Ladies’ Bible Study
The notes for the next ladies’ bible study are on the table at the back of church (pink sheets). Please take one in advance of tomorrow night, 22nd February, 7.30pm.
The Ark
This will be held again on Saturday 27th February at 10am. This is an outreach to the community as well as an event for our own children. There are songs, activities, puppets, stories, refreshments etc. Speak to Alexa Simm or Heather Chilcott if you would like to know more about these events.
Same-Sex Marriage
There will be another discussion morning on this subject on the 19th March from 9am-12.30pm. It will be the second running of this topic in which Rob Durant and Eddie Larkman will be giving talks on the biblical view of human sexuality and the pastoral outworking of this.
** BARN DANCE 7th May **
We are having a barn dance on the evening of Saturday 7th May at Selwyn Hall in Box. Steve and Ruth Lancaster will be coming along and this will be a great opportunity for all our congregations to get together. We will be needing some help for this occasion. If you can help with setting up the hall, food and/or clearing up then please write your name on the form at the back of the church.
Connected
The next Connected group will meet on Saturday 27th February, 8pm at the home of Tim and Beth Mills. Please chat to one of them for further info about these groups.
Fundraiser
Anne Saunders would like to say a big ‘thank you’ to everyone who baked cakes and came along to support her with her fundraiser for Street Child United on Saturday 6th February. The event raised £400. Anne would like to express her thanks for your kindness and generosity.
Mission News
The Lancasters will be sharing their mission news on Sunday 10th April at the evening service. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Mission Sunday
This will be on Sunday 10th July. Steve Lancaster will be preaching at both morning services and the evening service. There will be an international tea before the evening service. Details to follow in due course!
Lancasters’ Newsletter
Copies of Steve and Ruth’s last newsletter before returning to the UK can be found on the table at the back. Alternatively you can visit their blog which can be found at their site… www.lancsintanz.aimsites.org.
This week at CBC…
Monday :Mum’s bible study, 10am; ladies’ bible study, 7.30pm
Wednesday : Early morning prayer, 7.15am
Thursday :Toddler Group, 10am; Corsham Money & Debt Advice Centre, 7.30pm
Friday : Corsham Money & Debt Advice Centre, 9.30am
Saturday : Prayer for Corsham /Gospel expansion, 8.30am in the prayer room; the Ark, 10am; Connected, 8pm (Mills’ home)
Ministry Booklet Reports
Would all ministry leaders please prepare their ministry reports for the ACM booklet. Louise has emailed leaders personally giving details of what is required. Please can these reports be emailed to Louise before 1st April.
Life Groups
Life Group Co-ordinator: Vicky Stephenson
There are as many as 15 small groups that meet during the week either at CBC, Priory Street, or in homes in Gastard, Katharine Park, Neston, Box, Chippenham, Rudloe and Corsham.
Please speak to Vicky Stephenson if you have been attending for a while, or just joined us, and you would like to attend a Life Group.
Looking ahead…
2nd March: Midweek service, 2pm
5th March: Craft Club, 10am
6th March: Evening prayer meeting, 6pm
8th March: TLC, 12pm
12th March: Life Group Leaders’ morning meeting, Priory Street
14th March: Missions and Prayer for the Persecuted Church, 7.45pm
16th March: Midweek service, 2pm
19th March: Same-sex marriage discussion 9.00am-12.30pm
21st March: Ladies’ Bible Study, 7.30pm
26th March: The Ark, 10am
25th-28th: Easter weekend
27th March: Nominations open for Communications Deacon and Elder
29th March – 1st April: Holiday Bible Club