The Mission Focus  for May is the Protestant Social Centre here in Brussels.  The loose plate collection at all four services on 16 May will go towards the work of the PSC.  If you would like to support the work of the PSC and know you will not be present at Holy Trinity on that date, please put your gift in an envelope, clearly marked for the PSC, on either 9 or 23 May.  Thank you.

 

CHAPLAIN’S NOTES

The Lord is risen!

He is risen indeed. Hallelujah!

Apologies today as there is much disruption in the church. Work is now underway on the lighting, the cleaning and the laying of new carpets in preparation for the grand opening on 12 June. Please listen to the notices as help will be required again this week to move the pews.

A great stay at the Hilton for our opening weekend! There is a special arrangement with the Hilton Hotel for former members and visitors who would like to come for the opening (12 June). We have negotiated a price of €99 per double room per night. Please contact the church office for further information.

Christianity Explored Course My next Christianity Explored course at Holy Trinity will begin this Tuesday (4^th) at 20.00 (till 21.30) in Church House, and will last until Tuesday 8 June (six weeks). I would welcome folk from all services who would like to examine again the basics of the Christian faith. Even if you cannot come every week you are most welcome to come as much as you can. Details are in the letter at the back of the church.

Prayer Diary & Schedule for the Spring/Summer & the AE Newsletter – all available at the back of the church today.

The Church office will be closed tomorrow, Monday 3 May.

                                                                                             Nigel Walker

 

Desperately seeking hands… to paint with Peter Mackenzie and the sadly restricted team of brave and much appreciated volunteers on Saturday mornings. The Centenary Renovation Project thanks you!

 

COMING SOON . . .

Together for Europe   On 8 May in Stuttgart, there will be a meeting taking place with Christians from different churches all over Europe.  The aim is to celebrate the historical widening of the European Union and to share experiences of how we can contribute to building a more united Europe, with a more Christian heart and soul. Leaders from many different churches and political groups will be present, including Romano Prodi - President of the European Commission.  There will be live satellite broadcasts taking place in major cities, including Brussels (Centre Espaces - Av. de la Renaissance 40, 1000 Brussels - Station: Merode) from 9.30 to 17.30.  This should be a very exciting meeting.  For more information please contact Stella Handley on 0476 34 88 97.

Calling all bakers and buyers Next Sunday, 9 May, will be Bun Sunday - back to the usual 2nd Sunday of the month. Please support us by buying or providing baked goodies. Birthday and other cards will also be available as well as TEARCraft teas and coffees.                                                                      Ann Freeman

You are invited to this month’s meeting of the International Christian Women’s Club from 9.45 – 12.00 on Tuesday 11 May at La Chevalerie, Ave Brassine 38, 1640 Rhode St Genèse. As well as a speaker and some music, a recipe for Greek Feta Pie will be presented. Cost €10 per person. Contact Kathy Hansen on 02/652 45 38 or hlk700@aol.com for reservations.

There will be a Missions Prayer meeting in Church House on Thursday 13 May, 20.00 - 21.30.  All welcome.

Annual Amnesty International pub quiz on Thursday 13 May at 20.00. Proceeds will go to the Stop the Violence Against Women campaign. For more information, see notice under the porch.

The IF (International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus) is organising a charity concert to celebrate its 25th anniversary at Château Ste Anne on Friday 21 May at 19.30. The mission of IF is to improve the quality of life of people suffering from Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. All proceeds from the concert will go to the Federation. The programme will include traditional Swedish music, extracts from musicals and other international popular music, folk music, jazz, gospel and lullabies. It will be preceded by an introduction by the president of IF and followed by a reception. Further information from 02/502 04 13 or if@wanadoo.be

Chassepierre is a weekend away in the Ardennes for all who like to relax with nice people.  4 – 6 June is this year's date.  Please contact Lucy Whittles on 02/648 98 21 or lwhittles@europarl.eu.int if you want to join us for this relaxed opportunity to get to know fun people from our church family and beyond.

 

INFORMATION

Sarah Pennington is delighted to announce her engagement to Peter Cheeseman, whom she met when studying at All Nations Christian College last year. They will marry in July 2005, and both anticipate working long term in the Arab world.

Congratulations to Branka and Paul Moynan who have welcomed their third child, a boy, weighing 3.3 kg when he was born at 12.25 on 21 April.

Children’s and Youth Work at Holy Trinity In order to cope with the ever-expanding number of children and young people coming on a Sunday morning to Holy Trinity and the loss of some key leaders and helpers in the next few months we urgently need some new leaders and helpers.  The minimum commitment is one Sunday morning per month plus time spent for preparation and prayer. If extra leaders and helpers cannot be found then it is very possible that we will have to cancel some classes some weeks so please - HELP US OUT!! If you are at all interested and want to talk about it further then please e-mail Heather Roy on hjroy@yahoo.co.uk THANK YOU!

There is a vacancy for the Volunteer position of Administrator for the Community Help Service asbl/vzw. Full details of this position can be obtained from CHS, Rue St George 102, bte.20, 1050 Brussels. 02/647 67 80, fax 02/646 72 73, www.chsbelgium.org The hours are 9.00-17.00 on 3 to 4 days a week, flexible, + occasional evenings. Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV by post, fax or email or call the CHS office for further information.

In September 2004 there will be a vacancy for two Protestant religion teachers in the English primary sections at the European schools of Brussels. Applications should be made before the end of April. (see below) Qualifications: The candidates should speak fluent English, preferably as their mother tongue, hold a passport of one of the EU member-states (or have a Belgian residence permit and work-permit) and have a recognised teaching qualification, although not necessarily a degree in religious studies. Experience in Sunday School teaching may be an advantage. A familiarity with French is preferable, since much of the administrative work of the schools is carried out in French. Selection: Potential teachers will be interviewed and selected in early May by the English representatives on the "Conseil de l'Enseignement Protestant" and their names will be forwarded to the headteachers of the respective schools. Enquiries: to Mrs. Catherine Pennington: e-mail: catherine.roberts@skynet.be

The parquet flooring in the church is currently undergoing a cleaning up operation, and the carpet has been taken up. Anybody interested in the carpet is welcome to get in touch with any member of the clergy today to organise its removal.

Registration for the British School of Brussels Super Summer (activities during the summer holidays) for children from 4 to 16 years starts on 4 May. For more information visit www.britishschool.be or ring 02/766 04 42.

The Prayer Chain welcomes requests for prayer for any situation with complete
confidentiality. Please pass your request to Sue Cox 02/767 29 11 or cottoncox@hotmail.com or to Ann Milton 02/772 47 04.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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