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.
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