Notices - 23rd February 2020

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 Awayday@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.

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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 9 March 2020 when we will focus on Lent.
 
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.
 
Youth Pastor Christ Church Ware is currently advertising for a Youth Pastor to replace Christian. A job description and full details are available here.
 
Forgiveness Project help needed:

• Saturday 29th February- be available from 12 to pack up stands, put chairs back out and meet courier to take expo away.  Three/four extra pairs of hands to help.
• Also to help Paul and Rosie it would be really helpful if there are folk willing to go on a rota to lock up at 9 pm on Tuesday 25th or 9 pm on Friday 28th February.  

If you can help please let Bob Barker know bob.barker225@outlook.com
 
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.
 
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 3 course meal including wine/juice and coffee. Please contact Mary Salter for tickets.
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Looking for a good read this Lent? Archbishop Justin recommends Saying Yes to Life by Ruth Valerio. Why not give it a try?
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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Last Sunday after Epiphany

9.15 Morning Worship
314 Joy to the world
525 The Church's one Foundation
1448 May the Mind of Christ my Saviour
215 I heard the voice of Jesus say
11am Morning Worship
 
Reading:
Luke 6: 17-36

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Children’s Church
Children start in groups

Crèche
Start with parents in church and move to the Church Centre around 11.15

Young People
Sunday at 11am 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 

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Next Week-1st March  
9.15  Morning Worship
Reader: Barbara Richardson
Intercessor: Peter Dane
Wardens: Richard Clayden and Bob Owen
Sidespeople: Jenny Dixon
Welcome: Pauline and Tony Vivers
Coffee:  Ridgeway
 
11.00 Morning Worship and Baptism
Reader: Andy Dipper
Intercessor: Peter Wall
Wardens: Richard Clayden and Jan Young
Sidespeople: Dave and Pam Willis
Welcome: Jan Elliott and Brett Sutherland
Prayer Ministry: Antonia Preston and David Preston
Coffee: Great Amwell
 
Notices Deadline: 
Thurs 9.30am

Magazine deadline:
By March 2020
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