FOR OUR PRAYERS … . • • • • • • • •
We pray for the peace of Jerusalem, and cessation to the ongoing violence in Gaza, and for peace in Syria, Iraq & Ukraine. The Big Collection – we are struggling for volunteers; pray for the best outcome possible. We pray for our own children, young people and those involved in education as they return and settle into school. We thank God for the completion of the building works, and now pray for the new programmes made possible through this blessing. For our members who are struggling with ill-health in body, mind or spirit. For the persecuted ELDERLY Christians, often very poor and in need of care, that they may know joy and 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 – Back to School with God’
‘Lord, please bless all places of learning and those working within them. Grant Your Spirit of wisdom and understanding to dwell in the minds and hearts of teachers and pupils alike at the start of this new academic year. AMEN’
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
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lorraine.munn@ salvationarmy.org.uk
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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 BULLETI N Sun. 7 SEPTEMBER 2014 Welcome! Please join us for refreshments after the Morning Meeting in the Foyer. TODAY: 10.15am Meeting led by Majors Williams 2pm Kids Praise Musical Practice 4pm Community Gospel Choir 6pm Meeting led by Capt. L. Clifton NEXT SUNDAY: Morning 10.15am: Majors Williams Evening 6pm: Salvation Praise (?)
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
THE PROGRAMME THIS WEEK MONDAY
10am SAMs Tots
TUESDAY
1.30pm Home League
WEDNESDAY
10am CAMEO Coffee & Crafts 6.30pm Stepping Stones Bereavement Group
THURSDAY
1.30pm Over 60 Club 4pm MESSY Church
FRIDAY
10am SAM’s Tots 7.45pm Divisional Youth Band
COMING SOON … • • • •
Sat. 13 Sept – Churches Together in Kent AGM & Forum, St. Lukes Church, 9.30am to 3.30pm. Cost £10 inc. lunch. Book in at http://harbourcommunitychurch.org/ctkforum (see poster for details) Sat. 13 Sept – Churches’ Ride & Stride’ event calling at local churches. Sat. 13 Sept – Div. Youth Chorus, 7pm, DHQ Weds. 1 Oct – Divisional Adult & Family Ministries Rally (Tunbridge Wells)
THANK YOU … • • •
Welcome – Carole & Jeff (14th Anita & Nathan) Coffee – see Valerie Yalden for rota Altar Flowers – Lisa & Jeremy (14th Audrey Beeching)
AT THE HALL THIS WEEK … Mon: Worrall House Support Group, Minster Friendship Club Tues: Aspergers Support Group Weds: Breast Feeding, Weightwatchers N.B. There is limited parking available in the week during works.
‘Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise.’ JAMES 5: 13 NIV
SPECIAL EVENTS …
Sat 6 to Sat 20 Sept. ‘The Big Collection’ (Annual Appeal) Materials are available to team leaders TODAY. Standing Day at ASDA Kings Hill Sat. 20 Sept. Standing Days at ASDA Living and The Mall Chequers Fri. & Sat 4/5 Oct. SEE WHITEBOARD TO SIGN UP.
Fri. 19 September Youth Fund Raiser 7pm Open Youth Club 8pm Quiz – teams of 8 £5 each including Ploughmans Meal & Drinks. Tickets from beginning Sept. Sat. 27 September ‘Celebrate Harvest’ event for children ( age 4 - 11) 2 – 4pm, £2 per child. BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Sun. 28 September HARVEST THANKSGIVING Leaders: Majors Steven & Carole Grinstead (THQ) Gifts of tins, fruit baskets from the children will be received on the day. Altar Services will also take place.
Special Announcements LOFT CONVERSION The First Floor can now be used. The Loft will be completed by Friday 12 September, LOFT CONTENTS and until then is OUT OF BOUNDS.
PARENTING COURSE .. At Willowbrook Place, Enterprise Road, begins Tuesday 9 September. Your prayer support would be appreciated. DON’T FORGET … To send announcements to Jeremy by Thursday on Jeremy-davis@outlook.com
Next Pastoral Care Council meeting Monday 22nd SEPTEMBER, 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.