Notices for Sunday 30th June

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Sunday Services

Prayer walk around Corsham – Saturday morning

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

The Ark – tomorrow Sat 29th June

All children are invited to this fun service from 10.30am-12pm, which will include Bible stories, games, crafts, singing and puppets! This is the last Ark before the summer break so keep an eye on the Ark Facebook page here for updates and we hope to see you again in September!

Baptisms on Sunday morning

We’re looking forward to celebrating and giving thanks to God for Ami, Tom and Mark as they are baptised at the Priory Street service this Sunday. Please be in prayer for them as they prepare to testify to their faith in God.

Prayer for mission & the persecuted Church

Everyone is welcome to join us on Zoom next Tuesday, 2nd July, for a short time of praying for our mission partners and persecuted Christians around the world. The Zoom details are:
Zoom link – click here. Meeting ID: 961 0065 2312 Passcode: 282492

Midweek service: Weds 3rd July

There will be a warm welcome for you at the midweek service next week. David M will bring the Word from Luke 14: 15-24 and we’ll enjoy refreshments together afterwards.

Date of next church meeting / Elder elections

Please note 15th July in your diary as the date of the next church meeting. The meeting will include the election of two Elders. John Prior and Rob Perks have been faithfully serving as Elders and their terms come to an end in July. Both have indicated that they are willing to stand for re-election if nominated. If you are a full member and would like to nominate someone as an Elder, please complete a nomination form (available at church). You will need to get your nominee’s permission and find someone to second your nomination. Please hand your form in to the church office by this Sunday.

Hope Explored

Church office closed 04-12 July

Please note that the church office will be closed from 4th-12th July as Ruth takes annual leave.

Lost property

We seem to have gained a little collection of Bibles and notebooks that have been left behind after various events recently. If you’re missing one, please check the table in the foyer at Priory Street.

Household waste bin

CBC has recently received a new household waste bin at Priory Street because the old one was broken (lid hinges bust). Before it goes to landfill, if anyone can find a use for it at home please let Ruth know. Wiltshire Council advises that it can’t be used as an additional household waste bin, but the creative among you could probably turn it into a water butt or a worm farm or storage for fishing rods…the possibilities are endless! 🙂

Men’s Weekend Away – 20th-22nd September

There’s still space for you on the Weekend Away if you haven’t yet booked. We’ll be staying at the YHA Llangattock Mountain Bunkhouse, Crickhowell, in the Brecon Beacons National Park. The dates are Friday 20th-Sunday 22nd September with an option to stay until Monday morning at no extra cost. The cost is £85 per person (concessions available as required) – the priority is to have you there so please talk to Ian Holmes or Dave Eckley if funding is an issue.

Teaching will be by Mark Fossey, Senior Pastor at Redeemer Church in Croydon. Mark has been involved in church ministry for over 20 years in central and suburban London. There will be plenty of food (chef duties ably supplied by our brother Tim Hogg), walks out, coffee in the local village, worship, and nightly fellowship around the firepit.

To reserve your space please complete the google form here. Payment can be made via bank transfer – details below.

Bank: Santander
Sort Code: 09-01-54
Account number: 03123488
Reference: Mens24

Volunteer required – Designated Person for Safeguarding

We’re 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.
• 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 ruthl@corshambaptists.org by 12 noon on Wednesday.