Shanklin United Reformed Church

High Street, Shanklin, Isle of Wight. PO37 6LA
Registered Charity No. 1130459

A member of the Evangelical Alliance

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Prayer - we believe that prayer is essential to the life of the church and our ministry in the community.  All of our regular programmes incorporate a strong emphasis on prayer.  We hold regular days of prayer to seek God's guidance and direction.

Bible Study Groups - various groups meet in the week during the daytime and evenings.  These are precious opportunities to grow closer to God and to build relationships. Please contact Jean Cunningham if you are interested in joining a home group.

Cat_URpillars - parent and child activity session for babies & toddlers held:
 Thursdays 12:45 - 14:30
 Fridays 10:30 - 12:30

See separate page for more details.

Prayer Group For The Suffering Church - see below.

Afternoon Special - for the more mature in years.  A chance to meet new friends, have fun and some tea together… plus a pause for thought about God.  This is usually held once a month, on an afternoon.

Fellowship Breakfasts - Saturday gatherings for men and for women take place every now and then over a cooked breakfast.

Summer Picnics - held once each month in June, July and August, after our All-Age Services.

Church Day Away - an annual time to go deeper with God and with one another.

Our weekly notice sheet and our monthly church magazine, 'The Link', gives more details on church activities and is available from the church.

Other Support Activities

Prayer Ministry Team - is available every Sunday after the 11:00 service to pray with you.

Christian Healing Ministry - we believe that the church is charged with the task of continuing the work that the Lord Jesus Christ began and that healing is an important part of its ministry.  Jesus is the only true healer and he works both through medicine and through the prayers of his people.  We follow the Biblical practice of 'the laying on of hands' for healing.  Please contact the minister if you have a particular need in this area.

Services on CD - recent services are available on CD from the back of church.

House Groups

It’s really good to note how many more people have been asking about House Groups, I’m sure people will agree how valuable this is to those who attend. We now have 7 House Groups running every week and I thought it would be a good idea to list them for you. I have put contact numbers for group leaders as it is generally a good idea to speak to someone before you decide which one to go to. As you will understand, some are becoming rather crowded and this can cause a problem, not least with seating!

Monday: 19:50 @ 45 Clarence Road, Wroxall.
Contact: Dawn and Howard Cunnington ( 406651 

Wednesday: 14:00 - 16:30 @ 20, St Martin’s Avenue, Shanklin
Contact: Meryl and Ron Dallimore ( 868375 

Wednesday: 19:30 @ 140, Sandown Road, Shanklin
Contact: Rita and Dave White ( 866582 

Thursday: 10:00 for 10:15 start @ various locations (see notice sheet)
Contacts: Janet Harley ( 862485, Jane Watson ( 866067, Jean Cunningham ( 863850

Thursday: 19:30 for 19:45 start @ various locations, ring for details
Contact: Miriam and Malc Stevens ( 868891 

Thursday: 19:50 @ 36a Green Lane, Shanklin
Contact: Dyan and Matt Northard ( 864779

Thursday: 19:00 for 19:45 start @ 16, Fairmead Close, Lake
Contact: James Alder ( 07792 576321
Please note, this is a group for the 18-30ish age range!

If you need help deciding which group would be best for you, don’t hesitate to ask. Please contact Jean Cunningham whose number is 863850

Outreach

Alpha Courses - these are held periodically for those who want to find out more about the Christian faith.  This and other outreach events and activities are now being developed with other local Christians.

See the Christians Working Together In Shanklin page for more details.

Services at Greyfriars Residential Home - held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 10:30.

Services at Tile Residential House - a communion service usually held on the second Friday of each month at 11:30

Services at Springfield Nursing Home - usually held on the last Friday of each month at 11:00.

Prayer Group For The Suffering Church

A prayer group has been meeting in Shanklin for 23 years this year and comes from several different churches. Meets every month downstairs in the church on the second Monday of the month at 14:00.

When it first started, it met every week and over the years those attending have learnt so much as they have prayed for our brothers and sisters who are suffering  persecution for their faith and have seen wonderful answers to prayer.

If you would like to know more, please speak to Pat Moore, Sue White or Jane Hancock at Church.

On our Christian brothers and sisters

who are being persecuted for their faith

PLEASE PRAY FOR:

MOROCCO

Jamaa Ait Bakrim, a Moroccan Christian, has been in prison for his faith since 2005. He was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for 'proselytism' and 'destruction of the goods of others,' both allegedly trumped-up charges by the authorities.

Source: Release International

ANSWER TO PRAYER:

SUDAN

On 22 August 2011 we asked for prayer for Susan Ithungu (14), who was left hospitalised and unable to walk after her father tortured her for becoming a Christian. Just two months later, Susan was discharged from hospital, had found a home with a Christian mother of four, was planning to go back to school and able to move around on crutches.

Pastor Baluku whose Church members have been visiting Susan in hospital says she is spiritually strong, loves praying and enjoys singing hymns. "Every time I go to see Susan, I leave their place feeling greatly encouraged! She is truly an inspiration."

Thank you for praying:

Source: Open Doors

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