Church Business

Please pray for ** Henry Winston preaching at Bucklebury this morning

Crèche Rota 22nd June Alison Pirouet and Christine Irvine

New address for Liz Pearce. Contact the office

Notice Givers Rota. If you want a notice announced on Sunday 22nd June see Andrea Smith and Sunday 29th June see Ali Crooks. 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

'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.

Dedication on Sunday 29th June for Isabel Smith, Andrea and Ed ‘s daughter. There will be cakes for all after the morning service!!

Build a Throne of Praise All are welcome to join us for this opportunity to worship our God and seek Him together, Monday 7th July at 8pm in 229 Basement.

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 Email address from church office

An opportunity to serve the Lord Ever thought of getting a new perspective on the congregation at church services? How about becoming an OHP operator! We need some morning and evening. It’s not onerous and won’t be indefinite, if only because the OHP’s will become redundant when the church refurbishment happens. Most importantly, it’s an opportunity to serve the Lord. Contact John Fung. (contact details from church office)

Plant swap Many thanks to all who took part - it was a great morning and we raised £300 for the orphanage and street project in Brazil. There are still plants left so if you’d like one, go to 38A Eastern Avenue’s porch, choose a plant/s and make a donation. Roll on the next one! Ruth Thatcher and Sally Sewell-Alger

Tearfund and Climate Change Please help yourself to Tearfund’s leaflet ‘Act Fast’ on the stand in the church vestibule and see what you can do. One the website (www.tearfund.org/mgi) you’ll find the ‘my global impact’ questionnaire. If you don’t have internet access, the latest Teartimes magazine has further information. You can order this by ringing 0845 355 8355

A record breaking men's breakfast on Saturday October 11!
Across the UK, churches will be taking part in The Bigger Breakfast, a world recording breakfast attempt on Saturday, October 11. Men from Wycliffe (and their mates) will be gathering in the Back of Beyond pub at 9am. Book the date in your diary now, and let's fill it! We need 19,000 men for a new world record - Wycliffe men can play their part. For more information, or to confirm numbers, contact Phil Creighton -
(email address from church office) or log on to www.biggerbreakfast.co.uk.

Mission Link

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: Update from Brian Newton

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. She needs to raise £1,300 for the trip. 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 June.

1) Could you help collect them from the airport? Their flight arrives around teatime. Please contact Marion Mortimer (phone number from Church office) 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.

Missionary News 6

Lorna Zischka is now responsible for the Missionary map and noticeboard. Please pass all your comments and requests to her from now on. Thanks

Missionary News 7

One of our missionaries, Peter Copperwheat, is looking for a bed in Reading on the evening of Tuesday July 1st before he goes to China. If you can help please ring Patrick.

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 (email address from church office) - 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.

Pudding and Prayer Monday 23rd June is the next Pudding and Prayer event for under and over 11s leaders (midweek and Sunday groups) Time 8-10 pm. Venue new/blue room in The Warehouse. (contributions of cake would be welcome!)

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.

External Events and Opportunities

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 (phone number from church office) for more details or if you’d like a lift.

HELP WANTED FOR YELDALL OPEN DAY

To enable the day to run smoothly, Yeldall really needs some extra pairs of hands to help on some of the stalls, for example: serving teas and coffees, supervising the bouncy castle, and staffing some of the children's games.  If you can help for part of the afternoon, please contact Sue Hedger. (Contact details from church office)

Also required are home-made cakes both for our afternoon tea and the ever-popular cake stall.  If these can be frozen, please bring them in advance, or otherwise bring them with you from 2pm on the day.  Hope to see you there!

Parenthood - A challenging, rewarding journey Monday 23rd June 7.45 - 9.15pm The Parish Hall, Erleigh Road. Speakers Ruth Pearse from Parenting Special Children and Judith Wheatley, a parent of young adults and a youth worker. See poster for further details. RSVP to Ruth (see poster for contact details)