Christ Church Football
| Latest Results: | 13th Feb: | Welwyn 2-0 Christ Church (League) |
| 20th Feb: | Thorley 1-1 Christ Church (League) | |
| 27th Feb: | Christ Church 3-2 Croxley (National Christian Trophy Quarter Final) | |
| Fixtures: | 13th Mar: | Christ Church vs. Thorley (League Cup Quarters) |
| 20th Mar: | Christ Church vs. Romans (League) | |
| Training: | Every Tuesday, 8:00-9:00pm, Haileybury. £3. All welcome | |
| Contact: | Ian Henry | |
Westgate House - Hymns will be sung during our time of worship with the residents at 3:00pm on Sunday 14th March. All are welcome, Bernard Carter
Fairtrade Fortnight Events
| 6 Mar | - | Tesco Car park Stall 10:00am – 12:00 noon |
| 6-7 Mar | - | "Big Brew Event" and Fairtrade Cake Sale at all masses - Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Saint Joseph |
| 6 Mar | - | Fairtrade Tea Party and Brass-rubbing – Christ Church 2:30 - 4:30pm |
| 7 Mar | - | Fairtrade Swap-it event Christ Church 10:30am onwards |
| 22 Feb - 8 Mar | - | Window Display, Ware High Street |
Holiday club 2010 - It is that time of year again when we start to think about whether we run a holiday club again this summer. In order to run an event for 100 children we need a team of people who are prepared to be involved in the planning, thinking, writing and preparing for the week. If you are interested in being involved in this years holiday club or if you have any thoughts or suggestions about the event or an alternative event, there will be a meeting on Tuesday 9th March at 8:00pm in the Church centre. If you are interested in being involved but are unable to attend this meeting, please talk to Louise Douglas and let her know your thoughts!
Welcome Conference 27th March - This is being run by the diocese and is a half day conference on making people welcome. More information and registration forms are availabe on the Welcome Desk or visit www.stalbans.anglican.org/Mission/Welcome. If any one is interested in atending please contact June Jarvest to arrange transport.
Do you like children, meeting people and giving something back? - The crèche/Tweenies team on Sunday mornings is looking for more helpers. If you are interested in joining or want to find out more please contact Jane Dudley. We would particularly like a man or two!
Welcome Supper - The next Welcome Supper is on Saturday 20th March. This is open to all newcomers to Christ Church or who have joined us during the past year. Invites and more details are available from the Welcome Desk or June Jarvest.
Sunday Night Prayer Meetings - The next prayer meeting will take place on the 14th & 28th of March from 7:00-8:00pm in the Church Centre.
Two study opportunities in the near future - To study a complete module in a week, or to join an online course as preparation for a mission trip
1. Development studies: 15th-19th Feb 2010 Price: £360 residential, £300 non-residential.
Sessions will include the following topics:
Development Theory: What is poverty, the cause and the Christian Perspective
Development Practice: Key concepts, capacity building, susutainability, empowerment and dependency
The Project Cycle and Basic Tools: Assessment tools, appreciative enquiry, planning tools and biblical perspective
Major Sectors: Emergency relief, health, education, trade and food security
The module is taught by Simon Batchelor PhD Engineering/Renewable Energy Bookings: please contact Ann Dawson, a.dawson@allnations.ac.uk, tel: 01920 443526
2. en route express online Feb 22nd - Mar 19th Cost online: £150
The course is designed for those preparing for a short term mission trip and have little or no training or experience. The online course is 20 hours and delivered through lessons, discussion forum and a downloadable workbook.
en route express is also delivered as a short residential,each vacation, the next one will be April 13 - 17th.
For more details please see the attached information, or contact
Andrea Thomas, a.thomas@allnations.ac.uk, tel: 01920 4435210
This could be helpful to an individual or to a group leader planning a church mission trip.
More info at the back of church.
What's happening in Children's Church? -
| This week - Sun 7 Mar | - | Prayer & Brunch |
| Next week - Sun 14 Mar | - | Club 4 Enough’s enough - Gen 6:1-9:17 |
| 9:15am | Morning worship Readers & intercessors: S Perkins, P Davies & D Perkins Sidespersons & assistant wardens: Dave & Bob, J & B Harrington Coffee Rota: Widbury |
| 11:00am | Morning worship Readers & intercessors: S Barker, D Willis & B Proud Sidespersons & assistant wardens: D & P Willis & C Hozier Coffee Rota: The Hyde |
Notices deadline - Thu 11 Mar, 10:30am
Please leave messages on the answer phone 01920-487267, email office@christchurchware.co.uk, or write to the church office.