News In Brief

Music Festival: Thank you to everyone involved
A huge thank you to all those who supported and contributed to the East Coast Christian Music Festival. A big thank you to Paul Lowe for the vision and the hard work behind the scenes
Jonathan



Thank you for Romania boxes (340 boxes this year.) Thanks also to John Luty for taking them out with Val Taylor
Jonathan


New Wine Women’s Day
6 March 2010
International Conference Centre,
Harrogate
With Deborah Reed (Bethel Church California)

For info and to book:
www.new-wine.org/women



Pre-School Nativity
at Christ Church

Monday 14th Dec
10.30am
Everyone Welcome!


I would just like to say….
Thank you to all those who sponsored me and supported me in prayer while doing The Great North Run. I achieved my goal (with a little help from my friends) by completing it in four hours. The charity I as raising money for was Marie Curie Cancer Care. If you sponsored me, would it be possible to have it handed in as soon as you can please.

Whether you were a fast or slow runner, they all encouraged each other. It didn’t matter what background they had or what pace you were doing. We were all going the same way, with the same thing in mind. The route was like a roller coaster - it had its ups and downs.

The three times I have done the half marathon, it doesn’t get any easier. Each of the occasions God has used me in many ways. One of which to come side by side and getting down to the person’s level, meeting them as they struggle, but we get over the finish line with aching limbs, emotional but with elation.

Many Thanks & Blessings
Fay Reddington


Confirmation & The Alpha Course

Alpha is a great way to explore the Christian faith and a very helpful way to make new friends at Christ Church. If you are thinking about being confirmed and have not done Alpha, this is a good time to do the course as confirmation happens at Christ Church in the early summer.

The course will start with a launch supper at 7.00pm on Monday 11th January 2010 Please call 01262 404100 for details. To book a place on the course pick up a registration form available at the back of church today or from Reception.


Big Thanks for Supporting the Romania Shoe Box Appeal
Thank-you to everyone who has filled shoeboxes with gifts for Romania. Hundreds of families will have great joy receiving a Christmas shoebox.
Thanks again
Sue Graily



TODZ and FURNITURE STORE
Don’t forget the Furniture Store and Todz shop if you are wanting household things or children’s clothing or toys. We accept donations too!
Thanks, Bev, Gren and Lesley



Equipped To Live (ETL) -
Living Life in Today’s World

“Transformation not just information”

Equipped to live is open to anyone. It is designed to help us live life in today’s difficult world where there are so many choices and seemingly few pointers for life. We think this course will be relevant to everyone who wishes to find the keys for living and making the most of life.

Next Session Saturday 9th January 9.30am to 4.00pm

Overcoming Strongholds in my life
We all have areas we know we could improve in Sometimes a new years resolution is not enough. How do we identify negative strongholds in our thoughts and habits and how do we get free of them?

The cost of each discipleship meeting is £15. If you cannot afford this come along and pay what you can afford

Dates: Saturday 9th January, 6th February, 6th March
Time: 9.30am to 4.00pm


Christmas Services in the Network - Who can you bring?
All the Christmas services we run over Christmas is a great opportunity for you to bring along someone who does not normally attend church throughout the rest of the year. Have a look at all our Christmas services throughout the Network on the back page.



Notice of Revision of Electoral Roll for Christ Church Parish

The electoral roll may be just a piece of paper, but it helps us know who
are part of this church and who are just visitors.

It is the formal membership list of the church. All members of the Network should be on an electoral roll (either Christ Church or West Hill). If you would like your name added to the Christ Church Parish roll please complete an ‘Electoral Roll 2010 Application Form’ available at the back of church or from reception and please leave in Reception on completion by 31st January 2010

The new roll will be displayed in the church for several weeks during February 2010 prior to the PCC Annual General Meeting which will be held on Tuesday 16th March 2010 at 7.30pm


BONFIRE

The community bonfire on the 6th November was a great success with well over 200 people attending, enjoying a free BBQ and good fellowship.

It was thrilling to see so many young families enjoying an evening out on the Church site.
A big thank you to everyone who helped in the organising and serving on the evening, you did a great job.

Jeff

Womens' Weekly

Dec 8th Father Michael Chaffey
Dec 15th Christmas Lunch Outing
Closed until new year—date to be arranged

House of Prayer

Tue 1st Dec Revival Christina Denton
Wed 2nd Dec Kingfisher Trust Dorothy Woodley
Thu 3rd Dec The Nations Mike & Shirley Green
Tue 8th Dec Pre-School Dinah Rogers
Wed 9th Dec Prayers Joy Hensman
Thu 10th Dec Prayers Mike & Shirley Green
Tue 15th Dec Healing On the Streets Steve Frazer
Wed 16th Dec Prayers Mike & Shirley Green
Thu 17th Dec Prayers Neil Mackay

Closed for Christmas Holidays and will re-open on Tuesday 12th January 2010



CHRIST CHURCH ACTION TEAM
helping to make Bridlington a better place to live

Christ Church Action Team
is a team of volunteers and people on work placements helping keep the town centre of Bridlington clean and tidy.

We are able to deal with litter hot spots, dog-fouling and graffiti in and around the town centre of Bridlington. If you are a resident or a business owner with any relevant problems in the town of Bridlington please get in touch.

If you feel you can help in anyway or have a few hours spare. Why not make a difference in keeping Bridlington a better place. Please contact me Jason Smith 10262 404100

PASSION PLAY CHOIR

The Churches Together in Bridlington and District will be contributing to the Passion Play (Good Friday 2nd April) by singing a hymn in 4 parts after the crucifixion. There will be 3 reheasals on the last Thursday of the month - commencing Thursday 28th January at 7.30pm at the Salvation Army Church.

If you do not wish to be involved with acting, please consider the choir.

Please contact Anthony Clarke for more details via Christ Church Reception 01262 404100/400992


From the Christ Church Wardens.
Mark and Frank would like to thank all of our fellowship for your support in prayer, help in activities, giving and your personal support to us, Thank you to the staff in both CCS and PCC and all the volunteers associated with these projects. Without all your support we would not be able to do God’s will in our community and in the wider world. We give thanks to Jonathan and Anne for their leadership and vision.

We wish you A Very Happy Christmas and a new year full of joy and the Holy Spirit refreshing you every day.

Frank and Mark

Thank You form Dinah
I would like to take this opportunity to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who has supported and encouraged me over the last few years in my training as a Lay Reader, especially all those at Martongate . Also THANK YOU to all of you who made the trip to York on a very wet and windy November Day to be at my Licensing in York Minster. It made it a very special occasion for me and one I will not forget marking the end of one season in my life and the beginning of another. Many thanks to you all.

Dinah Rogers


Calling all Mentors!
For your new year diaries!

There will be a meeting with Bev and Jonathan on
THURSDAY 7TH JANUARY

7.00-8.00PM for existing mentors.
This will be in church.

You will be getting a more detailed note from me nearer the time!
Many thanks for all you do.
Bev