Weekly Update

Dear Friends,
This Sunday we continue in our Promises of God series and see how God gives us the amazing gift of eternal life from John 3:16.
 
As an eco-church we have already earned the Silver award from A Rocha A Rocha UK – Caring for God's Earth and as it's climate Sunday this week we will also be bringing you a couple of updates on how we can be involved in the issues of climate change at this time.
 
 
Sunday  Services
We look forward to welcoming you to our Sunday 9am and 10.30am services in church, as we continue our series on ‘Promises of God to live by’. There is no need to book and all the other changes can be found HERE.
You can also join us as usual every Sunday at 10.30am on our Livestream. 
If you have missed any of our services or want to watch them again do subscribe to our You Tube channel for all the latest updates and past video’s www.youtube.com/ChristChurchWare


Job opportunity
We are looking to employ an assistant Youth Pastor to support Jess and the Youth Team.
Details of the vacancy and the application form can be found HERE.
Please do share with people you know who may be interested and be praying for the right candidate to come forward.
 

Prayer
Do join us for Friday Prayers by Zoom - do check your email for the link or contact the office.
 
Day of prayer and fasting
Our next day of prayer and fasting is on Wednesday 8th September. Please do spend some time listening to God and share any words or picture to John via the office, We can pray for children, parents and teachers as school starts up again. We can pray for all the CCW volunteers who do so much behind the scenes, and for our service leaders, preachers, readers, intercessors and musicians who bring so much to our worship. If you are able to offer a specific hour in prayer, do follow this link to sign up:
https://www.24-7prayer.com/signup/6a599e

Monthly prayer meeting
The monthly Monday Prayer meeting set up some years ago is to begin meeting in person again.  It will be held in the Church Centre Youth wing from 10-11am on 13 September, 18th October, 15th November and 20th December. We are smallish but committed group and we would love others to join us – you would be most welcome, just come along.


Confirmation and Baptism
We are delighted to let you know that we have been able to rearrange the service of Baptism and Confirmation (that was postponed due to the pandemic) for Sunday evening 10th October at 6.30pm at Christ Church. If you would like the opportunity to join the current candidates in being either confirmed (if you are already baptised) or to be baptised as well by immersion (if you haven’t been already), please do contact John via [email protected] for an invite to the preparatory session on Sunday the 12th of September. If you have any questions do please ask John.
 
 
Children’s church   
Sunday morning children’s church continues this week. Summer Blast was a great success and enjoyed by all – thanks to the team for their fantastic support.
Children’s groups start back up this Sunday, please see your email for details or contact the office.
 

Youth
The Youth weekend away was a really fun time of fellowship and adventure. Thanks to everyone who prayed for the team and the young people over the weekend and to those who provided cakes – which were very much appreciated, especially after a chilly afternoon on the rafts. The youth programme starts back up on the 8th of September. See your email for further details or contact the office..
 

Summer 2022 New Wine
Details of 2022 in person week A can be found here: https://www.new-wine.org/events/united22/

​Women's Bible Study Group
All women are warmly invited to Midweek as it restarts in person at the church centre on Wednesday the 8th of September. Coffee from 9.30am. And then we are starting our new series on Old Testament Women of the Bible.

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Mum's the Word
Thursday 16th of September. A special well done... See the flyer or website for details
 
 
CAP
Our Christians Against Poverty Debt centre is running, if you know of anybody who needs their help do contact 0800 3280006
 

Gentlemen of Men Active During the Day
Thursday 16th September 11.30am, Old Bull’s Head, Baldock Street, Ware.  September is upon us, the meteorological autumn has commenced.  Winter is coming, the nights are drawing in.  All is not doom and gloom, we have a September MADD on the horizon!!! Come along for a chat, to hear what has been happening and plans for the rest of 2021.  If you are male and can make the meeting you are very welcome! More information from Bob Barker or Peter Dane.


Bike'n Hike
Saturday 11th September is the annual Bike’n Hike fundraising event supporting Beds and Herts Historic Churches Trust, There were very generous with grants towards the church refurbishment project. If you would like to cycle or hike, visiting local churches or want to know more information please see https://bedshertshct.org.uk/bike-n-hike/ or speak to Martin. We have information packs available in the office.
 
God bless
John and the Christ Church Team.