Notices - 16th February 2020

Alpha is here! Alpha is up and running in church on Wednesday evenings, 8 – 9.30 pm (tea/coffee from 7.45 pm). This is for anyone who would like to find out more about the Christian faith. There is still time to join, and we would love you to come or to invite others. To register your interest, please email alpha@christchurchware.co.uk.  For further information talk to Katy Cole, Susan Embley or Andrew du Boulay.
 
Half Term JOIN-IN Morning is on Monday 17th February- 9.30 to 12 in church.  A morning of fun, games, craft, drama and bible stories with refreshments. Free of charge. For children aged 0-11 and their parents/carers.
A team is needed to run this event so please speak to Jess if you can help on the morning with registration, craft with kids, café, praying with people or offering to mix and mingle.  We also need cakes: two Victoria sandwiches, two chocolate sponges and some fairy cakes and cookies would be gratefully received – offers please to children@christchurchware.co.uk

Awayday@Home takes place Saturday 21st March.  Information leaflets and booking forms are available in Church and have been emailed to you. We would encourage all to make an effort to attend as it promises to be a great day. More about the Away Day @home
 
Forgiveness Project – the exhibition is coming to Christ Church between Tuesday 25th and Saturday 29th February. The exhibition includes 23 real-life stories of forgiveness from around the world. We do encourage you to think about who you could bring along to experience this unique exhibition.  Further details are available on the flyer. If you would like to help please do speak to Rosie Watson – 01920 466941. More about the F Word exhibition.
 
Prayer Meeting It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High, proclaiming your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night. (Psalm 92:1-2) Everyone is welcome to the church prayer meeting Monday 17th February 10 am in the Youth Wing.
 
Ever felt let down?
The church magazine is looking for short stories in which the Holy Spirit has enabled God’s children to move from anger and resentment to a restorative place of resolution and peace. If you are willing to share please send written stories to Martin in the office (01920 487267 / manager@christchurchware.co.uk) by Monday 24th February.
 
Adult confirmation and baptism There will be a preparation session on Sunday 8th March at 5.30pm at the Main Hall in the church centre. Let Joanne know if you are interested, email: pa@christchurchware.co.uk.

PRAY PRAY PRAY!!!  Third Monday of the month at 10 am in the Youth Wing: Second Monday evenings 8 – 9 pm all in the Church Centre.
 
Save the date- Children’s Summer holiday club will take place 17th - 20th August. Details will be available soon but please save the date to help or take part in.
Seamstress needed to make a draught excluder for the Church.  If you are able to help please talk to the office.

Emma Davies is expecting her third baby on 26th February. Her parents would like to be close but not actually staying with then (so as not to intrude/be in the way!) Does  anyone has a free house/spare bedroom for the week around my due date (26-29th Feb)? If so, please contact the office. Many thanks. 

Prayer for Ware will be held on Tuesday 25th February, 2–4 pm at St Mary’s Church. Come and have people pray with you, for you. Come and pray for others.

Ware Fairtrade Committee is holding its annual Fairtrade dinner on Tuesday 3rd March at Ware Rugby Club, Hoe Lane, at 7.30 for 8pm. Tickets are £20 for a three course meal including wine/juice and coffee. Please contact Mary Salter for tickets.
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Sixth Sunday after Epiphany

9.15 Holy Communion
456 O Worship the King
79 Dear Lord and Father of mankind
1181 At this table we remember (Tune:  Love Divine)
1030 The Lord is my shepherd (Townend)

11am  Morning Worship

Reading: Luke 6: 1-12 

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Children’s Church
Children start in church
Leave for groups at 11.20
 
Young People
Sunday at 11am in Church
 
Crèche
Start in Church with parents and leave at 11.20 

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For your Prayers:
- Christ Church school community
- Iris Bentley-Fisher
- Jan Young, for her continued recovery

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Next Week -
23rd February

9.15  Morning Worship
Reader: Diana Perkins
Intercessor: Rosie Watson
Wardens: Dave Ilott and Keith Fairey
Sidespeople: Molly Glendenning and  Jessie Blair
Welcome: Wendy Tucker
Coffee:  Vicarage Estate
 
11.00 Morning Worship
Reader: Keith Chamberlain
Intercessor: Elaine Trevenna
Wardens: Dave Ilott and Roger Tiffin
Sidespeople: Alicia Sledge
Welcome: Neil Pearce and Ann Dawson
Prayer Ministry: Heather Hookway, Geoff Cole, Judith Greaves
Coffee: Music
 
Notices Deadline:
Thurs 9.30 am

​Magazine deadline:
March 2020
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