Notices - 1st March 2020

Awayday@Home takes place Saturday 21st March. Information leaflets and booking forms are available in Church and have been emailed to you. It’s going to be an amazing day together. Please return forms to the office.  Read more about it here.

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 8 - 9 pm Monday 9th March 2020 when we will focus on Lent.
 
Adult confirmation and baptism There will be a preparation session  next Sunday 8th March at 5.30 pm in the Main Hall in the church centre. Let Joanne know if you are interested, email: pa@christchurchware.co.uk.
 
Youth Pastor Christ Church Ware is currently advertising for a Youth Pastor to replace Christian. A job description and full details are available on our website at christchurchware.co.uk 
Please do be praying for the youth ministry and this key appointment. You can read more about it here.

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.

PRAY PRAY PRAY!!!  Third Monday of the month at 10 am in the Youth Wing and second Monday evenings
 8 – 9 pm in the Church Centre.

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

World Day of Prayer 6th March 2020 ‘Praying with Zimbabwe’ 10 am Leaside Community Church followed by refreshments.

Looking for a good read this Lent? Archbishop Justin recommends Saying Yes to Life by Ruth Valerio. Why not give it a try?
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If you would like to take on a Lent challenge we have a few copies of #Live Lent care of God creation at the back of church that you can use. More information, including electronic versions can be found at https://www.churchofengland.org/more/church-resources/lent-2020-church-resources

Click on the image to download a PDF

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First Sunday in Lent

9.15 Morning Worship
1199 Christ is made the sure foundation.
381 Make me a channel of your peace.
991 Safe in the shadow of the Lord.
418 O Jesus I have promised
 
11am  Morning Worship
 
Reading: Luke 6: 37-49

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Children’s Church
Children start in Church

Crèche
Start with parents in church and move to the Church Centre around 11.20

Young People
Sunday at 11 am in Church

Years 7-9
Thursday – 7.30 till 9pm

Years 10-13
Wednesday 7.30 till 9pm 

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For your Prayers:
- Christ Church school community
- Iris Bentley-Fisher
- Impact of the Forgiveness Project on those who came to see the exhibition and prayers for those who have co-ordinated it.

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Next Week - 8th March
 
9.15  Morning Worship
Reader: Julia Taylor
Intercessor: Sheila Dane
Wardens: Bob Barker
Sidespeople: Julia Taylor
Welcome: Margaret Curd
 
11.00 Holy Communion
Reader: Ann Dawson
Wardens: Bob Barker
Sidespeople: Caroline Tiffin, Alison Richards
Welcome: Deborah Mercer, Ron Porter
Prayer Team: Brad Holland, Sue Ilott, Ann Mustoe
Coffee: Antonia Preston
 
Notices Deadline: 
Thursday 9.30am