Church newsletter

1. Young people are invited to leave for their own activities
after approx. 30 minutes.
Please stay and join with us for refreshments after this service.
Grove Free Evangelical Church
‘Building a community of people who live out God’s purposes’
Sunday 21st September 2014
Julie John leads our service this morning. Commencing a new
series entitled ‘Esther – revealing a beauty that’s more than
skin deep’, Pastor Paul John speaks on ‘From an orphan to a queen’
(Esther 1 – 2:7). Includes communion.
Mon 22nd 7:30 pm Prayer for ‘Growth of the Church’ at Paul
and Julie’s
Wed 24th 10:30 am CoffeePlus meet for ‘The Amish, A People
of Preservation, DVD part 2’ at Lesley’s
7:30 pm Oasis Housegroup meet
7:45 pm Safari Housegroup meet
8:00 pm Julie’s Housegroup meet
8:00 pm Terry and Andrea’s Housegroup meet
Thu 25th 8:00 pm Gerald and Erika’s Housegroup meet
The week ahead:
We give a warm welcome to you especially if this is the first time you’ve
visited us. We trust you will experience God’s loving presence in our worship
today and we pray that you will find encouragement in God’s word.

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Next Sunday
10:30 am: Pastor Paul John leads and, continuing the series ‘Esther – revealing a beauty that’s more than skin deep’, he speaks on ‘True
beauty lies within’ (Esther 2: 8-23). Youth group meet.
There will be a music practice following the morning service.
On Saturday 27th September at 10:30 am there will be a 5½ mile Sponsored Walk, starting from Buscot, in aid of Pilgrim Homes. Bring a picnic to eat en-route. Further details can be found on the noticeboard table at the back of the church.
Jean McVeigh will be having a dedicated craft day: Fridays 2pm to 4pm and/or 7.30pm onwards. You are welcome to bring a friend or neighbour and older children who are interested in crafts are also welcome (8yrs and upwards). Any donations towards the session will go to Cornerstone and Street Pastors. She is not charging for the sessions, however, she may have to charge for some materials but it will not be much. Please contact Jean on 01235 767147, 07503 649887 or email: jeanmcveigh@btinternet.com
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4 vs. 4 - 7
Advanced notice of dates for the diary:
Sunday 26th October: Harvest / Shoebox Sunday
Sunday 16th November: Church ‘Purim’ lunch concluding our teaching series on Esther.