22nd February 2015
Bethesda Baptist Church
Family News
Minister: Rev Andrew Docherty
01473 255035
www.bethesdaipswich.com
9 St Margaret’s Plain, Ipswich, IP4 2BB
[email protected]
WE GIVE YOU ALL A WARM WELCOME TO OUR SERVICES TODAY. A special welcome to
Bill & Lily Mason and Nic & Simona Lazar-Facalet who will be sharing their testimonies
this morning prior to joining church membership. Andrew Docherty is our preacher today
and this morning we continue in the series ‘Cries from the heart’. This evening we will
continue in the series ‘Take a look at yourself’ - ‘Concern for others’, this will include
communion.
Refreshments will be served in The Key following the morning
service. Do join us, we would love to have a chat!
This Week
Monday 23rd February
2.30pm
Monday Fellowship meet in the Lower Hall. The
speaker will be Malcolm MacGregor.
7.30pm
Church Members’ Meeting in the Lower Hall.
Tuesday 24th
12.00pm
Lunchtime prayer meeting in The Key.
2.00pm
Tuesday afternoon Bible Group meet in the Church
Lounge.
3.30pm
Service at Eventide Homes with Frank Fisher.
7.30pm
Church Night in The Key.
Wednesday 25th
10.00am
Coffee Break - for ladies learning English.
Times vary Girls’ & Boys’ Brigade meet.
Friday 27th
7.00pm
Lazers meet in The Atrium.
7.30pm
Ministry Team meeting.
Sunday 1st March
10.40am & Paul Law is our preacher in the morning and
6.30pm
Andrew Docherty will be preaching in the evening.
10.15am
Prayer in the West Hall prior to both services.
& 6.10pm
10.40am
Sunday School and Crèche.
LARGE
PRINT bibles,
hymnbooks and song sheets
are available. There is also a
hearing loop.
KEY OUTREACH EVENT
SATURDAY 21ST MARCH - 7.30PM
An evening with the Alpha and
Omega Motor Racing Team
Paul Harvey is a rally driver on the
fast track of faith in East Anglia
and beyond. With a passion for
motor sports, the Suffolk Baptist
Church worker at Occold near Diss
is part of the Alpha and Omega Motor Racing Team. The
Ford Escort Cosworth, was once owned by the Ford World
Rally Team and driven by a former world rally champion
Carlos Sainz. As the Team compete in rallies they have
opportunity to share their faith in Jesus both on and off the
road. Come and hear more and meet the car! The
evening will also include the showing of the Billy Graham
film ‘The Cross’.
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM THE KEY
& KEY OUTREACH TEAM
£5 (inc. refreshments)
Registered Charity No. 1131973
Please remember in your prayers…
 Those who are sick, frail or housebound including, Joyce Miller, Daphne Ward, Paul Gooderham, Victor Mann &
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John Williams who is in hospital and our Bethesda Eventide Homes’ residents – Evelyn Jewell, John Hubbard &
Hyacinth Jones.
Avis Betts who is having knee surgery on the 27th February.
Nida, a member of staff at Eventide, who is in hospital.
Family, friends and the staff and residents at Eventide Homes following the passing of Brenda Hill and Jean
Smith. Jean’s funeral service is on Monday 23rd February, 1.30pm at St Mary’s Church, Mildenhall. Brenda’s
thanksgiving service is on Saturday 28th February, 12 noon at the Methodist Church, Capel St Mary.
Andrew Docherty, our speaker today.
Paul Law and Andrew Docherty, our speakers next week.
The Town Pastors - especially David Sheppard and Jenny Mann on Friday 27th.
Snippets
 Congratulations to Gemma, Andy, James & Edward on the safe
arrival of Henry Charles on Wednesday, weighing 7lb 9oz.
 Don’t forget - Church Members’ Meeting on Monday, 23rd
February. Please check your emails for copies of minutes and
agenda or see Gill Mann today.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GIFTS TO THE LORD
FOR HIS WORK
General £2,261.02; Mission £25; Girls’ Brigade
£440; Fellowship Care £2 & Key Outreach £5
Total: £2,733.02
Fairtrade fortnight begins tomorrow,
Monday 23rd February. This organisation
has changed the lives of many people
around the world, especially the small
farmers who now can sell their crops for a
fair price.
A wide range of goods are available, so
when you shop look for the Fairtrade logo
knowing that you are helping many to help themselves.
The church flowers have been given by John
& Edna Sherman in loving memory of their
parents.
Good Friday Shared Lunch & Walk
Friday 3rd April
Please put the date in your diary for this
event which takes place at Felixstowe again
this year. Further details to follow.
On Thursday May 14th 2015, an East German
Lutheran choir led by their Pastor Stephanie
Hennings will be giving a concert at
Bethesda.
The Trianon Music Group has
arranged this.
It promises to be a great
occasion and a date for your diary.
The choir will be arriving on Wednesday May 13th (evening)
and leaving on Sunday May 17th. Trianon are hosting folk
and have found accommodation for half the choir but would
value any help with this from Bethesda, on a Bed and
Breakfast basis. If you are able to offer accommodation
please contact Jill or Andy Catto
Trip to Kensington Palace/
London visit Saturday, 16th May
We are planning a visit to
Kensington Palace which has
been home to members of the
Royal
Family
since
1689.
Alternatively, if you wish, you
may book a seat on the coach so that you can go
shopping or organise your own sightseeing. The cost with
entry to the Palace will be £28 (adults), £24 (concessions)
or just the coach fare £13.75. For further information and
booking form please speak to Beth & Nigel Long, Kevin
Wright, Andy & Janet Smith or collect a leaflet from the
Information Area or racks in the vestibule. Please return
the booking form and deposit by Sunday 29th March.