Keeping you in with LUTON

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1 Keeping you in with LUTON 1 AUGUST 2015

2 Articles for the September Contact should be given to Gwyneth Gapp - by Sunday August 16th. Please note the date for the October Contact will be Sunday September 6th this is one week early due to holiday commitments. They can be handwritten, placed in the box in the front vestibule or ed to gwyneth.gapp@ntlworld.com August 2015 M T W T F S S

3 From your Pastor Andrew Gale For those who would get a good grounding in the word, who would like some depth to their daily devotions I commend to you the various daily readings written by the great Baptist preacher of old CH Spurgeon. He wrote several devotional books including: Morning by Morning. Faith s Chequebook and others. They are available free of charge on line. Here a mediation from Faith s chequebook: Love the Church "Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come. For Thy servants take pleasure in her stones, and favour the dust thereof" (Psalm 102:13-14). Yes, our prayers for the church will be heard. The set time is come. We love the prayer meetings, and the Sunday school, and all the services of the LORD's house. We are bound in heart to all the people of God and can truly say, There's not a lamb in all thy flock I would disdain to feed There's not a foe before whose face I'd fear thy cause to plead. If this is the general feeling, we shall soon enjoy times of refreshing from the presence of the LORD. Our assemblies will be filled, saints will be revived, and sinners will be converted. This can only come of the LORD's mercy; but it will come, and we are called upon to expect it. The time, the set time, is come. Let us bestir ourselves. Let us love every stone of our Zion, even 3

4 though it may be fallen down. Let us treasure up the least truth, the least ordinance, the least believer, even though some may despise them as only so much dust. When we favour Zion, God is about to favour her. When we take pleasure in the LORD's work, the LORD Himself will take pleasure in it. AG: I long for the day when we gather together not as a pious chore but because we desire to be with God s people. I long for us to be so in love with each other that we look for excuses to meet not for excuses to stay away. A desire for the meat of the word, a desire to pray for God s work around the world. God is doing great things among us. God is blessing our youth and our aged ones. We are seeing growth and blessing. We are experiencing the presence of the Lord in our gatherings. We are going deeper into His word. These are great times, don t be on the edge looking in, get into the middle of the action, look for opportunities to serve, volunteer to help, push on into new ministries. The set time is come! 4

5 Tribute to Alma Stevens Alma died on 13 the June 2015 with cremation at Luton Crematorium on Thursday 2nd July 2015 Alma was born in Risca South Wales on 7th September 1932 moving to live with her grandmother and Aunt in Harlow where she was brought up. She married husband James in 1954 and had two children John and Janis and also fostered children. When moving to Luton she worked in Debenhams Store making friends there some whom attended her funeral. My husband Malcolm and James became friends by working on their allotments together and through them I became friends with Alma. Through our friendship Alma became involved in the Church,helping at Jump, being a member of Mothers and Others,now Lift and was baptised at the Church. She enjoyed the retirement weeks and Church holidays making many friends along the way. She enjoyed craft, making cards etc. and was part of a group that met each week to make cards. Unfortunately ill health prevented her being involved in these activities in her latter years but she was still interested in what was going on. Audrey O'Dell. 5

6 CHURCH DIARY AUGUST 2015 SUNDAY WORSHIP Morning am 2nd 9th 16th 23rd Picnic Service in Wardown Park Holiday Club Celebration Ian Benjamin Elder led Service 30th Andrew Gale A prayer meeting is held every Sunday before the morning service from 10 am in the Prayer Room Evening 6.00 pm 2nd 9th 16th 23rd 30th Breaking of Bread Questions for the pastor Prayer Meeting Relax in God's presence: an evening of gentle music and mediation Evening Prayer 6

7 Perry Green Services At 6.00 pm * On the first Sunday of the Month there will be a Prayer meeting at 5.15 pm. 2nd 9th 16th Mr. Dennis Stanbridge Mrs. Gill Short Miss. Pam Greener 23rd Mr. Samson Akinola ( C ) 30th T.B.A. Tuesday Fellowship at 2.30 pm NO MEETINGS IN AUGUST 7

8 The Notice Board Contacts are posted to you each month by Andrew Tomblin 8 Winslow Close Luton, LU3 1QA Donations for postage for Contact from: Thank You Due to the high cost of postage we have for some time now also been sending out the Contact by . If you have an address and would like it sent this way please let me know. Thank You Andrew Tomblin. 8

9 BMS Birthday Scheme AUGUST 8th Steven Archer 10th Keith Wright 13th Zac Sereaton 15th Graham Slough 21st Pearl Lee 30th Tim Newns Thank You Page Pat Ridyard would like thank her friends at Central for their visits and good wishes during and following her stay in hospital after her accident. It was very much appreciated. 9

10 FELLOWSHIP NEWS AS AT 12TH JULY 2015 NEW MEMBERS: The Right Hand of Fellowship was extended to:- EMMA ADAMS and ANGELA CHIWESHI at the Morning Communion Service on 21st June. CONGRATULATIONS TO:- PEARL LEE who will be 80 on 21st August. SANDRA and JOHN McATEER, DAWN and STEVE ALLEN, both couples celebrate their SILVER WEDDING on 11th August. LOUISE GARBETT on gaining her B. A. Honours Degree in Primary Education. ALICE LITTLEWORTH on gaining her B. Sc. in Renewable Energy and Engineering. SARAH McDOUGALL on gaining Joint Honours Degree in Art and Literature. RUTH TISO on gaining her B. A. in Theology. Our love and sympathy to PAM GREENER whose mother ELSIE died on 30th June and to RON LEE whose niece died recently. GERALD MARSHALL died peacefully in Capwell Grange after a long illness, we would remember his wife SANDRA, SARAH and her family, MICHAEL and his family. We have just heard of the death of FREDA RUDALL on 10th July aged 95. Freda was the wife of David who was the Minister at Ceylon Baptist Church and the early years 10

11 of Central. We remember her sons COLIN, MARK and CHRISTOPHER and their families. SANDRA McATEER is recovering at home after an operation. Others who have hospital treatment or appointments include PEARL LEE, ROBIN ROE, SIMEON SOUSTER and JOHN WHITEHORN. There are those too who are in Homes or being Nursed at home or have regular carers in to help during the day. Our thoughts and prayers are especially with these people in their joys or sorrows. There are others in the fellowship who are not as well as would like to be and we remember them too. Ann M Norman. 11

12 Flowers for the Sanctuary 2nd In loving memory of Mum and Dad from Christine and Roger Barton and family. 9th Mrs. Jill Redding and Ruth; In loving memory of Edna and Reg Makin and Arthur, Florence and Phyllis Bone from Clive and Liz Makin and Family; Memories of my sister Mary Ann Norris on 13th August 2009 Never forgotten Love Julie. 16th In loving memory of a dear Mum and Dad from Pearl, Ron and family and Heather, Roger and family; Mavis Reeves In loving memory of a dear Mother and Father. 23rd Miss Nadia Deadman In loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. R. Bartlett, a very dear Aunt and Uncle. 30th Janet and Peter Moss and family In loving memory of Edie and Jack Ramsey and Shelia Hicks. 12

13 Programme of Events JUMP (Tuesdays) (10.00 am am Term Time) No Meeting in August Ladies in Fellowship Together(L.I.F.T.) (Tuesdays At 8.00 pm) No Meetings in August Thursday Afternoon Fellowship (At 2.30 pm) 13 th Fish and Chip Supper 13

14 FRIENDSHIPS Some people have a very special friend One with who most of your spare time you spend. Someone there to encourage you in all you do, Who is always near when you feel down and blue. There's even. friendships in a busy street, As one with another you do greet. Sometimes just a touch of the cap. To you from a friendly little chap. There is friendship even in a supermarket. From the smiling lad as he hands you a basket. And then at the cash desk after you pay. As the friendly voice says ' Have a nice day! Some like the company and friendship of a group To share interests or recipe of a favourite soup To make and bake for a homemade stall. Or share in a country supper in a village hall. Another friend is a favourite book. A story, poems or just how to cook, To curl up with in the warmth of your home. Or tuck in a suitcase if you have to roam. There is friendship even with your cat When there's no one round to have a chat. As he curls up at your feet, the warmth of the fire to share It's so much comfort just to have him there. God's friendship is like this, no words need be spoken His love's all around, with the silence not broken He is everywhere whenever we are in need. He is most precious, a great friend indeed. L Hill 14

15 AUGUST 2015 In everything by prayer and petition let your requests be known to God. A monthly prayer calendar to help us remember different aspects of our Church life and beyond. 15

16 AUGUST 2015 TOPICS FOR PRAYER Sat 1st For all involved in our Children's ministry at Central to have a relaxing summer break. We pray for safety in travel for those going away on holiday. Sun 2nd All Age Service Mon 3rd We give thanks for the ministry and hard work for all Tue 4th involved in Central's Holiday Club. Anita, Mike, Jonathon and Charlotte Jones. We give thanks for Anita's work within the church and local community. Wed 5th We give thanks for the time of ministry and fellowship that was offered by Open Door. We thank the dedication of those who were involved. Thurs 6th Thursday Afternoon Fellowship. For all those attending, guest speakers and pianists etc. Fri 7th Sat 8th Sun 9th We pray for all members of our Boys Brigade to have a restful,fun and safe summer break. Ian and Vicky Benjamin and family. Our Pastoral Care Team. We give thanks for their practical and emotional support. Mon 10th We pray for a fun, restful and safe time for all members of our Girls Brigade. Tue 11th We give thanks for the Open the Book assemblies during the summer term which game many young children the opportunity to learn about the bible through Anita Jones. Wed 12th James and Helen Malcolm. Thurs 13th Hands of Mercy for the growth of the new Water Filtering. We give thanks for the generosity of those in the congregation at Central as we recently raised 180 for this project. Fri 14th We pray that all who are unwell in mind, body or spirit receive healing and practical support. 16

17 Sat 15th We pray for all our young people awaiting exam results. That they may receive the grades they are hoping for or have opportunities to further their education or work in different ways. Sun 16th For good Christian relationships within our church as we gather round the Lord's table. Mon 17th Andrew and Jo Gale and family. We give thanks for this family's ministry amongst us. Tue 18th BMS. Wed 19th University Chaplaincy team. Thurs 20th Our Deacons and Church Elders. Fri 21st We pray for those who struggle financially and/or seeking employment. Sat 22nd Our flower ministry. Our Communic8 team Sun 23rd Our team of welcomers. That all may receive the warmest of greetings especially if it is their first time at Central. Mon 24th Our Church Secretary Erwin Tadiar and his family. Tue 25th Stephen Conybeare. Derek and Marianne Jones. Wed 26th We give thanks for the opportunity for our young people to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Awards. Mel Quinn. Thurs 27th Ron and Pearl Lee. Hazel and Andrew Tomblin. Fri 28th LAMP John Archer. We give thanks for this ministry helping adults to take care of themselves and returning to work. Sat 29th We pray for all those planning lessons and activities in preparation for the new term of children's work here at Central. Sun 30th Bible Society we give thanks that in our country we are able to own and freely read a bible in our own language. We continue to pray for funds for more bibles in different languages to be made available through Bible Society throughout the world. Mon 31st For the young adults who have recently graduated and are seeking work. For those starting new jobs. 17

18 Love Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honour one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervour, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God's people who are in need. Practise hospitality. Romans 12:

19 Weekly Church Activities Sunday am Morning Service Communic8 and Crèche 6.00 pm Evening Service Monday pm Watercolour Art Club Tuesday pm short mat bowls pm Men s Prayer Meeting Wednesday Thursday 2.30 pm Thursday Afternoon Fellowship 7.30 pm Bible Study and Communion Friday Saturday pm Youth Group -11 years plus 19

20 MINISTER Rev. Andrew Gale 59 Oakley Road Luton LU4 9PX Telephone mob (Church) Secretary Erwin Tadiar Church Office Visit the Church web site at