FOR OUR PRAYERS … . • • • • • • • • • •
We pray for all students attending university and college for the first time, especially Nik Munn and family. For all hostages of the Islamic State terrorist organisation. For Gill and Brian Paxton and their family. For John Martin, his daughter Ruth and brother Karl who are all having physical problems of kind or another. For Keith Swaffer who is in hospital in Potters Bar. For our members who are struggling with ill-health in body, mind or spirit. We give thanks for the decision of the nation of Scotland to remain in the United Kingdom. For the persecuted TURKISH Christians, who ontinue the centuries old Christian heritage in their land. 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 – International Day of Peace’
‘Almighty God, Source of all goodness, we pray for countries where there is little peace and security. Please strengthen those who work for true justice and harmony in Your Name. AMEN’
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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
Sun. 21 SEPTEMBER 2014 Welcome! Please join us for refreshments after the Morning Meeting in the Foyer. TODAY: 10.15am Meeting led by Capt. L. Clifton 6pm Meeting led by Majors Williams
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‘
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OUR VISION ‘To reach everyone living within One
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Square Mile of Maidstone Corps with the Good News over the next five years with the aim of making disciples of Jesus Christ’
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NEXT SUNDAY: HARVEST THANKSGIVING Morning 10.15am: Capt. L. Clifton Evening 6pm: Majors Williams
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
THE PROGRAMME THIS WEEK MONDAY
10am SAMs Tots 7.45pm Pastoral Care Council
TUESDAY
1.30pm Home League
WEDNESDAY
10am CAMEO Coffee & Crafts 7.45pm Health & Safety Committee Meeting 8pm Worship Band Practice
THURSDAY
1.30pm Over 60 Club
FRIDAY
10am SAM’s Tots
‘Through love become slaves to one another. For the whole law is summed up in a single commandment, “You shall love your neighbour as yourself”.’ GALATIANS 5: 13b, 14 NIV
SPECIAL EVENTS …
Sat 6 to Sat 20 Sept. ‘The Big Collection’ (Annual Appeal) Standing Days at ASDA Living and The Mall Chequers Fri. & Sat 4/5 Oct. SEE WHITEBOARD TO SIGN UP.
COMING SOON … •
Weds. 1 Oct – Divisional Adult & Family Ministries Rally (Assembly Hall, Tunbridge Wells) Meetings 10.30am & 2pm; ‘Reach For the Stars’ with Majors Gwen & Andy Cox; Tickets £8
THANK YOU … • • • •
Welcome – Michael & Martha (28th Chris H. & Dave B) Coffee – Cherrie & Ady (28th Alison & Joan) Altar Flowers – Maria Kwoka (28th Irene Upjohn) To the Youth Team for a great evening on Friday.
AT THE HALL THIS WEEK … Tues: Musical Bumps Weds: Breast Feeding, Weightwatchers, Unison Retireds
Sat. 27 September ‘Celebrate Harvest’ event for children ( age 4 - 11) 2 – 4pm, £2 per child.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Sun. 28 September HARVEST THANKSGIVING Leader: Capt. L. Clifton Gifts of tins, fruit baskets from the children will be received on the day. Altar Services will also take place.
Sun. 12 October CORPS ANNIVERSARY We shall be thinking about our gratitude for all the saints of the past, and looking forward to what we are called to accomplish now and in the future. Sun. 19 October MISSION DEVELOPMENT DAY with the Programme Team from DHQ led by Major Denise McGarvey. More details to follow.
Special Announcements ‘MUM’S THE WORD’ A great evening for Mums from Care for the Family at Orpington Baptist Church, Mon.6 October, 6.45 for 7.30pm. Tickets £6. See Capt. Lynne for more details. DON’T FORGET … To send announcements to Jeremy by Thursday on Jeremy-davis@outlook.com AND .. Articles for the ‘GRAPEVINE’ Magazine due in TODAY to Vi Clarke. Thanks!
Next Pastoral Care Council Mon. 22nd SEPT, 7.45pm PASTORAL CARE COUNCIL MEMBERS Corps Officers, Ken Rose, 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.