10.30am Morning Worship led by Rev John Pearce and will include communion.
Songs: 870, 1455, 37, 390, 596, 628, 289 SoF
Readings: Mark 4 v 35 – 41; Mark 9 v 2 – 9
Sermon: Jesus – Human and Divine
6.00pm Evening Worship led by Rev John Pearce followed by a Prayer Meeting at 7.15pm
Songs: 441, 1661, 1528, 1187, 238, 894 SoF
Readings: Ephesians 2 v 4 – 9; Colossians 2 v 9 – 15; Roman 8 v 28 – 39
Activities this week
Monday 8th
7.30pm Belmont Ringers Practice (Stony Stratford)
New learner ringers welcome – contact Peter Brazell
Tuesday 9th
9.30am Day-time Bible Group
Housegroups
7.30pm J McKeon / J Shaw at the home of Frances Jefferies
7.45pm P & J Bush / F Godfrey at the home of Peter and Jill Bush
8.00pm I & C Bland at the home of Ian and Carol Bland
Wednesday 10th
10.30am Coffee Plus
8.00pm Discipleship Courses
- Freedom in Christ
- An Ordinary Day with Jesus (Spiritual Pathways)
8.00pm Housegroup (at the Church)
Thursday 11th
9.30am Parent and Toddler Group
12.30pm Lunch Club
8.00pm Music in Worship Group Meeting
Friday 12th
10.00am Delta Friday Drop-In
7.00pm Xtreme YPG
Saturday 13th
9.30am LBC Leaders’ Day
Next Week’s Services
Next Sunday at 10.30am there will be a special Family Service for Mothers Day, led by Rev David Gregory. This will focus upon the theme of families, and we will welcome Joanne and Stephen Tarling and their family and friends, as they gather to seek God's blessing upon their son Kieran. The evening service at 6.00pm will be led by Rev John Pearce when he will be continuing the studies in Romans 9.
(In the evening Rev David Gregory is preaching on "Hope for God's Future" at a MK Methodist Circuit service on the theme of Climate Change at Christ the King Church, Kents Hill. David was one of the authors of the report of the same name published by the Baptist Union, Methodist and United Reform Churches last year).
Notices
X:site Children's Event – THIS Saturday
X:site will be happening again this Saturday (13th March) at the Ridgeway Centre, Wolverton Mill South from 6.00 to 8.00pm. It is for children aged 7 to 11. The theme this time will be "God is always with me". For more information please see Diana Wells or see the Xtreme notice board in the schoolroom.
Free Equipment with Tesco Vouchers
Our Young People’s Groups will be collecting the Tesco Vouchers again this year. Please collect your vouchers and place them in the box provided in the foyer or alternatively, please pass them to any of the Xtreme leaders.
Education Sunday - Cards for Schools
Last week we celebrated Education Sunday, remembering in prayer pupils, students and staff who are part of the church community, as well as our local schools. There were cards available to sign to sending greetings to our local schools, but few people signed them. The cards are again in the foyer and I invite you to sign them as a sign of our care for the life of the local community. I will deliver them to the local schools, together with a box of "Heroes" chocolates for the staff rooms this week. Thank you. Dave Gregory
LIFE@ylbc - Future Meetings
Due to family and other commitments, there will be no meeting of "LIFE" next Sunday, 14 March. However, "LIFE" will be meeting on the two following Sundays – 21 and 28 March from 7.30 to 8.45pm.
LBC Leaders’ Day – Saturday 13 March
Could those invited to the Leaders’ Day for Deacons and Ministry Team leaders please let David Gregory know if they are able to attend. Thank you.
Baby Shower Party – Monday 15 March
Gina Ingall and Angie Row are both expecting babies very soon.
We warmly invite all ladies to join us at Church on Monday 15 March at 8.00pm for a ‘Baby Shower Party’.
Traditionally guests may bring along a small gift for either the baby or Mum. Please come along to share in the joy of our Church family.
Light refreshments will also be served during the evening.
ADVANCE NOTICE – Easter Family Fun Day
On Saturday 27 March from 2.00 to 4.00pm
Our second event of the year for families in the Church and community with the usual mix of craft, games, refreshments, videos, all on the theme of Easter, ending with "Show and Tell" worship. If you are able to help with this event please see Kate Burridge.
AGM and Church Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of the Church will be held on Tuesday 23 March at 8.00pm. The agenda will include consideration of the annual reports, presentation of 2009 accounts, the election of Deacons and appointments of Church Secretary (nominee - Ian Markey) and Church Treasurer (nominee - Santosh Ronad). This will be followed by a short Church Meeting. All members are asked to attend these important meetings at which we reflect and give thanks for God's work at Loughton over the past year, and look at issues which shape our future life with God.
If, due to "unavoidable absence" you will be unable to attend the Meeting and wish to be considered for the allocation of a postal vote for the election, please speak with Peter Bush by Tuesday 16 March.
Appointment of Deacons
Today (7 March) is the closing date for the nomination of Deacons for election at the AGM. Please continue to pray over this important matter.
AGM Reports
A big “thank you” to everyone who has contributed information to our annual review of Church activities. The Reports can now be viewed on the Members’ area of the Church website and printed booklets are available today in the foyer for those who have requested them. There is also a copy for reference on the Notice Board. If anyone else would like a printed copy please contact the Church Office.
Special Edition of the Baptist Times
We have copies of this in the foyer, with a special feature on the life of the churches of the Central Baptist Association of which we are a part. You might even find we are mentioned!
Please take home a copy today.
Prayer Bulletin
Our Fellowship at LBC
Pray for our students away at university - Jon Colmer, Lorna Trimnell, George Lui, Tom Fung, Shewta George, and Sarah Gregory – for growth through their studies, in their life with God in what can be a challenging environment.
Pray also for the young adults who continue to work in Milton Keynes and regularly worship with us – Hazel, Tamsin and Peter Sinden. Hazel celebrates her 21st birthday on Monday, so please offer special prayers of blessing for her.