Notices : 25th March 2007

25th March 2007

Welcome to our services today!

10.00am Every Sunday - Morning prayer for our services.

All welcome.

10.45am Morning Service

After the service, prayer is available for anyone who would like to be prayed with – please make your way to the front of the church where the prayer team will meet you.

Please join us for tea and coffee after the service in the hall. If you are a visitor here today, we have a welcome leaflet available. Please ask if you have not received one.

6.00pm Evening Service – The Life of William Wilberforce

Large print copies of the song words and notice sheets are available on request from the door stewards.

Hearing Loop – There is a loop system available downstairs in the centre seating block for those who need it.

Memory Verse for the Week commencing 26/3/07

“I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1-2

“Open Blue” – Easter Outreach

Please take time to see the display at the back of the church on our Easter Saturday outreach with the “Open Blue” double decker bus. If you are interested in being part of this outreach event, please speak to Alan C. We will be looking for volunteers, to work in the café area, to take part in children’s work and we would also love to have 2 or 3 face painters on the day. Roz will be putting together a puppet team for the day and Alanna will be teaching some hip hop street dance.

Annual Church Meeting – 22nd April

Church Accounts: The 2006 Church Accounts are now available from the Treasurer. Due to the complexity of the accounts (because we are a large church now), there will only be a brief presentation at the ACM. Copies of the accounts are now available from Chris. However, to do our bit for the environment they will also be available on the blog (follow the links from the notices page). We would encourage all of you who are able, to access the electronic version. If you would like more information or explanation about the accounts, please speak to Chris between now and before the AGM and she will be happy to assist.

Election of Deacons: Please read the insert page relating to the Appointing of Deacons. Nominations for vacancies are now open and will close at 10.45am on Sunday 8th April.

Ministry Leaders: The ACM is approaching and it is time once again to start thinking about your report for the meeting. You will soon be receiving information about the report format requirements for this year from the church office.

News from Alanna

Please take time to look at the update on the board from Alanna following the young people’s weekend away. Please continue to pray for Alanna who is away on a two week mission in Chingola, Zambia. Alanna has gone out with a team taking part in a children’s programme. Please pray for their protection while they are there and for God to use them and guide them during this time.

Marriage Course

The Marriage Course is commencing on Tuesday 17th April for seven weeks, concluding on 29th May. The course is designed for any married couple who wants to build a strong and lasting relationship. Privacy as a couple is always respected and there is no group discussion or requirement to disclose anything about your relationship to anyone else. For further details about the topics covered or other aspects, please take a sheet off the table at the back of the church or contact Geoff and Marilyn, or Pam and Stuart.

Tonight

Come along tonight and listen to Graham’s special service on the life of William Wilberforce.

Men’s Weekend Away - September 2007

Oxenwood Outdoor Centre (a few miles east of Marlborough) has been booked for the next Men's Weekend from Friday 7th until Sunday 9th September 2007. The weekend will cost about £30 - £35 and enable time for teaching, fellowship & prayer. In order to gauge numbers, please put your name on the list at the back of the church if you think you will be attending. This does not commit you to attend at this stage but will enable us to start planning. More details will be available over the next couple of months but feel free to speak to Alan C or Stuart if you would like more information.

The Food Pantry

Thank you to all of you who continue to make donations to the food pantry. The most pressing needs this week are for pasta cook-in sauces, rice pudding and deodorants.

Can you help the Debt Advice Centre?

The Debt Advice Centre needs 1 or 2 people who could commit to some Friday mornings to help with writing letters and making phone calls on behalf of our clients. At the moment this is provided by Marilyn, but sadly she will be leaving us in July. If you are computer literate, are familiar with Microsoft Word, and have a few hours to spare, please speak to Alan C.

Free To Good Homes …

Sally has the following items available: A small blue chair, approximate measurements w20”, d16”and h28”, a square wooden needlework box with a round lid (19 inches across), an electric carving knife and a cordless screwdriver in working order. Please phone Sally if you are interested in any of these items.

Coming up…

United Service at St. Aldhelm’s Church, 6pm: 1st April

Agape Meal @ St Cyriac’s Church, 7pm: 5th April

Good Friday Service, 9.30am: 6th April

March of Witness, 10.30am: 6th April

Easter Outreach Event : 7th April

Easter Sunday: 8th April

Spring Harvest: 10-15 April

This week:

Today: Normal morning service; Evening service : The Life of William Wilberforce; The Youth -Vision –“ Stop the Trafficking”

Monday: Alpha course: final week!

Tuesday: Rudloe Tots 10-11.30am

Wednesday: Youth at Vicky’s house 7.30-9pm

Thursday: Early morning prayer 7.15-8am; Tots Accompanied at PSBC 10-11.30am; Debt Advice Centre 7.30-9.30pm

Friday: Debt Advice Centre 9.30am-12.30pm

Sunday 1^st: Palm Sunday : joint service @ PSBC

Housegroups meet at various homes in Corsham, Chippenham and surrounding villages during the week. Please see the board at the back for details. There will be one more meeting before we break for the Easter holidays.