Notices for Sunday 19th May

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Sunday Services

Prayer walk – Saturday morning

Please join Alan C on a prayer walk for Corsham tomorrow morning. We’ll set off from Priory Street at 8.30am.

Women’s Bible Study: Monday 20th May

Dear sisters, we look forward to seeing you on Monday evening when we’ll be continuing our studies in 1 John. We’ll kick off with a cuppa at 7.30pm. Study buddy notes are available at Priory Street or you can read them online at Grace Place here.

Raising Confident Kids in a Confusing World – Tues 21st May at Emmanuel Church, Chippenham

Just a reminder that this event is coming up next week. The evening will inspire parents and carers to remember that they are God’s Plan A for showing their children the Bible’s better answers on topics such as bodies, gender, sexuality and their sense of self. The event is being organised by Faith in Kids, and it’s perfect for parents at every stage of family life, as well as for grandparents, leaders and anyone else who wants to be part of the wonderful challenge of raising children to lead flourishing lives for Christ. The evening will run from 7.45pm-8.30pm. You can register to attend here.

Midweek service: Weds 22nd May

There will be a warm welcome for you at the midweek service next Wednesday at 2pm. David M will bring the Word from Eph 5: 8-20 and there will be refreshments afterwards.

Neston Youth Hub

Please continue to pray for this new initiative in partnership with St Philip & St James parish church in Neston. If you have children in the Neston area or know of kids in the area (aged between 9-13), please do invite them and help us spread the word about this new youth group. Flyers available at the back of church for you to take. The next session is on Thursday 23rd May, 7-8.30pm in Neston parish church.

The Ark: Sat 25th May

All children are invited to this fun service from 10.30am-12pm, which will include Bible stories, games, crafts, singing and puppets! Keep an eye on the Ark Facebook page here for more info, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Men’s Ministry: Tuesday 28th May at 7.30pm

Please join us on 28th May for our next men’s evening. Our guest speaker, Barry Funnell, will be sharing how God used a student prank gone badly wrong to radically change the course of his life, and how being wheelchair-bound doesn’t stop him from travelling the world with Bible translation ministry The Word For the World.

Rudloe Community Centre – pledge form

Following the church meeting on 29th April and the need for further income to assess the viability of the Rudloe project, we are asking people to prayerfully consider increasing their giving or contributing time. The additional funds required equate to every member increasing their giving by £15-£20 per month. However, we recognise that for some this is not feasible, whilst others may be able to give more.

If you are able to pledge additional monthly giving to the Church to help support the Rudloe project, or are able to contribute time, please complete the google form here (hard copies are available at church). Thank you in advance for your prayerful consideration. Note: this form is confidential and only seen by the treasurer.

Please pray for….

…Miriam Ovens and Harriet Taylor as they serve on team at the Big Church Festival next weekend. They go on Friday 24th for set-up and training. They will then be stewarding at the festival on 25th & 26th May. Please pray for the practical details of travel, setting up, and connecting with Josie, a fellow teenager they are serving with, whom they have not yet met face to face. Pray that God would build up their faith as they serve and use them to assist other campers.

Save the date – Men’s weekend

Our next exciting Men’s Ministry weekend away will be located in Crickhowell, in the Brecon Beacons, from Fri 20th – Sun 23rd Sept. More details to follow soon…

Baptism course

Our next baptism course will begin on Sunday 2nd June in the afternoon. If you’re interested in being baptised or you have any questions, please speak to Adam or Josh Holmes and they will be happy to give you more details (adamj@corshambaptists.org).

Free to a good home

Following her move to Corsham, Pauline Durant has a number of removal boxes which she is keen to pass on to anyone who could use them. Please contact Pauline directly on 01249 712291.

Volunteer required – Designated Person for Safeguarding

Yes, we’re still looking for a volunteer, ideally with the relevant experience, to work in the Safeguarding Team as DPS – click here to read the role description. Please get in touch with Elspeth Pitman on elspethp@corshambaptists.org for further details or to express an interest.

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. 

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.

Regular Activities

• 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.
• Our Community Money Advice service is available by appointment for anybody who is struggling with debt problems. Do get in touch if you would like help and advice in this area. Tel. 07895 716485.
• Prayer for Missions & the Persecuted Church: the first Tuesday of every month, 8pm 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 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.
• What is at the end of a rainbow? The first correct answer gets a prize!
• 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.
• FLAGS (Fun Learning About God and Scripture): this activity has been paused for the time being.
• Hang out: this activity has been paused for the time being.
• 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 ruthl@corshambaptists.org by 12 noon on Wednesday.