The newsletter from Grove Free Evangelical Church provides information about upcoming events in April 2018. This includes an Easter Monday walk, a church members meeting, a foodbank collection, and dementia training for volunteers. It also lists the speakers and leaders for the church services throughout the month and reminds members of important deadlines and contact information.

1. Grove Free Evangelical Church NEWSLETTER
‘Building a community of people who live out God’s purposes’
APRIL 2018
The angel spoke; and he said to the women, “There is no need for you
to be afraid. I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He
is not here for he has risen as he said he would.
Matt 28:5
CHURCH MEMBERS MEETING
THURSDAY 19 APRIL
7.30 at Cornerstone
FOODBANK COLLECTION
SUNDAY 15 APRIL
Items required: Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Toiletries
MONDAY 2 APRIL 2018
EASTER MONDAY WALK
Get those walking boots
out from the back of the
cupboard, cleaned and
ready to wear on
Easter Monday!
details to follow
Meet on a weekly basis:
Wednesdays:-
Safari meet at 7.45 pm
Terry and Andrea’s Group meet at 8 pm
Thursdays:-
Gerald and Erika’s Group meet at 8 pm
Saturday 14 April at Hanney Chapel: 6 pm
Thanksgiving Service to celebrate the 32nd
Anniversary of Framland Pilgrim Home
followed by tea and cakes
SERVICE AT
WANTAGE NURSING HOME
Sunday 29 April
see Pauline for details
CONGRATULATION TO BILL AND LILIAN ON THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING
ANNIVERSARY ON 23 APRIL!
DUTY OFFICER ROTA
Sunday 1 April – Erika Belcher
Sunday 8 April – Tony Brown
Sunday 15 April – Margaret Barber
Sunday 22 April – Chris Margetts
Sunday 29 April – Tony Brown
ACCOMMODATOR ROTA
Sunday 1 April – Peter O’Rourke
Sunday 8 April – Tony Brown
Sunday 15 April – Walt Dancy
Sunday 22 April – Ray Massie
Sunday 29 April – Tony Brown
Dementia Training for volunteers and
pastoral visitors
Speaker: Louise Morse from Pilgrims’ Friend
Society
Wednesday 18 April: 7.30-9.30 pm
at Wantage Methodist Church
open to anyone who is interested - part of our
becoming a Dementia Friendly Church plan

2. Dates for your diary - APRIL 2018
Sun 1st
10.30 am EASTER SUNDAY Family Service - Barbie Margetts leads with John
Willemsen speaking on “The Resurrection” (a Gospel Account).
The Service will be held in Grove Village Hall
7.00 pm Meet for prayer for the church and fellowship needs at June’s
Wed 4th
10.30 am CoffeePlus: No Meeting
Sun 8th
10.30 am Pauline Selhi leads and will be speaking on “The Resurrection”
The Service will be held in Cornerstone
7.00 pm Meet for prayer for the church and fellowship needs at June’s
Mon 9th
7.30 pm Leadership Team Meeting
Wed 11th
10.30 am CoffeePlus: No Meeting
Sat 14th
Leadership Team “Away Half-Day” for worship, prayer, team building and
future plans in St John’s Rooms
Sun 15th
10.30 am Fiona Massie leads with Pauline Selhi speaking on “Sharing God’s
Victory” (1John 5:1-21). There will be a MAGForce update, followed by
communion. (Foodbank Collection)
7.00 pm Meet for prayer for the church and fellowship needs at June’s
Wed 18st
10.30 am CoffeePlus Prayer and Share: Easter Blessings – at Margaret’s
7.30 am Wantage Methodist Church: dementia training for volunteers and
pastoral visitors see front page
Thu 19th
7.30 pm Church Members Meeting at Cornerstone
Fri 20th
7.30 pm Cornerstone: Grove Extravaganza planning meeting – see Barbie
Sun 22nd
10.30 am Roger Middlebrook leads with John McNicol (Emmanuel Church,
Chippenham) speaking
7.00 pm Meet for prayer for the church and fellowship needs at June’s
Wed 25th
10.30 am CoffeePlus DVD What Jesus says about God – at June’s
Sun 29th
10.00 am Fiona Massie leads followed by a Speaker from Trinity Church.
7.00 pm Meet for prayer for the church and fellowship needs at June’s
Items for the May newsletter to Andrea by no later than 20 April to
news@gfec.org.uk
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http://gfec.org.uk/blog/service-rotas/
GFEC mobile number: 07391093461