SEPTEMBER 2015 NEWSLETTER

Minister Emeritus Rev. J. D. Parker

Licensed for Weddings, Baptisms and Dedications

www.silverendcongregationalchurch.org

Sunday Service Times

10 am and 6.30 pm

We Warmly Welcome You

Church Open Tuesday 10.00-11.45 Term Time

Coffee ‘n Chat Tuesday 10.30-11.45 Term Time

T @ 3 Group 1^st Wed in Month Contact Brenda 583896 Term Time

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)

6^th

Fellowship Service

With refreshments

Mrs. Norma Huxter,

Halstead. Communion

13^th

Mr. Ken Davies,

Witham

Mr. Charles deLacy,

Chelmsford

20^th

9.30am HEALING SERVICE

St. Francis’ Church

Rev. David Thompson

Braintree

26^th

HARVEST THANKSGIVING

9am Breakfast

10am Family & Parade Service- Guiding Leaders

HARVEST THANKSGIVING

Mr. Dexter Slatter & Singers

May all the gifts and benefits that come from God our Father, and the Master, Jesus Christ, be yours. 1 Corinthians 1:3 The Message.

SEPTEMBER

Wed 2^nd T @ 3 Fire & Ice Video & Talk on Iceland by Norman Anderson

Tues 8^th Prayer & Share 10.00-10.30

Coffee & Chat 10.30-11.45

Tues 15^th Prayer & Share 10.00-10.30

Coffee & Chat 10.30-11.45

Wed 16^th Small Churches at Danbury URC at 2.15pm

Fri 18^th ‘Singers’ Practise re-start - 7.45pm

Sunday 20^th United Healing Service at St. Francis’ Church, 9.30am. Once again we have been invited to share with our friends at St. Francis’, we do hope to see you there.

Tues 22^nd Prayer and Share 10.00-10.30

Coffee & Chat 10.30-11.45

Sat 26^th Decorate Church for Harvest 2.30pm

Sun 27^th HARVEST THANKSGIVING –Come to Breakfast 9am –Carolyn & Derek Joyce are our chief cooks this time.

Family and Parade Service at 10.00. This service will be led by Mrs. Carol Hutchings, Silver End Guiding Group

6.30pm Harvest Praise, Mr. Dexter Slatter will be leading this service, and the Singers will be taking part. Afterwards, we share the Harvest loaf with cheese & Pickles. Our offering this year will be given to ‘Tools with a Mission’ who do a wonderful job restoring tools and collecting practical items for their work overseas. Perishables to ‘HOMESTART’

Tues 29^th Prayer & Share 10.00-10.30

Coffee & Chat 10.30-11.45

SILVER END GUIDING GROUP - Contact Carol Hutchings Tel 07870 899832

2^nd Rainbows Mon

1^st Guides Mon

2^nd Brownies Tues.

TOTASTICS Wed Morning 9.45am (Gymnastic for pre-school)

SILVER TOTS (Baby & Toddler Group) meets Thursday Mornings at 10.am-

(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

THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH

I arise today through a mighty strength: God’s power to guide me, God’s might to uphold me, God’s eyes to watch over me, God’s ear to hear me, God’s word to give me speech, God’s hand to guard me, God’s way to lie before me, God’s shield to shelter me, God’s host to secure me.

Bridgid of Gael – First Century.

PREACHERS FOR OCTOBER

4th

Mr. Clive Connolly,

Great Notely

Rev. Malcolm Boulter,

Tiptree - Communion

11^th

Mr. Stephen Hall,

Chelmsford

Mr. Charles deLacy,

Chelmsford

18^th

Rev. Val Drury,

Witham

Phil & Doreen Blowers,

Maldon

25^th

Mrs. Nancy Powell-Davies

Coggeshall, CLOCKS FORWARD

Mrs. Norma Huxter,

Halstead

LOOKING AHEAD TO OCTOBER

Tues 6^th Prayer & Share 10.00-10.30

Coffee & Chat 10.30-11.45

Wed 7^th T @ 3 Lunch at the Western Arms, more details to follow.

Sat 10^th Church A.G.M. 10am (Coffee/Tea - 9.45am)

Tues 13^th Prayer & Share 10.00-10.30

Coffee & Chat 10.30-11.45

Sat 17^th Eastern Area Meeting at Long Stratton, more details next newsletter.

Tues 20^th Prayer & Share 10.00-10.30

Coffee & Chat 10.30-11.45

Wed 21^st Small Churches HERE at Silver End 2.15pm

Tues 27^th NO COFFEE & CHAT – FLOORS SEALED

School half-term holiday

Suggested Prayers

I am sure that nothing can separate us from God’s love, not life or death, not angels or spirits, not present or the future, and not powers above or powers below. Nothing in all creation can separate us from God’s love for us in Christ Jesus our Lord! Romans 8:38-39

We give God thanks for the Harvest, we had good weather enabling the farmers to get their crops in, they, are now busy preparing the ground for next year. Just recently we have had some rain for our gardens and vegetables, the flowers in the garden have been beautiful, we have so much to be thankful for. We are truely showered with blessings from God.

We pray for all young people returning to schools, colleges and universities. For some they will be just starting out in these places of learning. We pray especially for our local school and new Head teacher Miss Gooding, and all the staff who work with her and alongside the young people. Pray also for the Playgroup and Children’s Centre.

We remember all Groups who will be re-starting and meet here at the church, Silver Tots, Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Rangers, Dance Group, and also the new Gym Totastics Group. We would also remember the Scout Group who will be now using their new premises. We pray that God will richly bless each Leader and young person. This village is very fortunate to have so many things for our young people to be involved in. Please pray for them!

We continue to pray for ourselves and the other churches in this village. Pray that the Holy Spirit will cause new Christian families to come and live here and do the Lord’s work increasing numbers of children and adults to come to a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Remember all who are suffering such terrible times in places like Syria and throughout the Middle East. All who are caught up in acts of terrorism, which can happen anywhere in the World. The Migrants who are seeking a new life in Europe.

Remember Parliament as it returns for a new session. May the Lord protect our Nation and lead MP’s as they serve this Country.

We pray for people known to us who are not well and in need of prayer and healing. We remember all who are in pain, those undergoing treatment for cancer, those who are grieving. May they know the peace of God with them all.

Message from Val….

Geoff and I would like to thank everyone for their cards, wishes and most of all prayers, before and since my recent surgery. We are so very grateful to everyone. I am making fair progress, although up to time of writing still having nurses coming in to dress the wound as I had a infection there. It was good to see some of you when we came out recently on Sunday evening, and hope to see you all again soon.

Love Val & Geoffx