News-sheet 12th April 2015 - Christ the King, Kettering
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News-sheet 12th April 2015 - Christ the King, Kettering
Easter Flowers Thanks to all those who helped in any way to decorate the church for Easter. Many appreciative comments were received throughout the day. Love in Action – new venture Coping on your own? Join us for lunch at the Parkhouse Milestone Restaurant (from Kettering left at Tesco roundabout) on Friday 17th April at 12.30pm. Ring Di (482936) or Ruth (511202) for more information or if you need a lift. Do you know anyone who might benefit from this group? Bring them along – all welcome. Holiday Club 27th-31st July Our highly successful and popular Holiday Club can only run if we have enough leaders. Could you be part of the team? Please contact Claire Dale ([email protected] or 412390). Everyone can play a part: whether you are used to working with children or not, we can make use of your skills! Mental Health Matters 1 in 4 people will suffer with Mental illness at some time in their life and this includes Christians. What does the Bible say about all this? How can we support one another? Mental Health Matters is a day for ANYONE wanting to find out more about the impact of Mental Health on us. Whether you struggle with mental illness yourself or support someone who does, this is a day for you; a day to share experiences, talk practically and find resources. Speakers: Philippa Oliver-Dee and Philip Evans (Chaplain at St Andrew’s Hospital, Northampton). Saturday 18th April, 9:30 to 2:15 (bring a packed lunch). For more information speak to Eleanor Jeans. Building the right space Over the course of the last few months we have been starting to consider the future needs for the space we have and the way it is used. In many ways we are blessed with an amazing modern building which changes function and format many times each week to serve the needs of the Church body and the local community. However, over time, as you'd expect, needs change and with that in mind we are starting to consider ways in which we can adapt and potentially add to the space we have in order to better serve God and our various communities. If you are interested in finding out more please contact Martyn Hicks 9am ([email protected]) or Mike Oxford ([email protected]) 11am service. East Kettering Church Plant The Diocese have agreed to fund a Pioneer Minister for this post, and we hope very soon to start to build a team to make things happen. For those who want either to be involved, or to find out more, or to give the project vital prayer support, there are still opportunities to do so: Mon April 27th 8.00pm. Joint Prayer Meeting at St. Botolph’s Weds May 27th at CtK. Church Annual Meeting and PCC Elections Men’s Ministry Pool Evening – Tuesday 14th April Don’t miss the Annual Meeting on Monday 20th April – a chance to review the past year, give thanks to God, think about the next year, ask questions and elect new members of the Church Council. Come any time from 7.15pm for tea and coffee.The meeting will start with a time of worship at 7.45pm. The Watoto Children’s Choir, a family of orphans from Would you be interested in serving on the Parochial Church Council (PCC) of CtK? The PCC’s primary role is, with the vicar, to ‘consult together on matters of general concern and importance to the parish’ and to ‘cooperate in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.’ If you think God may be calling you, please see the Nomination Forms (back of the worship area or download from the website), speak to Rob, or speak to anyone currently on PCC (ask a member of staff or see the website for who these people are). Nominations are required by April 19th, but it would help from an administrative point of view if they could be with the Church Office by the morning of Friday 17th. There are also 2 places available on Deanery Synod, which gives an automatic place on PCC. It would be great to have a broad range of age, gender and experience. If you know someone who you think would make a great PCC member, why not encourage them to stand? Alpha Know someone who is curious about Christianity, has questions or wants to renew their faith? Our next Alpha course will begin on 15th April at CtK with a meal at 7pm. The course lasts 10 Wednesday evenings, plus a Saturday together. If you or someone you know would like to discuss joining the course, please speak to Dawn Airey, Deborah Hicks or Steve Dodman. Services of Baptism and Confirmation: 21st June Have you become a Christian quite recently but never been baptised? Baptism is a great way of marking your commitment to Jesus publicly, and will encourage you in your walk with the Lord. Were you baptised (you may have called it ‘christening’) as a child but the Christian faith has now become real and personal to you? Confirmation is a way of renewing the promises made then on your behalf, celebrating the faithfulness of God in bringing you to faith in Jesus and receiving the anointing of the Holy Spirit on your life. We will be running preparation evenings in the near future. For adults, please talk to Eleanor Jeans (01536 647347) or, for children in year 8 or above, Andy Stilwell (07971 170622). All men welcome! Details from Andy Hotchin - 07733 484953 or [email protected] Uganda, will be presenting their production ‘Oh What Love’ at CtK on Friday 17th April at 7.30pm. ‘…An emotional journey from utter despair to joyous celebration as the children share their stories.’ Admission is free. See fliers at the back of church for more information about the choir and the production, or go to www.watoto.com External Items Quizaid As part of Christian Aid's fundraising week, Kettering Churches Together is arranging a Quizaid event at Fuller Baptist Church on Friday 8th May, 6.45pm for 7.00pm. Teams of 6 required; cost is £5 per person, which also includes drinks and a very nice selection of puddings! If you would like to be part of a Quizaid team, or would like further information, please see Ian Hames (01536 515776). An Evening with the Gideons The Gideons invite you to their Friends Evening at 7.15pm on Monday 13th April at Christ the King. Special focus on Thailand as well as work in the local area. Refreshments provided. All welcome. Protecting Gospel Freedom You are invited to a Christian Institute meeting at KingsGate Community Church, Peterborough, on Thursday 30th April, 8.00pm-9.30pm. Topics include: Education, Christian Citizenship and Sanctity of Life. For further information please see Ian Hames or call the KingsGate Church office: 01733 311156 Items needed for Moldova. I have recently returned from Dancu – one of Breadline’s partners in Moldova http://www.breadlinemoldova.org/. As a result, I am collecting good quality toys to send to families with children with disabilities - no cuddly toys or books with English writing on, but toys that will develop skills and imagination, such as jigsaws, building bricks, posting boxes, cars, dolls etc. I am also collecting materials for making clothes: thread, zips, buttons and wool for knitting - and brass instruments for a youth band! Any medical items such as bandages/dressings etc can be used by Emmanuel Clinic. There will be a box in the welcome area with “Moldova” labels on, or if you would like to contact me direct its 01536461792 or [email protected], It costs £1.50 per kilo to send items over, so any donations to help cover that cost would be gratefully received. If anyone would like a presentation of Breadline’s work, please do contact me. Di Acaster Friday 10th April Monday 13th April Wednesday 15th April Friday 17th April Saturday 18th April Monday 20th April Monday 27th April Saturday 2nd May Sunday 3rd May Monday 4th May Friday 8th May Saturday 9th May Tuesday 12th May Saturday 16th May Monday 18th May Monday 27th May Saturday 30th May Monday 1st June Saturday 6th June Saturday 13th June 14th June Luncheon Club An Evening With the Gideons - CtK Alpha course begins Watoto Children’s Choir at CtK Children’s Band practice Mental Health Matters – CtK Uganda trip fundraising evening APCM 8.00pm East Kettering prayer meeting - St. Botolph’s Men’s Breakfast Uganda trip fundraiser at CtK Hustings at Ss Peter & Paul at 6.30pm Mayday Mayhem Prayer Fellowship meeting Luncheon Club X:site children’s event Men’s Ministry Movie Night Children’s Band rehearsal PCC 8.00pm Joint East Kettering Prayer meeting at CtK Men’s Breakfast Prayer Fellowship Meeting Who Let the Dads Out? Women's Ministry Retreat with speaker Jane Talbot or overnight from Friday 12th New Wine Celebration Contacts The Revd Dr Rob Bewley (Vicar & Mission Leader) Tel. 01536 512828 [email protected] Day off – Friday The Revd Eleanor Jeans (Associate Vicar) Tel. 01536 647347 or 07432 602677 [email protected] Day off - Friday Erika Burrows (Children & Families Mission Leader) Tel: 01536 503740 [email protected] Day off - Monday Andy Stilwell (Youth Mission Leader) Tel: 07971 170622 [email protected] Day off – Wednesday Mandy Mitchell (Parish Administrator) Tel: 01536 517553 [email protected] Day off – Wednesday Andy Hotchin (Facilities Co-ordinator) Tel: 07766 006909 [email protected] Day off Thursday Ian Hames (Warden) Tel: 515776 [email protected] Jon Lawson (Warden) Tel: 411147 [email protected] Abby Heal (Intern) Tel: 07794 723613 [email protected] Day off - Saturday Jordan Allen (Intern) Tel: 07446 219211 [email protected] Day off - Saturday Newsletter items by Wednesday evening to Mandy Mitchell 01536 517553 ~ [email protected] Church Website: www.ctk.org.uk In the event of a fire, please proceed straight to the assembly point (the boundary tree line at the bottom of the drive). Your children will be escorted to that point by their group leaders and released to you there. Welcome to the Church of Christ the King - an Anglican Church and part of the Peterborough Diocese. If this is your first visit do fill in a welcome card, pick up a welcome booklet, and join us for refreshments and a chat after the service. Jesus said: “I am the vine, you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5) Growing Together, Deeper in Discipleship, Closer in Friendship, Further with the Good News Sunday 12th April 9 & 11am All-age Worship ‘Jesus Appears to the Disciples’ John 20.30-31 2.30pm Mish Mash 6.30pm Holy Communion Preaching: Russell Kaye ‘Being the People of God’ Jeremiah 31.31-34 & 1 Peter 2.1-10 Wednesday 15th April 10am Holy Communion Speaking: Joan Buxton Next week: 9 & 11am Morning Worship; 6.30pm Evening Worship - ‘Back to Fishing?’ John 21.1-14 Prayer Ministry - If you would like someone to pray with you at the end of the service, please go to the front of the church where there will be members of the prayer ministry team. Or you can contact Glyn and Alison Wood directly on 01536 417779. Pulse - If you have a prayer request and would like members of the church to be praying, contact John Crosswell 01536 522902 or [email protected]. Please also contact John to add your name to the list of those who receive these requests to pray. The Prayer Room – A quiet space, usually open to drop into from 8.30-3.30 on weekdays. Love in Action – If you are in need of practical help, often because of a crisis, contact Val Macdonald (01536 516595) or Carol Robinson (01536 414917) Church Bibles - If you would like to follow the readings please help yourself to a Bible from the shelves at the back of the worship area. Large print Bibles and copies of this news-sheet are available at the welcome desk. If you wish to give to the work of the church there is a bowl by the door as you enter the Worship Area. For more details of how you can give, including Gift Aid, please look at the church website (About Us – About our Finances). Information and forms can also be found in the Welcome Area. If you have a hearing aid please use setting ‘T’