WEEKLY BULLETIN - SUNDAY 2nd JUNE 2019

Sunday morning (10.30am): Wait (Acts 1:1-11) Wait with anticipation for the gift and empowering of the Holy Spirit. He will transform your faith and life. Wait!

Sunday evening (6.30pm): Finding God in the Stillness (Psalm 46:1-11) With lots to distract and unnerve us, we are reminded to be still,, And know that God is God. Be still and know that I am God.

This week Disciples Group will meet on Monday 3rd June at 7.45pm in the lounge. Any queries please contact Mike Miller.

Early Bird Prayer is on Tuesday 4th June, drop-in anytime between 6.30 - 8am, grab a light breakfast, pray and go!

Club Tuesday will meet on 4th June at 11.30am. Any queries please contact Norma Scott. Midweek Communion is on Wednesday 5th June at 11.30am.

Small Group Meeting will be held on Wednesday 5th June at the home of Ruth and Ewan McIntosh () at 7.45pm.

Worship Group: The next meeting is on Thursday 6th June at 7pm. Any queries please contact Jenni Beesley.

Deacons: The next meeting will be on Thursday 6th June at 7.30pm in the lounge. Any queries contact Danny.

One-2-One lunch will take place on Friday 7th June at 12.30pm. For more information please contact Sue Ridal. Messy Church will take place on Saturday 8th June 2019 from 3-5pm. It's Messy Pentecost is for children with their parents/ carers. Craft, mess, songs, Bible story, and food. Who can iTell? ChesterRoadBaptist.org.uk/MessyChurch. There will be a planning meeting Tuesday 11th June 2019 at 7.30pm in the lounge.

Preaching elsewhere: Please pray for Edwin Boddington as he preaches at Grenfell Baptist Church this morning.

Church Administrator: Julia Grant - 0121 350 2779 / Minister: Revd Danny Brierley - 07840 046020 Chester Road Baptist Church, Chester Road, , , B73 5HU  0121 350 2779 [email protected] www.ChesterRoadBaptist.org.uk

Chester Road Baptist Church is a Registered Charity (No 1134180) and a member of the Baptist Union of Great Britain Prayer Points Please pray for: Mike, Sue, Steve, Rob, Joyce, Joy, Hazel, Dorothy and Barry. See Contact for other prayer needs.

Please pray for the church. If you know of anyone in need of prayer please let Pastoral Care Leaders, Hazel Wilson and Laurel Trench, know.

Looking ahead

Boldmere Festival: Working with others... Next Sunday 9th June is Pentecost and the Boldmere Festival. Churches Together in Banners Gate, Boldmere and have a stall from 1pm onwards. Chester Road Baptist is responsible for the 5-6 pm shift. Can you volunteer with Danny, 5-6 pm? The united service is then 6.30-7.30 pm at Boldmere Methodist Church, with refreshments afterwards.

Hosts Team: We are growing our Hosts Team. Could you volunteer once a month to welcome first-time visitors and regulars to Chester Road Baptist Church? iServe. Contact Pearl Sheckleford m: 078144 61486 e: [email protected]

Housegroups: Tuesday Bible Study will meet on Tuesday 11th June at 1.45pm. If anyone would like to join us please see Edwin.

Breakaway: The next meeting will be on Thursday 13th June at 7.30pm with Geoff Granner talking about the Emergency Rider Voluntary Service. Any queries please contact Ann Hawkings. Where do we grow from here? Rev Ken Benjamin, President of the Baptist Union and Senior Minister of Chichester Baptist Church, is delivering a workshop here at Chester Road on Saturday 15th June from 10am-2pm. To book: t: 0121 350 2779 e: [email protected]. Also, on Sunday 16th June at 6.30pm there is a Cluster Service at Sutton Coldfield Baptist with Rev Ken Benjamin. There is no evening service at Chester Road.

The next Coffee Morning on 22nd June will be at the home of Norman and Joy Hough. For those who are able there will be a short walk in Kingsbury Water Park (starting 11am) and then back for a light lunch. If you are unable to walk, relax over a cup of tea/coffee until the walkers return. Please put your name on the list so it is known how many to cater for. Next Sunday: 9th June – 10.30 am: Pentecost all-age service with brigades and a dedication. Reap! 6.30 pm: Churches Together united service at Boldmere Methodist Church B73 5HUB (NO service at Chester Road Baptist Church).

 Welcome to everyone worshipping with us today. First time visit? Please pick up a Welcome Card from the Connection Point in the foyer.  In case of fire, please leave via the nearest Fire Exit. Take a moment to locate them. Please assemble in the car park by the traffic lights.  Toilets are located off the foyer. The disabled toilet includes baby-changing facilities.  Hearing Loop is available. Switch to ‘T’. It’s best to sit in the middle sections.  Worship Feel free to stand, sit, take part or observe as you feel comfortable.  Refreshments are free and Fairtrade. Please stay for a cuppa!  All room booking requests & articles for Contact should go directly to Julia in the office either by phone (0121 350 2779) or via email: [email protected] - Thank you.  Please send items for the Bulletin to the office by Wednesday 5th June – thank you.