‘What does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?’ Micah 6:8.
Dear All,
Bible journaling
This is just a reminder that next Saturday (28 February) there is a bible journaling session at church from 10 am – 12 noon. You don’t have to be an artist to enjoy this and get results – many of us are far from being artists. Please do speak to Jo Barnard-Edwards if you have any questions or would like to know more. Refreshments are available and there will be some basis sheets to get you going if you have never done this before.
Use of mobile devices
We have experienced some issues with the streaming and recording of our services. Some of this is due to mobile devices being used during the service and taking up valuable internet access. We would like to request that mobile devices are not used during the services other than for emergencies. Bibles are available in church in the event you would like to use one but have forgotten to bring your own.
Gifts Course
We are going to be running the Spiritual Gifts course called SHAPE starting 22nd April at 7pm. This course will run fortnightly and will help you to identify your:
• Spiritual Gifts
• Heart’s Desires
• Abilities
• Personality
• Experience
that you can use for God’s Service.
For those who have done the Spiritual Gifts course at Plume Avenue previously, this is a different course to the one we have used before. Most of us are very aware of our own strengths and weaknesses and so lack confidence in our Christian lives. We need to discover more of our gifts and strengths, the way God has shaped us and what we have to offer! Please do prayerfully consider signing up for the course. If you have any questions speak to Liz, David or Marie.
Save the date
Please do put the following couple of dates in your diary:
Saturday 21st March – Prayer Day at Church. This will be an opportunity for everyone (of all ages!) to drop in and pray using the resources provided between 9.30 am and 4 pm. Refreshments will be available in the Creche room.
Sunday 12th April – Worship evening. An opportunity to gather together at 6.30 pm for a time of worship and praise at Church.
Ladies’ Breakfast
We will have an opportunity to gather together for breakfast on Saturday 7th March at 9.15 am. This
will be at the Harvester Restaurant in Stanway which has a varied menu from light breakfasts to full
English so will hopefully meet everyone’s preferences. Please let me know by 28th February if you
would like to come so that I can make a table booking.
Men’s Group
Dates for Chat & Chill and Homegroup are as follows
Chat & Chill Homegroup
February 9th 23rd
March 9th 23rd
April 6th B.H. 20th
Toddler Group
Sarah writes “Our Monday morning baby and toddler group has grown massively recently!
It is wonderful to see so many new local mums and children join us, but to keep things running
smoothly and safely, we really need a few more hands on deck.
We’re looking for volunteers to help with:
• A warm welcome: Chatting with parents and making them feel at home.
• Refreshments: Making tea and coffee for the grown-ups, and preparing the snacks for the
little ones.
• Tidying up: Helping clear away snacks and toys.
There is no long term pressure, even if you can only help once a month or on the odd occasion, we would love to have you. This is such a vital outreach for our church. If you’d like to support us, please come and have a chat with me after the service! Thank you! Sarah”
This week
There will be a prayer meeting on Wednesday morning and Saturday morning at 9.30 am on
Zoom. The Tuesday evening Bible Study Homegroup will meet at 7.30 pm. Zoom details will be e-mailed early in the week.
With love and blessings,
