Growing in the Christian Faith
An opportunity to find out more about the Christian faith by asking questions; and considering the possibility of confirmation.
One of the highlights of our Old Town Partnership of Churches is our annual confirmation service which is shared jointly with our partners at, Christ Church, Immanuel United Reformed Church and Bath Road Methodist Church. At the service those who are being confirmed become members of the Church of England, the Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church. This coming year the confirmation will take place on: 10.00am Sunday 13th May 2012 At Immanuel United Reformed Church.
We would like to invite you to consider whether this would be right for you.
The confirmation course will begin in March. Some people may use the confirmation course as a refresher in the Christian faith, others will come to be confirmed into full membership of the Church while others will be baptised and confirmed. Let’s be open to God’s leading and call upon our lives.
There will be 2 groups:
1. Adult group will meet on Sunday evenings 8pm-9.15pm.
2. Junior group for 11-15year olds will meet on Sunday afternoons 4pm-5pm.
Please let either Stephen or Robert know as soon as you can.
Art Exhibition
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd April This exciting exhibition is taking place here, at Immanuel, to mark the completion of our building’s renovation work.
The theme of the exhibition is “New Beginnings”. We are looking for works across all mediums and formats, including painting, drawing, photography and sculpture. So if you would like to exhibit a piece of your own art (and possibly sell it), look at our website http://immanuelart.wordpress.com This will give you more information as to how to submit your work.
Alternatively, phone 07926 688 326 or e-mail immanuelartex@gmail.com If you enjoy art, or are just curious, put the dates in your diary, look out for more information and come along and have a look.
Immanuel Pantomime 2012: Robin Hood’s Holiday
The Immanuel Dramatic Society’s pantomime for 2012 is Robin Hood’s Holiday, which runs from Friday 13th Jan to Saturday 21st Jan. To book tickets please call the Box Office on (01793) 531710.
The pantomime promises to be an excellent eveing’s entertainment with something for all the family!
Harvest Appeal: An update
Our harvest appeal was mentioned in the Vietnam Laos Cambodia Medical Scientific Aid News Bulletin (www.msavlc.co.uk). Here’s what they wrote:
Well done, Immanuel! The congregation of Immanuel Church, Swindon has raised the amazing sum of £3,300 in their Harvest Appeal to support the work of Rostitus Cheng in Phnom Penh. Many of you will remember the story of Rostitus and his wonderful work helping children who live on a rubbish dump. The money raised by Immanuel will not only fund the training of staff in basic primary health care (such as how to deal with eye and ear infections, burns, cuts and other injuries sustained by the children as they search through mountains of rubbish), but will also pay for the provision of first aid supplies for the next three years. A big thank you goes to all the congregation and in particular to the World Concerns Committee who recommended MSAVLC as their chosen charity for this year’s appeal.
Threshold’s annual sponsored sleep-out
Remember Threshold’s annual sponsored sleep-out which takes place on Friday 2nd December, here in our car park. Steve Brain has a sponsor form for Phil Smith (of Threshold), so if you would like to make a donation to this very worthwhile charity, whilst you sleep safely and warmly in your own beds, sign up on the form!
Christmas at Immanuel
Sunday 11th Dec 10.30am -Young Immanuel Nativity service, when we will be bringing presents for children and placing them under the tree.
and at 6.30pm – Carols by Candlelight – a traditional service with carols and lessons with church choir
Sunday 18th Dec 10.30am – Carols by Daylight – service of readings, poems and carols with the church choir
and at 6.30pm – Pause for Thought – a shortened reflective service on the true meaning of the Season, led by Geoff Gleed with the choir.
Saturday 24th Dec 11.30pm Christmas Eve Communion
Sunday 25th Dec 10.30am Family Service
Operation Christmas Child
We wish to thank everyone for their support for Operation Christmas Child. We had 40 boxes, lots of donations and an extra £30 in donations towards the cost of sending the parcels. Well done everyone!
