It’s great to be back at Church and to see many of the Community Centre activities and midweek services and groups resuming. Do join in with as much as you can.
This Sunday we’re looking forward to the baptism of Skylar at the 11:00 AM service. Please do pray for her parents Shaun and Kayleigh, and her sister Alana, as they prepare and look forward to the baptism. As a family they regularly attend the Treehouse service and so it will be lovely to have them attend the 11:00 AM congregation and to meet fellow members of Christ Church.
At all our services on Sunday we’ll be looking at the account in Matthew’s Gospel of Jesus walking on water. This was a miraculous event. He appeared to the disciples in the midst of a storm. Unlike the disciples in their wind beaten boat Jesus was not unnerved by the waves and wind and he said to them “Do not be afraid.” Shortly after Peter attempted to walk on the water and join Jesus. After a good start he looked away from Jesus and began to sink. In this amazing encounter we learn lots about who Jesus is and how our little faith can be turned to big faith as we learn to trust him entirely. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus and do not be afraid.
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SUNDAY SERVICES
The services and activities on Sunday 13th August are:
- 9:00 AM Traditional (Book of Common Prayer) Service of Holy Communion (with refreshments afterwards)
- 10:00 AM Meadows Books open (until 10:45 AM)
- 11:00 AM Contemporary Service of Holy Baptism LIVE streamed (with refreshments afterwards)
- 12:15 PM Meadows Books’ open (until 12:45 PM)
- 5:00 PM Treehouse Informal Family Worship (with refreshments)
- 6:00 PM Meadows Books open (until 6:15 PM)
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WATCHING ONLINE
If you’re unable to attend due to health and mobility, our livestream can be viewed on our YouTube channel HERE and our Facebook channel HERE.
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BIBLE READINGS
Our focus in the Sunday services is on the Bible reading from Matthew 14:22-33 (Church Bible page 820). You can read it in advance online HERE.
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ORDER OF SERVICE
To download or print the order of service for the 11:00 AM service, please click on this link HERE.
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BURN NAZE PRAYER WALKS
Over the summer we’ve been meeting at on selected Mondays at 3:00 PM at the site of the old Burn Naze pub in order to prayer walk. Please do come to walk and pray around Burn Naze for our final Burn Naze Prayer walk on Monday 21st August (with Andrew).
Note: Previously advertised prayer walks for September are no longer scheduled, and we will continue to pray fort Burn Naze in other ways!
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BACK FROM THE SUMMER BREAK
Our Community Centre Programme and Growth Groups are now all running again. Exceptions are:
- Family teatime cookery classes, which will resume on Friday 8th September.
- Playhouse at Burn Naze and our Tuesday Evening Worship Service, which will resume Tuesday 5th September.
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GROWTH GROUP SOCIAL
On Monday 21st, Tuesday 22nd & Wednesday 23rd August, we will be having Growth Group Socials instead of our usual Bible study. Please bring an item of food or drink to share appropriate to the time of day (7:45 PM Monday/Tuesday, 10:00 AM Wednesday). If you have a simple board or card game that you would like play, please feel free to bring it along and we’ll pick one or two to play.
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ALPHA
ALPHA is a short course that introduces the basics of Christian faith in a welcoming and engaging way. It includes a tasty meal, a short video on topics like ‘Who is Jesus?’, followed by a friendly discussion where guests are encouraged to express any opinion or ask any question they like. It’s a great course to come on if you’re exploring faith, and a great course to invite a friend to.
We’re running Alpha from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM on a Wednesday evening, starting on 13th September and running until 6th December. This will run alongside with Lighthouse, so the children will join us for the meal, and parents can stay for Alpha while the children are at Lighthouse.
Sign up for Alpha HERE.
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BURN NAZE PLAYHOUSE AND KICK ACADEMY
From 5th September we’re (re-)launching two Tuesday afternoon activities at Thornton Cleveleys Football Club on Gamble Road in Burn Naze. Please do pray for these activities and mention them to people you know, especially if they live in or near Burn Naze.
Playhouse is our drop-in for 0-5s and their parents/carers with toys, songs, Bible story, tea and toast. It runs 2-3pm every Tuesday.
KICK is a football Academy for Primary School aged children that includes football coaching, a short half-time talk, and a game of football. It’s open to all abilities with the aim of having fun, learning football, promoting Christian values and connecting children to church. It runs 3:45-4:45 PM every Tuesday. Parents are encouraged to stay and watch, and remain responsible for their children at all times.
To give us an idea of numbers and to aid with communication, it would be helpful if children could be registered for KICK, however you can turn up and registered in-person on the day.
You can book Primary School aged children in to KICK Academy HERE.
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GIVING TO GOD
There are numerous ways to give to God and contribute to the mission and ministry of Christ Church:
- Online giving – you can give online HERE
- Text message – simply text SUNDAY to 70460 to donate £10. Texts cost £10 plus one standard rate message which will be added to your mobile phone bill
- Bank transfer – details available HERE
- By dated giving envelopes (on request)
- By contactless machine at the back of Church (or sometimes positioned in the Pilgrim’s Rest or the Community Centre)
- Cash in the collection plate (positioned on the font)
Bank transfer or standing order is the preferred method of giving as they do not have any processing fees attached. Tax payers can add Gift Aid to their gift. More information about this can be found on the website HERE.
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SERVING IN CHURCH
There’s always lots of opportunities to get involved in the mission and ministry of the church and all our activities throughout the week, on evenings, and on Sundays are dependent on volunteers to operate. Volunteers help to set up and tidy up, provide refreshments, assist with (and in many cases run) activities, and keep our churchyard mowed and tidy.
Serving on a team is also a great way to get to know other members of the church family. If you don’t currently serve on a team at church and would like to, please do contact Damian or Andrew for a chat about where you might best fit.
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DIARY OF ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES
Here’s a comprehensive list of all that’s taking place in the week ahead…
Monday 14th August
- 9:00 AM to 9:25 AM – Morning Prayer in Church
- 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM – Playhouse (parent, baby and toddlers) in the Community Centre
- 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM – Pilgrim’s Rest in the Chapel
- 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM – The Meadows Bookshop and Giftshop
- 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM – Food Pantry available (emergency food support)
- 12:00 PM to 1:45 PM – Lyrics and Lunch in the Community Centre and Church
- 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM – Bowl & Chat in the Community Centre
- 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM – Lead-Your-Own Burn Naze Prayer Walk
- 7:45 PM to 9:15 PM – Monday night Growth Group in Community Centre
Tuesday 15th August
- 9:00 AM to 9:25 AM – Morning Prayer in Church
- 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM – Playhouse (parent, baby and toddlers) in the Community Centre
- 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM – Pilgrim’s Rest in the Chapel
- 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM – Craft & Chat in Church
- 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM – The Meadows Bookshop and Giftshop
- 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM – Food Pantry available (emergency food support)
- 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM – Lunch in the Community Centre
- 7:45 PM to 9:15 PM – Tuesday night Growth Group in Community Centre
Wednesday 16th August
- 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM – Fridaymen volunteers in the Churchyard and Church
- 9:00 AM to 9:25 AM – Morning Prayer in Church
- 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM – Wednesday morning Growth Group in Church
- 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM – Playhouse (parent, baby and toddlers) in the Community Centre
- 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM – Pilgrim’s Rest in the Chapel
- 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM – The Meadows Bookshop and Giftshop
- 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM – Food Pantry available (emergency food support)
- 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM – Traditional (BCP) service of holy communion in Church
- 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM – Lunches for Seniors in the Community Centre
- 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM – Mother’s Union Communion (including wedding blessing for Josie and Raymond Turner)
- 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM – Wedding Rehearsal for Charlene Taylor and Gareth Baker
- 7:30 PM to 8:45 PM – Musical Worship Team Rehearsal in Church
Thursday 17th August
- 9:00 AM to 9:25 AM – Morning Prayer in Church
- 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM – Playhouse (parent, baby and toddlers) in the Community Centre
- 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM – Pilgrim’s Rest in the Chapel
- 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM – The Meadows Bookshop and Giftshop
- 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM – Food Pantry available (emergency food support)
- 12:00 PM to 1:45 PM – Lyrics and Lunch in the Community Centre and Church
- 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM – Bat & Chat in the Community Centre
Friday 18th August
- 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM – Fridaymen volunteers in the Churchyard and Church
- 9:00 AM to 9:25 AM – Morning Prayer in Church
- 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM – Pilgrim’s Rest in the Chapel
- 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM – Craft & Chat in Church
- 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM – The Meadows Bookshop and Giftshop
- 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM – Food Pantry available (emergency food support)
- 10:30 AM to 11:00 PM – Pilgrim’s Rest in the Chapel
- 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM – Move & Chat in the Community Centre
Saturday 19th August
- 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM – The Meadows Bookshop and Giftshop
- 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM – Wedding of Charlene Julia Anne Taylor and Gareth Arnold Baker
Not sure what to come to? Not sure if a service or activity is suited to you or not? Please don’t hesitate to get in touch and ask.
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With blessings,
Damian & Andrew
