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Restore happenings over the next couple of weeks (23/08/10)

Written by Nich
23
Aug
2010
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Yesterday’s Prayer Party to launch Anjuli & Ben into their different new adventures with God went really well with amazing food as usual, several visitors, and even though we’re going to miss them a deep sense of the ‘rightness’ of the paths that they’re both pursuing. Also, it was especially lovely to have Anna & T with us visiting from their home in Mumbai… If you weren’t able to be there but have any Scriptures, words, or pictures for either Ben or Anj please do share them direct with them or send them to me to pass on.

This week its Last Weds so we’re meeting @ No 43 at 7.15pm (25th Aug) for a meal followed by a prayer walk around the area as part of preparing the ground for various things we’ll be doing together as a church in the autumn. These include Adam Webster & Claire Matheson joining us in Sept as our Mission Year team involved in establishing a small community house (we’ll be working closely with Rye Lane Baptist Church on this), our Community Barbecue (Sat 25th Sept) followed by a visitor friendly First Sunday @ St John’s (3rd Oct). We’re also hoping to launch a small Asylum Seeker project in Sept and a new kids/youth club at half-term. There will be updates and opportunity to discuss these and other things at September’s Stakeholder lunch (19th)…

This coming Sunday (29th Aug) being the last Sunday of the month we won’t be meeting as a church but there will be a prayer time for Jay @ No 43 at 4.00pm.

 

Last Updated on 23 August 2010
 

Restore Happenings (17/08/10)

Written by Nich
17
Aug
2010
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Hi all

Thirteen of us had a great time in Whitstable yesterday – a day of sitting & walking by the sea, playing Frisbee, and enjoying catching up with each other; Trevor, Alison, and Sarah swimming and others getting very wet without intending to; Helen eating an extremely garlicky large pot of mussels; others eating oysters, fish & chips, lobster, and home made cakes; Ben wearing some fetching female clothing; Sally gasping for a cup of tea & Andy delighted to find locally brewed beers to take home; Charlie snapping photos; Mawusi walking in interesting ways as she tried to dry her skirt by getting the most wind to it; George, and much more... We missed those of you who weren’t there.

The two Journey Groups meet this week and then we’re together for lunch on Sunday 22nd @ No 43 at 1.30pm. It’s Anjuli’s & Ben’s Prayer Party so please do try and come...

Food offers please asap including:

  • Main courses for 8 (x3)
  • Potatoes or rice for 8 (x3)
  • Vegetables or salad for 8 (x3)
  • French bread & butter
  • Deserts for 8 (x3)
  • Drinks

Also, I’d encourage you to be asking God for what he wants to say to Anj & Ben as they embark on their new adventures (Scriptures, pictures, words, etc) and come ready to share them at the Prayer Party…

Some still have holidays to come this month: Helen is off to Croatia for a week on Sat and Pete & Becca travel out to India then too. Any others..?

Love, Fran

 

Happenings 23/7/10

Written by Nich
24
Jul
2010
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Just a note to remind you of the main happenings in our life together over the next couple of weeks

Sun 25th July: Last Sunday of the month so no meeting but we are invited to a birthday picnic & games on Peckham Rye by Clare (and Charlie). Meet at 1.00pm on the park opposite Friern Road and the NEW Harris Boys Academy. (From the clock house pub - continue walking down Peckham Rye road with the park on your left until you see Friern Road on your right. We'll be in that large open bit opposite that.) Ring if you get lost 07941 063388. Bring food to share. Feel free to bring friends

Weds 28th July: Last Weds of the month so a meal @ No 43 (7.15pm onwards) followed by a ‘worship jam’ led by Becca

Fri 30th July: 6.00pm – 3.00am Tamasha @ Secondo Vintage Café Bar, 642 Voltaire Rd, SW4 (£6.00 entry before 8.00pm, £8.00 otherwise) Showcasing live musical talent, the Asha Project’s work, and a bhangra-bustin desi beats DJ set through to 3.00am

Sun 1st Aug: First Sunday (St John’s not available so at No 43) 4.30pm Pete Brierley speaking in our occasional series on God’s character on ‘The Wisdom of God’

Sun 8th Aug: Jesus Way Sunday (2nd Sun) @ No 43 with Ellen helping us explore the subject of ‘Peacemaking’

Love, Fran

   

Restore happenings (29/06/10)

Written by Nich
29
Jun
2010
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Hi all

I’m away now until Weds 14th July so do make a note of the Restore happenings below & on the attached document as you will be spared the usual flow of emails while I’m away!!

SUN 4th July: CANCELLED St John’s has just told us that we can’t have the hall because they need it for interviewing potential new vicars (please do pray for them in this important decision) and the majority of the church also seems to be away or working next w/e so we’ve reluctantly decided to cancel. If you are going to be here and know of others who are too why not invite them around or arrange to meet up in the park…

SUN 11th July: 4.30pm Remember that Jesus Way Sunday this month is @ Andy & Jenny’s and make sure you remind others if you’re in contact with them

See the attached for details of Restore happenings from now through until the end of August…

Grace and peace

Fran

 

JULY

Sun 4th CANCELLED

Sun 11th Jesus Way Sunday (4.30pm @ 33 Kings Grove): ‘Purity – Skin Deep or Heart Full?’ (Jenny leading)

Sun 18th Restore Community Sunday: The Big Lunch (Kings Grove – more info from Jenny)

Sun 25th Last Sunday: no meeting

Weds 28th Last Wednesday (7.15pm meal @ No 43): Worship Jam

Fri 30th Asha fundraiser (Secondo @ Clapham High Street Arches time tbc)

AUGUST

Sun 1st First Sunday (4.30pm @ No 43): ‘The Wisdom of God’ (Pete Brierley speaking)

Sun 8th Jesus Way Sunday (4.30pm @ No 43): ‘Peacemaking’ (Ellen leading)

Sun 15th Seaside trip to Whitstable (time tbc)

Sun 22nd Restore Community Sunday (1.30pm lunch @ No 43): Prayer Party for Anj & Ben

Weds 25th Last Wednesday (7.15pm meal @ No 43): focus tbc

Sun 29th Last Sunday: no meeting

Last Updated on 29 June 2010
 

Restore happenings (15/06/10)

Written by Nich
15
Jun
2010
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Hi lovely people


First of all, a big ‘thank you’ to everyone who helped out at the Brimmington Festival on Saturday. Our stall went very well with lots of good chats with people, and engaging with other stall holders and local groups. A brilliant sense of very local celebration with a strong multi-cultural feel…


Tomorrow night, Tues 15th June, the Peckham & Nunhead Amnesty Group will be meeting at the Nun’s Head just off Nunhead Lane at 8.00pm.


As next Sun 20th June is the third Sunday it’s our Restore Community meal & communion/prayer at 1.30pm @ No 43, and if the sun is shining we’ll have lunch in the garden. We already have some offers of food & drink so just need please


  • Main courses for 8 people (x2)
  • Rice/potatoes for 8 (x3)
  • Salad for 8 (x2)
  • Deserts for 8 people (x3)
  • Juice drinks

 

Many thanks
Love, Fran

 

Last Updated on 15 June 2010
   

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