Sunday 3rd August 2008

Sunday Porch Welcome am: Tim and Miyuki Doel

3rd August pm: Bob Sewell Alger

Crèche Rota am: Gloria Small & Nicky/Marcus Foy

Notice Giver am: Shely Ganguly

Church Business

Please Pray for *** Bill Lees preaching at Anderson on 3rd August.

*** Youth Camp which happens between July 26th and August 2nd.

PLEASE NOTE!!! Next diary will be a 2 week diary for 10th August and 17th August 2008. Items for inclusion should be sent to Margaret Wall by Wednesday 6th August

Address change details for Kerry Thomas and James Morgan apply to the office

Crèche Rota 27th July Sue Fung & James/Becky Morgan

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 August 3rd 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 will be September 14th

Accommodation needed The Lapworth family are hoping to be in Reading from 23rd - 31st August. Is there anyone who will be away for any of that time, who would like them to house-sit, or anyone who could have them to stay? Contact Paul and Ruth Via the church office

Welcome to new members Heather Francis, Gloria Small, Trina Tan, Jane Beckett, Angela (Yin-Chi) Shen

Door Knocking round Newtown If you would like to join a team of people who are knocking on people’s doors in Newtown introducing the church then meet up in the Warehouse Foyer 12.30 pm each Sunday. The plan is to meet briefly at 12.30 pm to plan, return to church at 5pm, pray and then go out to Newtown returning in time for the evening service. Don’t worry about lack of experience - you’ll work in teams and get some training. For more details contact Debbie Lambie

ALPHA Our Alpha course will be starting this September, with an introductory meal on Thursday 18th September, 7.30 pm in the Warehouse. Alpha is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed setting over a meal with some thought-provoking weekly talks and discussions. Interested in coming, inviting a friend or helping out? Let Ali Crooks know or tell Stewart in the office.

'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. Cost £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.

An opportunity Ever thought of getting a new perspective on the congregation

to serve at church services? How about becoming an OHP operator!

the Lord 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)

Note from Peter Lowman. Peter is having a sabbatical until the autumn. He asks for prayer for his study projects and for a fresh meeting with God.

Place in the Sun will be having a National costume/dance/song morning on Thursday 14th August. Can you help us or do you know anyone who would like to take part? Please contact Mary Fairbairn as soon as possible. Thank you

Exciting opportunity for accountants!!

Do you want to share the excitement of seeing first

hand how God provides for our financial needs?

I am keen to share the excitement with someone who can

help me and the finance team manage the church's finances.

Specifically I am looking for someone to:

- oversee the day to day supervision of the management accounts on Sage
- produce monthly accounts from Sage

Note this does not mean that you will post the accounts onto Sage but manage the process.

Experience of Sage and double entry bookkeeping would be a big advantage.

To address common concerns:

- This is not a deacon role and so you would not be required to attend church council meetings
- You do not have to present the accounts at church meetings - I am happy doing this.

If you are interested or have any questions please do give me a call or give your details to the church office, I would be pleased to talk with you.

Thanks
Stuart Weekes

Treasurer
Tel: number from church office

Table cloths If anyone has any of the Warehouse check tablecloths at home, please could you return them as soon as possible, as they will be needed for A Place in the Sun soon

NB HOUSEGROUPS--- No details to hand as to whether house groups are meeting--Please check with your Housegroup leader

Youth Events & Youth and Children’s Work related items

Ice breakers New team members required in order to open the group again in September. Icebreakers meets on a Tuesday evening between 6 - 7.15pm for 7-11 year olds. Please speak to Jane Farnworth or Sally Hodgson (phone number from church office) if you want to know more.

Toddlers New team members required (from now on) to strengthen and run with the Toddlers ministry to families. We are looking for available people on a Wednesday between 9am - 12.30pm (or part there of) to set up rooms, to welcome and befriend visitors and pack away toys at the end of each session (or on a rota basis). Please speak to Jane Farnworth or Marisa Weekes (phone number from church office) if it could be you!

Holiday Bible Club *** Once again Holiday Bible Club are collecting cardboard boxes and yoghurt pots for junk modelling. If you have any cardboard boxes (any size) please can you leave them in the foyer by the welcome desk.

***** We are short of one person in Crèche on Friday morning, 29th August. If you are able to help please let Helen Bishop know by 10th August or contact Jane Farnworth at the office

Mission Matters

Credit Cards!!! Did you know that you can have a Visa Tearfund credit card through the Co-operative bank? With every transaction, a donation is made to Tearfund. At present according to the latest statement, 7,774 Tearfund credit cardholders have helped raise an astonishing £738,551! For more information, and to apply for a Tearfund credit card and view current rates, terms and conditions look at www.tearfund.com under “giving” or call the Co-operative Bank

External Events and Opportunities

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.

THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES

Monday 28th 6.30 pm Wycliffe Wanderers Training in Palmer Park

7.30 pm FAITH Prayer Meeting - 229 Basement

8.00 pm Dads’ Football in Palmer Park

Wednesday 10.00 -12.00 Babies and Toddlers - Warehouse

Friday 10.00 am Take a Break

3.30 - 5.30 pm Spanish Toddlers

6.00 -8.00 pm JAC outreach in Newtown

7.30 pm Mandarin Group

Saturday 8.00 am Prayer meeting

6.00 - 8.00 pm Malayalam Fellowship (Contact Ditty Thomas 966 3988)

Sunday 3rd August See inside page

Monday 4th 6.30 pm Wycliffe Wanderers Training in Palmer Park

8.00 pm Dads’ Football in Palmer Park

8.00 pm Throne of Praise - 229 Basement

Wednesday 10.00 -12.00 Babies and Toddlers - Warehouse

Friday 10.00 am Take a Break

3.30 - 5.30 pm Spanish Toddlers

6.00 -8.00 pm JAC outreach in Newtown

7.30 pm Mandarin Group

Saturday 8.00 am Prayer meeting

6.00 - 8.00 pm Malayalam Fellowship (Contact Ditty Thomas 966 3988)

Sunday 10th August

9.00 am Morning Worship – Patrick McElligott

10.30 am Sunday in the Warehouse looking at Titus 3:1-8

10.45 am Morning Worship with Andrew Waugh preaching on Micah 4

Good News Gang meet

Coffee served by the Emmanuel Housegroup

2.30 pm Chinese Christian Fellowship

3.00 pm Africa Christian Fellowship

5.00 pm Cantonese Fellowship - 229 Basement

6.30 pm Outdoor service with Andrew Waugh leading