June 15th, 2023

Dear Friends,
This Sunday we continue our sermon series on Moments on the Way – God’s Provision, Genesis 22:1-8.  Do join us at 9 am or 10.30 am in church. You can also join us as usual every Sunday at 10.30 am on our live stream. Just follow this link: https://www.christchurchware.co.uk/live-stream.html

Prayer Space
In the prayer area at the back of church there are cards for you to leave a; Testimony, Things to Pray for, as well as words for us as a Church.
The Staff team will then take time to pray during for them during the week.  Please place completed cards in the offertory box or give to a member of the clergy.
 

SEVEN
The next Seven Service is on 25th June - This term we are looking at personal stories of God at Work today
Seven Service is on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 7pm.  SEVEN is a lively, spirit led service with worship, teaching and fellowship.  We meet together after the service socially; it would be good to see you.
 

Job opportunity! Temporary Maternity cover- Assistant Children’s Pastor- Part Time.  For further details see the Click Link for more details
 

OASIS – Saturday 24th June 4-7pm in Church Centre.  Solo Parenting?  Come along for an afternoon of activities craft, games and an opportunity to chat and make new friends.
 

Monthly prayer Meeting - Monday 19th June 10-11am in the Youth Wing Church Centre (3rd Monday).
Everyone is welcome to join us to pray for the world, local community and life at Christ Church.
 

Ordination Service – 2nd July 2023, 7pm at Christ Church
We are delighted to be hosting Marcus Hart, Claire Finlay, Stephen Fraser & James Barlow Ordination Service at Christ Church.  We are expecting a lot of visitors to join them and we are all invited.  We are looking for volunteers to help with: refreshments, stewarding, car parking, Tech.  We will also need lots of cake!   Please let the office know.  Further detail about arrangements for this special service will follow.


Summer fun! - Help needed please
Sundays:  In order to give our wonderful children’s and youth team a break over the summer Sundays we are looking for volunteers for the following dates to help with either the crèche (0-3, 3 people needed), children (3-11, ideally a team of 4), youth (11-14, 2 people). Sessions will be prepared for you.
Would you like to come along and lead our children in Worship over the Summer 30th July, 6th August, 13th August, 20th August, 27th August

Summer Blast: Fun activity mornings for children in the local area. Team required for each morning. Will likely include games, crafts and bible story.
Tuesday 8th August (under 5s) ,
Tuesday 15th August (R-Yr 5),
Tuesday 22nd August (R-Yr 5)
In order for us to run these activities we need lots of willing volunteers -  your help is appreciated
 

Babies and Toddlers Course
Would you like to know more about growing your baby’s or toddler’s faith from the comfort of your living room? Parenting for Faith are running this online course on 20th June, 27th June and 4th July. John and Lizzie Castle are hosting a Christ Church group from 8-9. If you would like more information, please contact the office.
 

Giving at Christ Church
All our ministries are generously supported by members of this church community. If you would like to join them in giving you can give via bank transfer:
Account name: Christ Church Ware PCC  Account Number: 00086783   Sort Code: 40 52 40  Click Here further details
 

MENS BBQ
Thursday 20th July 7pm @ Christ Church
Tickets £20 (Includes food and drink) – Contact [email protected]


ECO TIP: Remember to recycle your summer drinks containers, all plastic bottles, glass bottles, bought coffee cups (or if not recyclable take your own reusable cup).
Keep your waste for landfill to a minimum.
 

Herford & District Foodbank – are currently running low on certain items.  If you are able to please donate: Long Life Fruit Juice, UHT Milk, Tinned Custard, Tinned Rice Pudding, Rice, Biscuits, Toilet Rolls. Collection points at Asda and Tesco.
Thank you! Hertford & District Foodbank | Helping Local People in Crisis
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