Weekly Update

Dear Friends,
This Sunday we start a new series The Promises of the Holy Spirit in John’s Gospel -  John 15:26-27 & 16:1-15   Do 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
​Children start in church this week
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Sunday 30th April
Tim from Amigos Worldwide will be joining us to update on the work that we have supported via our Legacy Project  Amigos Worldwide
 

SEVEN
The Next Seven service is on Sunday 14th May - This term we are looking at personal stories of God at Work today
Seven Service is on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 7pm.  SEVEN is a lively, spirit lead service with worship, teaching and fellowship.  We meet together after the service socially; it would be good to see you.
 

APCM - 17th May 7:45pm in Church beginning with a time of worship
It is an opportunity to be updated about the church and its future vision.  It is also where we elect Trustee/PCC Members – we have up to 7 vacancies for PCC for various terms of 1, 2 & 3 Years and 2 vacancies for Denary Synod.  If you are interested in serving in the way please talk to the Clergy, Wardens or existing PCC Members.  Further details are available from the Church Office.  It is an exciting opportunity to serve Christ Church in its governance and future mission and ministry.  Please do be praying for the APCM and all who serve in Christ Church.
 

OASIS - 29th April 4-7pm in Church Centre.  Solo Parenting?  Come along for a Roast Dinner, Easter Egg Hunt, Games and Craft.  Opportunity to chat and make new friends.
 

Church Electoral Roll:  The annual revision of the Church Electoral Roll
What is the Electoral Roll? The church’s Electoral Roll is the register of its voting members; it is a list of those qualified to attend and to vote at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting. Electoral rolls provide an indication of the real membership and strength of the church.
 
Who can be on the electoral Roll? If you are baptised and over 16, and either live in the parish, or have worshipped regularly at Christ Church for at least six months; and are committed to being part of the life of the local Church of England congregation. Why Join? Enrolment is a way of saying....“I belong”.  For us it is an act of commitment to Christ Church and the church as a whole.  You can apply to be on the Electoral Roll at any time.  Forms are available at the back of Church.  Please contact the office for more details.
 
Each year the Electoral Roll is revised before the APCM (17 May 2023)  If you are not already on the roll and would like to be on it for this year, please complete a form and place in the collection box or give in to the office by Sunday 30th  April
 

20’s & 30’s Social -  Liz and Rob Swaile are hosting a 20’s & 30’s Social at their house on Friday 19th May from 8:30pm  Please bring your own drinks, and nibbles will be provided.  Message Louise or the office for more details incl. their address and/or if you’d like to host a similar event.
 

Help in Creche and children’s groups – We are looking for extra volunteers to assist with Sunday Creche and Childrens group.  If you would like any further information, please speak to Lizzie Castle [email protected]
 

Big Church Festival - 27th & 28th May - Big Church Festival is a weekend event of live Christian music in West Sussex  (https://www.bigchurchfestival.com/) . A few of us will be camping there for the weekend and would welcome anyone interested in coming to join our group. You can book via this link https://bigchurch.group/2023/warehh . If you want further information, please speak to Geoff or Katy Cole
 

Parent’s Social (0-11) – SAVE THE DATE - Monday 12th June 8pm in Church.  This is a space to discuss sharing our faith with our children and how to pray for and with them.  Also this is a space to meet and socialise with other parents.
 

Women’s Ministry Event – SAVE THE DATE – 17th June at Christ Church, timings tbc- likely to be afternoon and early evening.  Please email [email protected] if you’d like to help.
 

Mens BBQ – SAVE THE DATE – 20th July for further details contact Richard Marlow


ECO TIP - Say no to the mow. Mowing your lawn less, and letting parts of it grow long, saves you time and helps give nature a home. If you want to make an even bigger impact for wildlife, don’t mow your lawn, or a section of it, until August to help even more living creatures.  For more eco-tips, sign up to A Rocha UK’s Wild Christian email at: arocha.org.uk/wild-christian  Eco Church - An A Rocha UK Project
 

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