Clevedon Baptist Church

Services prepared by Christian Women of Malaysia for use in services across the world will be used at Clevedon Baptist Church 10.30am on Friday 2 March (refreshments from 10am) and St Andrew’s Church 7.30pm. Known as the Women’s World Day of Prayer because it is written by women from various countries, all are welcome. It is held morning and evening to cater for all, men, women and young people to encourage people to pray.

The following is a summary of an email from Tim Simpson, chairman of Churches Together in Clevedon, about exciting prayer initiatives in the area and nationally:

 
“Nationwide plans are underway for perhaps the largest prayer gathering in this nation for a very long time, Saturday 29th September Wembley Stadium. This will be a real call to God on behalf of our nation.

 Why not come and hear the vision behind Wembley and indeed of how we can prepare ourselves before God for it. Bristol EA have invited the organiser of the event Dr.Jonathan Oleyede to speak in Bristol on Wednesday 28th March 7.30 (venue to be confirmed).

Prior to that meeting Jonathan will speak to a smaller group of folk who already have a heart for prayer, at Emmanuel Chapel, Henbury 2pm-4.30pm 28th March. Any prayer leaders please feel free to invite your groups.

There is also a possibility of holding a Bristol Area stadium prayer time at Ashton Gate Stadium and this is currently being looked at for the evening of Pentecost Sunday 27th May. Listen out for further details.

 As you can see, much to get excited about but also much to pray for. We must somehow not just get caught up in the euphoria but remember we are praying as an act of repentance in the hope of seeing our nation changed.”

If you are interested in going to Wembley or want further information, in the first instance contact Sarah Sweet or Stephen Brain. A list is being built by Tim Simpson for travel to Wembley and we can pass numbers to him.

A Silent Auction is planned to run 10.00-12.00 at our church on behalf of Andrew House and the Crisis Centre Ministries. Donations gratefully received. Contact Jeff Peacock 07540 497796, Alan Goddard 879489 or Mike Spencer 879738

Carbon Fast 2012 -  Each day there’s a new and interesting action to take. Let’s remember how God has called us to respect and look after his good creation and to protect poor people who are suffering the most.

Why not give it a go? Carbon Fast booklets available from The Hub in our church foyer and Church Administrator.

The Marriage Enhancement Course is for any couple who want to invest in their relationship. Whether you’ve been together for one, or sixty one years; whether you have a strong relationship or are struggling, whether you have a faith or not.

Course sessions include: building strong foundations, the art of communication, resolving conflict, the power of forgiveness, the impact of family, past and present, good sex, and love in action.

The course has a new start date of Sunday 19th February at our church from 6.15pm – 8.50pm. It then runs each Sunday evening until Sunday 1st April 2012.

For more details please contact the church office or email gina.peacock@clevedonbaptistchurch.org

Pictures of the recent Nativity are now on the Children’s Events page. (Go to Church Life/Children/Children’s Events)