CHRIST CHURCH
UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
SWANLEY
Today
In our worship we speak of the goodness of God and seek to receive and use gifts of the Spirit.
The church is available for prayer after both services and all church members are invited to pray with others.
The library, bookstall, tape library and Traidcraft stall are open as usual.
After worship this morning, everyone is invited to coffee, tea and cold drinks which are served in the lounge of our centre.
Next Sunday: 13 May – Sixth Sunday of Easter
10.30am Morning Communion: Dave Dodd
6.00pm Evening Worship: Max Homewood
Jean Barber & Margaret Ford write: “We are pleased to have Max Homewood from M.A.F (Mission Air Fellowship) taking the service. If you do not usually attend an evening service we urge you to do so on this evening. You will be surprised at how much M.A.F do and how many countries they are in and the diverse tasks they take on. Please come.”
In two weeks: 20 May – Seventh Sunday of Easter
Please note that we have transferred the Morning Communion from Pentecost Sunday, 27 May, to Sunday, 20 May, and that the Evening Communion is transferred to Pentecost Sunday.
10.30am Morning Communion: Guy Morfett
Guy is a member of St. Paul’s URC, Gravesend and an accredited United Reformed Church Lay Preacher. He works for the Southern Synod as Property Officer.
6.00pm Evening Worship: Richard Wells
Our Giving
We thank God for our giving during April.
General Fund: 1st £2288.48
8th 1861.30
15th 1055.60
22nd 1458.60
29th 377.24
Total £7041.22
Average £1408.24
Communion Fund: £1369.10
Global Care – monthly child sponsorships: £320.00
Crisis: for those homeless £56.00
Links International – ‘Penny House’ project for housing £361.50
in Uganda (that is £222.83 towards another house).
With thanks to God
We give thanks to God for the life and faith of Heather Double, wife of Don, who, we have recently heard, died in March. On behalf of our church Richard has written sending love, sympathy and good wishes to Don. We are glad that Don is continuing in Christian ministry.
Happy Birthday
We send our love and good wishes to Audrey Whitmore on the celebration of her 90th birthday. Some of our church, who are members of the Girl Guiding Trefoil Guild, celebrated the occasion in our centre last week.
Audrey, a member of the Salvation Army who lives in Swanley, shared in our last autumn’s Alpha programme and was often a speaker for our church’s Sisterhood in the 1970’s, 1980’s and early 1990’s.
Our prayer topics for the summer term
Please be following through these prayer topics which are commended by our elders’ meeting for this summer term:
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Bedding plants
The 4th Bromley Boys’ and 1st Hextable Girls’ Brigade Parents and Friends Association are selling bedding plants to help Boys’ and Girls’ Brigade activities. A number of young people in our church are members of these Brigades. Please consider supporting this plant sale.
Order forms are available on the unit by the pulpit. Plants will be available on or after 12th May. If you would like further details, please contact Elaine Carpenter (669562) or Jane Ford (669345).
Churches Together in Swanley & District
Party in the Park – run in conjunction with Swanley Town Council
Pentecost Sunday – 27 May.
‘Thank you’ to everyone of Christ Church who has offered help with this event. Around 70 people from our local churches have volunteered so far. More help is needed – especially for cake making.
Child protection forms are now available for all who have offered to help. Please would those of us who are helping receive papers from the unit by the pulpit. There are named copies for all who have volunteered. One copy is due for signing. Then please return signed copy to Margaret Voak – our church representative for Churches Together – and keep the other copy for bringing with you on the day.
In this week – may we have faith and hope with the visionary word of the Book of Revelation.
‘And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is
with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will
be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will
be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed
away." ’ Revelation 21:3-
This is our week with a call to Prayer
All who meet in small groups, prayer cells and with prayer partners or triplets
are encouraged to meet this week. On Tuesday, at 10.00am, and on
Wednesday, at 8.15pm, prayer meetings in the church for everyone of our
church. Thursday, at 8.00pm, housegroup prayer at Tom’s home.
Also this week
Today, at 7.00pm, rtd.
Tuesday, at 7.45pm, Elders’ meeting at the manse.
Wednesday, at 10.30am, Bible study at Francis & Shirley’s home.
Wednesday, at 8.00pm, Badminton club.
Friday, at 10.00am, Bulrushes.
Saturday, at 3.00pm, Wedding Service.
Today, at 4.00pm, the Baptism Service of Aaron, son to Julie McCullie and grandson to Val, takes place at All Souls’ Church, Crockenhill. Richard joins with Linda Green, the priest in charge, in leading this service.
On Wednesday Steve Allott and Richard are at the executive meeting of the Medway District and on Wednesday evening Richard is also at the elders’ meeting of St. Andrew’s, Dartford.
On Friday evening Richard attends the Installation of the Revd. James Mowbray as Vicar of the Parish of St. Mary the Virgin, Swanley. Also on Friday evening we welcome Westview Playgroup to our centre for a Quiz Night.
On Saturday, at 10.00am, there is a Churches Together in Swanley & District prayer meeting for Party in the Park at White Oak School. All worshippers in Swanley Churches are invited.
Welcome to our centre
Make ‘n’ Create – a brand new Saturday morning club.
Their publicity says: “Make ‘n’ Create is a class run by mums who know what children enjoy. Each class will have a theme that your child will love … Pirates – Fairies – Under The Sea – Jungle … to name just a few! Classes are suitable for children aged 3 to 9 years.
Classes are from 10.30am to 11.15am and cost £3.00 per session (including materials). First class: this Saturday (12 May) – half price.” Please see flyers on centre main door and centre noticeboard if you are interested..
Our Vision – We aim to make the love of Jesus Christ clearly visible to one
another and to the world we live in.
Christ Church, High Street, Swanley, Kent BR8 8AN
Minister: the Revd Richard Wells – tel: 663416
Church office: tel 665024 – email: chchswan@xalt.co.uk
29th January 2012
Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name;
make known among the nations what he has done.
Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts.
Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.
Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.
Psalm 105:1-
Today
10.30am Morning Worship
Our service this morning is led by Revd Hans Stein. The address title is “The Main
Thing” and the Bible readings are Romans 8:9-
After the service:
· please would all housegroup leaders meet with Hans.
· refreshments are served in the lounge of our centre.
6.00pm Evening Communion
Our service this evening is led by Steve Allott and includes the celebration of Holy Communion. Steve will be speaking from a single verse, Amos 3:7: “Surely the Sovereign Lord does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets”.
Please note that evening services have now reverted back to the time of 6.00pm.
Next Sunday: 5th February
10.30am Family Worship: Dave Dodd
6.00pm Evening Communion: Paula Allott -
We really encourage people to attend our evening service format as a follow up to the Father Heart of God Conference.
Annual Spring Clean
Our annual Spring Cleaning day will be held on Saturday 18th February (at the end
of half term week) starting at 9am and ending about 1pm.
As in previous years we have
a list of cleaning jobs covering both buildings from which to choose. Most take less
than an hour to complete and every pair of hands really does make a difference. If
you only have an hour to spare that's fine. There is something for everyone including
the most important job of all -
There are also some outside jobs
which need attention in order to comply with fire regulations. Weather permitting
we hope to paint lines in both car parking areas and also the edges to steps on the exit
route along the Pine Close side of the Centre.
We need a good number of volunteers
on the day so please put a note in your diary if you can help.
To sign up a list
is on the table at the back of the church.............or else conscription may be
enforced.
To misquote Lord Kitchener "Your Church needs you", so onward christian
soldiers, roll up your sleeves and lets get cracking!
Our February Dates
Wednesday 1st 7.45pm Kingdom Seekers at John & Shirley’s home
Thursday 2nd 2.00pm Bible Study at Doreen’s home
7.30pm Soul Reviver at Matt & Hannah’s home
Tuesday 7th 10.00am Prayer Meeting in the church
7.30pm Housegroup 3 at Francis & Shirley’s home
7.30pm Housegroup 4 at Graham & Jane’s home
7.30pm Elders’ Meeting at the manse
Wednesday 8th 7.00pm Resting (Soaking) in God’s Presence in the church
Thursday 9th 2.00pm Bible Study at Doreen’s home
Monday 13th 7.30pm Housegroup 1 at Jackie’s home
Tuesday 14th 10.00am Prayer Meeting in the church
7.30pm Housegroup 3 at Francis & Shirley’s home
7.30pm Housegroup 4 at Graham & Jane’s home
8.00pm Housegroup 2 at Peter & Jane’s home
8.00pm Icebreakers at Lewis & Linda’s home
Wednesday 15th 7.45pm Kingdom Seekers at John & Shirley’s home
Thursday 16th 2.00pm Bible Study at Doreen’s home
7.30pm Soul Reviver at Matt & Hannah’s home
Saturday 18th from 9.00am to about 1.00pm Spring Cleaning Day
Sunday 19th 9.30am Resting (Soaking) in God’s Presence in the Green Room
Tuesday 21st 10.00am Prayer Meeting in the church
8.00pm Church Meeting
Wednesday 22nd 7.00pm Resting (Soaking) in God’s Presence in the church
Thursday 23rd 2.00pm Bible Study at Doreen’s home
Monday 27th 7.30pm Housegroup 1 at Jackie’s home
Tuesday 28th 10.00am Prayer Meeting in the church
7.30pm Housegroup 3 at Francis & Shirley’s home
7.30pm Housegroup 4 at Graham & Jane’s home
8.00pm Housegroup 2 at Peter & Jane’s home
8.00pm Icebreakers at Lewis & Linda’s home
Wednesday 29th 7.45pm Kingdom Seekers at John & Shirley’s home
List of Church Members
If you have signed up to receive the updated list of church members, please collect this from Sue.
Soul Survivor 2012: 7th—12th August
Please would all those wishing to go to Soul Survivor this year please see Mark Richardson as soon as possible. Final payments this year will need to be received by the 8th April.
Our Diary for this week
Monday
7.30pm Housegroup 1 at Jackie’s home
Tuesday
10.00am, Prayer Meeting in the church
7.30pm, Housegroup 3 at Francis & Shirley’s home
7.30pm, Housegroup 4 at Graham & Jane’s home
8.00pm Housegroup 2 at Peter & Jane’s home
8.00pm Icebreakers at Lewis & Linda’s home
Wednesday
7.45pm Kingdom Seekers at John & Shirley’s home
8.30pm Badminton Club
Thursday
2.00pm Bible Study at Doreen’s home
7.30pm Soul Reviver at Matt & Hannah’s home
Friday
10.00am Bulrushes
Day of Prayer: 29th September 2012
Anyone interested in attending this please put your name down on the list provided for us to assess numbers for transport purposes. We encourage folk to attend this coming together of Christians.
Women’s World Day of Prayer, Friday 2nd March at 8.00pm
As part of Swanley Churches Together, this year it is the turn of Christ Church to host this service. Please could we have offers of help with serving refreshments and clearing up after and providing sausage rolls, sandwiches and cakes
A list is available on the unit by the pulpit for adding your name if you are able to help or provide refreshments.