Weekly Update

Dear Friends,
We continue our series looking exploring the Gospel through Romans, the Good News of Jesus, what it means for us and how we share it.  The life groups will be following along with the Bible Society's Romans course.  If you would like to join a group, please let the office know or if you want to study it in your prayer triplet or with friends contact the office for the resource.
 
This Sunday looking at Romans - Peace: How Can We Find Rest in a Stressful World?  Romans 5:1-5   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 link: https://www.christchurchware.co.uk/live-stream.html

--- Children start in Church ---

Good News of Jesus  While we are exploring the Gospel we are inviting you in this New Year to be praying for 5 friends or family to come to know Jesus for themselves.  Why not pray for them in your Lifegroup or Prayer Triplet this week.
 

SEVEN  The Sunday at the Seven Service – 28th January 7pm in Church – The Gospel of John. Seven Service is on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 7pm. 

 
Interested in exploring the Christian Faith?
Why not Join Alpha
Alpha is a series that explores the basics of the Christian faith in a welcoming, open and friendly environment.  It’s free and there’s no pressure or follow up
Everyone’s welcome.
When:  Tuesday 30th January, 7:45pm including dinner
Where:  In Church
To register your interest https://christchurchware.churchsuite.com/events/ifcty7xy


Alpha Catering – As part of the Alpha Course we like to provide a cooked meal for the participants.  If you would be interested in providing one of these meals or would like to know more – please contact the office.
 

Inter-church Quiz – Friday 26th January at 7:30pm – if you would like to join in please contact the office.
 

Oasis -  27th  January 4-7pm Church Centre
If you are a single parent then this is for you.  Oasis is held on last Saturday of every month.  Join us for an afternoon of activities, crafts, games and an opportunity to chat and make new friends.  For further information, please contact the Office or email [email protected]
 

The Bereavement Course
Seven free sessions of films and discussion for anyone bereaved anytime, whether grieving a death now, or wanting to explore a previous bereavement that may be unresolved. This course is for bereaved adults to do their own grief work.  Join us in church Monday 5th February for seven weeks 7.30pm – 9.30pm.
Please contact the Rachel Quinlan for a registration form:  [email protected]
 

JOIN IN!  Monday 19th Feb (10-12am & 2-4pm ) and Tuesday 20th Feb (10-12am & SEN 1-2.30pm) Event for parents/carers and children to come to together with bouncy castle, soft play, games, crafts, Bible story and café.
Help- Can you help with any of these areas  Welcome, monitor inflatables, serve refreshments, chat and pray with adults, craft, bake a cake.   Please contact Jess [email protected]
Pray
 

Women’s Bible Study
Beth Moore Course on Philippians – The Surpassing Value of Knowing CHRIST
Saturdays, 2.30pm – 4.30pm
24th February, 23rd March, 20th April, 18th May and 22nd June
Maximum est. cost – £20 for course materials     Contact Louise [email protected]
 

Evening Prayer Meeting - Would you like to be involved in a regular evening prayer meeting?  please let us know so that we can put you in touch with others who are keen to be a part of this.  Contact [email protected]
 

Dates for the diary
3rd February – Reset New Wine Women’s Day
19th & 20th February – JOIN IN
25th February  -  Newcomers Welcome Lunch after the 10.30 service


Christ Church Toys! - A huge thank you to the wonderful team who helped clean and sort a lot of the toys at Christ Church last week.  As a result, we now have space for some donations of really good quality toys that are easy to clean, please avoid items that require batteries, and also avoid items that are made up of lots of little parts.  See separate Email for requested items. 
 

Mike Tucker’s Funeral details
Monday 5th February 10am at Woollensbrook Crematorium & 11:30am at Christ Church Ware, for Celebration of Mikes life – All Very Welcome
 

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