Church Meeting
There will be a Church Meeting tomorrow night, 22nd October at 8pm. Agenda and copies of the previous Church Meeting are available on the table at the back of church.
Midweek Service
This will take place on Wednesday 24th October at 2pm at Priory Street. The text for MWS on 24 Oct is Psalm 42. Eric will be leading and preaching and there will be Communion.
The Ark
The next Ark is on Saturday 27th October at 10.00am at CBC Priory Street. We will be thinking about light and hopefully making edible candles – you’ll have to come along and find out!! Please PRAY for this session and particularly for attendance as it is during half term. Many thanks.
WEBA Event
A day to inform leaders and members of churches, and to reflect on same sex attraction and how we can best support and reach those who are same sex attracted. This event will take place at Clevedon Baptist Church on October 25th. Places (which include a sandwich lunch) cost £20 per person. Please visit https://www.webassoc.org.uk/event/welcoming-without-affirming/for more details.
Youth Weekend Away
Dan Ovens is taking a group of young people away for the weekend (Friday to Sunday). He now has all the help he needs but requests that you pray for the group…that they would grow closer to God and closer to one another. Thank you.
Light Party – Wednesday 31st October 5-7pm
Helpers are needed for this event. Areas where you can help: pray for the event, team leaders, musicians, registration and sign out, baking, set up, set down. Please speak to Rhiannon when she’s back if you would like more information. Thank you.
Women’s Bible Study
The next women’s bible study, continuing our study of Titus, will take place on Monday 29th October. Study sheets are on the table at the back of the church.
2019 Africa Missions
An AIM mission trip to Uganda (9th-16th August) is in the planning stages; expressions of interest should be made to the office or congregational leaders.
Lost Property
Some items of clothing etc.etc. have been collected throughout the building. They have been placed on trolleys in the coffee hall. Please take what belongs to you. All items will be disposed of if they are not claimed within a couple of weeks.
Mission Team
Wendy Rowe’s role is changing from Mission Deacon to Mission Ministry Leader and to help support the work of mission across the four congregations, the mission agencies and our missionaries Wendy would like to create a Mission Team! At the moment she is looking for someone who would like to be an advocate for Compassion. If you are interested in the work of Compassion and would like to know more about the role of being on the team, please contact Wendy. The role is not time-consuming! Please pray for the set up of the new team.
BMS Newsletter
“Life is never dull for Benjamin Francis. He carries two interwoven roles of BMS Team Leader in India and Biglife Asia Director, although the two frequently merge together. In terms of being BMS Team Leader in Asia, Ben is…” Please take a paper copy of the newsletter off the table at the back if you are interested in reading about his work in India.
Faith Like Potatoes!!
A while ago, Jude Davies lent a copy of the DVD, Faith Like Potatoes, to someone in our fellowship but she cannot remember to whom! If you have the DVD, please let Jude know!
…This week…
**HALF TERM COMMENCES THURSDAY 25th OCTOBER**
Monday: Mums’ bible study, 10am; Church Meeting, 8pm
Wednesday: Midweek service, 2pm
Thursday: Corsham Money and Debt Advice Centre, 7:30pm
Friday: Corsham Money and Debt Advice Centre, 9:30am
… Looking ahead over the next days, weeks and months – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! …
26th-28th October: Youth Weekend away
27th October: The Ark, 10:00am
29th October: Women’s bible study, 7:30pm
30th October: Men’s bible study, (Jesus as Priest), 7:30pm
31st October: Light Party, 5-7pm
3rd November: Craft Club, 10am
7th November: Midweek service, 2pm
11th November: Remembrance Sunday
12th November: Fight Night, 8pm
19th November: Missions and Persecuted Church prayer, 7:45pm
21st November: Midweek service, 2pm
24th November: The Ark, 10am
25th November: Oscar Saunders’ dedication, 11:15am