Kirby Muxloe Free Church A Passion for God, a passion for the lost, and a passion for the people of God 2 W E E K S B E G I N NI N G 2 8 T H O CT O B E R 2 0 1 2
For 2 weeks commencing September 5st 2014 Welcome to our church. We trust you will enjoy being with us and hope you will be able to join us in worship. If you are visiting for the first time today, please make yourself known to one of the stewards who will be happy to answer any questions you may have. May we bring your attention to the following notices – and please take this sheet away with you and support us with your prayers.
Sunday
6.30pm
Music Practice Communion service KFC Favorite Hymns
9.30am 10-12noon 7.00 pm
Walking in Good Company Open House at Carey House @HomewithGod – 206 Hinckley Road
Wednesday 8
2.15 pm 7.45pm
Carey Gardens service Deacon’s meeting – Small hall
Thursday
9
10.15am 2.30pm 7.45/9.00
Coffee Drop-in Care Home service-Woodhayes Thirst Y.G.
Friday
10
2-5.30 pm 7.15pm
Christian Aid Tea-Party – Large Hall Music Practice
Monday
5
6
9.30am 10.30 pm
Saturday
11
4.00pm
Messy Church – Large Hall
Sunday
12
10.30 pm 5.30pm 6.00pm
Communion service Kathleen Rutland service Churches Together joint service at Beacon Life Church LFE
Monday
13
10-12noon 7.00pm
Open House at Carey House @HomewithGod – Carey Gardens ?
Wednesday 15
2.00 pm 7.00pm
Carey Gardens Open House @HomewithGod – 36 Main Street, Botcheston
Thursday
10.15am 7.45pm 7.45/9.00
Coffee Drop-in Mission Prayer Group – 82 Lime Avenue, Groby Thirst Y.G.
16
Friday
17
7.15pm
Music Practice
Sunday
12
10.30 pm 6.00pm
Morning service Evening Communion service
Duty Deacon for the week commencing 5th Oct is Paul Wisdish (0116 2876747) for the week commencing 12th Oct is Ray Kent (0116 2871630),for the week commencing 19th Oct is Val Knott (0116 2394476) and for the week commencing 26th Oct is Simon Wagstaff (0116 2313483).
I would like to thank the church for the beautiful flowers I received from the harvest service especially the Lady who delivered them. Thank-you, for your thoughts and prayers . Joyce Barrows
Change of Name Moira Richardson is now Moira McGauley so I would be grateful if anyone responsible for rotas etc could make sure my name is changed accordingly. Thanks very much, Moira McGauley
Audio Sign-Up Rota As we are still without an Audio Coordinator I have put up a sign-up sheet for the 2015 Audio Rota. Please sign up for a slot where you can. As I write we are also short of evening operators for the remainder of 2014 if you feel able to serve in this way. Many Thanks. Mike Shenton
TORCH Trust Fellowship Group Require help with transport, 1st Tuesday in the month to Desford Free Church and Newbold Verdon Free Church, alternative weeks. 2pm/4pm. For more information. Contact Chris Ward 01455 822097 or Doreen Simpson 01455 82287
We need to collect 40 empty jam jars with lids over the next 3 weeks so if everyone could save there's and pass it on to Abi that would be great. With the visibility and adverts that went out at the fun day being a success we really need your help. There is a sign up rota in the notice board up to volunteer for Thirst. It's really easy, jobs may include helping set up and pack away, talking to youth about there weeks, Helping with crafts, playing Xbox or table tennis or pool with them and making sure they are in a safe environment. I'll be there all the time so if your ever unsure I can help. Please commit to a date, we're desperate. Thanks Abi Fincham Youth Worker
‘Kathleen Rutland Home for the Blind monthly service.‘ A reminder for those taking part, or who would like to join the group, that the next service will take part on Sunday 12th October from 5.30pm ‘til 6pm. There are fewer folks going along to take part in these regular services, please take time to consider if you could spare half an hour to join them. It is a really vital time for the residents, who do enjoy the singing, and especially the brief chat with us afterwards. Thank you for your support. Gillian Wisdish - coordinator October’s Service is a Tradition Harvest Thanksgiving service led by the Armson Avenue House Group. If you like singing Harvest songs please come and join us, I am sure the residents will appreciate your presence.
Churches Together Christian Aid Tea Party. The Tea Party this year will take place at the Free Church on Friday 10th October between 2pm – 5.30pm. All are invited to call in for a cup of tea, cake and a chat. If you would like to bake a cake or are available help during the afternoon please have a word with Sue Couling. Thank you.
Walking the Building
ReCreation Room What to pray for? There are so many possible things. Wise decisions: choices have to be made in the planning of the building, the decoration and equipping of the room, and in the building process. Pray for Bob K and the rest of the planning team, that we spend the money wisely and produce a resource that is a blessing for many years to come. A clear vision – we need to know what God is asking us to do in here. There have been dozens of good ideas, but we will have to start somewhere, and it’s important that we listen to God’s prompting. Pray for insights from the Spirit that we might identify the right ‘first steps’ when it comes to ministering in this room. Outstanding support. Whatever we do will need the committed efforts of teams of helpers. Pray for the vision to be caught – that this room can be a bridge into our community – and for the people to be willing.
God – grant us wisdom to make the right contacts with people in the community to make use of the facilities of the room we are creating. The touch of the Master’s hand. For this to be a place where the peace of God is felt, where the love of God is displayed, where the presence of God is revealed. For all of this to happen takes so much more than our effort or resources – it takes the touch of the Master’s hand. Lord God – let your glory fall in this place. Let this be a room where you are present. Do astonishing things here, we ask. May hearts be changed here, lives be transformed here, and broken people made whole here. Jesus – be welcomed here.
Church Caretaker. The Deacons are pleased to announce that Richard Jurenko has been appointed church caretaker, and will take up the post from 29th September. Thanks, Paul.
‘Walking in Good Company Festive Christmas lunch.
The WIGC Christmas lunch has been arranged for Monday, 8th December once again at Bosworth Hall, Market Bosworth. We will meet to enjoy a complimentary drink at 12pm followed by a traditional Christmas lunch menu (vegetarian option available)at 12.30pm with all the usual festive decorations – hats, crackers etc. The cost will once again be £11.50 per head, payable by Monday, 3rd November. If you would like to join us or would like further information please contact Val or Bernard Knott.
Reflection Day The Theological Reflection Day is a training day for leaders at every level of church life on Friday 10 October at Market Harborough BC. The theme is ‘Glimpses of God – his holiness and love’. Cost for this day is £30 which includes lunch and all refreshments. Timings: 9.30am for a 10.00 start, ending at 4.00pm. Steve Holmes is a first rate theologian and a passionate disciple of Jesus. He comes with a deep knowledge of the Bible and understanding of Christian truth. This will be an inspiring and renewing day. Booking form on the vestibule table.
HYMNS AND SONGS-Sunday 5th October Morning service - taken by Ron Hyde. Sof 1702 Amazing Grace. Sof 1193 Blessed be your name. Sof 2046 The Greatest day in history. Sof 1730 Bless the Lord o my soul. Sof 441 Only by grace. Sof 425 How great thou art. Sof 2065 The splendour of the king. Romans 12: 9 -21 - Kara Shepherd Matthew 20 1 -16 - Janet Grange
Evening Service - Hymns of Praise, led by Rachel Verity Love Divine In loving kindness Great is Thy faithfulness Send the light O Jesus I have promised Revive us again When we all get to heaven All the way my Saviour leads me The King of love
If you would like to know more about anything said during this service, or if you would like prayer or a visit from the Pastor of the church, or if there is any other way in which we can help, then please speak to one of the stewards or the Pastor, Rev. Bob Almond.
October ROTAS Book Stewards AM PM Audio Stewards AM PM Communion Oct 15th Oct 19th Flowers Oct 5th Oct 12th Oct 19th Oct 26th Duty Deacon Oct 5th Oct 12th Oct 19th Oct 26th Tea/Coffee Oct 5th Oct 12th Oct 19th Oct 26th Offerings Oct 5th Oct 12th Oct 19th Oct 26th
Susan & Steve Bradford Duty Door Steward Mike Shenton am Ann Harvey & Carole Verity pm Carole Verity
Ann Harvey & Penny Wright Joy Hawke
Paul Wisdish Ray Kent Val Knott Simon Wagstaff Hilary & Carol Janet & Sue
Graham & Janet Peter & Paul Ray & Irene Ken & Moira
MINISTER: REV. BOB ALMOND, 0116 239 2731; email: bob@revbob.org YOUTH WORKER: ABI FINCHAM
07712652024
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