JUNE 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

Church Open                   Tuesday          10.00-11.45                  

Coffee ‘n Chat                Tuesday          10.30-11.45                  

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)

Romans 12:1

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.

	AM	PM
4^th	Mrs. Penny Bloom, Chelmsford	Rev. Malcolm Boulter, Tiptree. Communion
11^th	Songs of Praise with the Singers. Refreshment Afterwards	Rev. Malcolm Boulter, Tiptree
18^th	Mrs. Norma  Huxter, Halstead Communion	Mr. Charles deLacy, Chelmsford
25^th	11AM FAMILY & PARADE SERVICE Rev. Malcolm Boulter followed by ‘Mad Hatters Tea Party’ PICNIC	NO SERVICE

WHAT’S ON DURING JUNE

Tues 6th^d         Prayer & Share                                     10.00-10.30

                        Coffee & Chat                                      10.30-11.45

Wed 7^TH OPEN BOOK                                          10.00-11.30

                        Tea @ 3            Bonsai Basics, Talk & Demonstration.

                                                            Is it Art? Alan Waine.

Sun 11^th 10am Songs of Praise with the Singers, if you have a special hymn that you would like to choose for this service please let Sharon know.

Tues 13^th          Prayer & Share                                     10.00-10.30

                        Coffee & Chat                                      10.30-11.45

Wed 14^th          OPEN BOOK                                          10.00-11.30

Tues 20^th         Prayer & Share                                     10.00-10.30

                        Coffee & Chat                                      10.00-11.45

Wed 21^st          OPEN BOOK –                                       10.00-11.30

Sun 25^th 11am Family & Parade service followed by Mad Hatters Tea Party/Picnics. Bouncy Castle and garden games. No evening service   

Tues 27^th         Prayer & Share                                     10.00-10.30

                        Coffee & Chat                                      10.30-11.45

Wed 28^th         OPEN BOOK                                          10.00-11.30

LOOKING AHEAD TO JULY

Tues 4th^d         Prayer & Share                                     10.00-10.30

                        Coffee & Chat                                      10.30-11.45

Wed 5th ^d OPEN BOOK                                          10.00-11.30

                        Tea @ 3                        Afternoon Tea at Cressing Temple

Tues 11^th          Prayer & Share                                     10.00-10.30

                        Coffee & Chat                                      10.30-11.45

Wed 12^th          OPEN BOOK                                          10.00-11.30

Sun 16^th           Combined Service here 6.30pm with our friends from St. Francis & St. Mary’s Rivenhall. Rev. Paul Watkin

Tues 18^th          Prayer & Share                                     10.00-10.30

                        Coffee & Chat                                      10.00-11.45

Wed 19^th NO OPEN BOOK –            

Tues 25^th         Prayer & Share                                     10.00-10.30

                        Coffee & Chat                                      10.30-11.45

Wed 26^th NO OPEN BOOK                      

Sun 30^th       11am Combined Service at St. Mary’s Rivenhall, Rev. Val Drury. If you would like a lift please let us know.

THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH

The LORD reigns, He is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed in majesty and armed with strength; indeed, the world is established firm and secure. Your throne was established long ago; You are from all eternity. The seas have lifted up, Lord, the seas have lifted up their voice; the seas have lifted up their pounding waves. Mightier than thunder of the great waters, mightier than the breakers of the sea – the Lord on high is mighty.                                                           Psalm 93:1-4

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 JULY

	AM	PM
2^nd	To be Advised	Mr. Dexter Slatter, Colchester. Communion
9^th	Mrs. Nancy Powell-Davies, Coggeshall	Rev. Malcolm Boulter, Tiptree
16^th	Mr. Ken Davies, Witham. Communion	Combined Service with St. Francis & St. Mary’s Rev. Paul Watkin
23^rd	Mr. & Mrs. J Wise, Braintree	Mrs. Norma Huxter,  Halstead
30^th	11am COMBINED SERVICE at St. Mary’s Rivenhall – Rev. Val Drury.	Mr. Charles deLacy

25^th JUNE

Come Rain or Shine! CHURCH PICNIC AND FAMILY SERVICE

Theme – Alice in Wonderland - Mad Hatters Tea Party

We are looking forward to having a great time at this year’s picnic. All you need to bring are your sandwiches and we will provide the rest. As usual there will be lots of fun whatever the weather with the Bouncy Castle, Garden Games and much, much more.

Suggested Prayers

‘Carefully determine what pleases the Lord. Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead expose them…Make the most of every opportunity…Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do.’

 Ephesians 5:10-17 (New Living Translation)

25^th May – 4^th June ‘Thy Kingdom come’

The Archbishop of Canterbury is inviting Christians around the world to pray between Ascension Day and Pentecost, for people to know Jesus Christ. (thykingdom.co.uk)

 ‘To what greater inspiration and counsel can we turn than to the imperishable truth to be found in this treasure house, the Bible?’ (Queen Elizabeth II)

We pray for this Country on the 8^th June as people will go to polling stations throughout the United Kingdom. We pray for all who will be elected to serve this Country. 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 whoever is chosen that You 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 remember all who are grieving, we especially pray for Kerry’s husband and children. There are others too who are going through very dark days, we pray that God might lighten their path and bring healing of body, spirit and mind.

We pray for our village, we ask you Lord to bless it through Your Holy Spirit working Your purposes out. Please bring Christians to come and live and work for You here. We especially pray for all the churches in the village, help us to work together. May we show Your love to all we meet.

Pray for all who were injured and lost love ones in the Manchester bombing. Please draw close to all who are suffering Lord and give them comfort and rest.

We would remember persecuted  Christians throughout the World; we just take it for granted that we can go to church and worship. We pray for the Middle East especially those Coptic Christians murdered by IS in Egypt.