Weekly Update

Just a reminder – Clocks go back this weekend – we all get an extra hour in bed!!
 
Dear Friends,
This Sunday we continue our series  Exploring Philippians – Partnering with God and Others  - Philippians 2-12-34 .  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. Just follow this link: https://www.christchurchware.co.uk/live-stream.html

We had a great time at JOIN IN
THANK YOU SO MUCH, to everyone who made it possible
If you would like to get involved at the next events
Christmas Café & Craft – Wednesday 20th December
JOIN IN – February half term 2024
Contact Jess [email protected]

 
This Week
Children will be starting in Church this week
This week we have introduced Coloured Lanyards to identify different groups of people.
GREEN – Children and Youth                                      RED - Welcomers
 

Christ Church School Open Day 2nd November from 6-8pm.  Everyone Welcome Click for further details
 

OASIS –meets this Saturday 28th in the church centre 4 till 7 pm for crafts, games, hot dogs, cake and desert, fire pit, sparklers, toasting marshmallows. We look forward to welcoming any separated or bereaved parents and their children.
 

Light Party
31st October 6-8pm church family disco (light party) come dressed in your brightest outfit as we celebrate all that Jesus has done to overcome the darkness.  Goody bags will be provided! (Parents to stay with their children, please email [email protected] if you'd like to help)
 

SEVEN The next Seven Service is on – 12 Nov – 7pm in Church – What’s God Like. Seven Service is on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 7pm.

To sign up  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/need-help-talking-about-jesus-tickets-719106235107
For further details please contact Marcus Hart - [email protected]
 

Christmas Choir
We are delighted that Mark Dillon has agreed to lead the choir for the Carols by Candlelight service.
Rehearsals be on Tuesday evenings 7.30 to 9.15 from 14th November to 12th December. All abilities welcome, come along and have a go!  Enthusiasm is more important that musical ability.   Further reminder nearer the time.
 

Dates for the Diary:
10th November - 20s and 30s gathering in pub venue tbc
19th November - Women's prayer and healing evening, 7.30pm Come and worship together as we take time out to invite God and his spirit to breakthrough. Feel free to come whether you have prayer requests or not, to support others and see what it's all about. Contact Louise for more details
 

Childrens Christmas Eve Service – This is a creative family friendly telling of the Christmas Story
If you would like to be involved in acting (of all ages needed) or helping with props.
Please speak to Jess by 13th November
 

Bereavement Journey:
We will be running the Bereavement Journey on Monday evenings from 5 February to 18 March 2024. If you would like to be involved with facilitating groups, refreshments etc, please contact [email protected] for more information. Thank you.

 
Operation Christmas Child 2023
This is a simple way to make a real difference to the life of a child at Christmas.  Can you find the time to fill a shoe box with a few inexpensive gifts? 
For more details please pick up a leaflet at the back of church, or you can pack boxes online at  https://shoeboxonline.samaritans-purse.org.uk/.  The deadline is the w/b 13th November. 
If you have any questions, please contact Andrew du Boulay.
 

Mary & Peter Yates Silver Wedding
A Service of Thanksgiving will be held in the Church on Monday 30th October at 12 noon, to celebrate Mary and Peter Yates' silver wedding anniversary. All Church members are welcome.
 

Ware Christmas Together CHRISTMAS DAY Lunch will return again this year.  A friendly, free Christmas Lunch, originally set up by Ware Churches Together and running for over 20 years. We provide delicious food, company, warmth, and a memorable Christmas Day for those who would otherwise be on their own.  To sign up as a guest or helper for the lunch people can email: [email protected] (see leaflets at back of Church)
 

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

 
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