.mills@googlemail.com or tim.s.mills@googlemail.com

Life Group and Future Life Group Leaders’ Day

This is taking place on Saturday 14th November from 9.30-1pm at the church. Please discuss with Vicky Stephenson if you are interested.

Youth Weekend away – Drivers needed!!

Next Friday Dan will be taking a group of about 35 people to our annual youth weekend away. However, in order to make this youth trip possible we need your help! We are in need of a couple of individuals who are willing to drive young people to and/or from Woodcroft Christian Centre (just outside Chepstow) on Friday afternoon 23rd October (We meet at Corsham Baptist Church to load up and go at 4pm)  / Sunday afternoon 25th October (Arriving at the centre at approx 3pm to bring young people back to Corsham). If you can assist in regards to this, please let Dan Ovens know. Thanks very much!

The Ark

Don’t forget the Ark on Saturday 31st October (the same day as the Light Party!) at 10.00am. We will also be thinking about Light (and Heaven) with puppets, bible story, songs, instruments, craft and cake.  Aimed at 0-7 year olds but all welcome.  Come and join in the fun!!

Annual Light Party

We will be holding our Light Party on October 31st ​from 5-7pm.  There will be singing, games, crafts, snacks, puppets and lots of fun.  This is an event for 4 to 11 year olds (all primary school children). If you are able to help with this event, please sign up on the sheet at the back of church.  Areas we particularly need help with are: Set up and Set down – moving chairs on Sunday 25th October (after the evening service) and again after the event (7.30pm on 31st) and a general tidy up. Catering – Judy Davies has done a fantastic job for many years on her own and this year we would love to have a team of caterers supporting her.  If you can bake please sign up and/or speak to Judy. Helping on the evening – group leaders. games co-ordinator, welcome team, registration team, face painting and worship band – Do you have any fairy lights that we could borrow? We also need clean jam jars with lids, preferably smaller jars but any will do (please include lids).  If so, please name them and leave them in the church office or give them to Rhiannon.

Ladies’ Bible Study

The next study will take place on Monday 26th October, 7.30-9.15pm. Please speak to Anne Holmes for more information. Study sheets are on the table at the back.

Midweek Service

The text for MWS on 18th October is Luke 14.25-35 and Eric will be leading and preaching. Please speak to Eric Seager if you would like more information on these fortnightly meetings.

Steve Bryant’s Thailand trip

If you would like more details about Steve’s trip, please pick up an information sheet from the table at the back of the church.

Free Christmas Stickers from the Bible Society

This year the Bible Society’s free Christmas stickers have been designed by Emma Skerratt who used to attend Corsham Baptist Church.  The stickers show the names of Jesus and are designed to be used to spread the real meaning of Christmas e.g. on your Christmas card envelopes.  You can find details about them at biblesociety.org.uk/stickers2015.  There is also a free calendar which you can find out more about on biblesociety.org.uk/calendar2016wia. If you don’t have access to the internet of prefer talking to a person please ask Heather or Steve Chilcott!

Steph Grylls

Steph is back home from Bangladesh due to the recent security situation there. Please continue to pray for her and the Tearfund team as they come to terms with all that has happened and their feelings about being home so early.  Please look at Steph’s blog for an update. Thanks.

…This Week…

Monday: Mums’ Bible Study, 10am

Wednesday: Early morning prayer meeting, 7.15am; midweek service, 2pm

Thursday: Toddler Group, 10am; Corsham Money Debt Advice Centre, 7.30pm

Friday: Corsham Money Debt Advice Centre, 9.30am; young people leave for their weekend away

Saturday: Prayer in the Hut, 8.30am

…Coming up…

26th October: Ladies’ Bible Study, 7.30pm

31st October: The Ark, 10am; The Light Party, 5-7pm

1st November: Evening prayer meeting

4th November: Midweek service, 2pm

10th November: TLC, 12 o’clock

14th November: Life Group leaders’ day, 9am; Craft Group, 10am; “Connected”, 6-11pm

18th November: Midweek service, 2pm

28th November: The Ark, 10am

Corsham Baptist Church’s women’s ministry has recently launched a new website named Grace Place. Below is an excerpt from their site describing the purpose of the site.

Links to the most recent few posts are also available on our home page.

‘Grace Place’, a blog created for the women of CBC (Corsham Baptist Church) communities and beyond. Our passion is to help women to authentically grow and mature in their journey with God in Christ. The gospel of Jesus Christ is the one true foundation with which can transform our ordinary, everyday, messy lives!

The gospel is founded on God’s amazing love and grace which then extends to us for friendship with one another.  Thus the name ‘Grace Place’ is born. We come in all shapes and sizes, ages, and life’s experiences. We are here because we are created to do life together! Women need other women. So no matter where you are on your journey, you are not on your own. We hope that Grace Place will be a place where you can be lovingly transparent with the not-so-great stuff mixed in with the gracious goodness of God.

In addition, this blog is a link to connect with you and to bring continuity to our existing monthly studies.   We are here to share laughter and tears, sorrows and joys, heartaches and victories.  We hope you will be inspired, challenged, encouraged,feel accepted, and loved.  Our aim is to be biblically faithful, pastorally sensitive,and culturally relevant.  We want you to feel at home; as family should. There will be a weekly addition so feel free to ask questions and make relevant comments along the way.

So if you love Jesus even just a little but long to love Him more, plug in! Grab a cuppa and see what the Lord gets up to as we walk together!

Church Meeting

At the Church Meeting on Monday night the following people were welcomed into membership at CBC : Mark Lilley and Alexa & David Simm.

We would also like to welcome Martin Sheringham onto the leadership as our new Fabric Deacon.

Tanzania Mission Trip

CBC is sending a team to serve at a conference of AIM missionaries in Tanzania. They depart tomorrow! They return on the 20th October. The team consists of Eddie and Kathy Larkman, Rhiannon Price, Elspeth Pitman, Joey and Emily Pillinger, Katharine Mortimer, Ben Ross and Rob Durant. Eddie and Kathy will stay on to visit Steve and Ruth Lancaster at their home and work in Morogoro, returning 23^rd October. Please pray for a fresh anointing of God’s Spirit for all involved in this conference.

“Grace Place”

There is a new blog which has recently been launched called “GRACE PLACE.” The website is cbcgraceplace.wordpress.com.  This is geared toward women of all ages in our two communities of CBC, Rudloe and beyond.  Take a look and find out who the contributors are! Grab a cuppa and take a look! Find out what Sharon writes about in her first blog. You’ll never guess!

‘Connected’

‘Connected’ is a new group designed to give busy parents an opportunity to get together to relax, have fun, share a meal and develop their relationships with Christian brothers and sisters, without the distraction of children! This is more than just a social; it’s about building each other up in Christ to be a light in our busy worlds and to encourage each others’ families to stay faithful to Christ in our increasingly secular society. We plan to meet once a month on a Saturday evening. Our first meeting is taking place on Saturday 14th November at Priory Street, 6-11pm. So, if you’d like to join us, speak to Tim or Beth Mills for more information.

Message from Oasis Centre, Austria

During the week the sum of 2634 euro was paid to Oasis. This is the response from Carol Halm…

“Michael,

Wow – thank you!  I’m just overwhelmed at the church’s generosity in support of us, and best of all, I know that the church prays for us. Please communicate our thanks to the church!

Blessings,”

Life Group and Future Life Group Leaders’ Day

This is taking place on Saturday 14th November from 9.30-1pm at the church. Please discuss with Vicky if you are interested.

Annual Light Party

We will be holding our Light Party on October 31st ​from 5-7pm.  There will be singing, games, crafts, snacks, puppets and lots of fun.  This is an event for 4 to 11 year olds (all primary school children). If you are able to help with this event, please sign up on the sheet at the back of church.  Areas we particularly need help with are: Set up and Set down – moving chairs on Sunday 25th October (after the evening service) and again after the event (7.30pm on 31st) and a general tidy up. Catering – Judy Davies has done a fantastic job for many years on her own and this year we would love to have a team of caterers supporting her.  If you can bake please sign up and/or speak to Judy. Helping on the evening – group leaders. games co-ordinator, welcome team, registration team, face painting and worship band – Do you have any fairy lights that we could borrow? We also need clean jam jars with lids, preferably smaller jars but any will do (please include lids).  If so, please name them and leave them in the church office or give them to Rhiannon.

Mission Prayer Meeting

This will take place at 8:00pm on Wednesday 14th October at Priory Street and everyone is welcome to attend. The Chippenham House group will be attending. Please contact Wendy Rowe, our Missions’ Deacon, for more information.

TLC

Our October TLC event for seniors is happening this Tuesday at 12 o’clock. A 3-course meal is served, followed by a talk. Please speak to Michael or Wendy Prior if you would like further information.

Youth Weekend away – Drivers needed!!

In less than two weeks’ time Dan will be taking a group of about 35 people to our annual youth weekend away. However, in order to make this youth trip possible we need your help! We are in need of  a couple individuals willing to drive young people to and/or from Chepstow on Friday afternoon 23rd October (We meet at Corsham Baptist Church to load up and go at 4pm)  / Sunday afternoon 25th October (Arriving at the centre at approx 3pm to bring young people back to Corsham). If you can assist in regards to this, please let Dan Ovens know. Thanks.

Youth Service – Sunday 18th October, 6pm

Next Sunday evening, the young people will be hosting a joint youth service at CBC. This event will be hosted by young people for young people, and will include a mix of refreshments, testimony, worship and teaching. Josh Holmes will host the service, four of our young people will be sharing testimony/ biblical reflections, and Matthew Little will be introducing a time of creative response. Please pray for the young people as they prepare, and meet at this event. As a result there will be no evening service held at CBC next Sunday.

…This Week…

Monday: Mums’ Bible Study, 10am; missions’ team departs for Tanzania

Tuesday: TLC, 12 noon

Wednesday: Missions Prayer, 8pm

Thursday: Toddler Group, 10am; Corsham Money Debt Advice Centre, 7.30pm

Friday: Corsham Money Debt Advice Centre, 9.30am

Saturday: Prayer in the Hut, 8.30am

…Coming up…

18th October: Special evening youth service, 6pm @ CBC (Bible Sunday at Gastard Church 6pm)

21st October: Midweek service, 2pm

23rd-25th October: Youth weekend away

26th October: Ladies’ Bible Study, 7.30pm

31st October: The Ark, 10am; The Light Party, 5-7pm

1st November: Evening prayer meeting

4th November: Midweek service, 2pm

10th November: TLC, 12 o’clock

14th November: Life Group leaders’ day, 9am; Craft Group, 10am; “Connected”, 6-11pm

18th November: Midweek service, 2pm

28th November: The Ark, 10am

On Wednesday 7th, Steve will travel to Thailand to take part in Asiacon, a conference for WEC’s team leaders in Asia. He will stay in Thailand for a few days afterwards to meet team members there, and will be back home on 29th.

Just before Asiacon starts, he will run a two day concentrated course of training for team leaders, to equip them to respond to safeguarding issues in their branch. He will also do several presentations during Asiacon.

He leaves on Weds 7th and flies to Chiang Mai, Thailand via Beijing, arriving on Thursday 8th. Asiacon is from Tues 13th to Thurs 22nd. Then there will be meetings with WEC team members in Chiang Mai. He will travel home on Weds 28th, arriving on Thursday 29th.

Church Meeting

Our last church meeting of the year will take place tomorrow night, Monday 5th October at 8pm. Agendas and minutes are on the table at the back so please take a copy before the meeting.

Tanzania Mission Trip

CBC is sending a team to serve at a conference of AIM missionaries in Tanzania, 12-20 October. Eddie and Kathy will stay on to visit Steve and Ruth Lancaster at their home and work in Morogoro, returning 23^rd October. Please pray for a fresh anointing of God’s Spirit for all involved in this conference.

Same-Sex Marriage

Following on from previous notices regarding book recommendations on this subject, we are planning to run a morning meeting dedicated to this issue. The meeting will take place at Church on Saturday 10th October from 9am-12.30pm. The morning will include biblical teaching and will cover pastoral issues related to SSM. There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion during the morning. Eddie, Rob and Dan will be leading the meeting.

** Harvest Offerings **

The crisis facing refugees in Austria is ongoing, and we would like to take every opportunity of helping the Oasis Centre in its work amongst them. We are currently investigating the possibility of sending out a small team to help at the Oasis Centre, and this will need our financial support. We shall be donating our harvest offerings today to the Refugee Crisis. Cheques should be made payable to CBC. Any further donations should be given in an envelope marked ‘REFUGEE CRISIS’. If you qualify for gift-aid, fill in your details on a gift-aid envelope. Our tinned donations will be going to the Corsham Churches Food Bank.

“Grace Place”

There is a new blog which has recently been launched call “GRACE PLACE.”  The website is cbcgraceplace.wordpress.com.  This is geared toward women of all ages in our two communities of CBC, Rudloe and beyond.  Take a look and find out who the contributors are! Grab a cuppa and take a look!

“Meals” Ministry

The provision of meals on wheels to new families and those who are ill and needing meals, is a busy and much-appreciated service. We are looking for a co-ordinator who can arrange the meals as needed. Mike and Sarah Blaikley have done a great job but have to stop this from December 2015. Is there someone, or a couple, who can co-ordinate from next January? If you feel you can serve in this way or would like further information, please contact the Blaikleys or Joan Cooper.

Annual Light Party

We will be holding our Light Party on October 31st ​from 5-7pm.  There will be singing, games, crafts, snacks, puppets and lots of fun.  This is an event for 4 to 11 year olds (all primary school children). If you are able to help with this event, please sign up on the sheet at the back of church.  Areas we particularly need help with are: Set up and Set down – moving chairs on Sunday 25th October (after the evening service) and again after the event (7.30pm on 31st) and a general tidy up. Catering – Judy Davies has done a fantastic job for many years on her own and this year we would love to have a team of caterers supporting her.  If you can bake please sign up and/or speak to Judy. Helping on the evening – group leaders. games co-ordinator, welcome team, registration team, face painting and worship band – Do you have any fairy lights that we could borrow? We also need clean jam jars with lids, preferably smaller jars but any will do (please include lids).  If so, please name them and leave them in the church office or give them to Rhiannon.

*This event can’t run without your help and support. Thank you !!**

‘Connected’

Connected is a new group designed to give busy parents an opportunity to get together to relax, have fun, share a meal and develop their relationships with Christian brothers and sisters, without the distraction of children! This is more than just a social; it’s about building each other up in Christ to be a light in our busy worlds and to encourage each others’ families to stay faithful to Christ in our increasingly secular society. We plan to meet once a month on a Saturday evening. So, if you’d like to join us, please speak to Tim and Beth Mills for more information.

Proverbs 27:17 “as iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” 

Hebrews 10:24-25 “and let us consider how we may spur one another on towards love  and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”

Steph Grylls in Bangladesh

Please pray for Steph as she is on mission in Bangladesh until December. You can follow her progress via this web link http://missioninbangladesh1778.blogspot.co.uk/

Midweek Baptism Service

Our midweek service on 7 October will be a service of Believer’s Baptism for two of our regular congregation. Eric Seager will lead the service and David Morrell will preach from 2 Kings 5.1-19. All are very welcome to attend!

…This Week…

Monday: Mums’ Bible Study, 10am; Church Meeting 8pm

Wednesday: Midweek service, 2pm, baptism

Thursday: Toddler Group, 10am; Corsham Money Debt Advice Centre, 7.30pm

Friday: Corsham Money Debt Advice Centre, 9.30am

Saturday: Prayer in the Hut, 8.30am; same sex marriage discussion, 9am

 …Coming up…

12th October: AIM Tanzania short term mission trip departs

13th October: TLC, 12 o’clock

18th October: Special evening youth service, 6pm @ CBC (Bible Sunday at Gastard Church 6pm)

21st October: Midweek service, 2pm

23rd-25th October: Youth weekend away

26th October: Ladies’ Bible Study, 7.30pm

31st October: The Ark, 10am; The Light Party, 5-7pm