Notice sheet for 12th March 2017

Notice sheet for 12th March 2017

15th March

Day of prayer for Rudloe Community Centre

A day of prayer focussed on Rudloe Community Centre, its future, and its gospel potential for God’s kingdom. * Pray for the community centre and its future wherever you are, and whatever you’re doing. * Join together for prayer at Rob’s house, 10 Long Close Avenue, Rudloe, from 9am – 11am and 7.30pm – 9.30pm. Prayer sheets at the back.

Prayer for Missions and the Persecuted Church

This will take place on Monday 20th March at 7:45pm. Please speak to Wendy Rowe or Vanessa Naish if you would like to know more about these prayer meetings.

Ministry Booklet

Please submit your ministry report to Louise by 24th March.

Deacon Elections

Nominations for elections of Deacon at Church on the Green, and Church Secretary are now open. Paul Garcia and Alan Kember, have stated their willingness to be re-nominated for these positions respectively. Completed forms can be given to Rhiannon Price (9:15am); Wendy Rowe (11:15am) and Adrian Pillinger (Church on the Green); Eric Seager (Midweek); duty deacon (6pm).

Midweek Service

Wednesday 15th March at 2pm followed by tea/coffee and home-made cakes. The text  is Genesis 21.1-7. Eric will be leading and David Morrell will preach.

Men’s Curry Night – Tuesday 14th March, 7:30pm.

All men should have received an email about this event being held at CBC Priory Street. Please respond if you wish to attend.

Week of Prayer and Fasting

We are having a week of prayer and fasting from Monday March 27th until Sunday April 2nd. We suggest giving up breakfast and lunch each day and using the time to come before God in prayer. A list of suggested areas for prayer each day will be available nearer the time. Not everyone will be called or be able to fast in this way but we would encourage everyone to set aside time each day that week to come before God in prayer. For those who have fasted, there will be an opportunity to share a simple meal at 3.00pm on Sunday April 2nd. (Please sign-up on the sheet at the back of the church for catering purposes.) This will be followed by our monthly prayer meeting at 5.00pm (not the usual 6.00pm) which is open to everyone as usual.

There are leaflets on fasting at the back prepared by Dan Ovens which you may find useful. Please take one if you are interested.

Superhero Holiday Bible Club

18th April – 21st April, 10am- 12.30pm

This is for primary school aged children. This year we will be looking at some Bible heroes as we gather together for our fun-filled holiday club. As always this can’t be done without the support of our fantastic church family.  If you would like to serve God in reaching out to the children in our community then there are many areas that you can serve: Worship, leading and helping small groups, catering, welcome, registration, kitchen help, serving refreshments, sound desk, projector, set up and set down.  If you would like to know more about the holiday club including how to serve, please speak to Rhiannon, who will be only too willing to talk things through with you.  Please start praying for this amazing opportunity to share God with the next generation.

Open Meeting

There will be another open meeting for the 9.15am congregation on 9th April at 4.30pm.

Uganda Youth Fundraiser

Several young people are going on the mission trip to Uganda in the summer and are holding a fundraising event. This will take place on Saturday 22nd April and will include coffee and cake and an auction of promises. Time to be confirmed.

Celebration @ Annual Church Meeting

Both Eddie and Kathy celebrate milestone birthdays in March and May! We have decided to jointly celebrate their birthdays by having a tea with cakes/sandwiches etc. before we commence the ACM on 10th April, at 7pm. Please sign up on the sheet at the back if you are able to provide any delicious taste treat for the night (finger food + cakes). Speak to Louise for further details. Thank you!

…This week…

Monday: Mums’ bible study, 9:30am; prayer for mission and the persecuted church, 7:45pm

Tuesday: Rudloe Tots, 10:00am; men’s curry night, 7:30pm

Wednesday: Early morning prayer, 7:15am; midweek service, 2pm; prayer for Rudloe (see notice)

Thursday: Toddler Group, 10:00am; Corsham Money and Debt Advice Centre, 7:30pm

Friday: Corsham Money and Debt Advice Centre, 9:30am; Encounter, 3.45pm; Engage, 4:30pm; Energize, 5:30pm

Saturday: Prayer for gospel expansion 8.30am; Café on the Green, Rudloe, 2:30pm

….At a quick glance….

20th March: Missions and Persecuted Church prayer meeting, 7:45pm

25th March: The Ark, 10:00am

26th March: Nominations for deacons close

27th March: Ladies’ bible study, 7:30pm

27th March – 2nd April: Prayer/fasting week

29th March: Midweek service, 2pm

1st April: Craft Club, 10:00am

9th April: Open meeting for 9:15am service, 4:30pm

10th April: Celebrating Eddie and Kathy’s birthdays, 7pm; ACM + CM, 8pm

12th April: Midweek service, 2pm

14th-17th April: Easter Weekend

18th-21st April: Holiday Bible Club

22nd April: Uganda Youth Fundraiser – time to be confirmed

24th April: Ladies’ Bible Study, 7:30pm

29th April: The Ark, 10am

6th May: Craft Club, 10am

7th May: Prayer evening, 6pm

14th May: Bailey baby dedication