Hello everyone,

Thank you to everyone who came to the Vicarage Tea Party last Sunday, a good time was had by all, especially Alfie who loved the cakes and picking Grandpa’s strawberries. We also enjoyed having Tim and Carol Derbyshire with us and it was great to hear on Monday that the constitution of the new charity Hope Beyond Barriers had been returned by the solicitor with only minor changes needed before it can be submitted to the Charity Commissioners. That was an answer to prayer and we now join them in praying that the Charity Commissioners would approve the application swiftly.

One important message today is that Trevor Wade has had his computer hacked and as a result messages have been sent out saying he is not well and then asking for money. Please be assured Trevor is well and you should NOT reply to this email. In fact it is best not to reply to any emails from Trevor until he has set up a new email account.

Dates of all the upcoming events can be found below, including details of a CHURCH FAMILY PICNIC at East Carlton Park, after church on Sunday 19th July.

SATURDAY 20th JUNE 10.30am – ALPHA in the Church.

SUNDAY 21st JUNE
10.30am – HOLY COMMUNION at St Columba’s with ENERGIZE groups for children and young people. If you are not able to be in church the service will be available on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/live/x4bCAhgg0Ew?feature=share
6pm PRAYER MEETING at St Columba’s

WEDNESDAY 24th JUNE 10.30am and 7.30pm Andrew Ollerton’s Course looking at “God’s Book: An Honest look at the Bible’s 7 toughest topics” continues. This week we will be looking at Conquest & Violence, followed by Exile & Suffering, Gospels & Miracles, Letters & Sex, Revelation & Judgement – so plenty there to get us thinking. Everyone is invited to come along to share in fellowship, bible study and prayer, it won’t matter if you were not able to be at the previous sessions.

THURSDAY 25th JUNE
10.45am – FUNERAL of Duncan McAllister in church
Some of you will remember Duncan McAllister, son of Sue, who has died from cancer at the age of 53. Duncan’s funeral will be at St Columba’s on Thursday 25th June at 10.45am, followed by Cremation and then refreshments in the Church Hall. Please do come along and support Sue at this most difficult time.

SATURDAY 27th JUNE 10am – 4pm ALPHA AWAY DAY
Members of the Alpha course will receive details about this tomorrow (Saturday 20th June) or by message if you are not able to be with us tomorrow.

SUNDAY 28th JUNE
9am – HOLY COMMUNION at St Leonard’s, Rockingham.
10.30am – MORNING WORSHIP at St Columba’s with ENERGIZE groups for children who will be preparing for the All Age service on 5th July.
6pm PRAYER MEETING at St Columba’s

ADVANCE NOTICE – CHURCH FAMILY PICNIC at East Carlton Park, after church on Sunday 19th July
Please plan to join us for this new activity with fun and games for ALL the church family, so pack up your picnic and come along! There is a sign up sheet in church to let us know if you are joining us, and if you need or can offer a lift – you can also email ianpullinger@btinternet.com with that information. Listen out for more details but please do put the date on your calendar, plan to be there and join in the fun!

CHARITY OF THE WEEK: Corby Food Bank
Please give thanks for all the donations to the Food Bank, and all the volunteers who make it happen week in week out. Please also pray for those who need the help of the Food Bank and for long term answers to the causes of their food poverty. And don’t just pray, you can also be part of the answer to our prayers by donating to the Food Bank. The items they are most in need of are: Tinned Spaghetti in Sauce, Tinned Tomatoes, Tinned Vegetables, Tinned Meat, Tinned Fish, Tinned Fruit, Tinned Custard and Rice Pudding, Coffee, Long Life Juice, UHT Milk, Disposable Razors, Shampoo, Shower Gel, Toilet Rolls. Just bring these things to church any Sunday morning.

God bless you all,

Ian

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