FOR OUR PRAYERS … . • • • • • • • •
For students preparing to return to college and university – that they might find a fellowship to support them. For the ANNUAL APPEAL, that we may all respond positively to the invitation to help, and be received well on the doorstep. For the peoples of SYRIA as the G20 nations decide on a plan of action to address the country’s desperate need. For the people and families traumatised by the vehicle pile-up on the A249 bridge onto Sheppey. For the Christians of SUDAN & SOUTH SUDAN facing opposition and persecution. For all those far from well, or are recovering from illness, and those known and cared about – especially Major Wesley Dinsmore. 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.
THE BULLETIN Sun. 8 September 2013 Welcome! Please join us for coffee after the Morning Meeting in the Community Lounge. TODAY: 10.15am Meeting led by Majors G & J Williams 3.45pm ‘Jesus Folk’ Practice
‘PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK – Care for the Hungry’ ‘Lord, our Provider, thank You for the nutritious food that strengthens us daily. Please help us to see how best to respond generously to the needs of those who go hungry both here and in other countries. In Christ’s Name. Amen’
6pm Meeting led Capt. L. Clifton
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I/we visited today and would like to be contacted by an Officer: Name(s) …………………………………………………………………………..
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
NEXT SUNDAY:
VISITOR’S REPLY SLIP (Please place in Offering Plate or hand in before leaving)
MAIDSTONE CORPS 74-80 Union Street ME14 1ED
Meeting at 10.15am led by Majors G & J Williams 6pm Meeting led by Capt. L Clifton
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
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‘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 TUESDAY
1.30pm Home League
9.30am SAM’s Tots Jesus Folk Practice?
SATURDAY
7pm Divisional Youth Chorus Practice
COMING SOON …
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Throughout September ANNUAL APPEAL ‘The Big Collection’ :Materials for the Team Leaders are now available (see Major G Williams). See also the notice board regarding the Standing Day Collections at ASDA Living and The Mall Chequers on 4 and 5 October. Weds 30 October , Ladies United Service, 2pm at the URC in Week St.. (See N/B for further details)
THANK YOU … • • • •
Fortnightly Rehearsals ‘JESUS FOLK’ The Musical, to be staged at The Hazlitt Theatre (November 6, 7) Next rehearsal: today
MESSY CHURCH Needs your help! New volunteers are required to help with craft groups and serving meals. Interested? See Audrey Beeching TODAY!
1.30pm Over 60 Club
FRIDAY
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
10am SAM’s Tots
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
SPECIAL EVENTS
Tickets available now from our Office (small supply) or from the Hazlitt Booking Office (online facility). To pick up a link for your Facebook page see John Martin or visit www.facebook.com/JohnE PMartin. A poster is available from the Corps Website. 8 WEEKS to go – time for a big push!
AT THE HALL THIS WEEK … Tues: Church Leaders Breakfast, Autistic Trust; Weds: Mini-Signers, Weight Watchers; Thurs: Recovery Group. FOOD FOR THOUGHT ‘The most satisfying work … HELPING OTHERS.’
‘Faith & Mental Health’ (A Conversation) Sat. 12 October, 10am-1pm FREE course Maidstone Community Support Centre, Marsham St.
‘WOMEN OF WORTH’ 6 weeks course starting Tues.17 September 9.30am Pick up a flyer in the foyer.
Next Corps Council Meeting: Mon. 14 OCTOBER, 7.45pm
ADULT & FAMILIES MINISTRIES RALLY Weds. 9 October Assembly Hall Theatre Royal Tunbridge Wells
PASTORAL CARE COUNCIL MEMBERS
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Welcome – Volunteers (15 Volunteers) th Coffee – Anita & David (15 Michael & Queenie) th Altar Flowers – Lisa & Jeremy (15 Audrey Beeching) To the Toddler Team for preparing and repairing equipment for the new term.
YOUTH CLUB Volunteer helpers urgently required for Fridays fortnightly during the next term. Please see Claire/Jonathan to offer your assistance.
HALF TERM HOLIDAY CLUB Volunteers needed Oct 28 to 1 Nov. See Capt Lynne. Adults and teens welcome!
Next Pastoral Care Council Meeting: 20 NOV, 7.45pm
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.