Building Mission Trip

Please continue praying for our building team which is in Tanzania. They return on the 3rd July.

Des Ash

Many will know that our dear friend and brother, Des Ash, passed away recently. His funeral will be held at Station Road Baptist Church this Tuesday, 28 June, at 11am. Our thoughts and prayers are very much with Liz & the family at this sad time.

Ladies’ Bible Study

The next ladies’ bible study is taking place tomorrow night, Monday 27th June at 7:30pm. Notes for the evening are on the table at the back (pink sheets). Any questions, please chat to Kathy Larkman or Anne Holmes.

Midweek Service, 29th June, 2pm

The text is Luke 21.5-19 and Eric Seager will be leading and preaching. The service is followed by tea/coffee and cakes.

Leaders’ Meeting

The following leaders are meeting tonight, during the evening service, to discuss church issues and pray: Alan Christie, Joan Cooper, Wendy Rowe and Eddie Larkman. Please pray for them as they meet.

TLC Annual Summer Party

This is taking place on Saturday 9th July, 3-5pm. We require cakes for the event so please sign up at the back. We also need people to help in the following areas: pre-event food preparation; serving at tables; serving in the kitchen; clear up team. If you are willing to help, please see Alan Christie or Joan Cooper. Thank you.

Craft Club

The craft club meets again on Saturday, 2nd July at 10:00am in the coffee hall. Please speak to Kathy Ewins or Pam Mitchell for more details.

Missions and Persecuted Church Prayer

We have had to re-arrange the Mission/ Persecuted Prayer Meeting from Monday 4th July to Monday 25th July. God is keeping us busy on the mission front and during this meeting we will be praying for Neal and Lesley Grindrod, the Lancasters and the work of the Sanga Sanga building team, Hannah Little and  the Bryants along with Karen and Anna Hurley. We will also be praying for the persecuted Church- our brothers and sisters in Christ. We would love you to join us from 7:45 to 9:00pm.

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.

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 at 11:15am for those not going on this trip.

Cafe on the Green

Our Rudloe congregation, Church on the Green, is starting a new outreach ministry, Cafe on the Green. It will be held every Saturday from 2:30-4:30pm at the Centre when we hope to meet and get to know residents of the Rudloe community by way of tea/coffee, cake, board games and conversation! We will have our first cafe on Sat 2nd July! Please pray for this new ministry.

..This week…

Monday: Mums’ bible study, 9:30am; ladies’ bible study, 7:30pm

Tuesday: Life Groups meet Lancasters at Priory Street

Wednesday: Midweek service, 2pm

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

Friday: Corsham Money and Debt Advice

Saturday: Prayer @ 8:30am; craft club, 10am

Looking ahead…

3rd July: Evening prayer meeting, 6pm; building mission trip returns from Tanzania

9th July: Annual TLC Summer Party, 3:00pm

10th July: Mission Sunday & International Tea

13th July: Midweek Service, 2:00pm

17th July: Church day out to Weston; service at 11:15am for those not going to Weston

18^th July: Church Meeting, 8:00pm

25th July: Missions and persecuted church prayer meeting, 7:45pm

27th July: Midweek service, 2:00pm

30th July: “Connected” @ the Spruijts’

10^th August: Midweek service, 2:00pm

13^th August: Soul Survivor for Youth

19^th August: Tim Harding wedding, 2:00pm

24^th August: Midweek service, 2:00pm

3^rd September: Craft Club, 10:00am

Brothers and Sisters!

We are all aware that the result of yesterday’s referendum on our EU Membership will have major implications. It has been quite a divisive campaign, and the aftermath threatens to be even more divisive. May I offer a few pastoral thoughts?

First, let us always remember that Jesus Christ is Lord, and that whatever the nations of this world do, or don’t do, our God reigns (Php 2:9-11; Isa 40:15).

Second, let us remember that God works in all circumstances to glorify His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, by building His Church (Eph 1:11-12). It is a great encouragement to know that this is the purpose behind all that God does in this world.

Third, let those who voted to leave not rejoice too much in the result – that would be idolatry (Ps 146:3). And let those who voted to remain not despair because of the result – that would be practical atheism (Hab 3:17-18; Mt 6:31-33). But let us remember the wise words of the hymn-writer:

My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness … On Christ, the solid rock, I stand; all other ground is sinking sand.

Fourth, though we may have different opinions about Britain’s membership of the EU, we remain a forever family in Christ. What unites us is infinitely greater than anything that divides us. In troubled times we have a wonderful opportunity to demonstrate the difference Christ makes, and to showcase the gospel by which one day this broken world will be remade (Jn 13:34-35; Php 2:14-16; Rev 21:1-5).

Finally, since by God’s grace we are members of His kingdom that cannot be shaken (He 12:28), let us live out the gospel of God’s grace in the ways indicated in 1Thess 5:16-18: “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

Romans 10:14-15 “How then can they call on One they have not believed in, and how can they believe in One of whom they have not heard? How can they hear without someone preaching to them, and how can they preach unless they are sent?”

We are thrilled that Corsham Baptist Church has given us the amazing opportunity to join the ministry team at Oasis, in Traiskirchen, Austria for 3 months later this year. We leave the UK on 5th August 2016 and expect to return towards the end of October.
As part of the team we will be reaching out to refugees who are seeking asylum in the West, our desire being to reflect the heart of God by offering them the hope, life and refuge that can only be found in Jesus.

The Oasis team’s focus is to equip those who come to faith to be able to share Jesus with others, including their own people, both in Austria and in their countries of origin. Its aim is to walk alongside refugees, offering them the Living Water of Jesus Christ whilst supporting them both practically and emotionally.

During our time at Oasis we will be involved in various areas of service including men’s, women’s, children’s and teens’ ministries; personal and group Bible studies; discipleship classes; visiting refugees; relief ministry and practical assistance. We will also take part in evenings where the gospel is explained, help run a coffee bar where the Jesus film is shown and assist in the distribution of clothing and Bibles & Christian literature in the mother tongues of the refugees.

It is also our desire to be a source of blessing and encouragement to the long-term staff at Oasis.

Prayer Requests: That the Lord will direct our steps according to His Word, and bring us into contact with the ones He wants us to reach.

Neal and Lesley Grindrod.

Infant Dedication

This morning at the 9:15am service we are having an infant dedication service for Sebastian Blaikley, baby son of Mike and Sarah. We welcome their friends & family!

Building Mission Trip

Our building team leaves for Tanzania on Tuesday. We will be praying for them in the services today. Please pray for all aspects of their trip. They return 3rd July.

Des Ash

Many will know that our dear friend and brother, Des Ash, passed away last week. His funeral will be held at Station Road Baptist Church on Tuesday, 28 June, at 11am. Our thoughts and prayers are very much with Liz & the family at this sad time.

The Ark

The Last Ark of this academic year is on 25th June before we break for the summer. After that we won’t be meeting until 24th September.  Thank you so much to everyone who has supported us by praying, helping, and by coming – it is all much appreciated.  Also thank you to God for his provision and faithfulness.  This time we will be thinking about Elijah and how God provided for him.

Word Alive, 8-13 April 2017

Some people will be going to Word Alive in Wales again next year. If you would like more information, please speak to Helen Christie or Jo Pillinger (booking lines open on the 7th July).

Ladies’ Bible Study

The next ladies’ bible study is taking place on Monday 27th June at 7:30pm. Notes for the evening are on the table at the back (pink sheets) – The Way of Wisdom: Choices with a Gospel . Please take one to use with your study buddy. Any questions, please chat to Kathy Larkman or Anne Holmes.

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.

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 not going on this trip. It will be at 11:15am and led by Eric Seager.

Leaders’ Meeting

The following leaders are meeting tonight, during the evening service, to discuss church issues and pray: Dan Ovens, Alan Kember, Rhiannon Price, Matt Grylls, Michael Prior and Eddie Larkman. Please pray for them as they meet. Thank you.

Cafe on the Green

Our Rudloe congregation, Church on the Green, is starting a new outreach ministry, Cafe on the Green! This will be held every Saturday afternoon from 2:30-4:30pm at the Centre when we hope to meet and get to know residents of the Rudloe community by way of tea/coffee, cake, board games and conversation! We will have our first cafe on Saturday 2nd July!  ** Please pray for this new ministry. **

..This week…

Monday: Mums’ bible study, 10am

Tuesday: Mission trip departs

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

Friday: Corsham Money and Debt Advice Centre, “Energize”, 5:30-6:30pm

Saturday: Prayer @ 8:30am; the Ark, 10:00am

Looking ahead…

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

29th June: Midweek service, 2pm

2nd July: Craft Club, 10am

3rd July: Evening prayer meeting, 6pm

9th July: Annual TLC Summer Party, 3:00pm

10th July: Mission Sunday & International Tea

13th July: Midweek Service, 2:00pm

17th July: Church day out to Weston

17th July: No evening service

27th July: Midweek service, 2:00pm

30th July: “Connected” @ the Spruijts’

Cancelled out of respect for Jo Cox

We are very sorry to announce that this event has been cancelled out of respect for MP Jo Cox. Our heartfelt condolences go out to everyone affected by this tragedy.

The coming referendum to decide whether we remain part of, or leave the European Union has the potential to have long lasting effects over the coming years. We feel that it is important that we give some consideration to how we vote, and as such we have decided to provide an opportunity for our community to come and hear from both sides of the debate and ask questions.

We are not pushing an agenda for either side of the vote, but have asked both campaign teams to provide a speaker and we hope to provide a fair and balanced debate with time for questions; allowing the various issues to be discussed and help you in your decision making.

We hope that this is one small way that we can serve our community in Rudloe & Corsham and the surrounding area.

When & Where?

Saturday 18th June – 7:30pm – 9pm
Rudloe Community Centre
Leylands Road
Rudloe
SN13 0NE

Speakers

The speakers have been confirmed (selected by the respective campaigns) as:

• Remain: Dr Razvan Constantinescu chair of the “Bristol stronger IN Alliance” and Honorary Consul of Romania in Bristol.
• Leave: William Dartmouth, UKIP MEP representing the South West & Gibraltar.

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 not going on this trip. It will be at 11:15am and led by Eric Seager.

Ladies’ Bible Study

The next ladies’ bible study is taking place on Monday 27th June at 7:30pm. Notes for the evening are on the table at the back (pink sheets) – The Way of Wisdom: Choices with a Gospel . Please take one to use with your study buddy. Any questions, please chat to Kathy Larkman or Anne Holmes.

Tuesday Lunch Club

The next TLC will take place on Tuesday 14th June at Priory Street. Please speak to Wendy Prior if you would like to know more. The next Lunch Club get-together will be the annual summer party to be held on Saturday 9th July at 3:00pm.

Midweek Service

This will be held on Wednesday. The text is Luke 20.41-21.4. Eric will be leading and preaching and there will be communion.

Infant Dedication

Next week at the 9:15am service we will have an infant dedication for Sebastian Blaikley, baby son of Mike and Sarah.

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.

Building Mission Trip

Our building team leaves for Tanzania on the 21st June. Please pray for all aspects of their trip. They return on the 3rd July.

Youth Matters

Please take time to read the Youth Matters leaflet which Dan Ovens has written and continue to pray for our young people.

..This week…

Monday: Mums’ bible study, 10am

Tuesday: Lunch Club, 12 o’clock

Wednesday: Midweek Service, 2pm

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

Friday: Corsham Money and Debt Advice Centre,

Saturday: Prayer in the Hut, 8:30am

Looking ahead…

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

9th July: Annual TLC Summer Party, 3:00pm

10th July: Mission Sunday & International Tea

13th July: Midweek Service, 2:00pm

17th July: Church day out to Weston

17th July: No evening service

27th July: Midweek service, 2:00pm

30th July: “Connected” @ Spruijts

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

Today is 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 5- 12 June.

Missions’ Prayer Meeting

There will be a prayer meeting tomorrow night at 7:45pm for Missions and the persecuted church. It is the start of the Muslim world’s Ramadan and so we will be focusing on this. We will also pray for our missionaries and the mission activities in which CBC is involved. Please speak to Wendy Rowe for more details.

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 curry! Speak to Ian Holmes if you want to go.

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 help others to consider being involved in lifting children out of poverty in Jesus’ name. Thank you.

Friday 10th June, 5.30 – 6.30pm, New youth group, ** Energize **

A new youth group is starting 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.

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.

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.

Tuesday Lunch Club

The next TLC will take place on Tuesday 14th June at Priory Street. Please speak to Wendy Prior if you would like to know more. The next Lunch Club get-together will be the annual summer party to be held on Saturday 9th July at 3:00pm.

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.

…This week…

Monday: Mums’ bible study, 10am

Tuesday: Men’s curry night, 7pm

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

Friday: Corsham Money and Debt Advice Centre, 9:30am; Energize, 5:30pm

Saturday: Prayer in the Hut, 8:30am

Looking ahead…

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

9th July: Annual TLC Summer Party, 3:00pm

10th July: Mission Sunday and “International Tea”

13th July: Midweek Service, 2:00pm

17th July: Church day out to Weston Supermare

17th July: No evening service

27th July: Midweek service, 2:00pm

30th July: “Connected” @ Spruijts

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