Weekly Update

Dear Friends,
We continue our series exploring the Gospel through Romans, the Good News of Jesus, what it means for us and how we share it. 
This Sunday looking at  Romans -  Mission: How Can We be Ambitious with the Gospel? Romans 15 1-20   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

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.
 

Lent Reading Material
If you like reading material for Lent why not read Romans – A Letter That Makes Sense of Life by Andrew Ollerton
 

SEVEN  This Sunday is the  Seven Service– 10th March 7pm in Church – The Gospel of John. Seven Service is on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 7pm
 

Date for Diary
15th March – Church Office Closed
15th March – 20’s/30’s Social – Join us in the Punch House from 7:30pm – Hope to see you there
23rd March, 20th April, 18th May, 22nd June – Women’s Bible Study - continued
 

Things to pray for
Alpha Course
Bereavement Course
Recruitment for Head Teacher at Christ Church School
 

The Legacy Fund
This is the part of the building development fund which we are able to bless other ministries and mission with.  Thanks to  your amazing generosity the PCC is now in the position to start making the next series of grants.  If you have a recommendation for a mission / ministry that is would be great for the Church to consider supporting please contact Roz McFiggans via the Church Office.  For some of the previous ministries we have supported please see the latest edition of Ware in the World.
If you would like to be part of the Legacy Committee, please contact John via the church office
 

Youth Weekend Away We have 24 young people booked to come away on our annual youth weekend away! It will be a weekend full of fun, worship, bible studies, teaching, games and activities.  To fuel us for all this we need cake, prayer and a projector screen!  If you have a freestanding projector screen we could borrow or you are able to bake a cake please drop it to the church centre for Friday 22nd March then please speak to Jess. Thank you!

 
Help for St. Mark’s Colney Heath Away Day
We will be hosting the Away Day for St. Mark's Colney Heath, where Caroline Keightley, our former curate, is now the Vicar. Would a few people be willing to help serve refreshments on Saturday, 4th May? Would also a small group be willing to run a BBQ for them in the evening? Please email the church office is you are able to help.
 

You are warmly invited to visit the All Nations’ Coffee and Book Shop, which is open every Wednesday and Friday 2-5pm. Please see this facebook page for current information: https://www.facebook.com/AllNationsCoffeeAndBookShop/ or pick up a leaflet from the Christ church welcome table.
All Nations also offer Afternoon Teas, which are the perfect treat for you and your family. Please see the college website for more information: https://www.allnations.ac.uk/events/afternoon-tea or pick up a leaflet from the Christ church welcome table.
Why not also check out the website for more events and retreats taking place during the year: https://www.allnations.ac.uk/events
 

Advanced Dates for Easter Services at Christ Church
Maundy Thursday – 28th March 8pm Communion Service
Good Friday – 29th March 10:30am Family Service & Activities for Children (with Hot Cross Buns)
Easter Sunday – 31st March 9am Communion Service
                                                           10:30am Communion Service
 

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 Herefurther details
 

Eco tip for March - Single use plastics review
Look around your home. Take note of how many single-use plastic items you see. Single-use plastic is everywhere, especially in our kitchens and bathrooms, but reducing your dependence on single-use plastic is easier than you might think.  For example, bringing a reusable cotton tote bag when you go shopping and purchasing loose fruits and veggies will significantly reduce the plastic in your home. You can also stop buying bottled water. Instead, take a reusable water bottle everywhere you go.