FOR OUR PRAYERS … . For the Pressland Family – as together they visit Francis. For Milton Plant – Capt. Lynne Clifton is there this morning. For families who have lost loved ones in the CHINA and BANGLADESH disasters. For the Christians of KYRGYZSTAN facing opposition and persecution For all those far from well, or are recovering from illness, and those in homes for the elderly. For the Chaplain and members of CAST who are running a Prayer Space at St. Augustine’s Academy beginning 29 April. For the peoples of SYRIA who continue to suffer through the pains of civil war. The claiming of the ‘SQUARE MILE’ around our hall in prayer over the next weeks and months. DON’T FORGET – to use the Prayer Network – see Audrey Beeching or Jo Gaskin. ‘PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK – Local Communities’ ‘Father God, please inspire and equip local church leaders and congregations to work together to share the Gospel and provide practical support to those in need. We especially remember churches within our own communities. AMEN.’ Cut Here > ………………………………………………………………………. VISITOR’S REPLY SLIP (Please place in Offering Plate or hand in before leaving) I/we visited today and would like to be contacted by an Officer: Name(s) ………………………………………………………………………….. Address …………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… Tel. No: ……………………….. E-mail address: ……………………………….
THE BULLETIN Sun. 28 APRIL 2013 Welcome! Please join us for coffee after the Morning Meeting in the Community Lounge. TODAY: 10.15am led by Officer Cadets from William Booth College 3.30pm Community Gospel Choir at Residential Home in Tovil Prayer Meeting is now at 7pm on Mondays before ‘Living Word’. 6pm led by Officer Cadets NEXT SUNDAY: 10.15am & 6pm led by the Corps Officers
MAIDSTONE CORPS 74-80 Union Street ME14 1ED Corps Officers Majors Grayson & Janice Williams Captain Lynne Clifton (Family Ministries Officer) Administrator Mrs. Lorraine Munn Tel. Numbers Hall: 01622-681808 Quarters: 01622-752232 Family Ministries: 01622-677834 E-Mail grayson.williams@ salvationarmy.org.uk janice.williams@ salvationarmy.org.uk lynne.clifton@ salvationarmy.org.uk lorraine.munn@ salvationarmy.org.uk maidstone@ salvationarmy.org.uk (will reach all above) Websites www.salvationarmy.org.uk/maidstone www.maidstonesaband.org.uk
OUR VISION ‘To reach everyone living within One Square Mile of Maidstone Corps with the Good News over the next five years with the aim of making disciples of Jesus Christ’
THE PROGRAMME THIS WEEK 10am SAM’s Tots 7.45pm Corps Council
MONDAY
TUESDAY
9.30am ‘Women of Worth’ 1.30pm Home League
WEDNESDAY
9.30am ‘Prayertime for Family Ministries’ 10am CAMEO Coffee & Crafts 2am Parkwood Home League
SPECIAL EVENTS
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fortnightly Rehearsals ‘JESUS FOLK’ The Musical, to be staged at The Hazlitt Theatre (November 5, 6, 7) All are welcome Next rehearsal: 5 MAY
COMMISSIONING Sat. 13 JULY, 2pm & 6pm For those who have ordered tickets and require transport a coach is now booked at £12 per head. Monies for tickets and coach - to the Office during the week. Thank you.
‘WOMEN of WORTH’ THURSDAY
1.30pm Over 60 Club
FRIDAY
10am SAM’s Tots
SATURDAY
10am CONTACT Centre
COMING SOON … Sun 5 May – Dedication of GEMMA GUTIWA. Cadets from William Booth College will be with us on one more Sunday, 12 May, which is Candidates Sunday. (Retiring Collection) Sun 19 May – PENTECOST: Morning Meeting led by our Youth. Fri. 24th MAY at 2pm - Andy Peddle, who is on a WALKATHON to raise funds for The Salvation Army’s work with the Homeless and Victims of Trafficking. Overnight billets required for Andy and his support driver – offers to the CO’s (see poster). THANK YOU … Welcome – Junior Soldiers (5th Corps Cadets) Coffee – Volunteers (5th Ngaire & Family) Altar Flowers – Shirley & Frank (5th Pamela & Keith) All who in any way had input into last week’s COMMUNITY SURVEY.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT ‘If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.’ (David Gergen)
A six week course of encouragement for women beginning Tues. 16 April, 9.30am to 12pm.
MAIDSTONE BIBLE WEEK 13 – 16 May 7.30pm each evening with guest speakers from Maidstone Churches
MAIDSTONE YOUNG MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR Weds 1st MAY 7pm Hazlitt Theatre Tickets £10 available from Major Grayson Williams Read the NT in One Year 4 Mar 2013 to 28 Feb 2014 sign up at : Bible.Challenge@salvationar my.org.uk
Next Corps Council Meeting: 29 APR, 7.45pm
The COMMUNITY SURVEY will continue today from 3.15 to 5.15pm – meet at the Hall. Also see the notice board in the foyer for requests for prayer. More dates will be available soon for further ministry in this area.
Next Pastoral Care Council Meeting: 5 JUNE, 7.45pm PASTORAL CARE COUNCIL MEMBERS Corps Officers, Paul Deacon, Shirley O’Leary, Audrey Beeching, Maria Kwoka, Margaret Rose, Eunice Hardman, Major Wesley Dinsmore, Michael Cousins, Matthew Walters, Jaqui Hall, Pamela Thomas, Terry Wakefield. Please let them know if you are aware of pastoral needs in our fellowship.