MAY 2018 NEWSLETTER
Minister Emeritus Rev. J. D. Parker
Licensed for Weddings, Baptisms and Dedications
www.silverendcongregationalchurch.org
“But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever,
the purposes of His heart through all generations” Psalm 33:11
Sunday Service Times
Morning service only 1st Sunday in month 10 am UNLESS ADVERTISED
Every Sunday evening 6.30pm
Overseeing Pastor Rev. Malcolm Boulter Tel. 07720 394049
Church Open Tuesday 10.00-11.45
Coffee ‘n Chat Tuesday 10.30-11.45
T @ 3 Group 1st Wed in Month Contact Brenda 583896
Singing Group Practise Friday 7.45pm Contact Sharon 583913
Church Secretary Mrs. J. Bartlett Tel. 01376 561959
Any enquiries Mrs. Anne Smith Tel 01376 583338
Church Treasurer Mrs. Sharon Gray Tel 01376 583913
Church Telephone No. 01376 584306 - Post Code CM8 3QF (Silver Street)
Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.
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MAY |
10.00 AM |
6.30 PM |
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6th |
Family Celebration Service Rev. Malcolm Boulter |
Mr. Charles deLacy. Chelmsford. Communion |
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13th |
No morning service |
Jeff & Val Wise Braintree |
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20th
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No morning service |
5pm Church CAFÉ Style – with a Pentecost theme. Come & Celebrate |
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27th |
No morning service |
Rev. Jenny Haggar Ipswich & Singers |
WHAT’S ON? - DURING MAY
Tues 1st Prayer & Share 10.00-10.30
Coffee & Chat 10.30-11.45
Wed 2nd Open Book, informal Bible discussion group 10.00-11.30
Wed 2nd T @ 3 Peter Regelous, Sings to us 15.00-16.00
Sun 6th Family Celebration 10am with Malcolm leading this morning.
Tues 8th Prayer & Share 10.00-10.30
Coffee & Chat 10.30-11.45
Sat 12th Church AGM Refreshments 9.45am Meeting to start 10.00 sharp. Please make every effort to attend to discuss the work of the church. Many Thanks
Tues 15th Prayer & Share 10.00-10.30
Coffee & Chat 10.30-11.45
Wed 16th Open Book 10.00-11.30
Sun 20th Scout Fun Run 12 noon
Sun 20th Café Church 5pm Theme -Pentecost Something for all ages.
Tues 22nd Prayer & Share 10.00-10.30
Coffee & Chat 10.30-11.45
MON 28th Half-Term Holidays
Tues 29th NO COFFEE CHAT – FLOORS SEALED
JUNE LOOKING AHEAD
Sun 3rd Family Service 10am led by Penny and Bob from Chelmsford
Tues 5th Prayer & Share 10.00-10.30
Coffee & Chat 10.30-11.45
Wed 6th Open Book, informal Bible discussion group 10.00-11.30
Wed 6th T @ 3 15.00-16.00
Thurs 7th Deacons Meeting 10am at Allshots Farm
Sat 9th OPEN DAY organised by the Guide Group – Wild West Theme
Tues 12th Prayer & Share 10.00-10.30
Coffee & Chat 10.30-11.45
Sun 17th Father’s Day
Tues 19th Prayer & Share 10.00-10.30
Coffee & Chat 10.30-11.45
Wed 20th Open Book 10.00-11.30
Sun 24th Songs of Praise with the Singers – Please let us know your requests early due to holidays. Many Thanks
Tues 26th Prayer & Share 10.00-10.30
Coffee & Chat 10.30-11.45
Forward Notice Sun 1st Family Picnic 11am. Family service followed by Picnic in church garden. The theme this year is Famous Women.
A PRAYERFUL THOUGHT
As we rejoice in the gift of this new day, so may the light of your presence, O God, set our hearts on fire for love of you now and forever. Amen
Silver End Guiding Group contact Mrs. Carol Hutchings 07857 663959
2nd Rainbows Mon
1st Guides Mon
2nd Brownies Tues.
SILVER TOTS (Baby & Toddler Group) meets Thursday Mornings at 9.45am
Contact Nikki Benjamin 07809 761902 (Term time)
Carolyn’s Dance Group - Disco/Street Dance Contact Harriet 07855014717
SCOUT GROUP Contact Denise Sullens-Smith 583055
Rangers Meet on Fridays – Contact Carol Hutchings 07857 663959
THANKS THIS MONTH
Thank you to Val who is kindly remembering everyone birthday’s, as they come along throughout the year. It is so lovely to receive a birthday card thoughtfully written on behalf of the fellowship. Thank you, Val and Geoff. Also thank you to those who provide and arrange flowers for the church on a Sunday. These things are very much appreciated and in service to our Lord Jesus Christ.
So let us learn how to serve and in our lives enthrone Him, each other’s needs to prefer, for it is Christ we’re serving. This is our God, the Servant King, He calls us now to follow Him, to bring our lives as a daily offering, of Worship to The Servant King. (Graham Kendrick)
PREACHERS FOR JUNE
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10.00 AM |
6.30 PM |
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3rd |
Family Celebration Service Mrs. Penny Bloom |
Mr. Charles deLacy. Chelmsford. Communion |
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10th |
No morning service |
Rev. Adrian Burr,
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17th
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No morning service |
Rev. Malcolm Boulter, Tiptree |
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24th |
No morning service |
Songs of Praise with Sharon and the Singers |
Suggested Prayers
‘The whole earth is filled with awe at Your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, You call forth songs of joy. You care for the land and water it. You enrich it abundantly. The streams of God are filled with water to provide the people with corn, for so You have ordained it.’
Psalm 65:8,9 (NIV)
Lord we marvel at your creation. The month of May is the most beautiful of our season, when everything is so green, fresh and new. The trees, hedgerows and verges lush of all shades of green. Beautiful spring flowers in our gardens which cheer us after a long cold winter. We have a bounteous God!
‘Your unfailing love, O Lord, is as vast as the heavens; your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds.’ Psalm 36:5 (New Living Translation)
Lord, please remind us that we need to look after this world, we are sorry for our thoughtlessness and neglect that have caused serious damage to our natural environment, especially in our oceans. Please help us all to halt irresponsible disposal of plastics and other rubbish.
Please continuously pray for this community, from the eldest to the youngest. Help us to show love, care and concern for neighbours and friends.
Remember friends and family who are in need of our prayers. We would commend you to keep Jan in your prayers. Jan is now in Valentine House for respite care. We pray for Peggy, Gloria’s friend as she now receives palliative care. We give thanks to God for Clare, who has received good signs of improvement.
‘For the life of every living thing is in his hand, and the breath of every human being.’ Job 12:10 (New Living Translation)
Pray for this community – we give thanks that we as a fellowship are able to serve the Lord here. Pray for all Christians who live and work here. May we all bring Your Love, Hope and Joy to those around us. Continue to pray for the Churches here and their Ministry and leadership.
Please pray for the church’s Annual General Meeting. As we give thanks to God for His faithfulness to us over this last year and look to Him for the future.
Pray about Brexit; that through negotiations the British Government and EU leaders will reach just and workable agreements concerning trade, freedom of movement, immigration, border controls, security and defence, the environment and other issues.