Church Business

Please pray for *** International Prospects partners with a number of organisations to share their expertise. The potential of

transformation of thousands of lives is exciting but resources are required. Thank God for the Great Bible Read which (DV) finished this morning. More news to follow. Thanks to all who sponsored the East Reading Group and Mike Wyles.

Crèche Rota 1st June Gloria Small & Rachel Rowe

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.

Notice Givers Rota. If you want a notice announced on Sunday 1st June see Ali Crooks and Sunday 8th June see Shely Ganguly. 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 June 8th

John Archer coming to the Warehouse On Saturday 7th June we welcome top Christian illusionist John Archer to the Warehouse (www.john-archer.com) John will put on a fantastic show of illusion and sleight of hand and give his testimony at the same time - it’s a great night to ask your friends and neighbours to. There will be a full dinner served first at 7.30 pm. Then John will go on stage. In order to cater properly for the dinner we need to know if you are intending to come. Don’t worry if it doesn’t work out, but if you hope to come please put your name down along with how many folk you would like to bring - sign up sheet on the Welcome Desk.

Dynamic Prayer Conference Holy Trinity, Brompton, London, Thursday June 5th. ‘Can a Nation be changed’. For further details please check the Holy Trinity website. Contact Tania Ognjenovic to book as a group for a discount

Cleaner Required for 2 hours every fortnight - paid - if you are able to help or know someone who can please contact Mary Fairbairn. Phone number from church office.

Haircut Did you get your hair cut by Debbie at the Weekend Away? If you did, she wants you to know that your fee went straight to the Burma and China funds that we took a collection for. Thanks.

Build a Throne of Praise All are welcome to this opportunity to spend some time worshipping God and seeking Him together, TOMORROW at 8pm in 229 Basement.

Interested in helping children read and serving a local primary school? Want some help and training? CLASS (RCN initiative to link churches and schools) is holding a free training session for volunteers from churches who want to help kids read. Saturday 7th June, 2-5pm at Reading Community Church, The Meadway Tilehurst. Contact Andrea Smith for more information and booking: (Contact details from church office)

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. For more information speak to Michael Wall

'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.

Enjoy Cycling? ****There will be a family cycling afternoon on Saturday 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 (email address from church office)

Youth Events & Youth and Children’s Work related items

KidzCamp 2008 Parents of Kidz coming to KidzCamp are invited to a Parents’ Evening at Church on Monday 9th June at 8pm, to meet some of the leaders, get some important information and answers to any questions or concerns you may have etc. Letters with more information about KidzCamp are available today. See Mike Croall after the morning service or pick them up from your groups this week.

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

*** Social - Sunday 22nd June.

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.

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 (email address from church office). For more information about JAC visit their website www.jacoutreach.org - The mission field starts in Newtown.

External Events and Opportunities

Volunteer required for a Home based Criminal Records Bureau Administrator for Causeway Prospects. The CRB Administrator will manage the disclosure process from liaison with church based volunteers to sorting and recording disclosures. Although home based, the volunteer will be supported by the Causeway office team in Reading. The post is unpaid but all expenses incurred for phone calls, stationery etc. will be reimbursed. Margaret Wall has more information or you can contact Christine Mackie on (contact details available from the church office)

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. (Contact details from church office) (Margaret Wall has an information sheet with further details and list of the prizes which she can forward to interested parties.)

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 to discuss.

Sunday Porch Welcome am: Margaret Holder & Sarah McElligott

8th June pm: Laura Eades

Prayer Team am: Roman Zischka, Anne Brinicombe, Gerald Harrison, Ann Harrison

pm: Rachel Stedeford, Tania Ognjenovic, Tim Crooks, Ali Crooks

Crèche Rota am: Henry Winston & Marcus/Nicky Foy

Notice Giver am: Shely Ganguly

Next diary will be for 8th June 2008. Items for inclusion should be sent to Margaret Wall by Wednesday 4th June

Prayer Chain If you have a prayer request you would like prayed for during the week, please contact Ruth Dass or Mary Fairbairn for your request to be passed along. (Phone numbers from the church office)