Christ Church Downend & The Church Centre, Quakers Road 17 May 2015 - 7th Sunday of Easter Prayer For Protection John 17.6-19 Sunday 17 May 08.00am Holy Communion (BCP) Parish Church 09.15am Morning Worship Church Centre 10.30am Morning Worship Parish Church 6.30pm Holy Communion Parish Church Pray for Lay Ministers Collect O God the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: we beseech you, leave us not comfortless, but send your Holy Spirit to strengthen us and exalt us to the place where our Saviour Christ is gone before, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Prayer New to Christ Church? If you are here for the first time, please do make yourself known to others after the service and complete one of our ‘Welcome’ cards. If you have children, they can go to an age specific group, so please ask one of the Welcomers for information. More details about the life of the church can be found on the website: www.christchurchdownend.com If you would value prayer, please go to the sanctuary (by the Altar) after the morning service. If you would like to receive deeper prayer ministry, please contact Pauline Pearce for an appointment on 0117 9563917. This Week Monday 18 May 09.15am 1.30pm Forest Family Day On Saturday 4th July, join us for a day of Hidden Treasures at Llanfelte Farm, Brecon, Wales from 10am to 4.30pm. Morning Prayer Craft Group Parish Church 8.00pm Julian Group 12 Overndale Road Pray for teenagers facing peer pressure Tuesday 19 May Open Church including: Morning Prayer Prayer for Persecuted This exciting day out is open to all families with Christians children under 11 and older siblings are also 29 Heath Walk welcome. Come away with us for a day of 10.10am Guided Meditation outdoor fun, exploration, praise, crafts and a Pray for those battling addiction country walk and picnic. Brochures are available from Tracie Jenkins or Anita Dobson, from the Foyer at Church, or download from the website or Facebook. To book this free day out, please fill out a booking form and hand to Tracie or Anita or send by email to [email protected] or [email protected]. Mum’s the Word You are invited to join hundreds of mums for an evening of encouragement, insight and inspiration on 18th June at Christ Church Clifton from 7.30pm to 10.00pm. Diane Louise Jordan and Cathy Madavan are brilliant speakers: warm, witty and thought provoking. They will help us to reflect on the challenges and joys of motherhood by giving practical tips, sharing new ideas and using real life stories. You can find out more at: http://www.careforthefamily.org.uk/Events/ Parenting-Events/Mums-the-word Tickets £6 (discounts of £5 for group bookings) Let me know by 24th May if you’d like to join a group booking. Email Anita on [email protected] or contact her on Facebook. 09.00 - 3pm 09.15am 09.30am Wednesday 20 May 09.15am Morning Prayer Pray for Life Groups, Triads & Triplets Thursday 21May 09.30am Holy Communion 10.30-12.00 Open Church Pray for Building4Life Project Friday 22 May 09.45am Jigsaw Pray for shop & office workers Saturday 23 May Pray for full time carers Sunday 24 May Pentecost 09.15am Holy Communion Breakfast Church Centre 10.30am Morning Worship Parish Church 06.30pm Creative Evening Prayer Parish Church Pray for Mission Partners Spiritual Health Weekends C in the Park – Sunday 21st June 2015 Nancy Goudie’s Spiritual Health Weekends have been running since 1997 and are unique and creative conferences for ladies from ages 12 – 100! Each year at C in the Park we have been able to thoroughly bless everyone with free refreshments and this couldn’t be done without the mountain of cakes that have been generously provided by you all. They are weekends of fun, friendship and relaxation fused with exciting worship and encounters with God. The next Bristol event takes place on 2931st January 2016 and you are invited to join with other ladies from Christ Church who are attending. Book before 1st June to receive a £5 discount. When booking link with the group in my name so we can sit together for the meal & entertainment on the Saturday evening. For more info & to say you've booked, please email me [email protected], hope to see you there! Annette Linton http://www.ngm.org.uk/conferencesevents/spiritual-health-weekends/ Altar Flowers 11 May 18 May 25 May Rob & Frances Kirkby Gladys Caseley Shelley Peterson CAP Nectar Card Request Do you use a Nectar Card and if so would you be prepared to use a Nectar Card to benefit CAP here at Christ Church Downend? If everyone who uses a Nectar Card when they shop would use the CAP card just once a month, this would raise points that could then be used to benefit CAP clients. If you'd like more information, please come and see me after the service or contact me on 0753 090 0957 or [email protected]. Thank you, Jane. We want to continue this blessing so I am asking for donations of cake on the day, whether brought or baked. Please bring the cakes to the refreshment tent on the morning of 21st June before the Worship at 11am and if they are in a tin that you would like back, please clearly label it. I will also need help serving refreshments on the day and people to ‘mingle and chat’ in the seating area, including some table wiping and disposing of empty plates and cups so if you can spare an hour, please contact me either by email: [email protected] or by phone/ text: 07554 227002. Thanks a lot – it’s going to be a fabulous day! Sally Bartram Mothers' Union Enrolment Service is taking place on Sunday 31st May at 3pm. The service, including Holy Communion, is being led by Jo Vickery. Several women are being enrolled so please come along, as everyone is welcome. Light Lunch Women of Christ Church are invited to a Light Lunch on Monday 29th June from 12.00 pm at 66c Cleeve Hill – (driveway opposite tennis club). Toddlers are welcome. There is no parking so drop off if necessary and park at Co-op. For details please call Mayann Taylor on 956 5959 or email [email protected] A big thank you to everyone who has been collecting for Christian Aid this week. Please bring back your collecting bags and envelopes to the Thursday Communion Service or next Sunday. Contact Details Tracie Jenkins - Children’s Worker t: 07753233951 e: [email protected] Anita Dobson – Discipleship for all ages (Mon, Thurs, Fri) t: 07753 233950 e: [email protected] Diane Paddon - Youth Pastor t: 07748 033226 e: [email protected] Kathy Prosser - Pastoral Care and Wholeness t: 07753 233952 e: [email protected] Jonathan Vickery - Vicar: t: 07519 203715 e: [email protected] Paul Peterson - Associate Minister t: 0117 330 7673 e: [email protected] In case of emergency, if you cannot contact the clergy on their usual numbers, please contact Andy Smith - Church Warden t: 07894 308175 For items to be included in the pew sheet - Please email Sue Richardson on [email protected] by 6pm on Tuesday or call 07584 281605 thank you. Contact the Parish Office on 0117 908 9867 email: [email protected] web: www.christchurchdownend.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christchurchdownend Twitter: @ChristChDownend