For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11
Dear All
Andrew and Candid’s move
We give thanks that Andrew, Candid and Tavonga have moved safely into the manse. Please do continue to pray for them as they unpack, settle in and get familiar with their new home and surroundings.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to their welcome gifts – we were able to buy some groceries and flowers and also a £250 voucher.
Andrew’s induction service
Andrew’s induction service takes place on Saturday 15th February and he will lead his first service with us on 16th February. There is a sign up sheet in the foyer for those who would like to attend the service and the tea afterwards. Please sign up as soon as possible. If you have dietary requirements please make this clear on the sign up sheet (eg if you sign up for a family of 6 but only one needs dairy free food please ensure that this is clear so that the catering team don’t think there are 6 dairy free food teas required).
Church Heating
Dave Anderson has set up the boilers and thermostats so that everyone using the building can do so in a comfortable way. It has become apparent that these settings are being changed and thermostats on radiators are being altered which means that there have been a number of occasions when people have arrived to use the building and it is very cold. Please can we ask everyone not to alter the boiler settings or thermostats! If the heating is not appropriate for your use, please speak to Dave so that he can amend it and/or show you how to enable the boost function to be used.
Safeguarding
Matthew Lewis our lead safeguarding coordinator will be unavailable from 23rd December to 3rd February. If you have a safeguarding issue or concern during this period, please contact Maz Rattray or Dave Anderson who are also safeguarding coordinators for the church.
Bible Journaling
Bible journaling will be on this Saturday, 25th January from 10-12pm. Feel free to join us if you would like to spend time in God’s word, no artistic skills or previous experience required! Just bring a bible or notebook. Drinks and biscuits are provided, please speak to Jo for more details.
Prayer before the morning services
We are aiming to gather together to pray at 9.45 am each Sunday with those who are leading and taking part in the service, Please do feel free to join everyone to pray in the music area.
Men’s Group
The dates for the Men’s group are as follows:
January Monday 27th Homegroup
February Monday 10th Chat and Chill
Monday 24th Homegroup
March Monday 10th Chat and Chill
Monday 24th Homegroup
April Monday 7th Chat and Chill
Monday 21st Homegroup
All meetings are at the church 13.30 – 15.00. Please do speak to Peter for more details.
Encounter Evening – 26th January 2025
There is an Encounter Evening happening at St. Johns, Colchester on January 26th with Paul Harcourt speaking – all are welcome to what promises to be a really good evening together. You do not have to book for this.
Synod Day
On Saturday 8th March, we are hosting the Synod meeting here at Plume Avenue. We are going to need some help with stewarding and catering. Please do put this date in your diary.
This week
There will be prayer meetings on Wednesday morning and Saturday morning at 9.30 am. Zoom details for these will be e-mailed early in the week. The Bible Study homegroup is not meeting this Tuesday but instead will meet on Wednesday 5th February on Zoom.
With love and blessings,
