Diary for week beginning Sunday, 11th May 2008

Monday, 12th May 10.00am - 2.00pm

2.00pm
Open Day at 6 Swallows Mead in aid of Alpha India Foundation.

Ladies Prayer Group

Tuesday, 13th May 9.30am

12.00 - 1.30pm

6.45pm
Ladies Walking Group

Drop-in Lunches in Hillside Hall. Last orders 1.00pm

Friendship Group Collection of Christian Aid Envelopes

Wednesday, 14th May 10.00am

7.30pm

8.00pm
Prayer Meeting at 17 Gainsborough Avenue

Climate Change presentation by Paul Ashford

Prayers in Church

Friday, 16th May 10.00am

12.45pm

7.45pm
Toddlers

Under-Fives

Choir Practice

Saturday, 17th May 10.00am- 4.00pm Ladies Day Special: Guest Speaker Nancy Goudie

 

Notices

ALPHA INDIA FOUNDATION
This foundation gives a new beginning for needy children in India. We are having an Open House at 6 Swallows Mead on Monday 12th May from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm when we will be serving coffee, tea and cakes also ploughman’s lunches. There will be a Bring and Buy stall plus other items from India to buy. Why not come along and help us to raise money for this foundation. Contact us for more information

ANOTHER LADIES DAY SPECIAL
Saturday 17th May 10.00—4.00 at Wootton Bassett Methodist Church Guest speaker: Nancy Goudie
Ladies! Don’t miss out! Having heard Nancy at her unique conferences we have invited her and some of her team to lead a time of worship, teaching and reflection. All ladies welcome. Lunch will be provided. Please contact us if interested in attending.

MRS GRACE HUNT—WEDNESDAY 21ST MAY 11.00 AM
The funeral service for Mrs Grace Hunt will be held at the Methodist Church, Wootton Bassett at 11.00 am on Monday 19th May, with a private, family only, committal afterwards at Kingsdown Crematorium. Refreshments will be served in Hillside Hall after the Church service.

CHURCH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
21st May at 7.30 pm. Everyone is invited to come along to the Church AGM on Wed. 21st May at 7.30 pm in the Church. The Minutes of the last meeting are now displayed on the Notice Board in Hillside Hall.

SERVICES FOR SUNDAY 18TH MAY 2008
9.15 am and 10.45 am Morning Worship with Holy Communion
led by Rev Steve Cullis
Preaching theme Luke 7 vs. 1—10
We are all delighted to welcome Steve and Julie back
after their time away on sabbatical

PREACHING THEMES FOR MAY/JUNE
May 11th Pentecost (Luke) Acts vs. 1-13
Three Healings in Luke
May 18th Luke 7 vs. 1-10 The Roman Officer
May 25th Luke 8 vs. 40-56 Two Healings (Jarius’s daughter)
June 1st Luke 13 vs. 10-17 A Sabbath Healing
Three Encounters with Jesus
June 8th Luke 18 vs. 18-30 A Rich Ruler
June 15th Luke 7 vs. 36-50 The Woman with the Essential Oil
June 22nd Luke 23 vs.32-43 The Two Thieves

ADVANCE NOTICES
Women’s Fellowship AGM Tuesday 20th May
Friendship Group AGM Tuesday 20th May
Upper Thames Circuit Easter Offering dedication service
Thursday 22nd May at 2.15 pm at Wootton Bassett
More details next week

Days Off: Heather and Beth Saturday 17th May