the First and the Last,
the Beginning and the End.”
Rev 22.13
making Jesus known
Pastor: Revd Michael Herbert
Youth Pastor; Revd Simon Ford
11th May 2008
A warm welcome to all visitors and newcomers. If you would like to know more about the church and in order that we may get to know you, please fill in one of the welcome cards that you can obtain from the stewards. A ‘Welcome Pack’ giving information about the church is available from the vestibule.
The loop system is in operation. Hearing aids should be turned to ‘T’. Hand held hearing aids are available from the stewards.
Please introduce yourselves to those around you after the service and stay on for coffee, which is served every Sunday morning and evening.
Our services today at Pentecost
10.30 am MORNING WORSHIP and COMMUNION
‘When the church was young’ Acts 2.42-
3.00 pm TRADITIONAL SERVICE followed by tea at 4.00 pm
6.30 pm EVENING WORSHIP
‘A worshipping heart’ 2 Samuel 6.16-
8.00 pm TRANSFORM: Contemporary Worship in The Link
The prayer ministry team is available to talk and pray with you following both morning and evening services today.
Next Sunday, 18th May, 137th Church Anniversary
10.30 am MORNING WORSHIP AND COMMUNION.
6.30 pm EVENING WORSHIP
Rev Jim Graham will be preaching at both these services next week.
8.00 pm TRANSFORM – Contemporary Worship in the Link
Church Family News
Next Sunday we hold our Church Anniversary Services at which our preacher for both services will be Rev Jim Graham of Gold Hill Baptist Church. For many years Jim has been a speaker at conventions all over the UK and in other parts of the world. It was with Jim that Michael began his ministry at Gold Hill and Seer Green Baptist churches in 1970. Do make a special point of joining us for both services.
The morning service on May 25th will be a baptismal service at which Chris Tutte will make confession of his faith. If anyone is thinking of being baptised they should speak to Michael as soon as possible.
Today at 3.00pm we are holding our bi-
especially planned for those either new to church or those who find attendance at morning or evening services in some way difficult. Tea will be served afterwards.
Our sympathy to Elizabeth upon the death of her 93 year old mother in a care home in Fareham. Our thoughts and prayers for all the family.
Your prayers are asked for:
Elizabeth and Edward, Rebekka and Oliver at this time of bereavement.
Michael, at home, still weak and needing support after his surgery. For right arrangements to be put in place to help him.
Arthur, who returned home well over a week ago after successful surgery – and is able to get out and about a bit.
Andy, for whom the sudden opportunity for a kidney transplant arose and which was successfully undertaken in QA (G5 ward) last weekend. For the new kidney to be accepted by Andy’s body, for a good recovery and for the family to cope practically and financially while he is recovering. He may be home this weekend.
For Judith, as the doctors diagnose and decide on treatment of her medical condition
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Jas (and Barbara): continued prayer for uplifted spirits as he endures pain and disability in walking.
Sybs (and Jack): Sybs has been rather unwell recently. And on venturing out to the shops suffered the trauma of the theft of her handbag with all its vital contents.
Remember too all our children, young people and students who will be taking exams in the coming weeks.
There is a newsletter from Susie Woodall on the Mission board in the corridor. Please continue to pray for her as her time on Sumba draws to a close.
Finance News
Our expenditure over the first 4 months of this year has exceeded our income by £8,000. Can you please consider again your level of giving? If you are a regular giver and a taxpayer and have not already done so, would you please consider signing a Gift Aid agreement? This enables us to claim 28% of your giving from the taxman.
What’s on this week?
Monday
9.30 am MUSIC MAKERS including Coffee Morning
1.30 pm MUSIC MAKERS
Tuesday
10.30 am DAYTIME GROUP meets in The Link (UT)
12.30pm LUNCHEON CLUB.
7.30/8.00pm FELLOWSHIP GROUPS meet in local homes. Please note that the Kintyre Rd Group will meet at 119 The Keep, Portchester. EDGE GROUP (girls 3) at Sue Brooks’ home
Wednesday
9.30 for 10.00 am DISCIPLESHIP GROUP meet in Room 5
10.00 am to 12 noon BETHANY CARE COFFEE (Gentle Exercise)
7.30 pm EDGE GROUP (girls 1and 2) at 1 Manor Crescent
7.30 pm EDGE GROUP (boys 1) at 19 Burrill Ave
7.30 pm EDGE GROUP (boys 2) at 10 Tudor Court, Regal Close.
Thursday
9.30 am MUSIC MAKERS including Coffee morning
4.45 pm C Time for Primary School children
7.00–8.30 pm Energize for 11-
Friday
10.00 am FRIENDSHIP GROUP for mothers and toddlers (Link)
4.30-
7 – 9 pm CAFÉ CENTRAL: CLUB FOR 12-
Saturday
7.30 – 8.30 am An hour of worship, praise and prayer in the lounge
Books and videos for you to borrow are now on the stand in the foyer (and no longer on the trolley.) Further books etc are always available from the book and Media Centre off the Hall. Please sign them out.
Living Word Bible Week, June 17 – 19th ‘REALITY CHECK’
Our speaker this year is Jonathan Lamb. Mornings at 10.15 am will be based on the challenges of speaking up for God in a time of crisis, from the book of Jeremiah, and evenings (7.30 pm) on Paul’s realistic view of Christian life and ministry from 2 Corinthians 4 and 5.
More info on the notice board in the foyer.
The next Church Members’ Meeting is at 7.30 pm on May 20th.
Cosham Men’s Group: Our next meeting will be on Monday 2nd June at 7:30pm for 8pm. Two weeks before the meeting (on May 18th) there will be a paper available with suggested reading and questions to ponder in preparation for 2nd June. Any questions please speak to Dave R, David C or Simon
PROM PRAISE Portsmouth on Saturday 24th May, Group bookings by choir members will get a £4.00 discount on each ticket. If interested, please sign list on notice board in foyer or see Thelma or Alison. Apologies to anyone who has already bought their tickets.
The Portsmouth Churches Wednesday Morning prayer time will be held at the Drayton
Institute, hosted by PCF, for the 4 Wednesday mornings during June -