Notices : 16th December 2007

16th December

Welcome to our special Nativity Service today!

“Underneath a Shining Star”

10.00am - Prayer for our services.  All welcome.

10.45am – Nativity 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

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 17/12/07:

‘The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him.  It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.” Lam. 3:25-26

Gift for Nana & Sita

A very big “thank you” to everyone who donated money towards the purchase of a laptop for Nana.  Sufficient funds were received and Graham will organize for Nana to receive his gift in the near future!

Mitch & Anne

Mitch & Anne will be leaving Priory Street at the end of the year to worship in Chippenham.  They wish to express their thanks to everyone for the years they have been here and pray God’s blessing on their brothers and sisters in Christ at Priory Street Baptist Church.

Christianity Explored January 2008

What are you doing on Wednesday evenings from January 16th?  Graham would like to take the opportunity to encourage you to take part in the “Christianity Explored” course that he will be running.  “Christianity Explored” is an informal course for people who would like to investigate Christianity, or just brush up on the basics.

There is now a sign-up sheet on the board at the back if you would like to go on the course.

We are also looking for a team of helpers to serve each week in two main areas… catering and set up/break down.  If you would like to serve in this way, please sign up.

Offering Envelopes 2008

Next year’s envelopes are now available. If you put cash or cheques in the offering bag on a Sunday morning, why not use one of these preprinted envelopes? The Church can then claim an extra 28% back from the government at no extra cost to you (assuming you are a taxpayer).  There is no minimum or maximum amount; you can give as frequently as you wish and you can stop at any time.  Please speak to Chris (Treasurer) for more information.

Junior Church

Junior Church is in need of assistance with the younger age groups. Please speak to Debbie if you are able to help out.

This week:

Today: Nativity service 10.45am

Tuesday: Rudloe Tots, 10am-11.30am

Thursday: Early Morning Prayer, 7.30am; Tots Accompanied Christmas party, 10-11.30am; Debt Advice Centre 7.30pm-9.30pm

Friday: Debt Advice Centre 9.30am-12.30pm

Housegroups meet in various homes during the week in Corsham, Gastard & Chippenham.  Please speak to Graham if you would like to join a housegroup. Please check with your housegroup co-ordinator for closing times of your group over the Christmas period.

Dates at a glance…

Corsham town carol service: 18th December, 6.45pm

“Carols by Candlelight” service: 23rd December, 6pm

Christmas Eve communion service: 24th December, 6pm

Christmas Day family service     : 25th December, 10am

No evening service: 30th December

Prayer for the Persecuted Church: 1st January, 7.30pm

Leaders’ Retreat: 4-5 January

“Christianity Explored” commences: 16 January

Church meeting: 28 January, 8pm