Sunday Services – 17th Nov 2024
10.00am CBC@Neston
Mike P will bring the Word from 1 Samuel 13:1–15 Music will be led by Ian and Anne H and intercessory prayers by Cathy S.
Click here to join on Zoom. Meeting ID: 898 5058 9845 Passcode: 563996
10.30am CBC@Priory St
Dan will bring the Word from Luke 5:33-39. Music will be led by Matt E and intercessory prayers by John P. The service will be streamed online –click here to join
If you prefer not to appear on the live stream/recording at Priory Street, you’re advised to sit in or under the balcony.
November’s Junior Church Verse
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and
not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Jeremiah 29:11
This week’s notices
Prayer walk around Rudloe – Sat 16th Nov 8.30am
Please join us on a prayer walk around Rudloe tomorrow morning. We’ll set off from Broadwood School Carpark at 8.30am.
Praise & worship together – Sun 17th Nov 6pm
Come along to Priory Street this Sunday 17th for our monthly praise service
Youth group – Sun 17th Nov 7-8.30pm
Join Dan and the team for fun, games, challenges, themed nights and more at our ‘Youth Night In’ this Sunday! No need to book just turn up.
Inclusion seminar – Tues 19th Nov 7.30pm
Working with Children and Young People with Special/Additional Needs or Disabilities.
Rhiannon and Debbie Riall will be running a seminar at Priory Street using material from Urban Saints for parents, junior church leaders and helpers and anyone who cares for children and young people with special or additional needs. Please let Rhiannon know if you would like to attend in order to ensure enough material is prepared for each person. Childrensworker@corshambaptists.org
Midweek Service – Wed 20th Nov 2pm
Join us this Wednesday as David brings us the word from Matthew 13: 24-30, 36-43. Please stay and join us after the service for tea, coffee, cake and fellowship.
A cashless church
A reminder that we are encouraging people to use the new card machine for offerings going forward. You will find the machine at the back of Priory Street. Elders will be on hand at the back of the church should you need any help in using it.
Upcoming Events
Open Doors speaker – Sun 24th Nov 6pm
Open Doors speaker, Simon Thomas will be coming to speak at Priory Street on Sunday 24th November at 6pm. The theme will be Arise Africa. See this link for more information. We will have a time of worship to begin with and end in a time of open prayer. We look forward to seeing you there.
Women’s bible study – Mon 25th Nov 7.30 – 9pm
Join us on Monday 25th at Priory Street for our next study of Hosea 2; a faithful love. We’ll start at 7.30pm and refreshments will be available beforehand. Please speak to Anne H for more details. We look forward to welcoming you. anneh@corshambaptists.org
The Haven – Autism/ADHD support group – Wed 27th Nov 9.30am
Do you have a neurodivergent child or grandchild? If so, please come and join our autism/ADHD support group held at Priory Street for our local community.
Dates the sessions will be on : Wed 27th Nov 9.30 – 11am and Tues 10th Dec 7.30 – 9pm. For more information or to register your interest please contact Debbie Riall debbier@corshambaptists.org
Wreath making & mince pies – Sat 7th Dec 9.30am
If you’d love to adorn your door with a beautiful Christmas wreath, come and join us on Saturday 7th December at Priory Street for a morning of wreath making, mince pies and fellowship. We are asking for a £5 donation towards materials and for people to bring a bag of foliage if you are able to (greenery, berries, twigs, dried oranges etc) as well as a pair of secateurs if you have them. All other materials and refreshments will be provided –Please sign up here. If you have any questions please speak to Katherine M.
Women’s Christmas meal – Mon 9th Dec at 7.30pm
Tis the season to be merry and bright – In Jesus we have SO much to celebrate this Christmas, so come ready to sparkle and shine as we celebrate together in true CBC Women’s style – with lots of joy and lots of glitter! Join us on 9th Dec at 7.30pm at Priory Street for a fabulous Christmas dinner with all the trimmings – including the legendary hot chocolates! The cost is £12 and you can book here. Tickets are first come, first served, and there are a limited number! Once they’re gone, they’re GONE, last year we sold out, so don’t procrastinate! Come sparkly, come all!
Bereavement ministry and support – Date TBC
As a Church we are planning to host a half day course on a Saturday morning run by Care for The Family called “The Bereavement Care Awareness Course”. The aim is to show us how best to support people we know who are suffering in grief. If you are interested in this half day course, please email your interest to bereavement@corshambaptists.org so that we can book a date and provide you with more information.
The Bereavement Journey Course – 5th Feb – 26th March
We will be offering another course from 5th Feb – 26th March, if you would like to sign up or receive more information please email bereavement@corshambaptists.org or visit the website to find out more. The course is for anyone who has suffered a significant loss, recently or in the past, and are finding their grief difficult to process. This is a seven week course consisting of small group discussions and videos developed by Christians. The course is open to anyone in our local community whether or not they attend CBC. Please speak to Adam, Gordon or Anne Hill for more information.
Volunteers Required!
Pastoral care
Tim and Kathryn Hogg will be heading up a team to best support any ‘non-spiritual’ needs for the church. They are asking the church for willing helpers to assist where possible.
Roles include:
* Visiting to homes and hospitals to be a friendly face and listening ear
* Helping with tasks like shopping or setting up an online shopping order.
* Being part of the meal train ably run by Sarah Blaikley
We want to be a church that can be responsive and loving to meet the needs of all the church family, so please prayerfully consider what you could do to help. For more information please email priorystpastoral@corshambaptists.org.
Christianity Explored
We are hoping to run another Christianity Explored course in January 2025. These will be Thursday evenings at Priory Street starting Thurs 16th January at 7:30pm. Over seven sessions, one per week, guests will read Mark’s Gospel to find out more about the life of Jesus Christ. The structure of each session is simple: a short Bible study, a talk and a discussion based on the talk. We need people to volunteer to cook a simple meal each week, volunteer helpers & table leaders. Full support & training will be provided. Please contact Adam if you can help adamj@corshambaptists.org
Volunteer required – Health & Safety Ministry Leader
Could you take on this role? Click here to read the role description and if you’re interested in helping in this way, please speak to Jonny Street or any of the trustees.
Volunteers required – Junior Church
Volunteers are needed to enable this ministry to continue at our Sunday services. You don’t necessarily have to teach and it won’t be every Sunday. Any help you can give will be greatly appreciated. If you feel you can serve in this way, please complete the form here so that the necessary safeguarding checks can be done. Any questions please contact vicki.kelly@corshambaptists.org.
Safeguarding at CBC
Should you have any safeguarding concerns, no matter how small, please contact the safeguarding team at safeguarding@corshambaptists.org – you can find the full safeguarding policy here.
Our Regular events
- Prayer for Missions & the Persecuted Church: the first Tuesday of every month, 8pm on Zoom. Contact the office for login details.
- FLAGS (Fun Learning About God and Scripture): Wednesdays at 4.30-5.30pm during term time. For Primary School-aged children.
- Women’s Bible Study: we meet once a month, usually on a Monday evening at 7.30pm, but the dates change so please check the notices for the current month! We’d love to have you join us!
- Souper Friday Café: Friday mornings from 10am-1pm. Come and enjoy a free drink, cake and soup. Open for help with food items to take away too. Speak to Colin, Carol G, Brenda or Paul G for more information.
- Ark Children’s Service: last Saturday of the month 10:30am-12:00pm during term-time only.
- 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 luciebc@corshambaptists.org by 12 noon on Thursday.