SURC News

All regular worshippers should have received a letter in the New Year outlining our plans to look at the three key themes of the United Reformed Church’s renewal programme Vision4Life during June and July.

We aim to look at the first two on Sunday mornings – 8^th June on how we engage with the Bible, and 29^th June on exploring Prayer.

For the Evangelism theme we have decided to focus on this at this at our Day Away...

Church Day Away

Sharing our Faith

Saturday 5^th July at Ryde URC (Haylands)

A day for the whole church family from 10:00 till around 18:00 including a BBQ to finish.

We are pleased to welcome Rev Andrew Willett from Warrington who works part time for GEAR as Evangelism and Renewal Advocate (a job he shares with his wife Sally) to lead the day. There will be youth and children’s activities too.

Please make sure that this date is in you diary and look out for full details soon.

Pilgrimage to Israel - The Land of The Bible

This is a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage. It is much more than just another holiday! The detailed cost will soon be available, on request. It will cover the air-fare, taxes, the use of an air-conditioned coach, an Israeli licensed guide (a must-have on a trip like this), entrance fees to various places, hotel, breakfast and evening meal etc.

Could you (or your friends or family) be part of the group who travel to Jerusalem next June?

Are you interested in finding out more?

All you need to do now to indicate an interest in this pilgrimage is to contact the leader:

Rev Norman Vivian
Telephone: 01983 563278
Email: pilgrimage@doveministries.org.uk
Post: 35 Ratcliffe Avenue, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3DW
(please mark the envelope ‘Israel’ on the front top left corner)

Pentecost 2008

Sunday 11^th May

14:00 – 18:30

St Georges Park Football Ground, Newport

An afternoon festival event to celebrate the life of the church on the Island.

There’s something for everyone; a creative afternoon programme including music, song, drama and worship

The main worship is at 17:00. Look out for details - flyers available soon.

As part of this event Andy Atkins from St John’s Ryde is convening a vocal group to do a 20 minute presentation as well as an item about the Feast of Pentecost in the final worship. He is looking for keen singers from around the Island to join in a few practices – ( 568952 for information.

House Groups

Are you interested in joining a weekly home group for Bible study, prayer and fellowship?

Please speak to Heather Cunningham who is hoping to launch a new evening group soon ( 863850.

If you’d prefer an afternoon, Rose and Maurice Wakeman host a group on Fridays at 14:00 and would be glad to welcome a few more people ( 866895.

Prayer Group For The Suffering Church

The prayer group has been meeting in Shanklin for 22 years this year and comes from several different churches.

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.

The next meeting is on Monday, 12^th May at 14:00 in the church - please use the Landguard Road entrance.

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

Page Last Updated 05 May 2008