Weekly Update

Dear Friends,
This Sunday we continue our sermon series on Moments on the Way –Time in the Wilderness, Matthew 4:1-11.  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

SEVEN
This Sunday is the Seven Service 9th July - 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 led service with worship, teaching and fellowship.  We meet together after the service socially; it would be good to see you.
 

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.
 

Job opportunity! Temporary Maternity cover- Assistant Children’s Pastor- Part Time.  For further details see the Click Link for more details
 

WAVE –  8th July 10:00am – 11:30 in Church Centre
(every Second Saturday) WAVE is an inclusive space for those with learning disabilities and their carers 16+.  It is an informal cafe-church where all can worship God.


Summer fun! - Help needed please
Sundays:  In order to give our wonderful children’s and youth team a break over the summer.  We are looking for volunteers to help with either crèche (0-3, 3 people needed), children (3-11, ideally a team of 4), youth (11-14, 2 people). Sessions will be prepared for you.
Would you like to come along and lead our children in Worship over the Summer
30th July, 6th August, 13th August, 20th August, 27th August
Summer Blast: Fun activity mornings for children in the local area. 
Booking Essential – Please contact [email protected] to book your place
Tuesday 8th August (under 5s) , Tuesday 15th August (R-Yr 5), Tuesday 22nd August (R-Yr 5)
Team required for each morning. If you can help on any of these mornings please speak to Jess.  Thank you
In order for us to run these activities we need lots of willing volunteers your help is appreciated


MADD
On Thursday 20th July in Christ Church at 11.30am we have the July MADD meeting.  Our guest will be our vicar, Reverend John Hookway, who will be talking about the recent history of our church.  John is also willing to take questions on any topic.  All men are very welcome


Christ Church major event returning!!!
Men’s Barbecue
On Thursday 20th July 2023 at 7.30pm in the grounds of Christ Church,
All men are very, very welcome!
Normal rules apply, food & drink (alcohol & soft drinks).  
Cost £20, cash on the night please.
More information; Richard Marlow, Barrie Hozier, Bob Barker
To help us cater, please inform the church office if you are coming – by 17th July [email protected]
 
 
Summer Picnics –
Summer picnics on the school field
after Sunday Service, everyone welcome
Bring your lunch and something to sit on
23rd July, 30th July, 6th August, 13th August, 20th August

 
New Wine
A group from Christ Church are going Week A 26th- 30th July full booking details here.  If you have never been before and would like to know more speak to John Hookway, Louise Brett or Mark Hallett. Day tickets are now available. please also note: 0-4's and Additional needs groups have sold out


Church Rounders Game- Wednesday 16th August at 7.30pm.  Come and enjoy an evening of fun as we play rounders together.  Whether you want to play, cheer or chat, it would be great to see you! Any questions ask Jess


Day at the Beach –SAVE THE DATE Saturday 23rd September 2023
All age beach trip- Walton-on-The Naze (more details to follow)
 

Christ Church School Summer BBQ – Friday 14th July 6-8pm.  Inflatables, Games, Stalls, Bar for more details and tickets Summer BBQ 2023 (jumblebee.co.uk)
 

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.