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No. 368                   Circualtion: 677
           1st May 2009
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In This Issue
Save Vesta Blades
Hermitage Ensemble
Island Christian Solos
Help children in Russia
Recent Speakers
Sponsored Walk - Christian Aid
Heart for Revival
More snippets of Wootton past
Sowing Seeds
Cafe Church
Bible Bites
AGM - Friends of St Edmunds
Vacancies - Medina Valley
School of Ministry
Update on "The Watch"
Catalyst
Makes You Think
Your Newsletters
Even More
Buy, Sell, Give or Rent
Supporting Wightchurches
Isle of Wight Street Pastors
Barn Dance
Cowes Concert Band
Volunteering - St Mary's
Blooming Great Tea Party
Jesus my first love
Salt and Light
Calling all Cake Bakers
Fun Dance Evening
Operation Mobilisation
Moazzam Begg
Vectis Brass
Pilgrimage to Israel - Spring 2010
Youth & CommunityTraining
Understanding Anxiety and Depression
Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship
Darwin Delusion Exhibition
BigChurchDayOut
Help needed
Living Waters Village - Borneo
Carisbrooke Priory
Coffee morning for Love Russia
Christian Listening Course
Future Events

Vesta Blades petition

Someone has set up a petition on the 10 Downing Street web site to save Vesta Blades from closing.

Hermitage Ensemble

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Professional ensemble of soloists from St. Petersburg, Russia
 
Present a concert of Russian Sacred, Hymns & Folk Songs a cappella
 
at All Saints Church, Freshwater
Sunday 10th May 2009 at 4.00pm
 
Free entry: Retiring collection
 
Web site      Download Poster
 
For more information contact Suzanne Weaver 

Island Christian Solos 

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If you are new to the Island or just want to enlarge your circle of friends why not come and join us at social events. 
 
We have a wide choice of events in different locations on the Island.  It is open to anyone of adult age group.
 
MAY
Weds 6th Film, Medina Theatre - 7:30pm
Tues 19th Blacksmiths Arms, Carisbrooke - 7:30pm
Thurs 28th Walk at Ryde 6pm 
 
Contact:
Rob  07817951431
Juliet  07979232340
Dave  07875402273

How to help little children in Russia

by getting a suntan!
 
A Palm Beach double sun bed can be yours.   All you have to do is give a donation to Love Russia and arrange to collect the sun bed fom its present owner who lives in Brighstone.  The sun bed, which has a timer, has not been greatly used due to the abundant
sunshine in Brighstone. 
 
If you are interested please contact Pat Levett on 740963 or e-mail

Recent Speakers on the Island

26/04/09 - Tony Rozee at P4 Celebration, Sandown High School on Healing
 
If you record Speakers who come to the Island send us a copy or a link to your recording so others can hear them.
 
Source: Tony Murphy 

Sponsored Walk for Christian Aid

sponsoredwalkOnce again, there will be a Sponsored Walk in the Sandown Bay area for Christian Aid.
 
It will start and finish at
St. John's Church Annexe in St. John's Crescent, Sandown on Saturday, May 9th, commencing at 10.00am.
 
The walk is about 5 miles and will be at an easy pace;  refreshments will be available on completion of the walk.
 
For further details and sponsorship form, please contact John Cooper on 403410

Heart for Revival

 
SOLACE MUSIC MINISTRY 
Invite you to an evening of  Worship and ministry in  The power of the Holy Spirit
 
"HEART FOR REVIVAL
At: St Paul's Church Parish Centre ,Barton, Newport
On Friday 8th May At 7:30pm 
 
Solace Music Ministry are members of St Paul's Church, Barton, Newport IW  
 

More snippets of Wootton past 

Friday 1st May 7.30 pm
 at St Edmund's Church, Church Road, Wootton
 
Richard Smout, County Archivist

All welcome. Refreshments served
 
More information from Doreen Gazey

Sowing Seeds

A monthly non denominational gathering of those who want to press in to God through prayer and worship for more of His glory and also to go out, walk and pray into the land of our Island that we might see Transformation. 

Monday 18th May - 7.30pm
at The Church on the Roundabout, Newport

 
If you know of others who want to pray for transformation on our island then do get them to come along.
There will be an offering to cover expenses.
 
Contact: Rob and Cath Whillier 01983 282500

Cafe Church

Every Sunday 4pm
at Hope House, Fort St. Sandown.

Enjoy a warm and friendly welcome in an informal setting.
 
See how God brings new hope, healing and wholeness
.

For more information contact Jonathan Snell  

Bible Bites 

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The Letter to the Romans
 
 

Tuesdays from 21 April - 1pm
at Shanklin United Reformed Church
 
Snack lunch available from 12 noon
 
Brian Harley begins a new Tuesday lunch series working through Paul's letter to the Romans.
 
Everyone is most welcome to come and share in looking at this exciting and challenging epistle.
Every Tuesday except after a Bank Holiday. 

Source: Brian Harley

AGM - Friends of St Edmund's

 
Annual General Meeting of the Friends of St Edmund's
7pm, Wednesday 27th May
at
St Edmund's Church, Church Road, Wootton
All members welcome
 
More information from Doreen Gazey

Medina Valley Vacancies 

Doug 
Head Chef wanted
 
This is a permanent full-time non-residential post.  The centre caters for up to 90 covers on its environmental and outdoor education courses. 
 
Sailing and Canoeing instructors wanted
 
RYA Dinghy instructors and BCU level 2 coaches with experience in canoes and kayaks are needed for seasonal work.
 
Accommodation may be available during the summer holidays.
 
Relief Cook wanted to cover some weekends and sickness. 

If you are interested in these posts or in training to become a sailing instructor (minimum age 16), then contact Frank Cope at the centre on 01983 522195 or
email  

School of ministry

Training of Teachers for the School of Ministry    
at Central Hall Southampton
on June 12th  - 7.45pm-9.45pm and June 13th -  9.30pm to 3.30pm.
 
School of Ministries is a 36 module programme of teaching and training material widely used worldwide.The School of Ministry materials are excellent.
 
Please let me know if you are interested as forms for registration are needed.
The cost is £20.
 
All those intending to teach and to use the materials need to do the training sessions.
 
Please let me know if you are interested in the training for use in an possible Island School of Ministry.
 
Jonathan Snell  Tel:408266    
Update on "The Watch"
 
From 23rd March 2009 we have been hosting daily two hourly prayer watches from our Prayer Room.  Each Watch is led by the Holy Spirit, we Wait, we Watch, we Worship .. The presence of the Lord is increasing and we are being transformed in His presence. 
 
Daily we are filling our lamps with oil as we Wait and Watch for our beloved Bridegroom.  Supernatural things are happening.  Prayers are filling the Bowl and rising up to the Lord. 
 
The Lord is speaking, the Lord is touching, The Lord is blessing and we are simply glorifying Him.
 
We welcome people to join us at these wonderful times, and we would be delighted to receive prayer requests by phone, text or email.
 
Please note the latest Watch times ...
Monday - Thursday 19.00 - 21.00
Friday - 15.00 - 17.00
Saturday & Sundays 11.00 - 13.00
 
at the"Prayer Room" based at 29 Victoria Avenue , Shanklin
 

Contact Robin & Maggie Spelman by Email 
 
Worship the King Ministries website.

Catalyst

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Catalyst is a monthly youth event for young people in Yr9 or above. Around 100 teenagers regularly attend the event, which is "kinda like church, but a bit more funky".

To find out more about Catalyst, why not visit
our announcements blog, and watch the 2min video.

Catalyst runs once a month on Saturday evenings from 7.30pm to 10pm, and the dates of future Catalyst events/trips etc can be found on our blog site.

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Greetings!

We are now four months past the end of the Hope 08 year of initiatives and all through that year we hoped that there would be enduring projects that came out of our considerable working together. 

I am very gald to say that the idea of having Street Pastors working on the Island has been welcomed right across the denominational spread and after an awful lot of work by David Ouston our Island Street Pastors Co-ordinator, we are now approaching the launch and commissioning of 22 church volunteers onto the streets of the Island.  Well done David!

Do please pray for the team and come along to join us on the 22nd May to encourage them as they step out into what is a very exciting opportunity for the whole Island Church to out there in the community with love and support for the young people of our Island.

Sincerely,

Rob Whillier
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Commissioning Service
 
An open invitation to all
 
Friday 22nd May 2009
Garfield Road Methodist Church, Ryde  7.30pm
 
Our 22 newly trained Street Pastors coming from 14 different Island congregations will be commissioned (prayed for and sent out) in a special service, after which they will go out onto the streets of Ryde to "meet and greet" for the first time.

led by The Venerable Caroline Baston, Archdeacon of the Island assisted by Roger Reid, Ascension Trust's National Project Manager 
 
Representatives of Partner Agencies, Police and Local Authority will also be present as will County, Parish and Town Councillors. Prayer Pastors and Local Church Leaders supporting volunteers from their own church families will also be there.Bring and share supper!

For further information contact David Ouston   IOW Coordinator Tel:562313
Barn Dancebarndance
In aid of Isle of Wight Street Pastors
 
Saturday 16th May - 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm
 
at East Cowes Town Hall, York Avenue
 
Tickets are £3 per person or £10 per family.
Bring and share supper!
 
Further information from Jan Tapp        Download Poster
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Performs Brass Band Music
 
Music for all tastes
at Wootton Methodist Church on 4 May at 7:45pm.
 
Admission is free, with a retiring collection in aid of church and band funds.
 
Any IW churches wishing to book the band free of charge for a concert, please call Musical Director Andy Norman on 01983 566826 or 07786 166304. The band usually holds a retiring collection, with proceeds spilt between the church and the band 
Source: Simon Smith
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If you would like to 'wash the disciples' feet' in a slightly different way, I wonder if you have ever considered becoming a volunteer with St. Mary's Hospital Chaplaincy Team? We are at present looking for helpers to join us taking patients to and from the Chapel Service on a Sunday morning. Your commitment would be to undertake this duty once every four weeks. It would involve you arriving at the chaplaincy office by 10am and leaving by 11.45am. Patients who wish to attend the chapel service rely on our chaplaincy volunteers to make this possible. Being able to attend means so much to them.
 
If you are interested to know more, please click here 
 
Please feel free to contact me directly. 
 
Gregory Clifton-Smith (01983) 534639; or e-mail  

Senior Chaplain, IOW  NHS Primary Care Trust and EMH.
St. Mary's Hospital, Parkhurst Road, Newport, IOW, PO30 5TG 
Blooming Great Tea Party
 
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Between June 12 and July 12
all over the UK people are being invited to hold a tea party in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care.
 
Join in the Blooming Great Tea Party this summer and make a
real difference to the lives of terminally ill people.  Last year,
thousands of tea parties were held across the UK, providing over 14,000 hours of nursing care.
Turn a social get together into something special and help to provide even more care for people in your area.
 
Could you help by putting on an event in your area?

Full details are available from the website
 
All funds raised on the Island go towards the Marie Curie nurses based on the Hospice.  

Local Contact: Joan King  
Secretary for the Marie Curie Cancer Care IOW Volunteer Fundraising Group, 2 Downsview Villas, Camp Road, Freshwater. PO40 9HR.  Tel: 01983 756895
"Jesus my first love" concert   myfirstlove.jpg   
 
After a very successful launch, we are now taking bookings for the "Jesus my first love" concert.
 
The concert is about an hour in length and, if convenient, can be run with an interval for refreshments and chat.
 
All the songs on the new CD are featured, with some media clips and gentle chat alongside.
 
Can be used as an evangelistic tool as it is a gentle and non-threatening evening to bring non-Christians along to.
 
Bookings can be made through our website - - just click on Contact page to find details.
 
Being salt and light in God's world.
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The Christian Institute's inaugural meeting on the Isle of Wight
 
Topics that will be discussed:
      Free Speech Ammendment
      Religious Liberty
      Sanctity of Life
 
Tuesday 5 May 2009. 7.30pm - 9.00pm   at
St James' Church, 4 Market Street, Ryde, PO33 3BS 
 
All welcome                        Download the Poster 
 
For information about the venue contact:  Revd J Leggett 01983 565 621  
Email
  
All these details will also be on the
St. James' Website    
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IOW Rock Festival 12-14th June 2009
 
The Solace Tent will once again be appearing at this years IOW Rock Festival in June
 
Hosted by Christians from a number of Island churches, Solace is a completely free chill out tent located within the main arena of the festival. It provides a chance for people to take a break and have a free cup of tea and a slice of cake. Other activities on offer include prayer & healing, feet washing, henna painting and our own open mic stage. 
 
The vision behind Solace is to show festival goers an expression of God's unconditional Love and Grace for us all.  This is a gift from the churches on the Island. Over the 5 years we have been running it the response has been incredible and we are seeing God at work more and more each time we do it.
 
We are appealing for some help in all this as we need an army of intercessors and cake bakers behind us!
 
1. Pray - Please pray for the success of Solace. For the team to serve well and for the people who come to discover the reality of Jesus' love and healing power.
2. Bake some Cakes! -  We need as many cakes as possible. (see attached PDF for details of drop off points)
 
We very much value your support - Thanks again for helping make it all possible
 
The Solace Tent Team
 
Download Poster         website          Source: Ced Wells 

Fun Dance Evening                              St John's Church, Sandowndance.jpg

SATURDAY, 9 MAY, 7.30-9.30pm
St John's Annexe, St John's Crescent, Sandown
 
£2.00 Adults, £1.00 children
 
Refreshments available          BRING AND BUY STALL
 
All proceeds to Church Funds and Careforce Workers
 
Poster      
 
For more information contact
Rosemary Scovell
Operation Mobilisation operationmobilisation.jpg
 
Their ships ministry of Operation Mobilisation is well known with over 30 million books sold and nearly 40 million visitors over 39 years.
 
The Doulos continues in service whereas the ship Logos II has now completed its work. It has been replaced by Logos Hope which will be in the UK as follows:
 
Belfast 30th April-11th May
Cardiff 28th May -8th June
London 11th-28th June
 
This is an ideal opportunity for church groups, youth clubs, Sunday schools, home groups etc. to make a visit.
 
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For further information go to website or phone 01691 773388 or email 
 
Source:
Ian Pratt
 
mozzambeggMoazzam Begg 
British citizen held in Guantanamo Bay                                           
will speak of his experiences in Guantanamo and their implications for civil liberties, human rights and the international situation (has spoken previously in Wells and Blackburn cathedrals)
 
"modest, intelligent, calm and unembittered"
"an excellent author and an inspirational speaker"
"intense, funny at times and thought provoking"
 
                                7.00pm on Monday 4th May
                       Apollo Theatre, Pyle Street, Newport
(book stall & Palestinian produce available from 6.40pm)
Entrance £4 /Concessions £3 /Under 21s £2
 
Info: 872997
 
This meeting is supported by IOW Friends of Palestine, Cage Prisoners, IOW Amnesty International, Ryde Trades Council, Unison and the Quakers
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As the Islands premier brass band we would really appreciate the opportunity to come and showcase for you our musical skills.
 
Vectis Brass is made up of a Youth band whose players are enthusiastic, energetic, and we think, players with bags of talent. Our Senior band allows many of our youth players to accompany the older band members, who are young at heart but have experience, which they generously give to the youngsters.
 
We regularly give concerts throughout the summer at Rylstone Gardens, as well as performances at Medina Theatre. We would welcome the opportunity to express our musical ability in the excellent acoustic setting of your church, thereby bringing our music to a much wider audience in our community
 
We are happy to perform free but would suggest however a retiring collection to be divided equally between the church and Vectis Brass.
 
We are lead by a fine musical director Mary Teague a very well respected personality among the music community on the island.
 
Should you be inspired to want to know more please contact Mary Teague on 520975 / 07890906383   Email
A Pilgrimage to Israel - Spring 2010 
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Imagine that you were a part of this group - in just 2 days you could be visiting the following places in Israel, in the spring of next year, in an air conditioned coach, with a fully trained government guide:
 
Day 2 After breakfast, we drive to the Mount of Olives where we have a panoramic view of the Old City. We visit the Dome of the Ascension, the Churches of Pater Noster and Dominus Flevit, the Church of All Nations, the Tomb of Mary and the Garden of Gethsemane. We then drive to Mount Zion where we visit the Church of St Peter in Gallicantu (the High Priest's house), the Dormition Abbey, the Upper Room and Tomb of King David. We enter the Old City through Zion Gate and visit the Cardo in the Jewish Quarter. Dinner and overnight Jerusalem.
 
Day 3 After breakfast, we travel to Bethlehem and visit Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity with the Caves of St Jerome. We end with a visit to the Shepherds' Fields. Returning towards Jerusalem we visit Ein Kerem (home of St John the Baptist), the Model of Jerusalem and Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust.  Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.
 
And then there's another 7 exciting days of touring, as well!   Baptisms can be arranged at the Jordan Baptismal site if sufficient notice is given.
 
This 11 day pilgrimage will make the Bible come alive in your hands - never again will you need to wonder what it is like in Israel, what the language sounds like, the food tastes like, the sun feels like and how odd it feels to be floating in the dead sea or praying in the Garden of Gethsemane or at the tomb! 
 
Please click on the link and download the two page brochure for more details - what is covered (and what isn't), travel insurance and the legal stuff is all there (plus the small print!) and the Tour Operator's and Leader's details are also on the downloadable sheet.
 
The final cost depends on how many people wish to come on the trip; the air conditioned coaches normally take 48 people so, if there are only 12 the cost of hiring the coach increases considerably; the optimum, economic group size will be between 20 and 30 people.
 
Can you afford NOT to be there?  Contact me to register an interest so that I can arrange for the transport, hotel and tour details for you. Pass a copy to a friend and encourage them to come, too; the more we have the cheaper per person it gets!
 
Contact: Rev Norman Vivian   01983 563 278     0777 355 8143  for more information or more leaflets.
Isle of Wight Youth and Community Service Training Courses    
 
Developing AQA Accreditation for YP & Recording Youth Work             Jo White   Weds 13-May-09
 
Introduction to Safeguarding Young People (Youth Workers)   Jo White   Sat 16-May-09
 
Health & Safety at Work with Young People   Josie Lillywhite  Thurs  21-May-09
 
Listening & Communication Skills inc. 1:1 & Mentoring Skills   Alison Botha   Mon 01-Jun-09
 
Basic First Aid   Pat Knight   Sat 06-Jun-09
 
Listening & Communication Skills inc. 1:1 & Mentoring Skills   Alison Botha   Mon  08-Jun-09
 
Developing Fundraising Skills  Estelle Thomas Weds 10-Jun-09
 
Sexual Health & Relationships  Sarah Stringer  Mon 15-Jun-09
 
Dealing with Violence & Aggression  Nicola Coote Weds 17-Jun-09
 
Sexual Health & Relationships   Sarah Stringer  Mon 22-Jun-09
 
Young People & Domestic Violence  Fiona Gwynnet  Weds 24-Jun-09
 
Sexual Health & Relationships   Sarah Stringer   Mon 29-Jun-09
 

For Futher Information Contact: Jo Minns, Administration Officer, Youth Connexions, Isle of Wight Council, 29 High Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1SS
Tel: (01983) 823490 | Fax: (01983) 520499
EmailWeb:
Understanding Anxiety and Depression 
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Invite you to a day of teaching and ministry - with John Robinson (author of Nobody's Child) and a team from Ellel Ministries, Pierrepont, Farnham.   
 
Designed for both sufferers and anyone with a caring role, the day will include:

                - Forgiveness, Acceptance and Belonging;
                - Freedom from Fear;
                - Healing and Emotional Wholeness.
 
SATURDAY 16th MAY 10am for 10.30 - 4pm
PARISH HALL, VICTORIA ROAD, FRESHWATER
Admission free (voluntary donations).
Bring your own lunch; tea/coffee provided.
 
For further information ring Jenny on 760543
 
Source: Jenny Yates            Poster
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(Isle of Wight Group)
 
Dinner at the Chequers Inn, Rookley, Monday 11th May,7.15. for 7.30. p.m.
 Guest speaker: Kieran Given
 
Kieran was born in Northern Ireland but was brought up in Donegal, Eire. He is married to Doris who is from Germany, they met whilst Doris was working for 'Youth For Christ' in Ireland, and have two boys aged 4 and 7. Kieran works from home as a self employed Graphic Designer and moved to Germany in 1995 and to the Isle of Wight last October.
 
Kieran comes from a famous sporting family, his dad was a popular amateur goalie and official in the IFA and his brother Shay is a top Premiership goalkeeper with Newcastle United and now with Manchester City. Kieran himself was a talented footballer with the promise of a career in football, but God had something else in mind for him and changed his life.
 
This change began at an open day at his university when a Christian girl approached him with a questionnaire which ultimately changed his life!
 
He is a talented Guitarist and will sing to us as part of his talk
of how God came into his life.
 
Bookings please, to Don & Doreen Jolliffe, 15 Holford Rd, Wooton Bridge, Ryde. PO33 4NL.      Tel 884339.
 
Cost of the evening. £11.00. RSVP Friday 8th May
 
Source: Steve Woodford 
Darwin Delusion Exhibition    Darwin 
 
Another opportunity to view the Exhibition.
 
Come and learn the shocking facts they never tell you in science textbooks and TV documentaries:-
 
-  No undisputed 'ape-man' fossils ever found.
- "Reptile to bird evolution impossible", says biology professor.
-  Red blood cells found in T Rex skeleton supposed to be
65+ million years old! - and much more.

SALVATION ARMY, PYLE STREET CENTRE. Newport
Monday 18th - Wednesday 20th May, 10am - 2pm
Saturday 23rd May, 10am - 4pm

Admission free. Refreshments. Book/DVD stall.
 
For further information ring Jenny  on 760543 or
Email
The BigChurchDayOut bigchurchdayout
 
6,000 already have got tickets across the country.
Islander combined travel and event tickets at £27 on sale at Castlebooks.
 
The BigChurchDayOut is an exciting new one day event focussed on gathering the church from London and the South of England. 
 
The BigChurchDayOut is run by a team that is headed up by Tim Jupp, one of the founding members of Delirious, and is supported by both many local churches and national organizations that together have a heart for serving the church.

So the TheBigChurchDayOut   will be something special. Sure it will be a great festival alternative; with one of the last ever UK appearances from Delirious as well as Michael W Smith, Israel Houghton and New Breed, Graham Kendrick, YFriday, Lou Fellingham, Cathy Burton, and The Kings Chamber Orchestra with many more still to be added. And the location - the beautiful country home of Wiston House in West Sussex - the perfect backdrop for a perfect family day out.
 
Kevin Farrow of the Wight Church Action Team is organising transport and tickets. All the original coach tickets are now gone but Kevin is exploring a second coach or minibus. Tickets are now £27 each (travel and event combined) which will be available on a first come first served basis from Castlebooks.
 
First Coach pickup times will now be 
    Lake - Spithead business Park  10.30am
    Medina High School bus stop  11.00am
    Wootton opp Harwoods  11.05
If we run a second vehicle pickup time will be Ryde - Cross Street  10.50am
NB  Return boat - There is no 12.30  so it has to be 1.00am
 
We recognise that some people will prefer to take their own cars. In that event it will still be possible to obtain a few special price tickets (first come, first served).Contact  Kevin Farrow Tel: 291248 direct for these.

This is a really exciting event, almost on our doorstep, with a collection of speakers, bands and activities which would normally demand a much higher admission price.
Why not organise a fun day out for a group from your congregation! 
Help needed with Church extension in Uganda
"Ryde URC and Shanklin URC are very involved in a small Christian charity called the Romans One Eleven Trust, whose purpose is well summed up by looking at the Scripture reference Romans 1:11-12. The charity is particularly involved with the RPCU, the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Uganda, especially in helping to train its pastors through Spiritual Life Centres which are being built and equipped there. In addition there is involvement in local churches in Uganda and Zambia and a child sponsorship programme in Uganda. Ugandan or Zambian pastors visit each year to encourage churches in the UK.
 
There is a particular need at present for the church at Jinja, the second city in the east of the country, which is run by a Muslim council. The General Secretary of the RPCU, Rev. Wilberforce Wabulo, ministers there and has been desperately trying to complete a church extension needed because of the great growth in his fellowship, which is a very vibrant church. The Muslim council has threatened repeatedly to close down the church if the building work is not completed and about a month ago Wilberforce was arrested briefly because of alleged health and safety concerns over the unfinished building. He has sent desperate messages for prayer and financial support and some of the churches with which the Romans One Eleven Trust is involved have been able to respond. As a result of the weakness of the pound compared with the Ugandan shilling, however, the buying power in Uganda is much reduced and Wilberforce still needs probably £2000, possibly more, to get the council off his back.
 
During worship on 15th March I felt challenged to invite Island churches through the Wightchurches website to share in supporting this Christian brother and his congregation. Please pray for them, that the Lord will have the victory in this battle. If you or your church could help financially cheques or charity vouchers should be made payable to Romans One Eleven Trust and can be directed through me. I'm also happy to supply any further information that you need.

 
Chris Vivian, 35 Ratcliffe Avenue, Ryde, PO33 3DW. 
Living Waters Village - Borneo

heyboergroupRonny and Kay Heyboer will be visiting the Island to give an in depth view of what is happening in Borneo and why.
 
Ronny and Kay Heyboer originally purchased two fifths of a square mile of virgin forest because God had spoken to them to begin to prepare a place for one thousand neglected tribal children... 
 
Living Waters Village was founded in the heart of West Kalimantan, Borneo in 1993 among a group of tribes known as the Dayaks.
 
There will be three meetings on Tuesday 5th May 2009
09.45  -   St Margarets School, Ventnor
14.30  -   Ladies meeting at Ventnor Baptist Church
19.30  -   Main meeting at Ventnor Baptist Church

All are welcome to the ladies meeting and the church meeting
 
 Carisbrooke Priory
May at Carisbrooke Priory
 
Saturday 2nd May Coffee Morning 10 - 12

Those leading the Thursday 'Open Door' Services this month are as follows:

  7th. Rev'd Chris Lane, Chaplain. (Communion)
14th. Mr Mike Connolly, Pastoral Assistant, Victorious Life Church, Newport.
21st.(Ascension) Rev'd Gillian Slaymaker, Methodist Supernumary Minister at Gosport.
28th. Rev'd Malcolm Williams. Rector of Brighstone, Shorwell, Mottistone,Brook & Chale.
 
Evening Eucharist 7.30.pm May 29th. with Prayer for Healing. 
 
Priory opening times are Monday -Friday 10.00am-4.00pm. Carisbooks will also be open during these hours. 

WALK THE WIGHT   Sunday 17th May. Carisbrooke Priory will be OPEN from 9.am for Coffee and cake.  Light Lunches will be served from 12 noon -1:30pm. Tea and cakes will be available from 1:30 - 3pm
Carisbrooke being the halfway check-point for those full distance walkers, there will be those who will finish their part of the walk at Carisbrooke, and those who will be starting on the final strectch from Carisbrooke.
 
The Priory will be happy to welcome friends and family members who will be picking up and setting down.
 
As usual we are appealing for donations of CAKES AND BISCUITS for this occasion as there will be many hundreds of people who will pass through our doors. If you are willing to make a donation of cakes or biscuits the Priory will be open on Saturday 16th May  from 9.00am- 12noon to receive any contributions. A small charge will be made for refreshments served at the Priory.
 
We look forward to meeting with you and pray for a fine day.
 
Carisbooks will also be open on 17th May from 9.00am-3.00pm

 
Source: Betty Stotesbury         Priory website
Coffee Morning for Love Russia
May 2nd 10.00am  - 12noonLove Russia logo
 
at the home of Beryl and John Jeffery
35 Queens Close
Freshwater PO40 9EU
 
Bring and Buy
 
Entry £1.00 to include coffee and biscuits
 
Donations Invited for Love Russia
 
For further information contact John and Beryl 752487  or email
Christian Listening Course
Acorn Christian Healing Foundation

All Saints' Church Gurnard hosts
"LEARNING TO LISTEN"   Effective listening for everyday life.
A five session course
 
On Tuesday mornings May 5,12,19  2009  10.30am-1.00pm
 
At All Saint's Church, Tuttons Hill, Gurnard
Cost £40

For further details and an application form please contact Rita Goddard (566455), also available at Carisbrooke Priory.
Future Eventsfuture
 
P4 Joint Churches Celebrations  July 12th, October 18th

Fri 24 July - Sun 26 July 2009   - Park Life (Family Fun Days) - Vectis Field (opp ABK Middle School) Newport.
More information from Claire Doggett  

Friday, Saturday, Sunday 2nd, 3rd and 4th October 2009 - Peter Gammons, Healing Evangelist at Newport Football Club 
Website  Further information from David Reading  
01983 615953 or 01983 521360  or (mobile 07875149255 )
 
9th and 10th October 2009 - Jason Upton is coming to the Island with his band.  The event will be held at Cowes Yacht Haven and will run on the Friday evening (night of worship), Saturday- daytime workshops and evening worship time again.  Jason has many albums each capturing inspired and prophetic worship.  Jason's vision is to help the church see Jesus.
More Information

The Annual Law Service  19th October at the Minster Newport at 1100  Everyone is invited to robe and process.
 
Newport Town Memorial Service  25th October at the Minster starting at 1500

Wednesday 4th November 2009 (Evening Meeting) - Evangelist Barry Woodward's Restored Tour  
Proclaim Trust accompanied by  Shell Perris.at Newport Football Club.  Further information from David Reading   01983 615953 or 01983 521360  or (mobile 07875149255 )
 
Newport Remembrance Sunday 8th November  service starts in the Square at 1050.  Everyone is invited to take part

Autumn 2009 John Lennox visit. Author of "Has Science buried God" Not now possible.

Friday 27th November 2009  -  "Journey of the Magi" - Spring Dance Company - Medina Theatre Newport

Pilgrimage to Israel - Spring 2010

22nd - 24th October 2010 - Roger Jones Musical

Island Games will be hosted here in July 2011