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Motto text for 2020

“we are being transformed into his image” 2 Corinthians 3:18

Jesus, You are changing me By Your Spirit You're making me like You

Jesus, You're transforming me That Your loveliness

may be seen in all I do

Marilyn Baker © 1981 Word�s Spirit of Praise Music

The coming Sunday mornings

The web link will open about

10.15am for a 10.30am start

May 3rd James 1.1-12 Joy and Perseverance Wendy leading with Revd Jonathan Edwards preaching

May 10th James 1.19-27 Listening and Doing Sandie leading with Revd Elgan Evans preaching

May 17th James 2.1-13 No favouritism Wendy leading with Revd Jonathan Edwards preaching

May 24th James 2.14-26 Faith and Actions Sandie leading with Revd Jonathan Edwards preaching

May 31st James 3.1-12 Taming the Tongue Wendy leading with Revd Jonathan Edwards preaching

June 7th James 3.13-18 True Wisdom Sandie leading with Revd Jonathan Edwards preaching

Those wanting to read in preparation of Sunday might find www.biblegateway.com helpful where many Bible versions are available free

to read and compare.

THURSDAY 8th there will be an on-line Church Annual General and Monthly Members Meeting The web link will open about 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start.

. Children & Families Leader Church Secretary P MisAmy Tamblyn Mr Ray Evans

023 9225 1169 (W) 023 9259 6990 (H) 07421 269157 (M) Church Treasurer Moderator Mr David Barnes Rev. Jonathan Edwards 023 9226 1342(H)

SUNDAY

3rd

May

2020

07766054454

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“The first thing I want you to do is pray. PRAY EVERY WAY YOU KNOW HOW ---- especially for rulers and their governments to rule well,” Paul writing 1 Tim 2:2 MESSAGE

Flick Drummond MP (East Meon) Alan Mak MP (Havant) Penny Maudant MP (Portsmouth North) Steve Morgan MP (Portsmouth South)

Following Joan Welch’s promotion to glory pray for Gillian and David and the family

as they plan and prepare for her funeral in these challenging times

PARTICULARLY REMEMBER THOSE NOW FACING FUNERALS UNDER

EMERGENCY REGULATIONS

ALSO, AS THE WEDDING SEASON OPENS, REMEMBER THOSE WHOSE

PLANS, OFTEN MADE OVER MANY MONTHS HAVE TO BE INDEFINITELY

POSTPONED OR DRAMATICALLY SCALED DOWN TO MEET EMERGENCY

REGULATIONS. PRAYERS PLEASE FOR

The “on line gatherings” during this week and next Sunday particularly the technical staff and

planning

The online Church Meeting on Thursday

Amy as she leads the work among children and families especially the planned HOME

SCHOOLED GROUP and emerging Team

Sergio Liz Chloe & Joshua working in Mozambique

Village Africa in Yamba in its various activities whilst Caroline is in UK for medical review and

wisdom for her medical team Covid-19. Tanzania has now reported Coronavirus Cases:480 Deaths:16 Recovered 167 (Noon local time 1st May)

The Open the Book team preparing their presentations for

when schools re-open

Jonathan in his various roles and for continued wisdom in his

activities

Wisdom for all in the search for our new minister

AND FOR THOSE

too ill or too frail to meet with us in worship

undergoing/ waiting for investigations or treatment

those with surgery cancelled during coronavirus crisis

recovering from surgery and spells in hospital

facing change in their lives, home, work or education

those carrying the care responsibilities for a family member

families linked to WBC through our various activities in the

pressures of parenting, the stresses of coping

The opportunity for Prayer Ministry has long been part of our worship practice. In the present absence of face to face meetings – this ministry will logically transfer to the telephone. Anyone wanting prayer is asked to contact Richard Ostler or Derek Barkaway who will arrange for one of the prayer team to contact you. MEMBERS OF THE PRAYER TEAM – and

new volunteers – are asked to also contact either Richard or Derek confirming their availability.

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Valerie Lindridge writes Can I please ask for prayer for Winston Lodge - the residents

and carers. They are on lock-down. Everyone is well, praise God. The staff on rota are

living in for 2/3 day shifts to reduce foot-fall of people coming and going. Supplies

are being delivered to the door by other members of staff. Can I please ask you to

pray for Maureen, Sandra, Anita, Dawn, Sue, Natalie, Andrew, Tom, Quentin and all

their families at this time. With very many thanks! God bless you all!

[ The residents and staff of Winston Lodge have been long time valued members of our

WBC community – something residents freely shared with the Quality Care

Commission Inspectors Feb 2018 page 13 “Several people living at Winston Lodge told

us they were supported to go to church each week.. One person told us, "I like

Sundays when we go to church. It's good and staff come with us too.” Elgan]

"Carole Shelly has asked that all communications be through her

mobile number, 07887 736831, as she no longer uses her

landline."

LAUNDRY BAGS FOR NHS STAFF AND KEY WORKERS,

Thanks from Amelia for all those who donated material for laundry bags. Amelia and others, including Margaret Penson, will have made 50 by the end of Wednesday and Amelia has more material to collect. Rachel Nassif

When? Each Wednesday at 7.30pm for 40 minutes!

Why? looking at Acts 2 vs 1-21

Who ? anyone wants to join us

How ? Click on this link

https://zoom.us/j/91389966265?pwd=NVNvdCtkeXNFV3U5dWdmL0Y0R1Q0UT09

then use these details Meeting ID: 913 8996 6265

Password: 8AVcB8

for more details contact Derek and Lynda Barkaway

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Can you find the names of the Bible books in theses paragraphs ?

This is a most remarkable puzzle. It was found in the seat pocket of a plane on a

flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu keeping the finder, Judge S Daniel Solomon,

occupied for hours. This was a relief to his PA, Philemona Matthews whose present

wish was to rest her tired legs but her main task on the flight was to mark up the

notes for tomorrows lecture at the Law Society Conference at which he had a

reputation of being ruthless in pursuit of truth. (it had long been well attended but in recent years the many retirements had led to a fall in numbers)

The Judge was the fourth generation to study law, which invites speculation whether

the nature of genes is the secret to professional development. His brothers Jonah and

Moses found that he was always ready to act, sometimes in surprising ways when

they needed help.. As the flight dragged on his thoughts turned to retirement and his

bucket list of things to do, Getting his banjo electrified for amplification, learn how

to make jam, especially rhubarb which is his favourite and a long road trip by car,

Oman seemed an attractive destination. Now he would be a jobbing legal helping at

a local charity working with its Administrator who helps almsgivers to increase the

value of their gifts.

His musing came to an abrupt end as the landing gear locking into place brought the

sharp revelation that retirement was not on a distant horizon: it was the end of next

week. In less than ten days Kings Worthys famous son would leave the bench for the

last time. Rising from his seat and grabbing his briefcase he joined the exodusing

passengers moving into new challenges of life.

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Pat Knowles reports BMS Birthday Scheme – May Birthdays

Bill Winning May 2nd., Colin Wells 14th .Alan Perry 23rd.

By giving a gift to the BMS Birthday Scheme every year on your birthday, you’re doing something amazing – you’re sharing the gift of life. Every gift given to the Birthday Scheme supports our life-transforming health work. Your birthday can help medics in Chad keep vulnerable mothers and babies safe in childbirth. It can support children with disabilities in Thailand, providing them with a loving home in a society which often rejects them. And it can help struggling people in Uganda access speech therapy, giving them the opportunity to communicate with the world around them.

Every year, Birthday Scheme members donate over £250,000! These gifts are having a huge impact, saving and transforming lives in countries across the world

BMS Coronavirus World Response: The Latest Updates

• In India, BMS has helped distribute over 28,000 meals to informal workers who can’t find work across Delhi and Kolkata

• We’re providing emergency food parcels for vulnerable families across Sri Lanka who are unable to purchase food and other necessities during lockdown

• We’re enabling hospitals across Nepal to support patients in need by providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for staff and contributing to hospital running costs

• We’re offering mental health support and counselling services for staff and patients affected by the stigma of Coronavirus in Afghanistan

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Ed Fergusson offers a warning After using the camera on your ipad or laptop, you should close the shutter as hackers are finding this a new way into your information. If you have used 'zoom' close the camera as you finish your session.

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In a Church Meeting at the start of 2020, Amy shared an exciting idea

which was warmly approved. Sadly, the coronavirus crisis has made the

planned summer term start impossible. Here is an update and call to a summer

of prayer and preparation, Hi Everyone,

A very exciting opportunity is

coming soon and we are very

lucky as a church to be able to

host this new group for children

who are Home-schooled.

It will need lots of helpers as it is looking like this will be a popular group,

there are 81 families already on the waiting list, we will only be taking 40 and

will see how it goes.

I do ask you please keep praying for this project. that lots of new relationships

will be made from this group. Will you please also pray for me as I work out the

content of a programme and the resources needed that will be exciting and fun

for all the children who come. There will be a lot of pressure for this activity

to be amazing and it can only be amazing if we have enough helpers.

If you feel you could help in anyway with this group, please speak to me,

(details in header on page 1) some of the jobs will be setting the group up and then

talking to each family that comes to the group, we will also need people to

help with refreshments, of course all the team will need to be DBS checked. If

you don’t currently have a DBS but would like to be involved please contact

me or Mike Davis and we can get the form done ASAP.

I look forward to hearing from you Amy Tamblyn

Due to problems with my current work number and getting thousands of calls and

voicemails from someone in China, I have had to change my work phone number. it

is now 07766054454 Thanks Amy

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Just in case you missed it previously

WBC and Rev Dianne Tidball have rescheduled her visit to us for

Sunday 25th April 2021 – our next Anniversary

EMAIL SCAM alert from RayE

Sian Evans Flags two important issues

1 NHS text service launched A new service was launched on Saturday where new patients who register their Covid-19 symptoms and contact details with the 111 online service will receive daily texts from the NHS. The messages will check how people are and ensure that those who need help to get them through the isolation period receive it. The text messages will be sent as a reassurance to those who contact NHS 111 online, complete the assessment, and leave

basic information such as their age, mobile number and when their symptoms started.

2 CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION: There is a lot of information and misinformation

circulating around coronavirus. NHS 111 online should be your first port of call (only phone 111 if you cannot access online information). There is also advice on the gov.uk website

(https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus). A new Government coronavirus information service on

WhatsApp aims to provide official, trustworthy and timely information and advice about coronavirus (Covid-19), and the government hopes it will help to reduce the burden on NHS services. The key

messages at the moment remain “Stay at Home” and “Wash your Hands”

A message from Rita Pethwick Waterlooville food bank is still open

Many people have asked about making monetary donations as shopping is difficult so I am sharing this information for the many supporters at WBC

Cheques to be paid to Living Waters Fellowship Address to send cheques is Wecock Church, Kite Close, Wecock Waterlooville Hanta PO8 9UJ

For bank transfers details are Sort code 206934 Ac no 13638030 Please direct anyone in difficulties at this time please direct to web site www.waterloovillefoodbank.co.uk where contact details are available

Many thanks and blessing Keep safe

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The latest Baptists Together Magazine has an article about Penrallt BC Bangor

which spoke of their new minister: on checking their web site I found the

following:

“We are pleased to announce that the church members agreed by a large

majority at our meeting on Sunday 15th March to call our moderator, Rev. John

Thompson to be our minister and he has accepted the call. The appointment is

with immediate effect, although John is also still the minister at Llanelwy

Community Church for the next 3 months and will then continue in a reduced

capacity supporting them in their search for their next minister. John will also

continue in his role as Church Life Minister for the North Wales Churches in

NWBA. He can now be reached by email to minister@penrallt.org as well as by

phone on 07931 150697.”

At a recent Church Meeting we supported Rev Geoff Colmer’s nomination as BU President….

2021-22 BAPTIST UNION PRESIDENCY FOR GEOFF COLMER Geoff is the regional minister team leader of the Central Baptist Association He trained at Spurgeon’s College, and after pastorates at Rye and then Melton Mowbray , he moved to his present role in 2004.

He was formerly a professional musician,.

And finally…………