Weekly Update

Dear Friends
We continue the sermon series is on Encountering Jesus in John’s Gospel – Spiritual Healing John 10 1-6  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

Service of the Word – 10th March 12:15pm in Church (after the Friday Coffee Morning 10-12).  This service will be on the second Friday of the month.  The service is an opportunity for people to attend church during the week and to connect with God.
 

SEVEN
The next Seven Service is on 12th March
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.
 

20’s & 30’s Social
Louise & David Brett are hosting a 20’s and 30’s social at their house, Friday 17th March 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.


Youth Weekend Away
About 25 Young People will be going away on Friday 10th – Sunday 12th March.  They LOVE cake.  If you would be willing to bake a cake and bring to the office on the morning of Friday 10th, they would be very grateful. 
Please do be praying for the Young People and Leaders, that all will stay healthy and well and be open to what God want to say.
 

MADD - Gentlemen of Men Active During the Day
We turn our thoughts to the MADD meeting in March!  
Day, date, time & place - Thursday 16th March, 11.30am in Christ Church, Ware.
Our guest - Reverend Tim Swindell.  His many appointments include Executive Chair, Central Hall Westminster.
All men are most welcome.  More information from Bob Barker or Peter Dane.
 

Easter Explored!  26th – 30th March
We are running Easter Explored this year.  We will take people through the journey of Easter and tell the story of Jesus in a multi-sensory and interactive way by transforming the church into different scenes
Setting up on Sunday 26th March and then running throughout the week till Thurs 30th March.  We need a team of people who would like to help plan, act, welcome and set up- there is something for everyone to get involved with!
Do you have these items of the week?  Terracotta jugs (large and small).
Please contact children@christchurchware.co.uk
 
 
How to warm up to maintain a healthy singing voice workshop – Tuesday 4th April 7:30pm Christ Church Centre
Jo Pierce (qualified voice teacher & musical director) will be running a FREE practical, fun workshop covering; physical and vocal warms up you can use when singing at church to keep your voice healthy.  If you currently sing in the worship bands or are interested in singing in this is for you.  Welcome to adults and young people in year 7 and over.  For all levels of experience.   Contact the Church office if you are interested
 

Toddler Assistance
Toddlers runs on Mondays and Tuesdays 9.30-11am during term time.  This is an incredible opportunity to connect with the community, giving parents and carers a safe space to come to whilst their children play.  The group is run by a supportive and dedicated team, we would like more people to join the team to continue to strengthen this ministry, please get in touch if you’d like to consider being involved. Email the office or louiseb@christchurchware.co.uk


The egg that shares the Easter Story
Out of the 80 million Easter eggs sold in this part of the world every year, The Real Easter Egg is the only one which has an Easter story book in the box, is made of Fairtrade chocolate and supports charitable projects.  For further details go to
www.realeasteregg.co.uk
 

Christ Church School Quiz Night – 9th March 7:30pm at Christ Church School
The school PSA are holding a Quiz Night (over 18’s). to help fund the toilet refurbishment project. Ticket is £6 per person.  To book your ticket go to www.jumblebee.co.uk/quiznight5
 

Ron’s Open House – 11th March from 10am
Ron Porter is celebrating his 70th Birthday and 25 years living in his flat.   If you would like to join him in his celebrations, he is having an Open House on Saturday 11th March from 10am.  Tabletop sale in aid of Ukraine and refreshment.  All Welcome.  For further details please contact the office
 

Ware Choral Society – 18th March 7:30pm
Will be Performing Brahms: A German Requiem on Saturday 18th March at 7:30pm in Christ Church.  Tickets £15 on door.   For further details visit www.warechoral.org.uk
 

Sunday Parking  - Due to the congestion in the Church carpark between the services on Sundays, Christ Church in cooperation with the School, have arranged for the school playground to be opened for the congregation of the 10:30 service for car parking.  Access will only be from Bowling Road from 10:00am.  The school carpark will not be accessible to cars from New Road.   There is Pedestrian access to the Church.  The Bowling Road school gate will be closed and locked at 12:30pm
 

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
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