FOR OUR PRAYERS … . • • • • • • •
For Diane Hills as she recovers from recent illness and bereavement. For the safe arrival of FAITH ALEXANDRIA to Victoria and John. For the continuing impact of the musical ‘Jesus Folk’, giving thanks for the commitment of the cast and leaders, and for the great numbers of people who came to experience the performances. For the appointment of Project Leaders for the Churches Winter Shelter. For the Christians of BURMA facing opposition and persecution. 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 – For Serving Armed Services Personnel’ ‘Father God, we bring our nation before You as we together remember the sacrifices of men and women in the cause of peace in our world. We pray especially for the families of Armed services personnel who are serving in dangerous places across the world, that they may know Your abiding presence always. Amen’
THE BULLETI N Sun. 10 NOVEMBER 2013 Welcome! Please join us for coffee after the Morning Meeting in the Community Lounge. TODAY: Remembrance Sunday 10.15am Meeting led by Capt. L. Clifton 4pm Community Gospel Choir 6pm ‘Jesus Folk’ Reprise
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: ……………………………….
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
NEXT SUNDAY:
lynne.clifton@ salvationarmy.org.uk
10.15am led by Majors Williams
lorraine.munn@ salvationarmy.org.uk
6pm led by Majors Williams
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 MONDAY
10am SAM’s Tots
TUESDAY
1.30pm Home League
WEDNESDAY
10am CAMEO Coffee & Crafts
THURSDAY
1.30pm Over 60 Club 4pm MESSY Church
FRIDAY
10am SAM’s Tots 7pm Youth Club
SATURDAY
10am CONTACT Centre
‘The deadliest weapon … THE TONGUE.’
SPECIAL EVENTS CHRISTMAS CAROLLING
Standing Day will be Saturday 7 Dec. from 9am. Volunteer lists for Collecting and a Booking-in list for Lunches will soon be available on the white board in the foyer.
CHRISTMAS EVENTS COMING SOON … •
Sat. 23 November, 9.30am, ‘Christmas Present Appeal’ Coffee Morning’, donations of bric-a-brac, jams, cakes required – see Madeleine or Bernard.
THANK YOU … • • • •
Welcome – Malcolm & Annelies (17th Michael & Martha) Coffee – Volunteers please (17th Junior Soldiers) Altar Flowers – Madeleine & Bernard (17th Carole & Jeff) To all the UNSUNG HEROES of our fellowship - A BIG THANK YOU!
AT THE HALL THIS WEEK … Tues: Voluntary Action Maidstone, Musical Bumps. Weds: Mini-Signers; NHS Breast Feeding Group, Weight Watchers. FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Special Announcements
Tues 3 Dec, 7.45pm ‘Carols by Candlelight’ with the Songsters
CHURCHES WINTER SHELTER The Lead and Associate Project Managers have now been appointed. News of Training Sessions for Volunteers will soon be announced. If you wish to be a volunteer with the Winter Shelter in any way please visit the website and find the ‘Volunteering’ button which will enable you to register your services. www.maidstoneshelter.org.uk
Fri 13 Dec, 7.30pm COMMUNITY CAROL SERVICE featuring The Detling Singers Sun 15 Dec, 10.15am TOY SERVICE Mon 16 – Weds 18 Dec Christmas Present Appeal ‘Parcel Factory’ Sun 22 Dec, 6pm Corps Carol Service Weds 25 Dec, 10.15am CHRISTMAS DAY FAMILY CELEBRATION
Next Corps Council Meeting: Weds 8th JAN, 7.45pm Next Pastoral Care Council Meeting: 20 NOV, 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.