COMING SOON . . .

Mon 30/06 20.00	Vision Committee The Council has established a Vision Committee to ponder the future use of the buildings following the completion of the renovation programme. Nigel will chair a meeting on Monday 30 June (tomorrow) at 20.00 in Church House at which everybody is welcome to come and join those on the Council sub-committee.
Fri 4/07 20.30	'Serenade to Music' a concert of English music, including music by Vaughan Williams, and English folk songs, given by the Dorking Choral Society; Friday 4 July, at 20.30 at St. Anthony's Church, 23-25 Oudstrijderslaan, Kraainem. Entry by programme at the door - €5.
Sat 5/07 12.00	Ordination James Day is to be ordained deacon on 5 July. This will be at 12.00 in St Boniface Church, Antwerp. To get directions to the church visit www.boniface.be We invite as many of our congregation as possible to be present for this special occasion.
Sat 5/07 15.00	Out of the Black Shadows! I need YOU!!!......if you are a musician, singer or African actor/actress aged 5 - infinity! Please come to a first audition for actors on 5 July at 15.00 at Carolyn's flat 11 Rue Francois Debelder, 1200 Brussels. Contact Carolyn for more details: 0472 45 38 or 25cazistalkin2ya@yahoo.co.uk
Tue 8/07 20.00	The Christian Work Seekers and Facilitators Group's Networking Meeting will be held on Tuesday 8 July, 20.00 – 22.00 in Church House. At this meeting Self-Employment will again come under scrutiny. At this occasion, Sandra Newton, a Financial Director at Levi Straus, Europe and a member of this congregation will lead the discussion on The Business Plan for the Self-Employed. If you are unemployed and job seeking or if you have a concern for the unemployed at this event you may learn more about strategic planning for this micro enterprise. The meeting will start at 20.00 sharp. All are welcome. For further information please contact Mary Sampson: 02/346 91 08 or marysampson@skynet.be
Mon-Fri 18-22/07	Vacation Bible School There is information about this event run by the International Protestant Church of Brussels on the notice board. Dates are 18 - 22 August.

 

INFORMATION

Flower Team Seeks Recruits If you enjoy the flowers at church please consider becoming part of the Flower Team. From July we shall only have three members. No previous experience is needed, just a love of flowers and a willingness to commit one morning (Friday or Saturday) a month and to help with the major festivals and
weddings if available.  Potential volunteers are welcome to come and assist
during the summer without obligation. More information from Sue Cox: 02/767 29 11 or cottoncox@hotmail.com or Diane Oppenheim.

The mission focus for June is Christian Solidarity Worldwide. The loose plate offerings at all 4 services today will go towards the work of CSW. Christian Solidarity Worldwide is a human rights charity working on behalf of those persecuted for their Christian beliefs. We also promote religious liberty for all. CSW is active in countries like North Korea, Burma, the Sudan, Nigeria, Pakistan and Cuba.   Grass-roots activity is essential to the international work of CSW as we rely on our supporters writing to  MPs, MEPs, ambassadors and other key officials about specific cases of abuse or injustice. Where it is safe to do so, letters are sent to prisoners themselves, letting them know that they're not forgotten. In addition CSW staff working in the British and European Parliaments as well as the United Nations are able to brief key decision makers, and regular delegations to Embassies ensure that governments are well aware of our concerns.  CSW regularly visits our countries of concern as fact-finding missions ensure that CSW has accurate information, so we can stand in solidarity with those who are suffering and finally that we can tailor a practical response to identified needs.  Raising awareness is vital to our work and CSW plays a major role in keeping the media up to date on these issues. Whilst international journalists and camera crews travel with CSW on overseas missions, publicity at a local level includes country profiles, country reports, regular newsletters and a prayer calendar, providing crucial background information.  More information can be found on our website at www.csw.org.uk

The CHS Community Helpline This English-speaking telephone help service is looking for committed volunteers. Training and supervision are provided and the next training course will take place in October. For more information, see the flyer under the porch or ring the CHS on 02/647 67 80.

CRP News We can report that the heavy demolition is in progress. The concrete stair is almost gone and the lift shaft is being enlarged. The wooden porchway will now be dismantled in August. In July and August, masonry will begin and the new entrance construction commences in September. Photos of the building site can be seen on the Website, www.htbrussels.com under "News".

Two members of the congregation need a lift to Dover on the weekend of 28/29 June, or shortly after. If you are going that way and have two spare seats to offer, please call the Church Office.

 

FOR YOUR DIARIES

Men's retreat will happen again this year at the gîte in Rochefort. The dates are 10/11 October (Friday/Saturday). Our speaker will be Dave Healey, a former solicitor, who now runs the publicity side of the Intercontinental Church Society.

 

 

Items for the Newsletter Please send these, at the latest by 9.00 on Tuesdays, to the Church Office or by e-mail to David.Iliff@Pandora.be