Easter Flowers
Thanks to all those who helped in any way to decorate the church
for Easter. Many appreciative comments were received throughout
the day.
Love in Action – new venture
Coping on your own? Join us for lunch at the Parkhouse Milestone
Restaurant (from Kettering left at Tesco roundabout) on Friday 17th
April at 12.30pm. Ring Di (482936) or Ruth (511202) for more
information or if you need a lift. Do you know anyone who might
benefit from this group? Bring them along – all welcome.
Holiday Club 27th-31st July
Our highly successful and popular Holiday Club can only run if we
have enough leaders. Could you be part of the team? Please
contact Claire Dale ([email protected] or 412390).
Everyone can play a part: whether you are used to working with
children or not, we can make use of your skills!
Mental Health Matters
1 in 4 people will suffer with Mental illness at some time in their life
and this includes Christians. What does the Bible say about all
this? How can we support one another?
Mental Health Matters is a day for ANYONE wanting to find out
more about the impact of Mental Health on us. Whether you
struggle with mental illness yourself or support someone who
does, this is a day for you; a day to share experiences, talk
practically and find resources. Speakers: Philippa Oliver-Dee and
Philip Evans (Chaplain at St Andrew’s Hospital, Northampton).
Saturday 18th April, 9:30 to 2:15 (bring a packed lunch).
For more information speak to Eleanor Jeans.
Building the right space
Over the course of the last few months we have been starting to
consider the future needs for the space we have and the way it is
used. In many ways we are blessed with an amazing modern
building which changes function and format many times each week
to serve the needs of the Church body and the local
community. However, over time, as you'd expect, needs change
and with that in mind we are starting to consider ways in which we
can adapt and potentially add to the space we have in order to
better serve God and our various communities. If you are
interested in finding out more please contact Martyn
Hicks 9am ([email protected]) or Mike Oxford
([email protected]) 11am service.
East Kettering Church Plant
The Diocese have agreed to fund a Pioneer Minister for this post,
and we hope very soon to start to build a team to make things
happen. For those who want either to be involved, or to find out
more, or to give the project vital prayer support, there are still
opportunities to do so:
Mon April 27th 8.00pm. Joint Prayer Meeting at St. Botolph’s
Weds May 27th at CtK.
Church Annual Meeting and PCC Elections
Men’s Ministry Pool Evening – Tuesday 14th April
Don’t miss the Annual Meeting on Monday 20th April
– a chance to review the past year, give thanks to God,
think about the next year, ask questions and elect new
members of the Church Council. Come any time from
7.15pm for tea and coffee.The meeting will start with a
time of worship at 7.45pm.
The Watoto Children’s Choir, a family of orphans from
Would you be interested in serving on the
Parochial Church Council (PCC) of CtK?
The PCC’s primary role is, with the vicar, to ‘consult
together on matters of general concern and importance to
the parish’ and to ‘cooperate in promoting in the parish the
whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social
and ecumenical.’ If you think God may be calling you,
please see the Nomination Forms (back of the worship
area or download from the website), speak to Rob, or
speak to anyone currently on PCC (ask a member of staff
or see the website for who these people are).
Nominations are required by April 19th, but it would help
from an administrative point of view if they could be
with the Church Office by the morning of Friday 17th.
There are also 2 places available on Deanery Synod,
which gives an automatic place on PCC.
It would be great to have a broad range of age, gender
and experience. If you know someone who you think
would make a great PCC member, why not encourage
them to stand?
Alpha
Know someone who is curious about Christianity, has questions
or wants to renew their faith? Our next Alpha course will begin on
15th April at CtK with a meal at 7pm. The course lasts 10
Wednesday evenings, plus a Saturday together. If you or
someone you know would like to discuss joining the course,
please speak to Dawn Airey, Deborah Hicks or Steve Dodman.
Services of Baptism and Confirmation: 21st June
Have you become a Christian quite recently but never been
baptised? Baptism is a great way of marking your commitment to
Jesus publicly, and will encourage you in your walk with the Lord.
Were you baptised (you may have called it ‘christening’) as a
child but the Christian faith has now become real and personal to
you? Confirmation is a way of renewing the promises made then
on your behalf, celebrating the faithfulness of God in bringing you
to faith in Jesus and receiving the anointing of the Holy Spirit on
your life.
We will be running preparation evenings in the near future. For
adults, please talk to Eleanor Jeans (01536 647347) or, for
children in year 8 or above, Andy Stilwell (07971 170622).
All men welcome!
Details from Andy Hotchin - 07733 484953 or
[email protected]
Uganda, will be presenting their production ‘Oh What Love’
at CtK on Friday 17th April at 7.30pm.
‘…An emotional journey from utter despair to joyous
celebration as the children share their stories.’
Admission is free. See fliers at the back of church for more
information about the choir and the production, or go to
www.watoto.com
External Items
Quizaid
As part of Christian Aid's fundraising week, Kettering
Churches Together is arranging a Quizaid event at Fuller
Baptist Church on Friday 8th May, 6.45pm for 7.00pm.
Teams of 6 required; cost is £5 per person, which also
includes drinks and a very nice selection of puddings!
If you would like to be part of a Quizaid team, or would like
further information, please see Ian Hames (01536
515776).
An Evening with the Gideons
The Gideons invite you to their Friends Evening at 7.15pm
on Monday 13th April at Christ the King. Special focus on
Thailand as well as work in the local area. Refreshments
provided. All welcome.
Protecting Gospel Freedom
You are invited to a Christian Institute meeting at KingsGate
Community Church, Peterborough, on Thursday 30th April,
8.00pm-9.30pm. Topics include: Education, Christian
Citizenship and Sanctity of Life.
For further information please see Ian Hames or call the
KingsGate Church office: 01733 311156
Items needed for Moldova.
I have recently returned from Dancu – one of Breadline’s
partners in Moldova http://www.breadlinemoldova.org/. As a
result, I am collecting good quality toys to send to families
with children with disabilities - no cuddly toys or books with
English writing on, but toys that will develop skills and
imagination, such as jigsaws, building bricks, posting boxes,
cars, dolls etc. I am also collecting materials for making
clothes: thread, zips, buttons and wool for knitting - and
brass instruments for a youth band! Any medical items such
as bandages/dressings etc can be used by Emmanuel
Clinic. There will be a box in the welcome area with
“Moldova” labels on, or if you would like to contact me direct
its 01536461792 or [email protected],
It costs £1.50 per kilo to send items over, so any donations
to help cover that cost would be gratefully received. If
anyone would like a presentation of Breadline’s work,
please do contact me. Di Acaster
Friday 10th April
Monday 13th April
Wednesday 15th April
Friday 17th April
Saturday 18th April
Monday 20th April
Monday 27th April
Saturday 2nd May
Sunday 3rd May
Monday 4th May
Friday 8th May
Saturday 9th May
Tuesday 12th May
Saturday 16th May
Monday 18th May
Monday 27th May
Saturday 30th May
Monday 1st June
Saturday 6th June
Saturday 13th June
14th June
Luncheon Club
An Evening With the Gideons - CtK
Alpha course begins
Watoto Children’s Choir at CtK
Children’s Band practice
Mental Health Matters – CtK
Uganda trip fundraising evening
APCM
8.00pm East Kettering prayer meeting - St. Botolph’s
Men’s Breakfast
Uganda trip fundraiser at CtK
Hustings at Ss Peter & Paul at 6.30pm
Mayday Mayhem
Prayer Fellowship meeting
Luncheon Club
X:site children’s event
Men’s Ministry Movie Night
Children’s Band rehearsal
PCC
8.00pm Joint East Kettering Prayer meeting at CtK
Men’s Breakfast
Prayer Fellowship Meeting
Who Let the Dads Out?
Women's Ministry Retreat with speaker Jane Talbot
or overnight from Friday 12th
New Wine Celebration
Contacts
The Revd Dr Rob Bewley (Vicar & Mission Leader) Tel. 01536 512828
[email protected] Day off – Friday
The Revd Eleanor Jeans (Associate Vicar) Tel. 01536 647347 or
07432 602677 [email protected] Day off - Friday
Erika Burrows (Children & Families Mission Leader) Tel: 01536 503740
[email protected] Day off - Monday
Andy Stilwell (Youth Mission Leader) Tel: 07971 170622
[email protected] Day off – Wednesday
Mandy Mitchell (Parish Administrator) Tel: 01536 517553
[email protected] Day off – Wednesday
Andy Hotchin (Facilities Co-ordinator) Tel: 07766 006909
[email protected] Day off Thursday
Ian Hames (Warden) Tel: 515776 [email protected]
Jon Lawson (Warden) Tel: 411147 [email protected]
Abby Heal (Intern) Tel: 07794 723613 [email protected] Day off - Saturday
Jordan Allen (Intern) Tel: 07446 219211 [email protected] Day off - Saturday
Newsletter items by Wednesday evening to Mandy Mitchell
01536 517553 ~ [email protected]
Church Website: www.ctk.org.uk
In the event of a fire, please proceed straight to the assembly point (the boundary tree line at the bottom
of the drive). Your children will be escorted to that point by their group leaders and released to you there.
Welcome to the
Church of Christ the
King - an Anglican
Church and part of
the Peterborough
Diocese. If this is
your first visit do fill
in a welcome card,
pick up a welcome
booklet, and join us
for refreshments
and a chat after the
service.
Jesus said: “I am the
vine, you are the
branches. If you
remain in me and I in
you, you will bear
much fruit; apart from
me you can do
nothing.” (John 15:5)
Growing Together,
Deeper in
Discipleship, Closer
in Friendship,
Further with the
Good News
Sunday 12th April
9 & 11am All-age Worship
‘Jesus Appears to the Disciples’
John 20.30-31
2.30pm Mish Mash
6.30pm Holy Communion
Preaching: Russell Kaye
‘Being the People of God’
Jeremiah 31.31-34 & 1 Peter 2.1-10
Wednesday 15th April
10am Holy Communion
Speaking: Joan Buxton
Next week: 9 & 11am Morning Worship;
6.30pm Evening Worship - ‘Back to Fishing?’ John 21.1-14
Prayer Ministry - If you would like someone
to pray with you at the end of the service,
please go to the front of the church where
there will be members of the prayer ministry
team. Or you can contact Glyn and Alison Wood
directly on 01536 417779.
Pulse - If you have a prayer request and would
like members of the church to be praying,
contact John Crosswell 01536 522902 or
[email protected]. Please also contact John to
add your name to the list of those who receive
these requests to pray.
The Prayer Room – A quiet space, usually
open to drop into from 8.30-3.30 on weekdays.
Love in Action – If you are in need of
practical help, often because of a crisis,
contact Val Macdonald (01536 516595) or
Carol Robinson (01536 414917)
Church Bibles - If you would like to
follow the readings please help
yourself to a Bible from the shelves
at the back of the worship area.
Large print Bibles and copies of this
news-sheet are available at the
welcome desk.
If you wish to give to the work of
the church there is a bowl by the
door as you enter the Worship
Area. For more details of how you
can give, including Gift Aid, please
look at the church website (About Us
– About our Finances). Information
and forms can also be found in the
Welcome Area.
If you have a hearing aid please
use setting ‘T’