Sunday 3rd November 2024

Dear Friends, This week we continue our series - Understanding Jesus Through Luke; The Lord,  Luke 6 1-16  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. Live Stream: https://www.christchurchware.co.uk/live-stream.html

Baptism and Confirmation – On Sunday 3rd November at 6pm we are having a Baptism and Confirmation service Please come along to pray and support the candidates.
Refreshment – if you would be available to help with refreshments after the services.  Please contact the office


SEVEN This next Seven Service 10th November 7pm in Church. We are continuing our series on Gifts of the Spirit.  Seven Service is on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 7pm.
 

Service of the Word Friday 8th November 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.
 

Children's Church   We really need some more volunteers in Children's Church.  If you feel like you could support this vital ministry, please could you contact Lizzie  [email protected]
 

Christ Church School Open Evening on 7th November 2024 between 6pm and 8pm. 
 

Christmas Choir  Mark Dillon has kindly agreed to lead the choir for the Carols by Candle light service. Rehearsals be on Tuesday evenings 7.30 to 9.15 from 5th November to 12th December in Church Centre initially . All abilities welcome, come along and have a go!  Enthusiasm is more important that musical ability.   Further reminder nearer the time.


Rekindling - Thursday 7th November 7:30 pm Church Centre  - Hosted by Dave Brett.  A space for dads of those with additional needs (male carers also welcome). Peer support group with opportunities to chat with each other around a firepit. Bring your own soft drinks and nibbles to share.  Any queries please email [email protected]


Welcome Team & Wardens meeting, Sunday 17th November 7pm in the church  Please come along if you serve on the welcome team or as a warden or assistant warden at any of our services.  You're very welcome to come along if you'd like to explore the possibility of joining the team too.  The evening will include an overview of upcoming events and Sunday morning services, as well as giving you the opportunity to give us your feedback.


Help needed - Single Parents – We are hoping to organise Christmas event for our Single Parents 30th November 4-7pm – if you would like to be involved please contact the Church Office


Casting call! Would you like to be in the Children's Christmas Eve Service this year? We are looking for actors/actresses of all ages to come and help us share the Christmas story in a fun and creative way.  Please speak to Jess if you are interested or would like to know more  [email protected]


Do you have any Board Games you would like to donate?  Lizzie is running a lunch time board games club at Christ Church School. She would love some good quality games to be able to share with them.


Join IN Thank you  Big thank you for everyone to helped, prayed, baked, attended.  We welcomed 186 children and their grown-ups over the 2 days.  We can't do these events without you.


Imminent arrival  The Harts are having a baby in November.  It would be lovely to bless them with some meals to help them through the early weeks.  Please follow the link to sign up if you would like to provide a meal. https://takethemameal.com/TOOG5396


Operation Christmas Child 2024 If you would like to fill a shoebox this year, please pick up a leaflet from the back of church for full instructions.  You can also donate items such as knitted hats, A5 sized notebooks, soaps, and small toys (must be new) etc.  Please take your shoebox gifts or fillers to the church centre, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00,  but only during National Collections Week (11th to 18th November). 


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


​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].