FOR OUR PRAYERS … . • • • • • • • •
For the people of SOUTH AFRICA as they mourn the death of Nelson Mandela. For the families impacted by the helicopter crash in Glasgow, and the train crash in New York. For the ongoing preparations for the Maidstone Churches Winter Shelter (MCWS), and for the Project Managers Jayne and Angela. For the Carolling season, that all may remain healthy and enjoy the experience once again. For our members who are struggling with ill-health in body, mind or spirit, particularly Noel McCreerie (& Joy). For the Christians of EGYPT 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 – National & Local Government’
‘God of all righteouness and truth, grant to our Queen and all in positions of authority, the guidance of Your Spirit. May they never lead the nation wrongly through love of power, desire to please, or unworthy ideals, but, laying aside all private interests and prejudices, keep in mind their responsibility to seek to improve the condiction of all mankind. Amen’
THE BULLETI N Sun. 8 DECEMBER 2013 Welcome! Please join us for coffee after the Morning Meeting in the Community Lounge. TODAY: Advent 2
I/we visited today and would like to be contacted by an Officer: Name(s) ………………………………………………………………………….. Address …………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… Tel. No: ……………………….. E-mail address: ……………………………….
Corps Officers Majors Grayson & Janice Williams Captain Lynne Clifton (Family Ministries Officer)
10.15am Meeting led by Majors Williams
Administrator Mrs. Lorraine Munn
4pm Community Gospel Choir
Tel. Numbers Hall: 01622-681808 Quarters: 01622-752232 Family Ministries: 01622-677834
6pm ‘Advent Praise’ led by Maria Kwoka
E-Mail grayson.williams@ salvationarmy.org.uk janice.williams@ salvationarmy.org.uk
Cut Here > ………………………………………………………………………. VISITOR’S REPLY SLIP (Please place in Offering Plate or hand in before leaving)
MAIDSTONE CORPS 74-80 Union Street ME14 1ED
NEXT SUNDAY:
lynne.clifton@ salvationarmy.org.uk
10.15am ‘Toy Service’ led by Capt. L. Clifton 6pm Evening Meeting led by Majors Williams
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
10am SAM’s Tots
TUESDAY
1.30pm Home League 7.30pm Sea Cadets Carol Service
WEDNESDAY
10am CAMEO Coffee & Crafts 8.30pm Safe & Sound Training (Capt. Lynnes’ house)
THURSDAY
1.30pm Over 60 Club 4pm MESSY Church
FRIDAY
10am SAM’s Tots 7.30pm Community Carol Service
SATURDAY
10am CONTACT Centre 3pm Doves Memorial Carol Service 7pm Divisional Youth Chorus Practice
COMING SOON … •
Weds 11 Dec. 12.30pm ‘Advent Lunches & Talk’ at St. Faith’s Church; Soup & Sandwiches; Talk – Peter Ingrams (Canterbury Diocese)
THANK YOU … • • • •
Welcome – Madeleine & Bernard (15th Ron & Jaqui) Coffee – Madeleine & Sally (15th Volunteers) Altar Flowers – Eileen Smithers (15th Peggy & Terry) To MATT and MICK for decorating the Hall, and AUDREY for providing the Advent Wreath.
AT THE HALL THIS WEEK … Mon: NHS Blood Service. Tues: Musical Bumps, Aspergers Support Group. Weds: Mini-Signers, Fibromyalgia Support Group, NHS Breast Feeding Group, Weight Watchers. Thurs: Recovery Group. FOOD FOR THOUGHT
‘The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.’
SPECIAL EVENTS.
Fri 13 Dec, 7.30pm COMMUNITY CAROL SERVICE With The Detling Singers
Harvest Altar Service £2915.94 (2012 £2746.18) Annual Appeal Total £7976.09 (2012 £8989.97) Philippines Appeal £572 CHURCHES WINTER SHELTER Training Sessions for Volunteers (1 hour) Weds 11 & Sat 14 Dec at Maidstone Salvation Army To volunteer visit www.maidstoneshelter.org.uk
Sun 15 Dec, 10.15am TOY SERVICE Mon 16 – Weds 18 Dec Christmas Present Appeal ‘Parcel Factory’ Sun 22 Dec, 6pm Corps Carol Service
LOFT CONVERSION The works are out to tender. On-site work will begin Mon. 24 February for 11 weeks. Our programme will be disrupted for the first few weeks.
Mon 23 Dec ‘Nativity Fun Zone’ 10am – 12.30pm Weds 25 Dec, 10.15am CHRISTMAS DAY FAMILY CELEBRATION Sun. 29 Dec, 10.15am only AUDIT 10/11 December All FINANCIAL RECORDS dating back to 2006 from Section Leaders to Office by Sun 8 Dec. without fail.
Special Announcements
Next Corps Council Meeting: Weds 8th JAN, 7.45pm Next Pastoral Care Council Meeting: 26 FEB, 7.45pm PASTORAL CARE COUNCIL MEMBERS Corps Officers, Paul Deacon, 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.