Church Business

Please pray for *** Bill Lees preaching today at St Mary’s, Wargrave and for Steve Adams as he preaches at Sunningdale Baptist Church.

The children and team out at Kidzcamp this weekend.

Crèche Rota 15th June Sue Fung & Mark or Kath Deacon

Notice Givers Rota. If you want a notice announced on Sunday 15th June see Ali Crooks and Sunday 22nd June see Andrea Smith. Alternatively please put it in the ‘C’ pigeon hole clearly marked ”Notice”.

Baptism ** We believe Jesus loves it when we respond to his

command to be baptised. For more information please contact the church office or one of the pastors.

** When being baptised it’s great when people tell their

stories. But if “making a speech” scares you, we can always find another way for you to talk about your commitment to the Lord, so don’t be put off.

** Next Baptismal service will be September 14th

Spring Harvest 2009 takes place at Minehead and Skegness over three weeks, 4th -19th April. Booking for Minehead opens on 11th June and for Skegness on 18th June. Booking forms are available in the rack in the vestibule.

Volleyball Come and join us in The Warehouse on Saturday 21st June from 3.00 - 4.30 pm to play volleyball. Anybody is welcome (children too, but they must be accompanied by an adult) who enjoys playing volleyball, or who wants to have a go at it and make new friends. For more details contact Dorothea Lowman tel 9299911

Gift for Tearfund At the Weekend Away we took up a freewill offering for Tearfund to use for disaster relief. On Sunday 15th June we want to enable anyone else who did not go on the weekend away but who would like to give to Tearfund for disaster relief to do so. If you would like to give a gift for this cause please place it in an envelope clearly marked for Tearfund and then put the envelope in the offering plate as normal. If you are a UK taxpayer, please also complete one of the white gift aid envelopes - this will enable us to recover (and pass on) an additional 28%. It is intended that all gifts received will then be sent on to Tearfund on Monday 16th June.

MISSION PAGES

Come and Pray for Latin America

Latin Link prayer meeting, Wednesday 18^th June, 8pm. 9 Wokingham Road – all welcome

Come and Pray for the Harveys

Prayer for the Harveys, Monday June 23^rd 8pm, 5 Belle Avenue – all welcome

Missionary News 1:

The latest edition of Lapworths News is available from the Mission Link notice board or direct from Neil and Sian Hooley

Missionary News 2:

Please collect an updated set of Missionary address sheets from the Welcome Desk today and keep in touch with all our missionaries.

Missionary News 3:

Our missionary Brian Newton has sent us the following update on his work: If you ask any missionary you will discover that much of what they do is 'routine' or is involved with logistics. That's where we are right now, and we'd appreciate prayer for these ... on one hand (i) working our way through a huge database of contacts inquiring about their interest in our agency and work, and encouraging them in their walk with God. On the other hand (ii) we need to nail down logistics and arrangements for an upcoming Southeast Asia ministry trip in August ... flights, accommodation, networking, and any preaching. We do value your prayer and partnership. Thank you.

Missionary News 4:DON’T COOK LUNCH!

On June 29th after the morning service Hollym Close Housegroup will be raising money to support our member Manna Phuphaisal as she goes off with WEC missionary society this summer. They will be selling a selection of delicious Chinese dishes. Those of you who remember them doing this last year will know how gooooood it was – so don’t cook lunch, come and enjoy takeaway instead!

Missionary News 5:

Maik and Rhiannon Gibson are returning to Reading for the Summer on Friday 27^th of June.

1. Could you help collect them from the airport? Their flight arrives around teatime. Please contact Marion Mortimer on 9299911 for more information

2. There will be a bring and share lunch in the church hall on 6^th July for Maik and Rhiannon after the morning service – everyone is very welcome – please stay for lunch and catch up with their news.

CHURCH BUSINESS

'A place in the sun'

An exciting 3 1/2 day holiday-style event for those aged 55 and over. A time to enjoy activities, entertainment and spiritual renewal with old and new friends. Refreshments and lunch provided. This is an opportunity to bring your friends. Book soon as places are limited!

Dates: Wednesday 13th to Friday 15 August 2008, plus Sunday 17th (morning and lunch)

Times: 9.30am to 3.30pm (Wed, Thus, Fri) Sunday 10.30am to 2.30pm.

Place: The Warehouse, 1a Cumberland Road.

£20 per person.

For more information and/or booking form, please contact Mavis Gleave or Ruth Dass Booking forms are also available in church foyer.

Yeldall Manor Open Day from 2pm, Saturday 12th July - come and support the work, residents and staff for an afternoon of games, music, barbecue, cream teas, stalls, competitions for all ages in the beautiful grounds. Thanksgiving service from 5pm onwards. Blakes Lane, Hare Hatch, off the A4 by Wyevale Garden Centre. See Roman Zischka, Marcus Foy or Colin and Elaine Holmes (9299911) for more details or if you’d like a lift.

Enjoy Cycling? ****There will be a family cycling afternoon on Sunday 13th July, on a traffic free and flat route suitable for all ages, with options for older ones to go further and/or to do some serious mountain biking. Put the date in your diary now and wait for further details.

****For older teens adults - why not join us for periodic 3 hour mountain biking sessions on the bridle paths and lanes around Reading. Contact Jeff Lewis for more details on 9299911

Youth Events & Youth and Children’s Work related items

JAC Detached Youth Work News The JAC Newtown Team has been going out for almost 3 months and is starting to engage with young people in the area. We still need volunteers to help with our detached sessions on Friday night from 6.00-8.00pm. If you would like to learn more contact Chris Elsdon or Ollie March on 9299911. For more information about JAC visit their website www.jacoutreach.org - The mission field starts in Newtown.

Holiday Bible Club Champions challenge is taking place on Tuesday 26th
August - Friday 29th August.  If you would like to help during the week,
please see Helen Bishop.  There will be a Training event on Sunday 29th June after the service for all helpers to attend.

If you would like to be involved, but are not available during the week,
there is plenty that you can do such as help prepare decorations for the
hall, help to decorate the hall, help to prepare craft, distribute posters
and /or pray. Please see Helen Bishop for more details.

Over 11s Youth Work Advance Notice ***Meal and prayers at 18 Norwood Road (Helen Towers’ home) on June 21st.

YOUTH SOCIAL 22^nd June  

The First 'Water hock a Vole' social of the year 22nd of June. Please come with a spare change of clothes, towel and sandwiches to share/swap for a picnic in the park, weather permitting. Dips and the rest will be provided. If coming please let Chris in the office or Justyn Slatter know.

External Events and Opportunities

Reading Churches Golf Day At Caversham Heath on Friday 27th June. Tee off times from 10.00am in aid of Christian Community Action. Entry fee £35.00 which should be sent to John Mann by 13th June. (5 Belle Avenue, Earley, Reading RG6 7BL tel 9299911

Overseas Child Support Are you interested in exploring the support of a child overseas? Communicare have a particular opportunity for this at the moment. Contact Sarah on 929 9911 to discuss.

Sunday Porch Welcome am: Elaine Homes & Som Dass

22nd June pm: Barbara Jeffrey

Prayer Team am: Som Dass, Daniel Adipke,Rose Jenks & Rita Langridge

pm: Jan Moore, John Jenks & Ruth Dass

Crèche Rota am: Alison Pirouet & Christine Irvine

Notice Giver am: Andrea Smith

Coffee Served by: Earley House Group

Next diary will be for 22nd June 2008. Items for inclusion must be sent to Margaret Wall) by Wednesday 18th June

Prayer Chain If you have a prayer request you would like prayed for during the week, please contact Ruth Dass on 929 99 11 or Mary Fairbairn on 9299911 for your request to be passed along.

Communion For those unable to eat wheat products, there will be small portions of rice cake available as the bread is passed round. Please do not take this unless you cannot take the bread. The communion wine is non-alcoholic, 100% grape juice.

Sermons are on-line: Sunday sermons from 9.00 am, 10.45 am and 6.30pm services are uploaded to the website each week. You can listen to these on-line or download as an MP3. You can also find the Wycliffe Sermons Podcast if you use iTunes! www.wycliffe-church.org.uk/download-talks (Don’t forget that you can discuss sermons in the Message Boards!)

Recordings on CD and DVD We are able to offer recordings of Sunday services (currently 9 am, 10.45 am and 6.30 pm) on CD and DVD. The CD contains just the sermon and the DVD contains the whole service. Both disks are available shortly AFTER THE SERVICE! Just ask one of the sound or video engineers. Each disk is £1. If you have any questions please speak to Andrew Hearn