The Parish Of Coley – Pentecost Sunday 11th May 2008

Please pray at the rail for our services – 8:45 am, 10:15 am and 6:15 pm

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith’ Heb 12:2

 

Today

The theme and readings for this morning                        Pentecost Sunday     Acts 2:1-21    John 7:37-39 & 20:19-23

The theme and reading for this evening             Everlasting Salvation for Zion 2    Isaiah 51:7-11

6:30 pm – The licensing of Rev’d Jane Trenholme as Assistant Curate by Rt. Rev’d David James, Bishop of Bradford  at St Christopher’s Church, Holme Wood, Bradford.

Volunteers are needed to deliver envelopes during Christian Aid Week 11th – 17th May.  It can be a difficult task but the money raised changes lives forever.   Please see Kath Duree

 

The theme and readings for next Sunday morning        Sons of God               Romans 8:12-17                     John 1:10-18

The theme and reading for next Sunday evening                       Everlasting Salvation for Zion 3    Isaiah 51:-12-16

 

Monday 12th        

Home Group – Hawthorn Cottage, Norwood Green – 10:00 am

Tuesday 13th      

Morning Prayer – Coley – 9:00 am

PCC – Church Hall – 7:30 pm

Wednesday 14th      

Morning Prayer – Coley – 9:00 am

Home Group – 5 Coley Road, Shelf – 7:30 pm

Home Group – Arden House, Arden Road, King Cross – 7:30 pm

Thursday 15th       

Morning Prayer – Coley – 9:00 am

Choir Rehearsal – Coley – 6:45 pm

Friday 16th     

Saturday 17th         

Trinity Sunday 18th May 2008 

 9:00 am     Holy Communion

10:15 am      POG & Young Church – Coley Church Hall

10:30 am     Holy Communion

 6:30 pm      Evening Praise

 

Open Doors Great Big Tea Party – Saturday 7th June in Coley Church Hall between 10:00 am – 12:00 noon.  There will be a Cake Stall.  Tickets are £1 and includes coffee and biscuits and can be purchased from members of the Social Committee, for a small extra charge why not enjoy a piece of home-made cake with your drink.

 

In June the Joint Churches Social Committee are holding two social functions.  Friday 6th June you are invited to ‘An Evening of Melody’, from 7:00 pm onwards and for the first time will be held at Lightcliffe Golf Club.  During the evening a pea and pie supper will be served the entertainment will be provided by a group of singers from New Mill Male Voice Choir, with a variety of songs from their repertoire.  The evening is in support of Breast Cancer Care.  Tickets are £6 including supper.

The second event is a Canal Cruise on Saturday 28th June.  The cruise will start from Shepley Bridge Marina near Mirfield at 10:30 am, cruising towards Brighouse on the Calder and Hebble Canal.  Please bring a picnic lunch as we’ll be mooring before returning to Shepley Bridge for around 3:00 pm.  The cost per person will be £6 for the cruise.  Transport can be arranged for those who would have difficulty travelling to Shepley Bridge.  The cruise is to raise money for the Breast Cancer Care as well as having an enjoyable day on the water.  For more information and tickets for both events, Angela & Donald Lister 01484 712307 or Joan & Robert Pickles 01422 201348

 

We shall be booking Spring Harvest on 18th June this year for 14th – 19th April 2009 at Butlins, Skegness.  Spring Harvest is an amazing experience with fantastic teaching and worship, lots of activities for children of all ages, leisure options, great accommodation, in fact something for everyone – you can join in as much as you want.  The cost for a silver s/c apartment is £157 pp, children 2-14 years £142.  If we book 20 adult places we will get a free place which will bring the cost down.  If you would like to join us or would like to know more please see Kath Duree or Jean Guest before 18th June

 

Christian Vision for Men and The King’s Foundation are collaborating to purchase sports equipment and teaching resources to support work with children in disadvantaged communities in Uganda.  18 amateur cyclists will cycle from Calais to Nice via the Alps, 14-21 June.  Richard Firth and Paul Vollans will be manning a support vehicle.  Your prayers would be appreciated as we make final preparations.  If you feel you could support us or want to know more please speak to Paul or contact him on 01422 207530

 

Sahara Trek – Ron Hiley is doing the Sahara Trek between November 6th – 10th 2008 in aid of the local Marie Curie Hospice in Bradford.  He also has a webpage for people to donate on at www.justgiving.com/ronhiley

 

Churches Together AGM Tuesday 20th May at St Matthew’s Church                                

 

Prayers for Israel Wednesday 21st May at 2:00 pm, venue to be arranged.  All welcome

 

CMS – The Easter Lent Box collection amounted to just over £100.  Sincere thanks to all those who handed in their boxes.  The main collection will take place at the end of November.  Graham J Liddington Hon Treasurer, Coley CMS

 

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