Church Business

PLEASE NOTE!!! Next diary will be a 2 week diary for 13th & 20th July 2008. Items for inclusion must be sent to Margaret Wall by Wednesday 9th July

Crèche Rota 6th July Gloria Small and Gill Parkinson

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.

Notice Givers Rota. If you want a notice announced on Sunday 6^th July see Andrea Smith and Sunday 13th July 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

'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.

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

Volleyball Come and join us in The Warehouse on Saturday 19th July 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

All Age Cycling Afternoon - Sunday 13th July
From 1 to 30 miles - you choose your distance. Leave from church - or join en route. Mostly traffic free, mostly good surface, mostly flat. Bring your picnic  &  finish up with a cream tea by the Thames. Mini-bus available for return
Longer options for keener cyclists - return to Reading by train?
Full details on table in the foyer

All Age  Non-Cycling Afternoon - Sunday 13th July
Enjoy a great afternoon by the Thames at Mapledurham House & Mill. House & Mill group rate of £6/£3 adult/child: Mill only £3/£1.50: Tea rooms only £1
Cheer the cyclists as they arrive - & offer younger riders a lift back home.
Map available at www.mapledurham.co.uk/visit

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)

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. On 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.

ZIMBABWE Come to an afternoon of games, cakes and fun. Saturday 12th July, 2.00-5.00 pm at 35, Oaklands, Hamilton Road. 50p per outdoor game, 3 for a £1. Buy a drink and cake £1. Bring and buy jams, cakes and sweets etc. Weather permitting. All money will go to help the elderly in Bulawayo.

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 info, contact Phil Creighton (email address from church office) or www.biggerbreakfast.co.uk

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
(Phone number from church office)

Tim Crook’s script to buy. Copies of ‘A Widow’s Tale’, the play based on the book of Ruth, are now available to buy from Lazy Bee Scripts. To get hold of a copy, go to www.wingandaprayerproductions.co.uk/latestnews.htm and click on the link. ‘A Widow’s Tale’ was originally performed at Wycliffe in May 2006, starring members of the church.

Need someone Dave Harfitt is back in Reading from 14^th July to 1st August

to work for you?and is looking for work. Do you know someone during that time who needs a worker, or someone who is hiring casual workers. If you do, please contact Stewart for Dave’s email address

Youth Events & Youth and Children’s Work related items

Do you have any old kitchen sinks??!! This year Youth Camp really will be taking everything including the kitchen sink! If anyone has any old kitchen sinks they no longer need that we could use, please contact Ed Francis (Contact details from church office) Collection is possible

Mission Link

Missionary News 1:

The Hollym Close Housegroup would like to thank everyone who supported the fund raising event after the 10.45 am service last Sunday. We raised £865 which will go towards supporting Manna Phuphaisal for her WEC short term mission to Mexico from 12th July to 2nd August.

Missionary News 2:

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

Missionary News 3

There will be a bring and share lunch for Chris and Marina Darby on 13^th July in the Warehouse – no need to book just come along, enjoy lunch, and hear what God is doing in Senegal.

External Events and Opportunities

CIRDIC (Churches Together in Reading Drop In Centre) have asked for more volunteers to help prepare Sunday breakfast and also to share a bit about our faith with the vulnerable and homeless at St Saviour’s Centre. Help is needed between 8.45 am and 10.15 am. - so there is time to get to church afterwards. If you would like to give it a go Chris and Jeanne Cobbold are helping next Sunday 13th July and would be glad to take you along too. Contact details from church office.

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 and competitions for all ages in the beautiful grounds. Thanksgiving service with rousing worship and testimony from 5pm onwards. 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.

For more information please call Sue Hedger at Yeldall. (Contact details from church office) (NB For SatNav users the post code is RG10 9XR but please use the main entrance on Blakes Lane signed from A4 by Wyevale Garden Centre.

Sunday Porch Welcome am: Henry Winston & Alfred Nkrow

13th July pm: Steve Barnes

Prayer Team am: Andy Westwood, Henry Winston, Mary Towers, Barbara Tuttle

pm: Tania Ognjenovic, Nusrat Sultan, Mary Fairbairn, Graeme Fairbairn

Crèche Rota am: Henry Winston & Rachel Rowe

Notice Giver am: Shely Ganguly