Church Annual Meeting and PCC Elections Would you be interested
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Church Annual Meeting and PCC Elections Would you be interested
Holiday Club 27th – 31st July, 2015 There will a general information meeting for volunteers interested in helping at Holiday Club this year, and for anyone considering volunteering, to find out more about how Holiday Club works. This is being held on Wednesday 13th May at 7.30pm in Room 1. Women’s Ministry Retreat – ‘Highest of Heights’ Ladies, you are invited to the CtK Women’s Ministry Summer Retreat at the Claret Centre, Buckden. Saturday 13th June from 9.15 – 4.pm, or overnight from Friday 12th. Led by Jan Talbot with Jane Follett and Maureen Liepins. Cost, £10 for Saturday (includes sandwich lunch and refreshments) or £57 (£47 sharing a twin room) if arriving on Friday. 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. Hustings General Election Hustings will be held at SS Peter & Paul’s on Sunday May 3rd at 6.30pm. We are hoping to organise Local Election Hustings for the Ise Lodge Ward at Christ the King on Tuesday 5th May at 8pm, but, at the time of writing we don’t yet know if this will be feasible. Please look out for further information. Also please contact Rob or Mandy if you would be interested in helping to run the evening. New Wine It would be helpful to know if anyone is planning to attend the New Wine National Gathering (1st – 7th August) so that we can put people in touch with each other. Please let Mandy know on 01536 517553 or [email protected]. Thanks. Molly (Shortt) and family would like to thank all their dear friends at CtK for the love and kindness shown to them following the sudden death of John. It was so touching to see so many of you at the funeral itself and we have been overwhelmed by the love shown in the many, many cards that we have received. Also the meals brought to us through 'Love in Action' which came at just the right time and were very much appreciated. Thank you too for your prayers, which have upheld us all through this sad time. God bless you. Molly Church Annual Meeting and PCC Elections Growth and Stewardship Don’t miss the Annual Meeting tomorrow – 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. All PCC members and other interested parties are invited to the Deanery Synod to be held at Broughton Church on Thursday 21st May at 7.30 pm. An event for everyone who wants to see their local church grow. Providing lots of practical tips for enhancing our stewardship and growing numerically. The evening is led by: Paul Adams, Diocesan Stewardship Officer and Revd Miles Baker, Diocesan Director of Mission Would you be interested in serving on the Parochial Church Council (PCC) of CtK? External Items 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, there is still (just!) time to send in your nomination. 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). 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? There is still time to join in with the Alpha course, which began on 15th April. 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). 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). 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 On Saturday 20th June I am organizing a garage sale on our estate in aid of the Samaritans. It costs £5 to take part and everything that you make on your stall belongs to you. For more information, or to register to take part, please see Doreen Dunn (9am service 482475). Thank you. 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 Wednesday 27th May Saturday 30th May Monday 1st June Saturday 6th June Friday 12th June Saturday 13th June Sunday 14th June Monday 15th June Saturday 20th June Sunday 21st June Thursday 25th June Saturday 27th June 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? Luncheon Club Women's Ministry Retreat with speaker Jan Talbot New Wine Celebration PCC Sub-groups Children’s Band rehearsal Services of Baptism and Confirmation Men’s Ministry Games Night Men’s Breakfast 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 19th April 9 & 11am Morning Worship Preaching: Andy Stilwell ‘Super-hero or Super-dependent?’ Judges 6.11-24 6.30pm Evening Worship Preaching: Eleanor Jeans ‘Back to Fishing?’ John 21.1-14 Wednesday 22nd April 10am Holy Communion Speaking: David Perrett Next week: 9 & 11am Holy Communion – ‘Parables?!’ Matthew 13.10-17; 6.30pm Evening Worship - ‘Reinstatement’ John 21.15-25 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’