Infant Dedication

This morning we welcome the friends and family of Hannah and Adam Mitchell as their daughter, Nellie is dedicated.

Gift Day – Tanzania Mission Trip

**Next Sunday – 5th June**

Next Sunday, 5th June, we will be having a gift day when all offerings via the offering bags will be used to support the building project at Sanga Sanga in Tanzania. The team is going to Tanzania from 21st June to 3rd July. If you wish to gift-aid your donation, please put it in a gift-aid envelope and write TANZANIA as the purpose of the donation. Late offerings towards this project will also be accepted until Sunday 12th June if they are in an envelope marked TANZANIA.  Alternatively, if you prefer to donate by bank transfer, please send your donation payable to Corsham Baptist Church, reference TANZANIA, and do this between 5th and 12th June.

Calling all Compassion child sponsors

As we are preparing the missions’ notice board we would like copies of the photos of the children you sponsor through Compassion, along with their Christian name and the country in which they live. These can be handed to Wendy Rowe, John or Rachael Loescher (11:15am) or Kathy Ewins (9:15am) or Sue Wingrave (Church on the Green) as soon as you are able to. This will highlight the valuable ministry you are doing and help others to consider being involved in lifting children out of poverty in Jesus’ name. Thank you.

Craft Club

Craft Club will be held again on Saturday 4th June from 10:00am – 12:30pm. Please speak to Pam Mitchell or Kathy Ewins for further details about this monthly activity at Priory Street.

Weston Super Mare

Sunday 17th July 2016

We intend to have a coach trip to Weston Super Mare on Sunday 17^th July leaving Corsham at 10:30am and returning at about 6:30pm. The cost is £5 per seat.

There are now forms available at the back for you to fill in. Please enclose your payment and leave in the office. There will be a service at Priory Street on that morning for those who do not wish to go on this trip. It will be at 11:15am and led by Eric Seager.

Can anyone help?!

Does anyone have a car available for Reinier Spruijt to use to commute to Trowbridge between 21-28 July, or could someone help with lifts to and from his work in the town centre??  If so, please contact him.  Thank you!

Men’s Curry Night

On Tuesday, 7th June, Steve Lancaster is going to speak to the men on faith and life (based on his recent experiences), accompanied by a hot curry!! Please speak to Ian Holmes if you want to go.

Midweek Service

The next midweek service is on Wednesday 1st June at 2pm. The text is from Luke 20.27-40. Eric Seager will be leading and David Morrell will be preaching.

Safe to Grow (Child Protection) Training

Saturday 17th September: 9 – 12.30pm @ CBC. For ALL involved in children’s and youth work in the Church, as part of new Baptist Union regulations. This includes helpers for the Ark, Junior Church, Toddler Group & Youth work activities. Please note the date in your diaries and confirm availability with Louise du Toit or Rhiannon Price. We can train 30 at a time, so once full we will arrange a second training date.

Sound Desk, Evenings

We are very short of sound desk operators at the evening service. The system for the evening is a great deal simpler than for the morning. If you are a regular evening service attender and would like to help in this way, please speak to Alan Christie or Steve Chilcott who is very happy to provide some training. Thank you.

Corsham Money & Debt Advice Centre

The ministry is flourishing and we are receiving many new clients. We currently only have four debt advisors so we are anxious to recruit more so that we can continue to serve the local community. If you feel that this is a role you could do, we would love to hear from you! To discuss what we do, please talk to Alan Christie, Alan Simon, Dave New or Roger Hammett.

Looking ahead…

30^th May: Spring Bank holiday

1st June : Midweek service, 2:00pm

4th June : Craft Club, 10:00am

5th June: Tanzania gift day

5th June: Lifegroup Leaders’ meeting, 2:30pm

5th June : Prayer meeting, 6pm

6th June : Missions’ prayer meeting (focus on Muslim World – start of Ramadan)

7th June: Men’s curry night, 7:00pm

10th June: First Energize event ! 5.30-6.30pm

14th June : Tuesday Lunch Club, 12 o’clock

15th June : Midweek service, 2:00pm

19th June: Infant dedication, 9:15am

21st June: Tanzania mission departs

25th June: The Ark, 10am

27th June: Ladies’ Bible Study, 7:30pm

29th June: Midweek service, 2pm

2nd July: Craft Club, 10am

3rd July: Evening prayer meeting, 6pm

There are 15 small groups that meet during the week in and around Corsham. Please contact Vicky Stephenson if you would like to find out more about which group might suit you!

vicky.stephenson@gmail.com

Gift Day – Tanzania Mission Trip, 5th June

On Sunday 5th June we will be having a gift day when all offerings via the offering bags will be used to support the building project at Sanga Sanga in Tanzania. The team is going to Tanzania from 21st June to 3rd July. If you wish to gift-aid your donation, please put it in a gift-aid envelope and write TANZANIA as the purpose of the donation. Late offerings towards this project will also be accepted until Sunday 12th June if they are in an envelope marked TANZANIA.  Alternatively, if you prefer to donate by bank transfer, please contact Michael Prior.

The Ark

The next Ark is on Saturday 28th May at 10.00am and we will be doing Joshua.  Do come along and start half term off with a bang – we will be marching and making lots of noise with the walls coming down!!

Corsham Money & Debt Advice Centre

The ministry is flourishing and we are receiving many new clients. We currently only have four debt advisors so we are anxious to recruit more so that we can continue to serve the local community. If you feel that this is a role you could do, we would love to hear from you! To discuss what we do, please talk to Alan Christie, Alan Simon, Dave New or Roger Hammett.

New youth group for years 6 and 7

Energize is a new group starting on Friday 10th June 5.30 – 6.30pm, at church!! This group is for Years 6 and 7 and will run during term time. If you know any children in this age group, please take a flyer and invite them along.  Please pray for this new group as we reach out to young people in this age range. Thanks, Rhiannon.

Weston Super Mare, Sunday 17th July 2016

We intend to have a coach trip to Weston Super Mare on Sunday 17^th July leaving Corsham at 10:30am and returning at about 18:30. The cost will be £5 per seat. The intention will be to find a spot on the beach as a base for the day where we will hold a short time of worship together.  There will be opportunity to relax, catch up with old friends from the other congregations, play some games and have a wander around the seafront and, if you like, visit the pier.  You will need to bring a picnic lunch.  There are now forms available at the back for you to fill in. Please enclose your payment and leave in the office. Thank you.  Any questions please speak to Stuart or Lynne Little on 01225 811960. Please note there will be a service at Priory Street on that morning for those who do not wish to go on this trip. It will be at 11:15am and led by Eric Seager.

Mission & the Persecuted Church Prayer Meetings

The next meeting will be on Monday 23rd May at 7:30pm. All are welcome.  The meeting in June will be on Monday 6th and we will focus on praying for the Muslim World as this is the beginning of ‘Pray for the Muslim  World’ month. Gill Bryant will be leading this. If you would like a prayer book to use during this month, please see Gill.

Sound Desk, Evenings

We are very short of sound desk operators at the evening service. The system for the evening is a great deal simpler than for the morning. If you are a regular evening service attender and would like to help in this way, please speak to Alan Christie or Steve Chilcott who is very happy to provide some training. Thank you.

Safe to Grow (Child Protection) Training

Saturday 17th September: 9 – 12.30pm @ CBC. For ALL involved in children’s and youth work in the Church, as part of new Baptist Union regulations. This includes helpers for the Ark, Junior Church, Toddler Group & Youth work activities. Please note the date in your diaries and confirm availability with Louise du Toit or Rhiannon Price. We can train 30 at a time, so once full we will arrange a second training date.

Men’s Curry Night

On Tuesday, 7th June, Steve Lancaster is going to speak to the men on faith and life (based on his recent experiences), accompanied by a hot curry!! Please speak to Ian Holmes if you want to go.

This week…

Monday: Mums’ bible study, 10am, the Hut; Missions’ prayer meeting, 7:30pm

Thursday: Toddler Group, 10am; Corsham Money and Debt Advice Centre, 7:30pm

Friday: Corsham Money and Debt Advice Centre, 9:30am

Saturday: Prayer in the Hut, 8:30am; the Ark, 10am

Looking ahead…

23rd May : Missions’ prayer meeting, 7:30pm

28th May : The Ark, 10:00am

29th May: Infant dedication, 9:15am

30^th May: Spring Bank holiday

1st June : Midweek service, 2:00pm

4th June : Craft Club, 10:00am

5th June: Tanzania gift day

5th June: Lifegroup Leaders’ meeting, 2:30pm

5th June : Prayer meeting, 6pm

6th June : Missions’ prayer meeting (focus on Muslim World – start of Ramadan)

7th June: Men’s curry night, 7:00pm

10th June: First Energize event ! 5.30-6.30pm

14th June : Tuesday Lunch Club, 12 o’clock

15th June : Midweek service, 2:00pm

19th June: Infant dedication, 9:15am

21st June: Tanzania mission departs

There are 15 small groups that meet during the week in and around Corsham. Please contact Vicky Stephenson if you would like to find out more about which group might suit you!

vicky.stephenson@gmail.com

Ladies’ Supper @ Priory Street tomorrow night!!

Monday 16th May, 7:30pm; Guest Speaker – Ruth Lancaster; Cost £5 for a curry! Please sign up on the sheet at the back. Fresh notes for study buddies are also on the table at the back. Please take one!

Gift Day – Tanzania Mission Trip, 5th June

On Sunday 5th June we will be having a gift day when all offerings via the offering bags will be used to support the building project at Sanga Sanga in Tanzania. The team is going to Tanzania from 21st June to 3rd July. If you wish to gift-aid your donation, please put it in a gift-aid envelope and write TANZANIA as the purpose of the donation. Late offerings towards this project will also be accepted until Sunday 12th June if they are in an envelope marked TANZANIA.  Alternatively, if you prefer to donate by bank transfer, please send your donation payable to Corsham Baptist Church 30-91-99  01480604, reference TANZANIA, and do this between 5th and 12th June.

Organising Communion

Is anyone willing to take over organising communion for the 9:15am service? If so, please have a chat to Roz or Joe Shillaker.

Midweek Service

The next midweek service will take place on Wednesday 18th May at 2pm. The text is Luke 20.1-26 and Eric Seager will be leading and preaching.

Weston Super Mare, Sunday 17th July 2016

We intend to have a coach trip to Weston Super Mare on Sunday 17^th July leaving Corsham at 10:30 and returning at about 18:30. The cost will be £5 per seat. The intention will be to find a spot on the beach as a base for the day where we will hold a short time of worship together.  There will be opportunity to relax, catch up with old friends from the other congregations, play some games and have a wander around the seafront and, if you like, visit the pier.  You will need to bring a picnic lunch.  There are now forms available at the back for you to fill in. Please enclose your payment and leave in the office.  Any questions please speak to Stuart or Lynne Little.  Please note there will be a service at Priory Street on that morning for those who do not wish to go on this trip. It will be at 11:15am and led by Eric Seager.

Leadership Team Meetings

The leadership team meets once a month as a whole team and also by congregation. There will be a meeting tonight for the leadership team members who attend the 11:15am service namely, Eddie Larkman, Alan Christie, Joan Cooper, Wendy Rowe and Martin Sheringham. Please pray for our leaders as they seek to serve Christ and this local body.

The Ark

The next Ark is on Saturday 28th May at 10.00am and we will be doing Joshua.  Do come along and start half term off with a bang – we will be marching and making lots of noise with the walls coming down!!  Or if you’re heading off on holiday, why not postpone leaving till after the Ark!

Sound Desk, Evenings

We are very short of sound desk operators at the evening service. The system for the evening is a great deal simpler than for the morning. If you are a regular evening service attender, and would like to help in this way, please speak to Alan Christie or Steve Chilcott who is very happy to provide some training. Alternatively email Louise in the office. Thank you.

Mission & the Persecuted Church Prayer Meetings

The next meeting will be on Monday 23rd May at 7:30pm. All are welcome.  Please contact Gill for details of the special prayer meeting in June.

Corsham Money & Debt Advice Centre

The ministry is flourishing and we are receiving many new clients. We currently only have four debt advisors so we are anxious to recruit more so that we can continue to serve the local community. If you feel that this is a role you could do, we would love to hear from you! To discuss what we do, please talk to Alan Christie, Alan Simon, Dave New or Roger Hammett.

Connected

This will be at the Reinier and Hannah’s house on Saturday 30th July. Please speak to Beth Mills for more information about this, and future, Connected events.

This week…

Monday: Mums’ bible study, 10am, the Hut; ladies’ curry night, 7:30pm

Wednesday: Midweek service, 2pm

Thursday: Toddler Group, 10am; Corsham Debt Advice Centre, 7:30pm

Friday: Corsham Debt Advice Centre, 9:30am

Saturday: Prayer in the Hut, 8:30am

Looking ahead…

23rd May : Missions’ prayer meeting, 7:30pm

28th May : The Ark, 10:00am

29th May: Infant dedication, 9:15am

30^th May: Spring Bank holiday

1st June : Midweek service, 2:00pm

4th June : Craft Club, 10:00am

5th June: Tanzania gift day

5th June: Lifegroup Leaders’ meeting, 2:30pm

5th June : Prayer meeting, 6pm

6th June : Missions’ prayer meeting

7th June: Men’s night, 7:00pm

14th June : Tuesday Lunch Club, 12 o’clock

15th June : Midweek service, 2:00pm

19th June: Infant dedication, 9:15am

21st June: Tanzania mission departs

There are 15 small groups that meet during the week in and around Corsham. Please contact Vicky Stephenson if you would like to find out more about which group might suit you!vicky.stephenson@gmail.com

Ladies’ Supper @ Priory Street

Monday 16th May, 7:30pm; Guest Speaker – Ruth Lancaster; Cost approx £5 for a curry! Please sign up on the sheet at the back. Fresh notes for study buddies are also on the table at the back. Please take one!

Gift Day – Tanzania Mission Trip, 5th June

On Sunday 5th June we will be having a gift day when all offerings via the offering bags will be used to support the building project at Sanga Sanga in Tanzania. The team is going to Tanzania from 21st June to 3rd July.

If you wish to gift-aid your donation, please put it in a gift-aid envelope and write “TANZANIA” as the purpose of the donation. Late offerings towards this project will also be accepted until Sunday 12th June if they are in an envelope marked “TANZANIA”.

Tuesday Lunch Club

The next one will be held on Tuesday 10th May at 12 o’clock. This event is for our seniors and if you would like further information, please chat to Michael or Wendy Prior. Thank you.

Organising Communion

Is anyone willing to take over organising communion for the 9:15am service? If so, please have a chat to Roz or Joe Shillaker.

Mean Bean Challenge

A huge thank you to everyone who has generously supported and encouraged us through prayer and finances as we (that is Joy Wingrave, Dan & Natalie Ovens, Abi Grylls, Bex Larkman and Joe Saunders) undertook the challenge of going five days (Yes, five whole days!) on a meagre amount of beans and rice and only water to drink. We all found it quite hard at times and energy reserves were sometimes low, but we’ve all come away (a) far more appreciative of the daily blessings we have, as we are able to experience such a variety of foods where we live, (b) we’ve also deepened our understanding of the hardships that so many have to go through with barely enough food to survive, and only very bland food available. The grand total we have raised so far (including gift aid that Tearfund will be able to reclaim additionally to gifts given) = £1,226.25!! Thank You. Every pound will be able to make a real difference to individuals that Tearfund local partners are involved in helping. Now that the challenge is finished, if you pledged to give the team a gift through the sponsor form, then please see Dan to pass over monies. Thanks.

Big Church Day Out or New Wine for free?

If you are interested in being part of either of these events, then we are looking for lots of volunteers to help in a café at BCDO (late May) and NW1 (late July) and NW2 (early August).  This is just serving cake & coffee, no baking involved! You get a free ticket, three meals a day, training and uniform.  For details, please contact Susan Wingrave.

Weston Super Mare, Sunday 17th July 2016

We intend to have a coach trip to Weston Super Mare on Sunday 17^th July leaving Corsham at 10:30 and returning at about 18:30. Costs will be dependent upon numbers going but expect around £5 per seat. The intention will be to find a spot on the beach as a base for the day where we will hold a short time of worship together.  There will be opportunity to relax, catch up with old friends from the other congregations, play some games and have a wander around the seafront and, if you like, visit the pier.  You will need to bring a picnic lunch.   Any questions please speak to Stuart or Lynne Little. Please note there will be a service at Priory Street on that morning for those who do not wish to go on this trip. It will be at 11:15am and led by Eric Seager.

Mission & the Persecuted Church Prayer Meetings

The next meeting will be on Monday 23rd May. All are welcome.

The meeting in June will be on Monday 6th and we will focus on praying for the Muslim World as this is the beginning of ‘Pray for the Muslim World’ month. Gill Bryant will be leading this. If you would like a prayer book to use during this month, please see Gill.

Corsham Money & Debt Advice Centre

The ministry is flourishing and we are receiving many new clients. We currently only have four debt advisors so we are anxious to recruit more so that we can continue to serve the local community. If you feel that this is a role you could do, we would love to hear from you! For more information and to discuss what we do, please talk to Alan Christie, Alan Simon, Dave New or Roger Hammett.

Connected

This will be at the Sprujits’ house on Saturday 30th July. Please speak to Beth Mills for more information about this, and future, Connected events.

This week…

Monday: Mums’ bible study, 10am, the Hut

Tuesday: Tuesday Lunch Club, 12o’clock

Thursday: Toddler Group, 10am; Corsham Money and Debt Advice Centre, 7:30pm

Friday: Corsham Money and Debt Advice Centre, 9:30am

Saturday: Prayer in the Hut, 8:30am

There are 15 small groups that meet during the week in and around Corsham. Please contact Vicky Stephenson if you would like to find out more about which group might suit you!

vicky.stephenson@gmail.com

Looking ahead…

16th May : Ladies’ supper, 7:30pm

18th May : Midweek service, 2pm

23rd May : Missions’ prayer meeting, 7:30pm

28th May : The Ark, 10:00am

29th May: Infant dedication

1st June : Midweek service, 2:00pm

4th June : Craft Club, 10:00am

5th June: Tanzania gift day

5th June : Prayer meeting, 6pm

6th June : Missions’ prayer meeting (focus on Muslim World – start of Ramadan)

14th June : Tuesday Lunch Club, 12 o’clock

15th June : Midweek service, 2:00pm

19th June: Infant dedication, 9:15am

21st June: Tanzania mission departs