News in Brief

James 5 v 16
The effective fervent prayer of the righteousness avails much

God Shall Heal Our Nation…

This was the title for the Yorkshire Prayer Conference last August.

We know that nothing happens without faithful pray...ers. We are trying to locate prayer groups within our church network, so that we can access information as to know what the Holy Spirit is speaking through the groups to the church.

Our church is involved in a prayer Weekend at Bawtry Hall on the 9th — 11th April 2010 for a weekend of prayer. Your input could be valuable.

If you meet to pray in groups, no matter how small, we would like to hear from you. So please let Christina Denton know about your group.




Jason, Stacey, big brother T.J and big sister Taffie would like to invite you to celebrate the Baptism of Tessie Smith on the 21st March at the family service.

There will be drinks and cake after the service. We hope to see you there
The Smith Family



Easter Flowers

If anyone would like to contribute towards the Easter Flowers and lilies in remembrance of a loved one please see Ann Blackburn. Please DO NOT place envelopes containing any money in the pigeon holes
Thanks
You
Ann Blackburn



Thursday Evening Bible Study (11’O’clock service and anyone who wants to come) with Jonathan and Anne Couper in Key Centre Reception Lounge 7pm to 8pm. Everyone welcome. You do not need to be part of the 11am service on Sunday to come. Just turn up!



NOTIFICATION OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING — CHRIST CHURCH BRIDLINGTON PCC

This is to draw your attention to the Annual General Meeting of the Christ Church Bridlington Parochial
Church Council which will be held on Tuesday 23rd March at Christ Church commencing at 7.30pm.

Agenda
1. Opening Prayer
2. Apologies for Absence
3. Minutes of 2009 Annual General Meeting
4. Appointment of Tellers
5. Presentation of Electoral Roll
6. Election of Wardens
7. Election of Parochial Church Council
8. Reports
· Treasurer’s Report
(then selection of Financial Auditors)
· Vicar’s Report
· Fabric Report
· Deanery Synod Report
9. Any Other Business

Copies of the last AGM Minutes will be distributed at the AGM.

Every year at the AGM we elect 2 churchwardens from our membership and this year we also need to elect 4 new PCC members.

PCC members John Reddington, Mark Beckitt, and Ben Couper have each served three years and will now under church rules step-down. Current PCC members still serving are (years left to serve in brackets): Pauline Jones (1), Christine Lyle (2), Clare Sturgess (2), Alistair Robertson (2) and Michael Hart (2)

Our Churchwardens Mark Granton and Frank Tuffee will automatically step-down at the AGM as this is an annual election. They may stand for re-election if you ask them!

There are 4 vacancies for members of the PCC. Each person elected will be required to serve 3 years each.

To nominate people to be Churchwarden or PCC member
1. Ask them if they are willing to stand for election
2. Only if they are willing to stand for election, fill-in in nomination form to be found at the back of church (near the main door and the sound desk)

Each candidate must be on the Electoral Roll which is currently being revised. The revised roll will be displayed in the church at least two weeks before the AGM. Candidates must also have signed the Christ Church Network Commitment (values) form. Those proposing also must be on the Electoral Roll of Christ Church.


The New Marriage Course

Starts Monday May 10th
running for 7 weeks.

Further information from Key Centre Reception 01262 404100 or Information Desk back of church.


The Under Fives Outreach team is running a coffee morning and table top sale on the morning of Saturday 3rd April 2010.

If you would like to book a table they are available at £5 each but numbers are limited and likely to sell out quickly so please book early if you would like a table by contacting Moira Jefferson on 404100.



Romanian Coffee Morning
SATURDAY THE 17TH OF APRIL FROM 10 AM TILL 2PM

WE ARE HOPING TO HAVE A CAKE STALL (To be held in the foyer) AND WOULD BE VERY GRATEFUL TO YOU IF YOU CAN BAKE US A CAKE
THIS IS ALSO A TIME TO WELCOME MARIN, MONICA, ALEX AND DORRINA, TWO COUPLES FROM ROMANIA WHO WILL BE SPENDING A FEW DAYS WITH US .

CLAIRE STURGESS IS GOING TO ORGANIZE THIS EVENT SO PLEASE CONTACT HER VIA RECEPTION 01262 404100
SHE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU.



Christ Church Practical Skills Team
For Sale

Variety of Bird and Bat Boxes

Designs to accommodate blue tits, sparrows and robins


Prices from £6

Contact Christ Church Reception
01262 404100


MEETING PLACE At Home
Christ Church Forecourt
MONDAY 1st March & 12th APRIL*
1.45 - 3.30pm
All Ladies Welcome!
Short talk with refreshments
Contact Anne Couper
Margaret Walker &
Rosemary Gillespie
01262 404100

Womens' Weekly
March 2nd Joy Hensman (Talk on Zimbabwe)
March 9th Brenda Fermor (Traidcraft)
March 16th Gathering together meeting
March 23rd Jonathan Couper
March 30th No meeting closed for Easter Holidays.

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

Worship Central in Bradford

Don't miss out on Worship Central in Bradford on 30 October.
30 October 2009, 7:30pm (doors 6:30pm). Tickets (online only) £5 + 50p booking fee.

Hosted by Tim Hughes & Al Gordon, who are joined by Ben Cantelon & Nikki Fletcher, this is an evening celebration in the heart of Bradford for everyone involved in the worship life of the local church - with loads of space for extended times of worship, teaching and ministry.

Venue: Abundant Life Wapping Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD3 OEQ.http://www.worshipcentral.org/events/uk-tour-bradford

News In Brief

Martongate Community Church

Mums and Tots meet on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at Bridlinton North Library 9.15 to 11.45 a.m. This is a social get together for Mums, with soft play for pre-school children.

The Signpost club meets on the 4th Friday in the month at Bridlington North Library 1.30 to 3 p.m. All Senior Citizens are welcome to call in the reminisce, chat or seek help. Refreshments are available.

The Men's Fellowship meets every other Wednesday 1.15 to 2.45 p.m. and all retired men living in the Martongate Area or attending Martongate Coimmunity Church are more than welcome for Bible Study, Prayer and Discussion.

For further details contact Pastor Roger Gale via Christ Church reception 01262 404100

Stage Door Academy is a centre of excellence, offering dance drama, singing and musical theatre classes for children of all ages, in a warm friendly environment, building confidence and technique. Our qualified teachers are on hand to assist and coach with care and professionalism, helping young people to achieve their goals.
Run by Michaela Roberts and Caroline Ibbetson contact 01262 404100 for further contact details

Also along with Stage Door Academy of Performing Arts, Shirley Moir RAD RTS former Royal Academy of Dance Scholarship winner holds RAD grades in the Key Centre on Wednesday evenings. In previous examinations students have gained merits and distinctions. Private lessons are available.

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 01262 404100

Garth. Ann & Helen Blackburn wish to thank the Christ Church Family for their prayers & concerns following Naomi’s accident. She is making good progress.

Thank you also for prayers, cards, phone calls on the passing of Garth’s Mum on Oct 18th
God Bless you all
Ann (Blackburn) & family

The Phoenix Drama Group, a community drama group, run by volunteers with a special focus on adults with learning disabilities. We need a musician (guitarist or keyboard player possibly) to accompany us with the songs for our next play at the Spotlight Theatre in April 2010. We rehearse Monday evenings 7pm to 9pm at Applegarth Court. It is a super group and we have lots of fun. Would anyone with the necessary skills be willing to help? Please contact Jennie Sellers via Christ Chruch Reception 01262 404100 Thank you!

Thanks
We would like to thank everybody for their prayers at our difficult time we have just experienced
Many Thanks
Jason, Stacey, TJ, and Taffie

Network Christmas Card - Alternative to Christmas Cards
If you would like your name included on this year’s Christ Church Network Christmas Greetings Card and at the same time make a donation, to the Network Fund (of what you would normally spend on Christmas Cards) please put your donation in a sealed envelope marked
Network Christmas Card from ‘Your Name’

and leave at Key Centre Reception no later than Tuesday 10th November.

Please note we are only including names and not messages

Andy Hall CD'S
If you have ordered Andy Hall CD’s from the recent conference, we will let you know when they are ready.

Remember the “Doorstep” tub at the back of church where you can leave food and clothing for homeless people or those in need of a bit of extra help.
Thanks, Bev and Ben

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

Thanks, Bev, Gren and Lesley

Help Required
If you would like to help out to give occasional lifts to those who require to travel to hospital for appointments then please contact reception 01262 404100

Martongate Christmas Services Please note that there are no services at Martongate on Christmas day and also no services on the Sunday 27th December.

Please note that the next Network Gathering will be a “Festival service” at the Spa Threatre as part of the Christian Music Festival on Sunday November 22nd at 10.30am. This will feature “Riding Lights” Please come and bring your friends.

Let’s Grow Morrison Vouchers
The nursery are now collecting Morrisons ‘lets grow’ vouchers. You get one for every £10 spent but sometimes you will have to ask for them because they forget. There is a collection box in the nursery or pop them into reception

Victory for Rain Tax Campaigners
The government has announced the abolition of rain tax which has hit churches, sports clubs and other charities. The Rain Tax campaign mounted various initiatives to highlight the unfairness of the impact of surface water drainage charges on the charitable sector. Martin Dales campaigned on behalf of the churches in England, brought the matter to the General Synod in 2009 and was co-presenter with churchwarden David Boddy of the 45,000 signatory Downing Street petition in April and is a spokesman for the umbrella group DontDrainUs.org

Womens'Weekly Programme

Nov 3rd Ruth Snell
Nov 10th Open meeting
Nov 17th Paul Lowe
Nov 24th Bethany Book Christmas Stall
Dec 1st Debbie Chislett
Dec 8th Father Michael Chaffey
Dec 15th Christmas Lunch Outing (then closed until new year date tbc)

Martongate Community Church
Mums and Tots meet on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at Bridlinton North Library 9.15 to 11.45 a.m. This is a social get together for Mums, with soft play for pre-school children.

The Signpost club meets on the 4th Friday in the month at Bridlington North Library 1.30 to 3 p.m. All Senior Citizens are welcome to call in the reminisce, chat or seek help. Refreshments are available.

The Men's Fellowship meets every other Wednesday 1.15 to 2.45 p.m. and all retired men living in the Martongate Area or attending Martongate Community Church are more than welcome for Bible Study, Prayer and Discussion. For further details contact Pastor Roger Gale via Chriat Church Reception 01262 404100

Youth Church
At the beginning of September in the Key Centre the Christ Church Youth Service was birthed. In the 2 months it has been running we have seen God's presence fall gently but with power. The result has been an encountering of God by both the young people and the team. There have been prayers of healing from kids as young as 10 and many commitments to Christ.
In a recent service we saw young people committing themselves to pray regularly as well as making offerings of there lives, hearts and time.
In the middle of one service the holy Spirit came like gentle rain with many moved dramatically by the reality of the presence of God.
The youth service has also birthed the new youth band and it is really exciting to see this group of young people growing not just as musicians but as worshipers. They have helped lead us into some very powerful times of worship.
The youth team have been encouraged by what God is doing and would ask that you would continue to pray that the kingdom of God comes to the youth of this town!

Midweek Service
Are you in need of a touch from God? Do you need to come into a place of greater intimacy in his presence? Are you hungry? Thirsty? needing refreshment or a time of praise and worship during the week?
Then why not get under the waterfall of Gods presence and join us at the Christ church mid week service, Tuesday nights at 7.30 pm in church.

Items for Network News
If you could please submit any articles for Network News 12 days before the Sunday of issue. The deadline is now the second Tuesday before issue. The deadline for the December issue is Tuesday 24th November. Confused ? - call at or phone reception 01262 404100 and ask for a schedule which contains all the deadline dates

Please pray for…

(a) Equipped To Live Course
(b) Nursery
(c) Daniel Clarke in South Africa
(d) Mark Jefferson - Acute Myeland Leukaemia - needs an urgent transplant
(e) for those ill If you know of anyone who is ill please inform reception
(f) Open Doors
(g) East Coast Christian Music Festival
(h) Saturday Carboot Sale at Westhill
(i) Those who attend Applegarth Court Service
(k) St Magnus, Advent Service
(l) Martingate Church Christmas Fayre
(m) Preparations for the Passion Play
(n) Pre-School Nativity


Church Christmas Trees/ Decorations

The Christmas trees and decorations will be going up on
Wednesday morning 2nd December starting at 9.30am

Angie Watts will be heading up the event and would welcome some help, so if you would like to be involved just come along at 9.30am or as the day progresses, to Church on the Wednesday morning and join in the fun.

Welcome Back!
Welcome back to Val Taylor from Romania!

Releasing the Prophetic through Worship with Luke Finch

Tuesday 27th October at 7.30pm

at the Christ Church Midweek service

Luke Finch is the Worship Pastor of Bethshan church. He currently oversees all the worship teams across the region. Having started leading worship as a teenager he has grown to become a huge gift to the body of Christ. He has released 2 albums but is best experienced live as he carries a great anointing to lead people into the presence of God. He has ministered in churches and conferences all over the world. He lives in the North East of England, is married to Deborah and has 3 children. He is the son-in-law of Ken Gott

To find out more and listen to some of his music click here

Community Bonfire

News in Brief

Romania Coffee Morning
Sat 31st October 10am to 1pm

Coffee & Slice of cake £1



Torch 50th Anniversary

Marilyn Baker and Bridlington Fellowship

Invite You To a Celebration

Saturday 21st November 2pm

Emmanuel Church

Light Refreshments
Admission Free
Retiring Collection

As part of the Christian Music Festival programme

Thank You
Jim and Rosemary Gillespie wish to thank all the Christchurch family for their support and prayers following the death of Jim’s dad in August.


Anthony Nolan Trust Coffee Morning
Are running a coffee morning and Donor Recruitment Day at Christ Church on Friday 23rd October in the Forecourt. 10am to 2pm??? The trust helps to match up . The trust connects leukaemia patients, whose immune system needs a boost – with another person, who is prepared to share a little of theirs. Matching patients with donors. Further information about the Trust can be found at
www.anthonynolan.org.uk


Items for Network News
If you could please submit any articles for Network News 12 days before the Sunday of issue. The deadline is now the second Tuesday before issue. The deadline for the November issue is Tuesday 20th October. Confused ? - call at or phone reception 01262 404100 and ask for a schedule which contains all the deadline dates

Congratulations
Congratulations to Dinah Rodgers as she becomes officially licensed as a lay reader at York Minister on 14th November. The service is at 11am


Christmas Bring & Share Party...
Plans are underway for a Network Christmas Bring and Share Party to be held in the main church with music, food, , table quiz, Irish Ceilidh and lots of Christmas surprises. This will be for everyone connected with the Christchurch Network and Church site. It will be on Friday 11th December at 7pm. Further details will be in next month’s Network News and as part of this blog.


Christmas Services
We will have full details of all the Network Services in next month’s issue. If you want to know before then check out here on the Network News Blog.


BRIDLINGTON PASSION PLAY 2nd April Good Friday Easter 2010
Volunteer Form

There are 38 cast parts, 13 of which are speaking. Auditions for speaking parts will take place at 2pm on Sunday 8th November at Emmanuel Church. Rehearsals for speaking parts will take place on Fridays, commencing 8th January, 7-9pm, at Emmanuel Church. Other cast members and musicians will join the rehearsals later. The cast will be given guidance about simple costumes to be brought to the final rehearsals. Children are very welcome to participate with other family members who are able to supervise. We wish to be as inclusive as possible of all who wish to participate.

To register your interest as a Volunteer please collect a form from reception

Womens' Weekly
Oct 6th Father Michael Chaffey
Oct 13th Open Meeting
Oct 20th Ruth Snell
Oct 27th No meeting—half term

Come & join us for coffee & our meeting at 10.30am every Tuesday in the
Forecourt. All ladies welcome!


Churches Together in Bridlington
And District Items for Information and Prayer
September 2009

Thursday 24th September: Churches Together Choir Rehearsal for Come Together, Spa 21st November, all welcome and on following Thursdays: 7.30pm Salvation Army Wellington Road

Tuesday 6th October: Passion Play Good Friday 2010, Script Planning Meeting: 7.30 pm Emmanuel Church

Thursday 8th October: Bible Society Coffee Morning: 10 am Priory Rooms

Friday 16th October: Harvest Festival Service and Supper: 7pm Grindale Church

Thursday 22nd October: Churches Together Harvest Praise: 7 for 7.30 pm Emmanuel Church

Saturday 24th October: Bible Society Meeting: All Day Harbourside

Sunday 8th November: Passion Play Auditions: 2.30 pm Emmanuel Church

Monday 16th November: Churches Together Prayer and Share: 7 pm Salvation Army Wellington Road

18th to 22nd November Christian Cultural Music Festival Full Programmes to Follow. Contact Paul Lowe


St. Andrews Church ULROME

Morning Service at 11.00 a.m. each Sunday

starting on Sunday 4th October

Leader : - Margaret Walker
Tel. Contact: - 01262 404100

There is no parking on the approach road to the Church, parking is in the village or near the pond.


Advanced Notice
Network Christmas Card - Alternative to Christmas Cards
If you would like your name included on this year’s Christ Church Network Christmas Greetings Card and at the same time make a donation, to the Network Fund (of what you would normally spend on Christmas Cards) please put your donation in a sealed envelope marked

Network Christmas Card from ‘Your Name’

and leave at Key Centre Reception no later than Tuesday 10th November.

Please note we are only including names and not messages


Remembrance Day Service

At the Cenotaph

November 8th

10.40am

Start Course
The next Start Course starts on 27th October


Christian Music Festival
As part of the annual Sewerby Hall week of music 19th—24th October, Garth Blackburn will perform in the Orangery on Saturday 24th October at 2.00pm

A regular performer at Sewerby over the past twelve years his recital this year will take the form of a prelude to the Christian Music Festival, to be held in November.

Piano arrangements of various forms of church music will be performed

Bishop David Pytches Visit Sunday 13th September & Monday 14th September

We will be welcoming among us The Right Revd David Pytches who is a Bishop of the Anglican Communion and the former Bishop of Chile. Bishop David was also vicar of St Andrew’s, in Chorleywood. He is the author of many books, including “Come Holy Spirit” and his autobiography, “ Living at the Edge.” He and his wife, Mary founded New Wine.

David will be preaching at the 6pm service with the sermon theme “The New Wine of the Kingdom” and will also be meeting Network Pastors, House Group Leaders, and Staff on Monday morning

News In Brief

Many thanks from Scarborough Pregnancy Crisis Centre to everyone who supported the Springtime bottle appeal. Across several churches around £500 was raised

www.careconfidential.com/scarborough

Scarborough Pregnancy Crisis Centre seeks to help those experiencing a crisis pregnancy. They offer a free pregnancy test and counselling, which is offered by volunteer counsellors, most of whom have experienced a crisis pregnancy themselves. The main focus is to allow the woman some listening space and time so she can really sort out for herself her best way forward, considering several options, and avoid making a quick decision which she may later regret. A male counsellor is also available if required. The Centre offers baby clothes and equipment to women who need it, and advice on support agencies in the locality. Post abortion counselling is also available.

DOORSTEP DROP IN
Remember there’s a tub at the back of church where you can leave non perishable items for Doorstep clients.
Many thanks for the donations already received.
Bev and Ben

BEV’S BIBLE STUDY starts again on MONDAY 21st SEPTEMBER in the WELLSPRING ROOM!!
3.30 for 4.00pm start.

Remember TODZ and FURNITURE STORE when you are thinking of donating goods.
We can put most things to a good use!!
Bev, Gren and Lesley


For your Diary

Sunday 1st November
Frank Mwiko (Chairman - Yorkshire Prayer Conference) at 6pm service

Network Gathering
Please note that the next Network Gathering will be a “Festival service” at the Spa Threatre as part of the Christian Music Festival on Sunday November 22nd at 10.30am. This will feature “Riding Lights” Please come and bring your friends.

There is no Network gathering on 18th October as previously advertised

UCB WORD FOR TODAY
The UCB “Word For Today” provides helpful bible readings & bible notes for everyday. They are obtainable from the back of church. First one is free, then 50p per copy. See Anne Couper for further details or ring 01262 404100

The UCB Notes also incorporate “Bible in a Year Reading” which gives a Bible reading plan to read the whole Bible in one year


11.00am Service
In case you missed the notice, we have introduced coffee in the middle of the service from August 30th. This will help us welcome new people and increase our meeting together as a congregation. Trax and the Start Course will continue as usual.

The style of the service will be welcoming, informal and relaxed. We are also excited about two other new ventures which will be starting on September 6th. We are planting out two new churches from the 11am service which we anticipate to start in a small way and grow.

The first is ‘Play & Do Church’ meeting in the Church Hall with Moira Jefferson. This will be a church based around children activities in which parents are present.

Secondly a ’Youth Church’ (incorporating Freestyle) in the Key Centre which will also start on September 6th. This will be open to all over the age of 11 and to which we can invite adults in the 20’s and 30’s age group.

Please pray about these significant changes and we look forward to all that God will do in the Autumn with us.


Update from PCC
At the July meeting the lighting scheme for Christ Church was considered. We are grateful to God that we have already received over £27,000 but the scheme would cost about £45,000 and therefore has been put on hold until finances permit

News In Brief

• There is no Prayer & Presence Prayer meeting this Tuesday 4th August and no Tuesday mid week service Tuesday 4th August

• Please remember to book up for the Yorkshire Prayer Conference on Saturday 15th August at York University. Booking forms are available from Key Centre Reception or info online at

www.yorkshireprayerconference.org.uk

IONA PILGRIMAGE (5th-9th October)
There are still a few places available on an autumn pilgrimage to Iona led by writer and broadcaster, Revd Rob Marshall. The pilgrimage leaves from York Railway station in the early afternoon of Monday 3rd (easily reachable via train from all parts of the south) and journeys north to the Erskine Bridge where there is an overnight stay with dinner. Next morning, the coach takes us via the beautiful shores of Loch Lomond to the lovely town of Oban from where we board a ferry to Mull. We journey across Mull on our coach to Fionphort and take a smaller boat onto the island of Iona for three nights of prayer, reflection and meditation. Accommodation is in a range of comfortable B&B’s on the island. The return journey is from Iona direct to York on the Friday, arriving back in the early evening. The price in a twin room is £465 (half board). Iona played an enormous role in the spreading of what is now called Celtic Christianity across the UK in the 7th/8th centuries. Brochures available on 01482 562455

The next meeting of the Full Gospel Business Fellowship International is on Monday 27th July 2009 at 7.15pm at thr River Head Restaurant, Driffield. The speaker is Sally Vilia. To book a place contact Davis Thomson via Christ Church Bridlington 01262 404100 or click on the link below

www.eastridingfgbmfi.co.uk

Prayer & Presence Prayer Meeting - Is now the first Tuesday of the month.
The next Meeting will be this Tuesday 7th July at 7.30pm at Christ Church

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Open Doors Require Volunteers
Open Doors is a project which runs every Tuesday evening in the Forecourt area providing a hot meal and a gospel message for the homeless or for those who just need a safe place to come to. They would welcome additional volunteers particularly to engage with those people who attend. If you are interested in knowing more, please see Tony Found or leave your name with Reception 01262 404100

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Boys Will be Men.
Under the excellent leadersgip of Tony Found the Boys’ Brigade continues to flourish. The annual display on the 21st May was a huge success. The highlight of the evening for me was the sword fencing display carried out by the older boys. It was good to see the boys taking part and enjoying the sport. The younger boys entertained us with David and Goliath and a song.

These young men seem to thrive on the Boys’ Brigade discipline, ordered ways. The boys received awards and badges for work completed during the year. These young people are our future. Tony Found is preparing the September programme and needs your help, your skills experiences, and stories are badly needed, please contact reception if you can help. Many thanks
ELAINE BROADBENT.

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Come and Support your New Curate
Revd Dave Chislett at St Mark’s West Hill

on Thursday July 9th, 2009 at 7.30pm

As he is licensed by the Bishop of Hull
as Assistant Curate of Christ Church
and of Bessingby with special responsibility for Bessingby

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Our sincere thanks to you all, and God for his provision. Thank you for all your prayers and support at this sad time after the loss of Keith’s mother. We value all your words and prayers. “God is our rock always”
Yours in Christ
Keith, Judith and Clare Sturgess

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Items for Network News
If you could please submit any articles for Network News 12 days before the Sunday of issue. The deadline is now the second Tuesday before issue. The deadline for the September issue is Tuesday 25th August. Confused ? - call at or phone reception 01262 404100 and ask for a schedule which contains all the deadline dates

Open Air Service
There will be an Open Air Service at Ebor Flats on Saturday 11th July at 1pm. During the service “The Father's Love Letter” will be distributed. For further information please see Rob Parker

DOORSTEP DROP-IN NEEDS ON GOING DONATIONS

for people who are currently homeless or in hard times.
The Drop-In is between 11.00 and 12.00 each day where anyone can have a chat about housing, money, food or other basics.
Sometimes we help people out with food or clothing and maybe a sleeping bag.
If you can help in any way it would be great!
You can leave contributions of food or clothing in the marked tub at the back of church; or you can make a financial donation to Doorstep via Bev Hall, Ben Comberford, Shirley Holdsworth, Vikki Mitchell, Anne Hinchliffe or Stuart Anderson
Thank you.

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The Alpha Launch Supper

Monday 28th September 2009
at 7.00pm


In the Forecourt

To register complete a form or

Tel 01262 404100


http://www.christchurchbridlington.com/

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One for your diary

Releasing the Kingdom 2

Conference at Christ Church, Bridlington
with Andy Hall

Friday 9th & Saturday 10th October

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Saturday 11th July
Martongate Community Church Summer Fayre 10am to 12.30pm at North
Bridlington Library. Bric-a-brac; Home Produce; Cakes and Home Made Jams; Jewellery; Cards and Wrapping Paper; Books and Videos; Tea and Coffee Come and browse round the different stalls or call in for a coffee/tea and chat in a friendly atmosphere Admission is Free

Saturday 18th July
Family Fun Day for all in the Christ Church Network. 12.30pm to 4.00pm Fun day out for all the family. Bouncy castle, BBQ, Children’s fun & games,
Live music, sports activities, &much much more
Site entrance 50p or £1 for family of 4

Open Doors Require Volunteers

Open Doors is a project which runs every Tuesday evening in the Forecourt area at Christ Church, Bridlington, providing a hot meal and a gospel message for the homeless or for those who just need a safe place to come to. They would welcome additional volunteers particularly to engage with those people who attend. If you are interested in knowing more, please see Tony Found or leave your name with Reception 01262 404100

Thursday Morning Communion

Please note that the 10am Thursday morning Celebration of Holy Communion at Christ Church will be continuing throughout August led by Father Michael Chaffey

Fusion - A Student Mission

Over the last 12 years, Fusion has been equipping churches across the UK to engage with student mission and discipleship. They now partner with 200 churches.

The ministry of Fusion emerged in 1997 as a response to a shared vision across the body of Christ to address the challenges of a changing student world. God’s passion is for a dynamic student movement, one that will see Universities and colleges won for Christ.

Recent figures suggest that there are 2.3 million students in the UK. Student numbers have increased over 700% in the last 40 years and the government has set a target of 50% of all young people in Higher Education by 2010. Less than 2% of students are actively involved in church. Fusion’s mission is to reach every student with the gospel, initially in the UK and then beyond. If you would like further information visit

http://www.fusion.uk.com/

If you are going off to university or are already in further education and would like further information regarding the work of Fusion please leave your details at reception 01262 404100

Summer Fun Time

Summer Fun Time !!

Christ Church Hall, Forecourt, Pre-School and enclosed outdoor play area

Summer Fun for under 5's and their parents/carers
(brothers and sisters up to 9 welcome too!)

Every Wednesday in August from 10.30am to 12.30pm

• Soft Play for under fives


• Activities for 5 - 8s


• Outside play for under fives


• Baby Toys


• Craft for everyone


• Refreshments (small charge)

BRING A PICNIC!! PICNIC AT 12 NOON

Booking forms available at reception 01262 404100 or at

www.christchurchbridlington.com