Sunday Services – 24th Nov 2024
10.00am CBC@Neston
Adam will bring the Word from 1 Samuel 14:1-23. Music will be led by Nancy and intercessory prayers by Michael P.
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 5:27-32. Music will be led by Josh H and intercessory prayers by Ben W. The service will be streamed online –click here to join .
Join us for a special baptism service as Matthew, Harriet and Trystan share their testimony and baptism with us.
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
Church meeting – to discuss Rudloe Community Centre plans
We’d like to invite all Church members and regular attenders to join us at Priory Street on 2nd December at 7.30pm for a church meeting to discuss the plans to move forward with the Rudloe Community Centre and the resources we need to get started. God has provided for us financially in an amazing way and it’s now about putting together the people resources to establish our vision of an outreach centre to the people of Rudloe. We’d like to encourage as many of you as possible to join us and be part of this exciting opportunity whether through prayer support, encouragement or practical help (or all three!).
Prayer walk around Corsham – Sat 23rd Nov 8.30am
Please join us on a prayer walk around Corsham tomorrow morning. We’ll set off from Priory Street at 8.30am.
Open Doors speaker – Sun 24th Nov 6pm
Open Doors speaker, Simon Thomas will be coming to speak at Priory Street this Sunday 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
Assisted Dying Bill Prayer Relay – Fri 29th Nov
On Friday 29th November, the House of Commons will be debating MP Kim Leadbeater’s Assisted Dying Bill. The Bill seeks to legalise assisted suicide, for adults deemed to be terminally ill with less than 6 months to live. If passed, the legislation will ‘change the whole nature of our society’s attitude to the vulnerable, to the frail, to the disabled, the ill, the lonely and the, depressed’ [Danny Kruger, MP]. CBC is organising a Prayer Relay to cover the situation in prayer on Thursday 28th and Friday 29th November. There is no need to go to a meeting – you can pray about it wherever you are. Please join us by committing to a short prayer slot – more information and a sign-up sheet will be available at church on Sunday 24th November
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
Praying Together – Sun 1st Dec 6pm
We have an opportunity to pray together as a whole church on the 1st of December. Please join us at Priory Street for a time of worship, communion and prayer. You can pick up the prayer leaflet from church to use throughout the month.
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 -Apologies that there was an issue with last week’s link – Please sign up here. If you have any questions please speak to Katherine M.
Hang outs – Sun 8th Dec 4pm
Parents of key stage 2 children! Bring your children along to Priory Street on Sunday 8th for fun, food & fellowship. Any questions, please see Rhiannon for more information.
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!
Mission Prayer meeting – Tues 10th Dec 7.55pm
Would you like to find out more about our Missionaries and Mission charity partners? If yes, come along and join our online prayer meeting at 7:55pm for an 8pm start. See below for Zoom joining details: Join meeting here Meeting ID: 961 0065 2312 Passcode 282492
Christianity Explored Course – Thurs 16th Jan 7.30pm
We’d love to invite you or perhaps someone you know to join our next Christianity Explored course where we will explore more about the life of Jesus. This seven-session series will give you time and space to think through who Jesus is, why he came and what it means to follow him. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions and share your thoughts with the group in a relaxed and informal setting. We will meet for 7 weeks and each week we’ll share a meal together, read a bit of the Bible, hear a short talk and have a chat based on the talk. Please share this with friends, family, neighbours and colleague who you think may be interested in joining us.
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 running another Christianity Explored course starting on 16th January 2025 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.
- 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.