Clare Baptist Church
Mission Statement -
“To follow and
worship Jesus
and make Him
known”
8th February 2015
Secretary: Mr Mike Cumber Tel: (01787) 277008
Treasurer: Mr Colin Barrable Tel: (01787) 278373
Website – www.clarebaptistchurch.org.uk
A WARM WELCOME TO YOU
We are very pleased to welcome everyone here today. If this is
your first visit, please make yourself known to the Stewards on
duty, we do have a welcome card you can fill in if you wish. If
you have been before, then welcome back.
Please come and join us in the back hall for a cup of tea or coffee
after the morning service.
NOTES
What’s on this week
SUNDAY
10:30am
4:30pm
Morning Service conducted by Wilf Stanbury
Paul & Sue Hills service at Burlington B.C.
PLEASE NOTE NO EVENING SERVICE
MONDAY
7:30pm
8:00pm
Housegroup at "Brookfield", Bridewell Street, Clare
Housegroup at 15 Alston Crescent, Stanstead
TUESDAY
10:00am - 11:30am
5:30pm - 8:30pm
“Allsorts" Toddler Group in the Hall - for the under 4's.
Bumps and babies welcome
Rainbows, Brownies & Guides in the Hall
WEDNESDAY
7:00pm
8:00pm
“Praying for Clare/Prayer Walk” at the Baptist Church
Housegroup at 28 March Place, Clare
2:15pm
8:00pm
Ladies Fellowship in the Hall – A.G.M.
Housegroup at "Darson House", Stoke-by-Clare
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
6:00pm - 7:00pm Junior Club (Years 1 - 3)
7:15pm - 8:15pm Senior Club (Years 4 - 6)
8:30pm - 9:30pm Youth Club (Years 7+)
SATURDAY
10:30am - 12:00noon
Coffee Morning at Clare U.R.C.
SUNDAY
10:30am
6:30pm
Morning Service conducted by Alexander Love
Evening Service including communion conducted by Wilf Stanbury
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Members of our Church ministering in other churches:
Today
John Sargeant is at Cavendish U.R.C.
Next Week
Vivien Sargeant is at Steeple Bumpstead Congregational
FOR PRAYER
The Suffolk Prayer Letter - Stradbroke B.C. There is a buzz of excitement in
their church at this time at the way God is leading their small fellowship.
It was agreed that they should sell their existing Manse which had been let
out for 10 years, and purchase a smaller new property in order to release
capital to fund a part time church leader. They are now at the stage of
pursuing who the Lord wants to lead their little flock in Stradbroke. They are
praying for the right person to become available at the right time. Please
pray for them as they continue this exciting but a little scary journey as they
seek the Lords will in this matter.
Please pray for Ron & Gillian Johnson, Reg and Eve Wood, Peggy, for the members of
our fellowship, for those at home and not able to join with us, and for any who are sick
or troubled in any way at all
Please continue to pray for the Deacons.
Praying For Clare
In Clare - Bridewell Street, Callis Street, Snow Hill, Hertford Road and Clare Primary
School. In Poslingford - The Street. In Hundon - North Street, Farmerie Road and
Lower Road. Long Melford and Kedington.
Farms, Businesses and Community activities in these areas.
WHAT’S ON THIS MONTH
Tue 17th Feb
Women’s World Day of Prayer bible study at Clare U.R.C. at 10:15am
led by John Sargeant
Tue 17th Feb
Deacon's Prayer Meeting at 7:30pm
Sat 21st Feb
Worship Conference - at Fountain of Life Church, Ashill (near Watton),
Norfolk on Saturday 21st February from 10:00am – 4:00pm
SUNDAY CLUB
ATTENTION YOGHURT EATERS – Junior Friday Club needs your
help – and your yoghurt pots. On 13th March, Junior Friday Club
are making Mothering Sunday gifts. We would like yoghurt, or other
dessert pots, which are see-through with no writing on.
Please give them to Sue Cumber or any other Junior Friday Club
helper. Thank you.
SUNDAY CLUB
Sunday Club are looking to split back out into two groups - to be
able to do this they need extra help. Could you help with Sunday
Club (even once a month)? If so please see Janet Strellis
WOMEN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
In preparation for Women’s World Day of Prayer there will be two bible
studies on Tuesdays 3rd and 17th Feb at Clare U.R.C. at 10:15am led by
John Sargeant. All are welcome.
The Women’s World Day of Prayer service is on Friday 6th March
at the Baptist Church at 2:00pm.
CHURCH A.G.M.
The Church A.G.M. will be in the Hall at 8:00pm on the 24th
March.
Please make a note in your diary and make sure you attend
if possible this very important meeting when the work of the
past year will be summarised and your leadership team for
the next year will be elected. Make sure you have your say.
A meal will be served before the A.G.M. at 6:45pm so please join us
HAVERHILL FOOD BANK
Food shortages - Sugar, sponge puddings & custard
Starter Pack - Tin openers, double duvets, sheets and duvet covers
PRAYER CHAIN
If you have a particular urgent prayer need then you can call Wilf Stanbury
(01787 279262) who will pass your need along the prayer chain.
This means that about a dozen people will pray into that need for you.
This is a confidential service open to anyone, whether connected
with the church or not.
PASTORAL CARE
Please contact Elsa Day on 01787 277210
AIDS FOR YOU TO USE
Large Print copies of Mission Praise and Bibles are available at the back of
the church, please ask a Steward if you would like one.
The Church is equipped with a loop system for the hard of hearing who
use hearing aids.
A Digital recording is made of each service. If you would like to borrow a
CD, please ask at the P.A. desk.
NOTICES
Items for the next Notice Sheet should be advised to Stephen Freestone by
lunchtime next Thursday at the latest. Email: [email protected]
MAGNA CARTA FESTIVAL (1215 - 2015)
Saturday 6th – 13th June
Want to be involved, representing your faith
within the community?
A few of us on your behalf attended a meeting on the 23rd
Jan to find out more about what is going on and how we can
help. There are numerous ways, something for everyone.
Wed 10th & Fri 12th June there is an evening of music,
drama, comedy and food held in the town hall. Help is
needed with performing, acting, making authentic food for the time, costumes (sewing)
and making props.
Saturday 13th June there will be a procession and medieval fair. Help is needed for a
whole range of things, from car park attendant to helping with the Free children games to
stewarding. The request is for volunteers to give a couple of hours or more of their time.
Jobs will be “graded”, depending on how responsible you are willing to be.
The church is also hoping to have a book stall at this event which will need supervising.
This is a wonderful opportunity to share your faith and become involved with the
community.
If you are willing to help on this day, please speak to Vivien Sargeant or ring 01787
278554 or email [email protected].
FOR YOUR DIARY
The following conferences are coming up soon.
For those who lead worship or are part of a worship team
Worship Conference - at Fountain of Life Church, Ashill (near Watton),
Norfolk on Saturday 21st February from 10:00am – 4:00pm
Led by NEIL BENNETS AND HELLIE BRUNT (Tickets £10.00)
Women’s Conference
Central Hall Westminster on Saturday 14th March from 9:30am - 4:30pm
Speakers RACHEL GARDNER AND SHANEEN CLARK (Tickets £25)
The Father’s Heart for the Lost
All Saints Church Woodford Wells, London on Friday 10th April from 9:30am - 4:00pm
Speaker JACKIE PULLINGER (Tickets £12.00)
If anyone is interested in going to any of these conferences, please see Jenny for details.