Notices for Sunday 9th October

Sunday Services

9.15 at Priory Street

Steve L will bring the Word from 1 Peter 5:1-14 and worship will be led by Matt G. Intercessory prayers will be led by Michael P. The service will be streamed online – click here to join.

Church on the Green

Join us at 10am in the MOD Community Centre in Rudloe as well as on Zoom. Rob D will bring the Word from 1 Peter 4:12-19 and intercessory prayers will be led by Vanessa. Click here to join on Zoom. Meeting ID: 951 8111 0275 Passcode: 559184

11.15am at Priory Street

Steve L will bring the Word from 1 Peter 5:1-14 and worship will be led by Nancy. Intercessory prayers will be led by Paul K. The service will be streamed online – click here to join.

Cultural Issues – Saturday 8th October

Rob D will be speaking on the subject of euthanasia tomorrow at 1.30pm-3pm at Priory Street. All are welcome to come and find out what the Bible says on this controversial subject.

Midweek service – Weds 12th October

Our next midweek service will be held on Wednesday 12th October at 2pm, with refreshments afterwards. All are warmly welcome!

Election of Safeguarding Deacon

Nominations for the role of Safeguarding Deacon will close this coming Sunday morning. Please submit your nomination via the church office. Nomination forms can be found on the table at the back of church.

Church members’ meeting – Monday 17th October

All who attend a CBC congregation are welcome to the next church meeting at 8pm on 17th October. During the meeting we will be voting on nominations for the role of safeguarding deacon, and hearing an update on the search for an Associate Pastor.

Tearfund Big Quiz – thank you!

Thank you, church, for your support of the Tearfund quiz last Saturday, and also to those who kindly donated cakes and helped make it a fun evening. The quiz evening and Sunday services raised a total of £1,250.35 (including gift aid)! This is a substantial donation to Tearfund’s work of releasing people from poverty and transforming lives. Thank you so much. Wendy & Amanda.

Debt Advice Centre – volunteers needed

Alan Christie and Alan Simon addressed the joint service last Sunday regarding the future of the Debt Advice Ministry. We are looking for more volunteers to work with this ministry. If you weren’t at the service or you didn’t pick up either of the handouts that were at the back of the church and you’re interested in helping, please contact the church office and the relevant paperwork can be sent to you (or download them here). The handouts are the job descriptions for the volunteers we are seeking. One is for the post of Debt Advice Ministry Administrator and the other is for Money Mentors (we are looking for about 5 of these). Please pray about whether you may be able to help – and note that you don’t need to be a financial expert! We’re looking for Money Mentors who are willing to talk and listen to people with money problems, record the issues and pass them on to a qualified Debt Adviser. If you are a good listener, are able to discuss difficult issues with empathy and can welcome people who have problems, this may be the job for you!

Week of prayer for Christian unity & Bible Sunday – 10th-16th October

Corsham Churches Together have marked this coming week as the week of prayer for Christian unity. Churches in Corsham and surrounding villages will be open all week until 4pm for quiet prayer – click here for details. All are warmly welcome to St Aldhelm’s on 16th October at 6pm for the Bible Sunday service.

Hangout (for children in KS2)

The next Hangout is almost here! Join Beth and the team this Sunday afternoon from 4pm-5.30pm at Priory street for fun, food and answers to some of your questions. Speak to Beth or Rhiannon if you would like more information.

Light Party 2022!

Please join us for our annual Light Party on Monday 31st October from 5pm – 7pm. Volunteers and helpers are needed on the night, before and after the event. We will be clearing the chairs from the sanctuary after the 11.15 service on Sunday 30th Oct so please stay and help if you can. We really need help to move the chairs back after the event too – this is usually the most difficult part of running this event as we don’t have much help to do this. Please come from 7.30pm onwards (on Monday 31st) to move the chairs back if you are available – many hands make light work as they say!

We will need helpers on the night to supervise children, sign in a register for the event, serve refreshments and man the kitchen. Calling all bakers too: if you are able to bake a cake, biscuits or savoury snacks please let Rhiannon know. Above all, please pray for this event and all the children who will be attending, that they may really learn about Jesus, the Light of the World.

For more information speak to Rhiannon (childrensworker@corshambaptists.org). Book your tickets on Eventbrite at: https://The-Light-Party-2022.eventbrite.co.uk.

Mark the date – Nativity on the Farm!

Nativity on the Farm is back on 10th December at the Priors’ farm in Castle Combe. Please speak to Rhiannon, John or Nathalie as to how you can volunteer your time for this event. Keep your eyes open for more details in the coming weeks.

General Data Protection Regulations

A timely reminder to everyone at CBC that our contact details are shared in the church directory for the purposes of church use only. Please do not share people’s details with anyone outside CBC or use them for anything other than church purposes. Thank you.

Regular Activities

Community Money Advice is open for face-to-face meetings each Thursday evening and Friday morning. Do get in touch if you would like help and advice in this area. Pre-booked appointments only.
Craft Group: if you enjoy crafting come and join us on the first Saturday of the month (unless other notified) from 10am-12.30pm at Priory Street. Please bring your own craft project to do.
Prayer for Missions & the Persecuted Church: the first Tuesday of every month, 7.45pm on Zoom. Contact the office for login details.
Women’s Bible Study: we meet on the last Monday every month from 7.30pm.
Souper Friday Café: Friday mornings from 9am. Come and enjoy a free drink, cake and soup. Open for help with food items to take away too. Speak to Colin W, Esther A, Joan C or Jo S for more information.
Ark Children’s Service: last Saturday of the month 10:30am-12:00pm during term-time only.
Mum’s Bible Study: Monday mornings between 9.30am-11.30am (term-time only). For more information speak to Christine C or Vicki K.
Toddlers: Thursdays 10:00am-11:30am during term-time only.
Life groups meet in person and/or online. Contact us if you’d like to join one.
Youth Groups – contact Dan for further details.

Please send items for next week’s notices to Ruth at office@corshambaptists.org by 12 noon on Wednesday.