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NPBC DIARY LIFE@NP BAPTIST CHURCH WEEK COMMENCING SUNDAY 25th OCTOBER 2020 SUNDAY 25th OCTOBER 2020 SUNDAY Over the summer we spent time seeking God’s heart for His church in Newport 9.45am Kids On-Line Follow the link on the website under What’s Pagnell. On>Events We believe that God is calling us – first and foremost – to return to Him; to 9.45 -10.15am Zoom Prayer Space hosted by Grace and Barry Inwood think about the people He is calling us to be. Details in the Church calendar on the website under Through October and November, we’ll remind ourselves of the Church’s vision What’s On>Events statement, and then explore the 6 values that support it – the behaviours that 10.00am Gathered Worship in the Main Hall we want to underpin everything that we do. 10.30am Church Online Sunday Service We are already praying that the Holy Spirit might work in us and amongst us as we approach this new season. Join us as we seek to be the people, He calls us to be. THURSDAY THIS WEEK 6.30pm Zoom Girls Brigade N:Vestigate and N;gage (Explorers 10.00am Gathered worship in church led by Steve Wood, continuing the series and Juniors ). Details from Grace Inwood “Called to Be God’s People – We are Spirit Led” from Romans 8:1-17 7.30pm Zoom Prayer Space - follow the website link under What’s On>Events 10.30am Church Online led by Steve Wood, continuing the series “Called to 8.30pm Zoom Girls Brigade N:Counta and N;Spire (Seniors and Be God’s People – We are Spirit Led” from Romans 8:1-17 Brigaders). Details from Grace Inwood Nothing will change our study of God’s Word, our prayer lives, our church and our sharing of the gospel more than opening our hearts to the Holy Spirit. So, what are we waiting for? SUNDAY 9.45am Kids On-Line Follow the link on the website under What’s NEXT SUNDAY On>Events 9.45-10.15am Zoom Prayer Space hosted by Grace and Barry Inwood 10.00am Family focused gathered worship in church led by Steve Wood. Details in the Church calendar on the website under What’s On>Events 10.30am Church Online including communion led by Steve Wood, continuing 10.00am Gathered Family-Focused Worship in the Main Hall the series “Called to Be God’s People – We Are Courageous In Mission 10.30am Church Online Sunday Service “Here I am, send me”. These words of Isaiah are a challenge to us all. We know that we are called to respond in the same way, but so often lack the Places for Gathered Worship are limited, Bookings open at midday on courage to step out. But what if all God desires from us, is to take the first Monday on ChurchSuite or by phoning the office – 01908618898. step…? FAMILY NEWS We pray God’s healing and peace for those with health problems: friends undergoing cancer treatment - Mandy Dillow having surgery 29th Oct, Cicily George, Keith Hope, Paul Manning, Poppy, Don and Geoff Colmer recovering from fractures - Cynthia Mortlock, Jeff Herniman and Bill Redgrift in pain, or awaiting tests and treatment – Maria Jones, Pauline Redgrift, Mia, Brian Stone and Phil Mitchell th with ongoing health concerns – Barbara To mark his 70 year, Keith Bedford entered the Marathon Swims virtual our Bethany and F4T members, with fragile health and at risk of falls challenge to swim a minimum of 10km during November. Please sponsor especially John Chisholm Keith’s participation in this challenge using the sponsor form in the Church Office or by visiting his online giving page at As the rate of infection from Covid-19 has increased pray especially for: https://www.give.net/marathonswim10k st all health workers, particularly for Etive working in Aintree Hospital in You can follow his progress on Strava from 1 November Liverpool, for God’s protection and upholding scientists working on vaccines and treatments, for God’s wisdom and inspiration BUILDING DEVELOPMENT FUND leaders in the UK and around the world, for wisdom in decisions they Those of us of a certain age will soon be receiving the Winter Fuel make Allowance from the DWP and may be in the fortunate position of not being reliant on this payment to meet our energy bills. Pray for our church family: If you are in this position you might like to consider sacrificing part or all all in education - school, college and university, including Christine of the allowance to the Building Development Project. This can be done and Rachel Mulwa, Rachel Fardon and Megan Beaney at uni by putting your gift in an envelope marked Building Fund and dropping it all who are mourning the loss of loved ones into the church office or by bank transfer to Lovat Hall Development, Sort those struggling with isolation, mental health issues or anxiety over Code: 40-52-40, Account No: 00032501. money, work and the future friends and relatives in care homes – Dorothy, Alan and Julia our leaders at NPBC, for God’s guidance in the search for an Associate Minister GOOD NEWS FOR ROMANIA God’s protection, encouragement and inspiration as we read the It's almost that time of year again when we're collecting Christmas Bible, God's Word goodies for the children in the Barlad region of Romania - Good News ‘ for Romania and Delia's Friends. A goodie bag will be given to each Let us run with determination the race that lies before us. Let us keep our child. eyes fixed on Jesus, on whom our faith depends from beginning to end.’ Any of the following items would be great to put in the bag: New Hebrews 12:1-2 GNT underwear, socks, tights, chocolate, sweets, small light-weight gifts. Final date for Mandy sending gifts to Bolton would be end October/1st NEWPORT PAGNELL BAPTIST CHURCH Registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation – Charity No. 1175783 week Nov latest. Lovat Hall, Silver Street, Newport Pagnell, Bucks. MK16 0EJ. Mandy Pateman says “Thank you so much for all your on- going support www.npbc.org.uk especially to those who've supported in funding the rebuild of a poor E-mail: [email protected] family's home. The work starts very soon, and final total has almost Tel: Office (01908) 618898 Bookings (01908) 612100 been reached - just £300 to go. [email protected] [email protected] The Thirty-second Edition 21st October 2020 Bethany Times with F4T Song of the week Your Wednesday Faithful One Faithful One, so unchanging Bethany Times Ageless one You’re my rock of peace Lord of all I depend on You With I call out to You, again and again I call out to You, again and again Food4Thought You are my rock in times of trouble From You lift me up when I fall down All through the storm Your Friends at Your love is, the anchor Newport Pagnell Baptist Church My hope is in You alone Songwriter: Brian Doerksen CCLI 4901 Matt Main’s choice of hymn, this week, reminds us of where we can find shelter and hope when things don’t seem to being going well. The theme is echoed many times in the Bible. (Psalm 30:1-3, Psalm 62:1-2, Psalm 66:17-20, 1 Corinthians 1:9, Hebrews 6:19, James 1:17). The hymn-writer Stop Press has penned many Worship Songs—one of his I love is - Tweak the cat’s whisker, tune the Crystal Set, enjoy Extra-extra Refiners Fire - Maintain the “Hands, Face, Space” rules and beat the virus “Purify my Heart—Let me be as gold and silver. - Give thanks for Steve & the team who keep our Church together --set apart for You-----ready to do Your will” KEEP FIT—KEEP SAFE---KEEP SMILING May we all know God’s comfort that comes through trust in Him. “May the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, & the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all, now & evermore. Amen” NEWPORT PAGNELL BAPTIST CHURCH Registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation – Charity No. 1175783 Lovat Hall, Silver Street, Newport Pagnell, Bucks. MK16 0EJ. www.npbc.org.uk E-mail: [email protected] Tel: Office (01908) 618898 Bookings (01908) 612100 For prayer or practical needs 07874 372708 (Daytime or evenings) Dear Friends ---Continued Funny that I should meet so many “Johns” during my training plus Who knows how, where, when or why God will lead us? another behind the bar at the hotel? Yet another “John” wrote a book in In 2011 I was employed by Hotpoint and trained by several different the Bible. Chapter14 verse15, he writes that Jesus says--- men, all called “John”. I was to be the man who called at your house to “If you Love me, you will obey what I command. And I will ask the mend cooker, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, etc. I also spent Father, and he will give you another Counsellor to be with you forever several months qualifying to work on Gas Fires and Cookers. Training – the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither and mentoring took place in classrooms and out in peoples’ homes. sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and In one house I put my hand in the catchment area behind a Gas Fire and will be in you. I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.” in clearing out the debris found 3 birds that had fallen down the chimney I thank God for His Love and pray I will soon be driving you to and choked in the fumes—A strange eerie feeling came over me and I Food4Thought once more.