PastorJoeHayes.com Joe & Lizzie’s News Bits For April 2011 and find DCF podcasts.
ME & MY BIG MOUTH This new teaching continues in April. I am sure most of us have said, “Me and my big mouth!” at some point in life. You may be surprised but there is something good about making that statement. Just visit www.pastorjoehayes.com for more info.
”Loving God Loving People Loving Life” I felt I wanted to share this word with you; A TIMELY REMINDER FOR ALL CHRISTIANS For a long time it has been my practice to read a passage from my Ki-Swahili New Testament before I switch on the TV for the early news. On Monday 21 March 2011 my bookmark was in Luke 21. Reading down this chapter I came to the words in verse 11 “kutakuwa matetemeko makuba ya nchi pahali mbalimbali.” An exact translation of the text in Today’s English Version is “there will be terrible earthquakes everywhere.” This in itself was a reminder for me to think about the Second Coming of Christ. When I switched on the 6 am news, immediately I had an amazingly coincidental and corroborative endorsement of this reminder. The announcer was actually just stressing that the Japanese earthquake was the worst one that had ever taken place. This has had an immense effect on me and I only wish that all our young people could be made aware of the meaning of the signs of the times, as described in Matthew 24, Mark 9, Luke 21 and many other Scriptures - “The coming of the Lord is drawing near.” I have a school photograph taken with a class of boys in my Primary School in 1929/30 – just before I gained a place in the Swanwick Hall Grammar School (adjacent to Swanwick Hayes Conference Centre in Derbyshire). I can be picked out very easily because I am the only boy wearing a badge. On it was written “The coming of the Lord draweth nigh” and “Saved to serve.” This badge was worn almost universally by members of Assemblies of God. In those days it was absolutely compulsory and if anything was planned for any future date, to add the words “if the Lord tarries.” The same thought was also put in all letters, which had “D.V.” or “God willing” added. These days I think we should all keep in mind the exhortation of Jesus Himself – “Watch therefore for you know not what hour your Lord doth come” Matthew 24:42 and that of Paul – “Don’t let the world around you squeeze you into its own mould” Romans 12: 2. (J.B.Phillips translation.) Wesley Beardsmore Retired Missionary
SSCG Big Quiz, 19th May. An opportunity to have a bit of fun and a laugh together. It would be good if every group at DCF could form a team for this event. So come on DCF, lets make the effort to Love Life together.
WOW Tea Party What a fantastic event, ladies. Well done! You are worth your weight in gold. (some of more value than others) Around 50 ladies turned up and ate too much cake and drank tea with their little finger sticking out. Thanks also to Addie for her testimony. It's amazing what God can do in our lives so don’t give up on your hearts desire. Mother’s Day
Sunday 3rd. Let's appreciate our Mother's. Some, like me, may miss their Mothers but lets give thanks for what they've put into our lives. Big Sunday Night Live
have asked Ian to stay over for the evening service and minister in his special way. It would be good to have the diversity of gifts we have witnessed in recent Big Sunday Nights. Family Service The next family service is planned for the 10th of April & I have asked a friend to come along. The Rev Ian Hook is a Cof E minister with an
DCF Podcasts You may have noticed on facebook that you can now listen to everyone who preaches at DCF again online. Just visit www.dudleychristianfellowship.com
amazing talent.
Like the Sun Flower if we Follow the SON of God we become Tall & Strong In Christ
Prayer Team Our prayer team has been appointed to minister to you after every service. Whether announced or not, members of the Prayer Ministry Team will always be at the front of the Church waiting for any one who feels they need personal prayer ministry. Welcome Team Thanks for your efforts. It is fantastic see you on the door and doing such an excellent job of making people feel welcome at DCF. Don’t forget how import this role is in the building up of DCF. Also, try to remember to give first-time visitors a welcome leaflet.
Monthly DCF Calendar. It's important that you let Diane Taylor have information for rotas and events before the 25th of each month. Pastoral Care. For some time Rob & Mavis have been looking after the pastoral care of the church. This is a very time-consuming role, so we felt it would be good to increase the team and so increase the pastoral care of the church. The new pastoral care team will include Pauline, Chris & David Baker, Tim & Amy. DCF Counselling Centre Well done Bish & Karen. Another blessing to support the continuation of this vital work in our community.
Easter Celebrations Friday 22nd Good Friday Service 10:30am Sunday 24th Easter Celebrations 10:30am & 6pm
Busters Blog What did the cowboy say when the bear ate Lassie? "Well, doggone !" What do you get if you take a really big dog out for a walk ? A Great Dane out ! What kind of meat do you give a stupid dog ? Chump chops ! What sort of clothes does a pet dog wear ? A petticoat ! What do you get if you cross a sheepdog with a rose? A collie-flower ! Why did the dachshund bite the woman's ankle ? Because he was short and couldn't reach any higher ! Why did the snowman call his dog Frost ? Because frost bites ! Why did the poor dog chase his own tail ? He was trying to make both ends meet ! Where does a Rottweiller sit in the cinema ? Anywhere it wants to ! What did the angry man sing when he found his slippers chewed up by the new puppy ? "I must throw that doggie out the window !"!
Money Management Course. The reports from this first course have been very positive and requests have been made to sign up for the next course so See Rob or Jan about signing up.
Car Wash Well done every one who helped with the Car Wash for Heaven’s Kitchen, £186.06 raised. A Day To Treasure An opportunity to remember James, who went to be with the Lord last year. James' testimony continues to touch peoples lives. On the 17th of April we will host an open air music festival on the church car park with various bands. There's a possibility that one band will play from the roof of the centre. There will be a BBQ and other fun stuff. Kicks off at 3pm and finishes when it finishes. AGM We have set a date for DCF AGM, May 10th more information to follow. In some churches AGM stands for Arguments, Gagging & Moaning at DCF I am sure it stands for Appreciation, Gratitude & Momentum. It thanking God and people for how they have served and looking ahead as we go forward.