24th Feb

What’s in the news this week?

DUTY LEADER today is Nigal Carter. Please see him with any queries that need to be directed to the leadership.

Don’t forget – the Annual Church Meeting is on March 11th. Please start thinking and praying about nominations for Elders and Deacons.

Vikki would appreciate feedback as to whether you find the news sheet projected on the wall before and after services helpful. Are you one of the people who always takes their news sheet home each week, or do you leave it in the pocket of the chair in front of you? For the purpose of economising, less news sheets have been printed in recent weeks, and it would be interesting to know how you feel about that. Thanks.

BMS BIRTHDAYS

Birthday Greetings to Ena Parry for 27th February.

Happy birthday to all who are celebrating this week.

3rd Feb

What’s in the news this week?

DUTY LEADER today is David Ball. Please see him with any queries that need to be directed to the leadership.

Matt, Chris, Richard & Megan would like to say Thank You for all the lovely cards and messages of sympathy on the recent loss of Matt’s mum. Please continue to pray for them and the wider family.

From the word given by John in church last Sunday morning:

“Be encouraged. Come, soar like the eagle, soar with Me. Do not fear; I am with you. Do you hear? Do you hear? The angels are singing praises. Listen, listen, they are Mine.

I know you have lost ones so special, or have hurts. Do not fret for I am with you. Do not worry, your lost ones are with Me now. Remember, all who love and trust in Me will have eternal life.

Come, I will lift you up. As you glide, share Love, Joy and Peace together.”

Do you give regularly to our church? Are you a tax payer? If the answer to both of those questions is yes, are you giving by Gift Aid? For every £1 that you give, the taxman will give the church 28p. For more details of this scheme, please speak to Mick Climpson.

BMS BIRTHDAY
Birthday Greetings to Dave Smart, for 6th February.
Happy birthday to all who are celebrating this week.

27th Jan

What’s in the news this week?

DUTY LEADER today is Mick Climpson. Please see him with any queries that need to be directed to the leadership.

Shades Theatre Company will be performing ‘All the World’s A Stage’ at the Phoenix Arts Centre on September 27th and 28th. It is a cabaret-style show, aimed mainly at younger folk. Auditions will be held in February and anyone over the age of 16 is welcome to audition. For more details, telephone 440076 or email info@shadestheatre.com

BMS BIRTHDAY

Birthday Greetings to Julia Froude who will hit the Big Four-O on 28th January!
Happy birthday to all who are celebrating this week.

16th December

If you would like to take part in a First Aid course, please give your name to Jim Ingram today. He is hoping to run a course at the church on Saturday 5th January. It will be to HSE Appointed Person certificate level, and is suitable for group leaders and is of general use. The cost is around £20 per person, and there are 16 places available.

PLACES TO GO THIS WEEK…

On Wednesday, Alison & Keith are hosting an Open House. All are welcome to drop in at their house, 8 Hamilton Gardens, between 6-10pm.

On Thursday, Lynn invites you to a Fleur de Lynn Christmas Party. Her home will be open between 3-9pm for you to buy last minute gifts and decorations for your home. There will be a demonstration of floral art every hour, on the hour. Christmas nibbles and drinks provided.

Please don’t forget your gifts for Surviving Christmas. Non-perishable foods, toiletries and good quality second-hand clothes are very welcome. If you can give anything, please see Mick, and he will take your items and deliver them to the YMCA before Christmas. Our Christmas Day offering will once again be going to Surviving Christmas.

A Note from Eileen… Thank you to all those who support the BMS Birthday Scheme. May I ask that those of you who still need to return your gifts pass them to me by the end of December in time for the auditing of the accounts. If anyone else is interested in supporting BMS in this way, I will be pleased to give them the information.

If you would like to include your Christmas greetings in the news sheet, please give them, in writing, to Vikki by 7pm on Wednesday.

*** SPECIAL BIRTHDAY ***
Birthday Greetings to Rita Mighall, who will be 90 tomorrow. Congratulations, Rita, from all your friends at Halton Baptist Church.

18th November

Pray for – Peter & Maureen Scholes. Peter’s healing is the subject of a lot of our prayers at the moment, and there have been improvements which we can thank God for. Please continue to pray for him, and also for Maureen – for God’s comfort, strength and peace at this very difficult and worrying time.

A Note from Rachel Woodhouse … Just to say farewell, and update you with my news. I’m off to Horsham to start my new job as a Scientific Officer in the Companion Animals Dept at the RSPCA Headquarters. Thank you so much for your prayers and ongoing support – I’m so blessed to have such a caring church family, I look forward to seeing you at Christmas. With love & prayers… Rachel

It’s almost time for Surviving Christmas, and there are appeals for non-perishable food, toiletries, toys and good quality second-hand clothes. If you can help, Mick is the person to pile these goods upon, and he will take our collection to the YMCA just before Christmas. If you would like to volunteer to help, either sorting goods during the week before Christmas, or over the holiday itself, there is an introductory meeting at the YMCA on Wednesday 5th December at 7pm.

The Sunday morning activity for age 11+ is growing, and therefore needs an extra leader. If you feel you can commit to one Sunday a month, please speak to Suzanne or Matt. Also, there is now a need for more leaders in the crèche. Please speak to Sue M if you can help.

The PA rota for 2008 is soon to be drawn up. If you would like to volunteer your services, please speak to Mick. Full training will be given.

A plea from Vikki – If you have a church group / activity that does not meet every week, or that I’ve forgotten to include here, please can you give me written details as soon as possible. Thanks.

BMS BIRTHDAY
Birthday Greetings to Josh Matthews who will be 10 on 23rd November. Happy Birthday to all who are celebrating this week.

11th November

Pray for – Peter & Maureen Scholes. Peter’s healing is the subject of a lot of our prayers at the moment. Please continue to pray for him, and also for Maureen – for God’s comfort, strength and peace at this very difficult and worrying time.

It’s almost time for Surviving Christmas, and once again there are appeals for non-perishable food, toiletries, toys and good quality second-hand clothes. If you can help, Mick is the person to pile these goods upon, and he will take our collection to the YMCA just before Christmas. If you would like to volunteer to help, either sorting goods during the week before Christmas, or over the holiday itself, there is an introductory meeting at the YMCA on Wednesday 5th December at 7pm.

Christmas Lunch Club will take place on Friday 30th November. Details will follow soon.

Ladies Prayer & Pud will also be taking place on Friday 30th November. This will be held at 36 Fairlight Avenue from 7-8pm Please let Suzanne know (446956) if you would like to go along.

The Sunday morning activity for age 11+ is growing, and therefore needs an extra leader. If you feel you can commit to one Sunday a month, please speak to Suzanne or Matt.

The PA rota for 2008 is soon to be drawn up. If you would like to volunteer your services, please speak to Mick. Full training will be given.

A plea from Vikki – If you have a church group / activity that does not meet every week, or that I’ve forgotten to include here, please can you give me written details as soon as possible. Thanks.

9th September

Prayer – If you would like someone to pray with you following the morning service, please go to the back of the church (opposite corner to PA desk) and someone will come and pray with you.

Remember to pray – Children starting at new schools, students at the end of their courses looking for work.

Church Meeting - September’s church meeting will be on 18th September.

Clive Vale Residents Assoc – is due to be held 7:30pm on Monday 3rd September.

Babysitter Needed please – Mick and Vikki Climpson need someone to look after their children for Thursday evenings in the new term as they are working with Youth Club then.

BMS Birthday –Alison Hayden (9th) and Pat Smart (13th) celebrate their birthdays during during these two weeks. Happy Birthday and blessings.

July

Remember to pray – Mike Sawyer and John Noble are at an orientation weekend for their trip to Malawi on 22nd July to 13th August.

John and Michael would be grateful for any Soapbox contributions to be concluded by next weekend. Thank you to everyone who has responded so well to date.

Say Cheese - We are hoping to take a new Church Photo straight after the morning service today. The photo will be used for our church publicity and may even get onto the website! It would be lovely if you were in it, so please try and be here looking gorgeous and smiling brightly! Thank you. Christina Carter.

Church Cleaning – Jenny Doe is making a new cleaning rota. If you would like to help keep our church clean, or if you are no longer able to help, please see Jenny today or phone 429167 as soon as possible.

Ichthus Week – Revive! 2007 at Ashburnham Place takes place from 11-18 August with the theme ‘Faith, Hope & Love’. The Guest speakers include George Verwer and Derek Brown.