Christ Church Stantonbury
Milton Keynes
Notices February 2012
What’s on When in February
Weekly Services
Unless otherwise stated, services are led by Rev Chris Howden - Minister for Christ Church
5th
9.00am
Holy Communion
10.30am
All age worship
12th
9.00am
Holy Communion - Led by Peter Ballantine
10.30am
All age worship - Cafe Style Led by Peter Ballantine and Thursday Housegroup
19th
9.00am
Holy Communion
10.30am
All Age worship
26th
10.30am
All age worship with Holy Communion - Led by Paul Smith
Monday
12.30 - 1.00pm
6.00 - 10.00pm
7.30 - 10.00pm
8.00 - 10pm
Emulate Christian Union
Soup Run - Kitchen
African Drumming Group
Guild Singers
Soup Run -
Guild Singers
Tuesday
12.00 - 3.00pm
5.30 - 8.30pm
8.00 - 10.00pm
6.00 - 10.00pm
Senior Citizens Group
Irish Dancing - Hall
Community Choir - Sanctuary
Soup Run - Kitchen
Irish Dancing -
Wednesday
16.00 - 17.15
18.30 - 21.30
20.00 - 21.30
Kids club 5-11
Tai Chi
Gilbert & Sullivan Society
Gilbert & Sullivan Society
Thursday
9.30 - 12.30
1.30 - 3.30pm
5.00 - 7.00pm
7.30 - 9.30pm
Socatots - Hall
Arts and Crafts
Maths Teaching Group
Joseph Ministries - Sanctuary
Maths Teaching Group
Joseph Ministries -
Friday
5.00 - 7.00pm
7.30 - 9.30pm
7.30 -10.00pm
Maths Teaching Group
Sunrise Community Choir - 4th Friday
MK Chinese Church (1st and 2nd Fridays)
Sunrise Community Choir -
Saturday
10.00 - 12.00md
10.00 - 12.00md
Breakfast Club
Credit Union
Credit Union
Sunday
1.30 - 6.00pm
6.00 - 7.00pm
MK Chinese Church
Christchurch Music Group practice
Christchurch Music Group practice
Weekly Diary
Prayer requests Please will you pass prayer requests for each month on to Pat Parsons so we can keep our prayers updated. Weekly items for prayer can be given to Chris Howden or Richard Solly so they can be included in our intercessions.
Refreshments are served after the 10.30am service; donations from these are given to charity. In addition on the fourth Sunday of each month cakes will be sold and the proceeds given to the charity we are supporting for that month.
‘Traidcraft’ goods are available to purchase after the 10.30 am service
Church Monthly prayer meeting 2011
Wednesdays Venue
February - tbc
February -
Housegroups
Housegroups meet each week. The Tuesday evening group. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month will meet at 33 Dyers Mews, Neath Hill (home of Wendy Robinson). Other Tuesdays of the month will meet at 8 Annes Grove Great Linford (home of the Millers) all starting at 8pm.
The Thursday evening group meet at Anne and Jamie Slee at 19 Alverton Gt Linford. Starting at 8pm
Chris Howden’s day off is on a Friday
Christ Church, Stantonbury
Meeting God - Following Jesus – Serving People
Meeting God -
Dear all
This new strap line has now been adopted for Christ Church and we are currently looking at how we develop in these areas. Our @Home morning on 4th of February will help us to develop some strategies to take the mission of the church forward. There are already some opportunities to work with.
Lent is an opportunity to take time out from our usual routines to seek the voice of God. I hope some may be able to participate in the Lent Accompanied prayer and take this special opportunity to be supported in your Christian journey. The monthly church prayer meeting is on Ash Wednesday and is also a good way to start Lent together. Do come and join us at 8pm on 22nd February.
In the area of serving people there are some jobs to be filled! We are hoping to plan ahead some social events which will make it possible to invite our friends and wider family to some fun activities. We have a committee of Stephen, Pat, Cis and Jenny who would be pleased to have one or two more to join them.- We have a Kids club meeting on Wednesday after school run by Sandra and Susan with help from the wider community. Another regular helper would make a huge difference if anyone feels able to help in this way. - Stantonbury Thriving Neighbourhood Group are hoping to start a Junior Youth Group (11-14s) – a chance to work with the wider community. – As we look to the church AGM we need to pray about who should lead us on the church council for the next year. Do let me know if you think God might be calling you to serve him in any of these ways.
Following Jesus together
Chris
This new strap line has now been adopted for Christ Church and we are currently looking at how we develop in these areas. Our @Home morning on 4th of February will help us to develop some strategies to take the mission of the church forward. There are already some opportunities to work with.
Lent is an opportunity to take time out from our usual routines to seek the voice of God. I hope some may be able to participate in the Lent Accompanied prayer and take this special opportunity to be supported in your Christian journey. The monthly church prayer meeting is on Ash Wednesday and is also a good way to start Lent together. Do come and join us at 8pm on 22nd February.
In the area of serving people there are some jobs to be filled! We are hoping to plan ahead some social events which will make it possible to invite our friends and wider family to some fun activities. We have a committee of Stephen, Pat, Cis and Jenny who would be pleased to have one or two more to join them.-
Following Jesus together
Chris
Birthdays this month:
Karen, Sylvia Gardiner, Clair Vogeli, Lee Bishop and Bhukhosi Moyo
We would like to wish them all a happy birthday, and also anyone else who may have a birthday this month that we don’t know about.
If you are new to the church, or would like your name adding to the birthday list please speak to Mary Giles who will add you to our list.
The Latest news from Debbie Prisk. ─ December 2011
I have had so many things to be thankful for over the last three months. I have been made warmly welcome in the church in Lagny, with delicious meals, cups of coffee and cake, and presents ranging from window boxes full of flowers to a dishwasher. And wonderfully, I have been able to start meeting up with several women to learn more together about Jesus. These include:
We would like to wish them all a happy birthday, and also anyone else who may have a birthday this month that we don’t know about.
If you are new to the church, or would like your name adding to the birthday list please speak to Mary Giles who will add you to our list.
The Latest news from Debbie Prisk. ─ December 2011
I have had so many things to be thankful for over the last three months. I have been made warmly welcome in the church in Lagny, with delicious meals, cups of coffee and cake, and presents ranging from window boxes full of flowers to a dishwasher. And wonderfully, I have been able to start meeting up with several women to learn more together about Jesus. These include:
a young woman who co-leads the youth group. We meet up
to prepare Bible studies for the group (this is a new experience for her), talk and pray. She is interested in full-time ministry herself (either in France or overseas);
a young mother who wishes to be sharing the gospel with other mothers and getting alongside some of the other women who are more on the fringes of church life;
a recently retired lady, who has been a Christian for many years but says she has never understood the Old Testament. We are reading the book of Ruth together;
a high school student who was baptised at the end of November (we did baptism prep together);
an elderly lady who lives in a retirement home and suffers from ill-health. We are praying for opportunities for gospel witness where she lives;
a colleague of a church member, who isn’t a Christian, but is interested in finding out about Jesus.
Some of the Lagny Church Women on the Church Weekend Away
Please join me in giving thanks for:
Some of the Lagny Church Women on the Church Weekend Away
Please join me in giving thanks for:
The chance to already meet up with these women, and to already see some of the impact that God’s Word is having in their lives.
A fun church weekend away in early November on the theme of welcoming.
A good relationship with my downstairs neighbour.
Small steps towards getting to know people at my dance classes.
Please join me in asking God for:
Please join me in asking God for:
Further opportunities to get to know people in Lagny (particularly at dance classes, but elsewhere too).
The church Christmas market on 10th December, and Christmas service on 11th. These are both opportunities for friends, neighbours and people who live around the church to come into the church for the first time. I have invited my neighbour.
That I would keep on fixing my eyes on Jesus in all things, and would be helping the women of the church to do the same.
I am still some way off finding all of the financial support that I need. Please pray that God would provide, and that I would trust Him.
With thanks for your support in prayer. I am thankful to God for you and your partnership with me in Lagny.
Deborah Prisk, 46 Rue Saint Denis, 77400 Lagny-sur-Marne, France / debsprisk@gmail.com
UFM Worldwide, 145 Faringdon Road, Swindon, SN1 5DL, UK (01793-610515 or ufm@ufm.org.uk)
With thanks for your support in prayer. I am thankful to God for you and your partnership with me in Lagny.
Deborah Prisk, 46 Rue Saint Denis, 77400 Lagny-
UFM Worldwide, 145 Faringdon Road, Swindon, SN1 5DL, UK (01793-
Stantonbury Ecumenical Partnership
Accompanied Prayer through Lent 2012
Opening Session 7.30pm Monday 20 February, Bradwell Church
Closing Session 7.00pm Monday 2 April, Cross and Stable Church
Meet with your Prayer Companion once a week on
Wednesday afternoons 29 February, 7,14,21 and 28 March
or Thursday evenings 1,8,15,22 and 29 March
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 15 February
A donation of £25 is asked for Accompanied Prayer through Lent to help with expenses.
But please don’t let cost be a barrier – give what you can afford.
Enquiries: Please contact Margaret Broadhurst 01908 60621 7
Accompanied Prayer through Lent 2012
Opening Session 7.30pm Monday 20 February, Bradwell Church
Closing Session 7.00pm Monday 2 April, Cross and Stable Church
Meet with your Prayer Companion once a week on
Wednesday afternoons 29 February, 7,14,21 and 28 March
or Thursday evenings 1,8,15,22 and 29 March
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 15 February
A donation of £25 is asked for Accompanied Prayer through Lent to help with expenses.
But please don’t let cost be a barrier – give what you can afford.
Enquiries: Please contact Margaret Broadhurst 01908 60621 7
A line or two regarding Sainsbury.
We have had some discussions with Sainsbury concerning the effects of the proposed development on the Church and the way we access the building. Just before Christmas we learned that Sainsbury are conducting a review of their investment programme, which very well affect the proposals. Please pray for a speedy resolution that will remove the uncertainty and that we can move forward to meet the challenges that may appear.
Dates for your Diary
FEBRUARY
SATURDAY 4TH - SPEAKING IN CHURCH - 9.30 am to 12.30 pm at St. Andrew’s Church, Great Linford. A practical training morning to improve your skills and give you confidence. Leaders Peter Ballantine and Mary Cotes. Cost £5, to book a place tel: 01908 605892 or e-mail pballarev@yahoo.com
SUNDAY 19TH – “GOD IN THE ……..” - 7.00 pm at Christ the King, Kents Hill, contemporary service of worship and praise with an opportunity for healing prayer.
WEDNESDAY 22ND - DUST AND GLORY - 10.00 am to 4.00 pm at the Well at Willen. A Quiet Day for Ash Wednesday, using the season of Lent to explore our humanity and our calling, with Rev. Canon Vincent Strudwick. Cost £15 includes lunch. To book a place tel: 01908 242190 or email bookings@thewellatwillen.org.uk
THURSDAY 23RD - NUCLEAR : DISASTER OR SAVIOUR? - 7.30 pm at West End United Church. Join the debate! Do you know how nuclear works? Are you aware of the issues involved in the nuclear debate? Find out more, share your thoughts and be challenged. All are welcome, organised by MK Christian Environment Group.
SATURDAY 25TH - FAURE REQUIEM AND DURUFLE REQUIEM - 8.00 pm at the Church of Christ the Cornerstone with Milton Keynes Chorale. Tickets £15 and £12 under 16s £1, tel: 01908 617697 or go to www.mkchorale.org.uk
MONDAY 27TH - WE DREAM OF A CHURCH…… - 7.30 to 9.30 pm at the Church of Christ the Cornerstone. 1st in a series of Lent discussions, details below.
SUNDAY 19TH – “GOD IN THE ……..” -
WEDNESDAY 22ND -
SATURDAY 25TH -
Advance Notices
MARCH
SATURDAY 3RD - GOD’S GRANDEUR - 10.00 am to 4.00 pm at the Well at Willen. An exploration of the work of Gerard Manley Hopkins with Fr. Colin Griffiths SSM. Cost £15 includes lunch. To book a place tel: 01908 242190 or email bookings@thewellatwillen.org.uk
MONDAY 5TH - WE DREAM OF A CHURCH…… - 7.30 to 9.30 pm at the Church of Christ the Cornerstone. 2nd in a series of Lent discussions, details below.
MONDAY 5TH - LIVING AND BELIEVING IN LATER LIFE - 7.30 pm at the Well at Willen. An open discussion for thinking Christians, introduction by Prof. Malcolm Johnson, University of Bristol. Organised by the Milton Keynes Theology Forum. Admission free, all are welcome.
MONDAY 12TH - WE DREAM OF A CHURCH…… - 7.30 to 9.30 pm at the Church of Christ the Cornerstone. 3rd in a series of Lent discussions, details below.
WEDNESDAY 14TH - LOOK AT A BOOK - 7.30 pm at the Well at Willen. Malcolm Rothwell discusses his book ‘Sense and Nonsense’. Admission free, all are welcome. More details from Librarian Barbara Merryfield tel. 01908 242693.
MONDAY 19TH - WE DREAM OF A CHURCH…… - 7.30 to 9.30 pm at the Church of Christ the Cornerstone. 4th in a series of Lent discussions, details below
MONDAY 5TH -
WEDNESDAY 14TH -
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Full list of what’s on around Milton Keynes is on the notice board
The Moderator’s letter is on the notice board for all to read.
For Your Prayers
The Moderator’s letter is on the notice board for all to read.
For Your Prayers
· Pray for the on going conflict in Lybia, Egypt and the middle east
· Bridgebuilder, especially Rosie
· For Chris Howden as she continues her ministry here.
· Richard Bolt our Police Community Support Officer.
· All who serve in our armed forces.
· For those who are experiencing Famine at this time.
· Pray for our government
· All known to us who are ill or recovering from illness
· For Zara and Thomas Joshua and Daniel Bass as they all settle into their new home.
· Please could we pray for Sandra Serebour and her new born daughter .
· All who are known to us who have been bereaved having lost family or friends. All who are known to us who are sick in body, mind or spirit for God’s healing touch.
· All known to us who are ill or recovering from illness.