Sunday 11th May 2025

Dear Friends, 
​This Sunday  - we continue our series on The Growth of the Church in Acts – This is That Acts, 1:12-26.  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: https://www.christchurchware.co.uk/live-stream.html
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SEVEN  This Sunday is the Seven Service  11th May 7pm. This term we are looking at Spiritual Gifts.  Seven Service is on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 7pm.


Service of the Word – 9th May 12:15pm in Church (after the Friday Coffee Morning 10-12).  This service will be on the second Friday of the month.  The service is an opportunity for people to attend church during the week and to connect with God.


Ignite!   Our new after school group for children aged 8-11 years old (school year 4-6). Our next session is on Wednesday 14th May.  We are going to be looking at the raising of Lazarus, with chocolate lollipops and loom bands. Please book via the QR code.   We would love to make this a more regular club but we need more team to make this happen  - Please pray   If you would like to hear more about how you could be involved then please speak to Lizzie [email protected]


MADD in May Men Active During the Day(MADD), we have landed in May.  Therefore we are fast approaching the May MADD meeting!  When - Thursday 15th May 2025, 11.30am in Christ Church, Ware Our Guest in May - Revd Marcus Hart.  As Marcus nears the latter stages of his curacy at Christ Church, this is the opportunity to hear about his time in Ware.  All men are very, very welcome to the meeting!!


The Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM), will take place; Wednesday 21st May 2025, 7:45pm in  Church.  There are 3 Vacancies for PCC and 1 Vacancy of Deanery Synod, If you are interested in serving on the PCC or Deanery Synod please contact the office.  All Welcome to attend. 


Wednesday Welcome 21st May 2:30pm Leprosy Mission in Church  monthly Wednesday afternoon get together, includes a short service and social time with tea and biscuits. 


Ascension Day Morning Prayer
Thursday 29th May at 9am
In church with prayers for our community and the world, followed by teas/coffee.


Summer outings - save the dates

29th June Church picnic and outing to Stanborough Lakes , after the morning services, more details to follow, Whole Church outing to Stanborough Lakes
Meeting from 1.30pm onwards please bring your own picnic, games and activities. There is a small kiosk serving drinks, snacks, and ice creams. You can paddle in the stream or pay for pedalos on the day, but other activities such as the splash park and high ropes need to be booked in advance. We can have a great time together regardless!
If you are new to Christ Church and are planning on coming please let us know so that we can be in touch and make sure you find us on the day. We'll have the red Christ Church banners with us.

13th September Church Beach Trip to Walton-on-the-Naze.  More details to follow.


Eco Church
How environmentally friendly is your Loo Roll?  It's something we all use, every day. Things to look for are: made from sustainable sources such as recycled paper, not bleached, fragrance free, ideally wrapped in paper rather than plastic. If you already buy eco friendly loo roll, could you influence someone else to do likewise, such as your workplace, or your wider family and friends.


Handbell Ringer Concert East Anglian region of  Handbell Ringers of Great Britain are giving a concert in Christ Church on Saturday 17th May at 7pm.  They will be playing a selection of well-known songs, old and new as well as a classical music and pieces written specifically for handbells and chimes.  Tickets £10 on the door.  Under 18s free.


Working Party at School The painting at Christ Church School is being finished on Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th May. If you are comfortable using a paint brush and roller please do consider offering help. Martin 07565 923412.


Helping a Mission Partner – ANCC All Nations Christian College is celebrating 60 years of Missionary training at our Easneye site this year.  The celebrations culminate with a major event on Saturday, 31st Maywith a celebration service, afternoon tea, a missions fair and exhibitions.
Steve Tompkins, ANCC Ops Manager, is seeking volunteers to help with car parking, general stewarding and furniture (tables and chairs) moving.  In return volunteers will receive entry to the event and an afternoon tea by way of thanks. 
Help will be needed between 1.30pm and 4.00pm.  If you can assist please contact Steve Tompkins - [email protected]


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. For 24/7 urgent (and confidential) prayer requests please send an email to [email protected].


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