FOR OUR PRAYERS … . • • • • • • • •
For the Pressland Family – Francis’ Memorial Service will be on Sunday 16 June at 6pm For the family of Drummer Lee Rigby and others affected by random, viscous attacks. For the homeless community of Maidstone, that we might be able to minister further to them as churches. For the Christians of NEPALfacing opposition and persecution For all those far from well, or are recovering from illness, and those in homes for the elderly. For the family of APRIL JONES, that the family may know peace.. 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 – Oceans & Seas’ ‘Creator and sustaining God, we marvel at the magnificent power and beauty of the oceans that surround the continents and islands of the earth. Please inspire and encourage all who work on the seas and those who endeavour to preserve and protect them. 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. 2 JUNE 2013 Welcome! Please join us for coffee after the Morning Meeting in the Community Lounge. TODAY: National Day of Prayer for Toddler Groups 10.15am led by Majors Williams, including the Dedication of Phoebe Bowman 3.45pm ‘Jesus Folk’ Musical practice 6pm led by Major G Williams (Band & Songsters at Pluckley Church) NEXT SUNDAY: 10.15am led by Capt. Lynne Clifton 6pm Canterbury YP Band
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 MONDAY
SPECIAL EVENTS
10am SAM’s Tots 7.30 for 8pm ‘Living Word’ Bible Fellowship
TUESDAY
1.30pm Home League
WEDNESDAY
2pm Parkwood Home League 7.45pm Pastoral Care Council
THURSDAY
Next rehearsal: TODAY!
1.30pm Over 60 Club
FRIDAY
10am SAM’s Tots 7pm Youth Club
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Fortnightly Rehearsals ‘JESUS FOLK’ The Musical, to be staged at The Hazlitt Theatre (November 6, 7)
Sat/Sun 29/30 JUNE Young People’s Anniversary Special Guests on Sunday: Cadets Rodney & Lillian Bean Meetings 10.15am & 4pm
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Sun. 16 June, 6pm – Thanksgiving and Memorial Service for the life of Francis Pressland.
JOINT SERVICE With Union Street Methodist th Church, Sunday 7 July, 10.30am on the lawn in front of the Methodist Church.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMISSIONING Sat. 13 JULY, 2pm & 6pm For those who have ordered tickets and require transport a coach is now booked at £12 per head. Outstanding monies for tickets and coach - to the Office during the week. Thank you.
PARENTING COURSE Willowbrook Place Tuesdays 9.30-11am. Please pray for Maureen Ross and Capt. Lynne as they commence this ministry with young mums. Majors G & J Williams will be th on furlough from Sat. 8 to Sat. 15 JUNE.
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Sun. 9 June Band at Vinters Park Crematorium, 3pm; Sat 15 June Band and Songsters at Snodland Parish Church, 7pm.
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YP Events: Sat. 29 June, Trip to Joss Bay, 10am-4pm, for transport see Gill Paxton; Sat 20 July, ‘Coffee Concert’, 11am2pm, stalls in aid of the Watershed Project (for stalls see Gill Paxton)
Next Corps Council Meeting: 8 JULY, 7.45pm
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Sun. 1 Sept., 6pm, Divisional Candidates Farewell at Maidstone.
Next Pastoral Care Council Meeting: 5 JUNE, 7.45pm
THANK YOU … • • • •
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Welcome – Michael & Martha (9 David & Lorraine Wakefield) th Coffee – Amanda & Valerie (9 Grace Hall) th Altar Flowers – Gina Buckley (9 Vi & Frnaces) Those who helped with supporting Andy Peddle’s WALKATHON.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT The greatest joy … GIVING.
The COMMUNITY SURVEY … continues 6.15 – 7.30pm on Tuesday 4th June. If you would like to be involved see one of the Officer Team. Also see the notice board in the foyer for requests for prayer, and keep praying yourself!
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.
