What’s been happening in July:

• The ladies again had wonderful weather for their camping weekend in the New Forest.  Good fun was had by all – watch out for the photos!

• The men enjoyed real ale, good fellowship and a trip on the Watercress Line.

• The families at July’s Messy Church heard the story of the “Lost Sheep” and had fun making lost sheep badges, lost sheep cakes, lost sheep bookmarks…you get the picture!

• The Ukraine team served up a tasty “full English” breakfast on 17 July.  As well as a quiz, the Ukrainian National Anthem and the raising of the Ukrainian flag adding to the fun of the event, we spent some time in prayer for the mission trip.

• Mark O’Sullivan (our mission partner with the Baptist Missionary Society) visited us on 18 July and updated us on his work in Bulgaria, as well as his thoughts and plans for the future.

• Mark also joined us at the Church Picnic at Sherborne St John on 18 July, which was followed by tea served by some of the young people in Comets and Pathfinders.

• Gordon Randall spent three weeks in Uganda as part of his training, and returned inspired, full of stories and wearing an African top!

• The children in Year 6 at Four Lanes joined us at Christ Church for a leavers’ service on 22 July.

• We completed our sermon series on Job.

• Having seen over 115 people as part of the “one to one” initiative since the beginning of the year, Ian will now be taking a break and start up the meetings again in October.

What’s coming up in August:

• Although most groups stop meeting during the summer break, CCBBies will continue to meet for “come and play” sessions on three dates.  Pre-school children and their parents/carers are invited to come along; older siblings are also welcome!

• Afternoon Tea will be served at 3pm on 24 August by the Luncheon Club team.  All are welcome - tickets available from Jan Markey.

• After months of planning, prayer and preparation, the Ukraine team will finally be going to the Ukraine from 16-25 August!  Please do pray for them in their travels and their work with the folk there. 

• A number of young people from Christ Church will be going on a range of Christian summer camps with CPAS, Scripture Union and CYE – do pray that this will be a time of fun and refreshment, as well as deepening relationships with Jesus.

• During August we will be looking at the family tree of Jesus, both at the 9am services and 10.30am services of  All Age Worship.

Issue 20, August 2010