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Sunday 18th November 2018
Welcome to worship
THE SERVICES FOR THIS SUNDAY
Sunday the 18th November 10.15 am the morning service will be led by Revd John Matthews and will include Holy Communion.
Sunday the 18th November 6.15pm the evening service will be led by Revd Ruth Bottoms.
FLOWERS
The flowers today have been given by Phyllis Brackley and arranged by Joan Day
WANTED
Is anybody interested in joining the cleaning team? A number of volunteers take a turn to clean the church, that group is in need of some more people. Please see Margaret Boyce if you can offer any help.
FOODBANK
There is an appeal from the foodbank requesting tins of custard and jars of honey please
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
There are many services over Christmas when we serve coffee and mince pies. If you are able to donate any mince pies please could you do so, and leave them in the church kitchen Thank you.
CBA PATHWAY DAY
As part of the Footsteps course run by Regents Park College, everyone is invited to the Pathway day on 9th March Milton Keynes 10 am – 4.15pm WHATEVER YOU ASK. REBUILDING OUR CONFIDENCE IN PRAYER. Teresa has further details if you are interested.
BARTLETT’S NURSING HOME
We have had a request from Bartlett’s nursing home that if anyone would have one or two hours to spare occasionally & would like to visit & chat ( with a cup of tea! ) to the residents they would be delighted. Please see Jan if you could spare the time to do this.
TREVOR WINTERS
It is with sadness we report the death of Mr Trevor Winters long time deacon and treasurer of this church. His cremation will be at 1.15pm in Milton Keynes, Monday 26th November, followed by a thanksgiving service at 2.30pm Spurgeons Baptist Church, Bletchley.
REVERSE ADVENT CALENDAR
We are supporting the Foodbank again this year by individually donating an item of food per day during advent, if you are able or wish to participate. Please put your donations in the basket and they will be delivered to the foodbank on a weekly basis. Thank you in advance for your generosity and continued support of this worthy and necessary cause.
CHRISTMAS QUIZ SHEETS
These are now available for sale still only £1.00. Raising money for Mission. Please see Marjorie if you would like to buy one.
MINCE PIE and PRAYER MORNING
There will be a mince pie and prayer morning on 15th December in the schoolroom
CHURCH SOCIAL
Thursday 10th January we have arranged a meal at ‘TIckety Brew’ 6.30 for 7pm. This is purely a social gathering enjoying fellowship with one another. The cost of the meal is £17.50, bring your own drink. Seats are limited due to the size of the venue so please book your place asap by contacting Marjorie. Thank you
NOTICES FOR THIS COMING WEEK
Monday 19th November Monday morning Prayer Group
Tuesday 20th November 2.30 – 4pm Housegroup at 3, Yolsum Close continuing the New Advent series.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Sunday 25th November the morning service will be led by Revd Ken Payne
Sunday 25th November the evening service will be led by Phil Prior.
Monday 26th November Monday Morning Prayer Group Tuesday 27th November 2.30 – 4pm Housegroup at 3, Yolsum Close
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