October Newsletter

OCTOBER 2017 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

10 am and 6.30 pm

Overseeing Pastor Rev. Malcolm Boulter Tel. 07720 394049

Church Open Tuesday 10.00-11.45 – Closed Aug

Coffee ‘n Chat Tuesday 10.30-11.45 – Closed Aug

T @ 3 Group 1^st Wed in Month Contact Brenda 583896

Singing Group Practise Friday 7.45pm Contact Sharon 583913

Church Secretary Mrs. Anne Smith Tel 583338- Any enquiries

Church Treasurer Mrs. Sharon Gray Tel 583913

Church Telephone No. 584306 - Post Code CM8 3QF (Silver Street)

‘You can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light’ 1 Peter 2:9 (NLT)

	AM	PM
1^st	Fellowship Service Refreshments afterwards.	Mr. Dexter Slatter, Colchester. Communion
8^th	No Service here you may wish to join with St. Francis at 9.30	5pm Café Church, family celebration Rev. Malcolm Boulter
15^th	No service here-you may wish to join with St. Francis at 9.30	Mr. Charles deLacy, Chelmsford
22^nd	No service here- you may wish to join with St. Francis 9.30am	Mrs. Norma Huxter, Halstead
29^th	Joint Service @ St. Francis 9.30am Rev. Paul Watkin	Rev. Malcolm Boulter, Tiptree

WHAT’S ON DURING OCTOBER

Tues 3 ^rd 11AM Celebration for the life of May. A dear friend from our Coffee and Chat and a resident at Valentine House. Sandra and family invite you to come to May’s Thanksgiving Service and stay afterwards for some lunch at the church. ALL Very Welcome.

Wed 4^th Open Book 10.00-11.30

Wed 4^th Tea @ 3 Meal at the Western Arms

Sun 8^th CAFÉ CHURCH -5pm A Family Celebration, and something for Everyone If you missed it last time come and experience Church Café-Style. Church, but not as you know it! Grab something to eat and enjoy

Tues 10^th Prayer & Share 10.00-10.30

Coffee & Chat 10.30-11.45

Wed 11^th Open Book 10.00-11.30

Sat 14^th Church Meeting 10.00-11.30 We will follow up on some of the issues and points raised at our Focus Day so please make every effort to come along if you can. Thanks.

Tues. 17^th Prayer & Share 10.00-10.30

Coffee & Chat 10.30-11.45

Mon 23^rd HALL FLOORS SEALED

Tues 24^th NO COFFEE & CHAT & NO OPEN BOOK this week

Sun 29th Joint Service at St. Francis, Rev. Paul Watkin at 9.30am. This is a special joint service with us and St. Mary’s, Rivenhall.

Tues 31^st Prayer & Share 10.00-10.30

Coffee & Chat 10.30-11.45

NOVEMBER forward notice

Wed 1^st Open Book 10.00-11.30

Wed 1^st Tea @ 3

Tues 7^th Prayer & Share 10.00-10.30

Coffee & Chat 10.30-11.45

Wed 8^th Open Book 10.00-11.30

Sun 12^th Remembrance Day 10.45 at the Village Hall -

Tues. 14^th Prayer & Share 10.00-10.30

Coffee & Chat 10.30-11.45

Wed 15^th Open Book 10.00-11.30

Tues 21^st Prayer & Share 10.00-10.30

Coffee & Chat 10.30-11.45

Wed 22^nd Open Book 10.00-11.30

Sun 26th Songs of Praise with the Singers – Please let one of the Singers know if you would like a hymn included – Thank you

Tues 28^th Prayer & Share 10.00-10.30

Coffee & Chat 10.30-11.45

Wed 29^th Open Book 10.00-11.30

THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH

I waited patiently for the LORD, He turned to me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay. He set my feet on a rock, and gave me a firm place to stand. He has put a new song in my mouth, even praise to our God, Many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD. Psalm 40:1-3

A New Song to Sing

God heard my cry when I was in despair due to my behaviour. I was in a horrible pit of hopeless darkness of sin. God took me out of there and gave me hope (Psalm 40:1-2). He showed me mercy and grace and brought me to Jesus. He showed me the truth of the Bible. He made my life new.

John saw God’s people singing a new song (Rev. 5:9,13:3) You will be one of them someday if your life here on earth belongs to Jesus. But you don’t have to wait for heaven to sing to Jesus. Sing songs of praise today and every day for all the blessings He has given you-and especially for the gift of salvation.

Are you going through a difficult time? Is your heart in a dark place? Call out to Jesus. He will listen to you and will bring you out of these things and give you a firm and rock solid place to stand.

By Pastor Ken from Inspirations web site.

SILVER END GUIDING GROUP - Contact Carol Hutchings

2^nd Rainbows Mon

1^st Guides Mon

2^nd Brownies Tues.

SILVER TOTS (Baby & Toddler Group) meets Thursday Mornings at 9.45am (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 07870 899832

PREACHERS FOR NOVEMBER

	AM	PM
5^th	Mrs. Penny Bloom, Chelmsford	Rev. Malcolm Boulter, Tiptree. Communion
12^th	Remembrance Day Service 10.45 at Village Hall Mr. Charles deLacy & Uniformed organisations	NO EVENING SERVICE
19^th	Mr. Ken Davies, Witham, Communion	Mrs. Norma Huxter, Halstead
26^th	T.B.A.	Songs of Praise – with the Singers

Suggested Prayers

‘Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen….And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.’ Hebrews 11:1,6 (ESV)

We would ask for prayer for this Fellowship, and the church meeting on the 14^th October. Our recent Focus Day raised lots of thoughts and ideas, which we hope to build on. Our diary is busy from now until December. Please ask for God’s help and guidance.

We pray especially for our own local school the Head, teachers, support staff and especially the children. Pray for all schools locally, we seek God’s blessing and protection for our young people. We would include Pre-school, Silver Tots, the Children’s Centre and all the uniformed youth groups in our village Please remember also C.Y.O. as they work in the local schools teaching and supporting young people in Jesus name.

We pray for this Country as Parliament returns and those elected to serve us. We pray that they will hold their office with honesty and integrity and serve their constituents. We pray especially for the Prime Minister and pray that You Lord will guide and direct them in their leadership. We know that we are going to go through a difficult time. Please give them Your great wisdom.

Please continue to pray for healing for Dorothy Hamilton, Lesley, Clare, Jim, Ola and Eileen. We remember and pray for Doreen Blowers, Sandra Wilson and Eva, may God comfort them in their sorrow.

Pray for the World. Pray for North Korea, America and China. Pray also for the recent devastation in the Caribbean after the two hurricanes. We continue to remember Syria and all the Middle East, and refugees throughout the world. We especially pray for Christians persecuted because they belong to Jesus. Our hearts go out to all. Lord, please draw close to those who are suffering and give them comfort, rest and peace.

‘Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again. God will make this happen, for he who calls you is faithful.’ 1 Thessalonians 5,23,24 (NLT)