The flowers THIS WEEK are offered to the glory of God and in loving memory of CHARLES LE JEUNE.

 

CHAPLAIN’S NOTES

CRP Two weeks to go to the opening of our renovated centre. We do hope as many of our congregation (and friends) as possible will be able to be present for this wonderful occasion. Please continue to sign up for finger food each week (see elsewhere).

Confirmation Service Will you please let any of the clergy know as to whether you (or members of your family) would like to be confirmed. A Confirmation Service could be planned during the late Autumn. We shall assess the situation tomorrow.

Christianity Explored Course The Christianity Explored course is now underway and will last until Tuesday 8^th June (six weeks). This fourth week we examine what a Christian is and reflect on the meaning of repentance. Church House Tuesday 20.00 finish 21.30

Billy Graham Fifty years ago the Greater London Crusade at Harringay arena (home to dog racing, hockey and circuses) took place over a period of nearly three months. It ‘transformed the face of Christianity in Britain’ in the words of the All Souls Orchestra pamphlet. I was one of those dramatically affected by it as there is no doubt that it was to produce a total change of direction in my life. Fifty years later I have no regrets about the decision I made that day. To follow Christ is the greatest and most exciting and fulfilling experience that one can make.

Next week I will report on the event at the Albert Hall itself which will have taken place by the time you read this newsletter. Billy Graham’s son Franklin will be there as will members of his old team including Cliff Barrows and Bev Shea.

 

                                                                                             Nigel Walker

 

 

COMING SOON . . .

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.

HTB’s Annual Golf Day is on Friday 11 June at Bercuit and will involve a match against St Paul’s, Tervuren, as well as a Stableford Competition followed by dinner - our speaker this year is Ian Watson, Chief Executive of ICS (Intercontinental Church Society). If you are interested in either the golf or the dinner or both please contact Ken Thomas on 02/673 83 59 (home) or 02/657 05 57 (office).

Come and celebrate on 18 June at 20.00 at Holy Trinity The first public event in our newly renovated buildings will be a concert to raise funds for the ‘Wish List’ of the Centenary Renovation Project, so come yourselves and invite your friends! Vivaldi’s joyful ‘Gloria’ and Mozart’s ‘Solemn Vespers’ (including the celebrated ‘Laudate Dominum’) make a tuneful programme for a happy occasion. Well-known local soloists, including our own Richard Craddock and Marie-Rose Herman, will be backed up by the International Chorale of Brussels and the ‘Friends-in-Music Instrumental Ensemble, directed by Pam Clements. Tickets are available in advance (Tel. 02 768 13 27) at €9 (€4 for Seniors and students), €10 (€5) on the night. Children 12 and under, gratis. For further information, go to www.internationalchorale.com

If you would like to participate as a performer, it is not too late for experienced singers or string players. Choir practice Monday evening 20.00 (British School). Instrumentalists, please leave a message on Pam’s answerphone (02 731 72 17) with your contact number.

Lots of fun for children aged 5 - 11 at this year's Vacation Bible School, August 16th-20th, with the theme - 'Lava, Lava Island - Where Jesus' love flows.' VBS takes place at the International Baptist Church, Wezembeek-Oppem. Enthusiastic (grass-skirted!) helpers will also be required! More information later, but book the date now! Please see fliers at the back of church.

 

INFORMATION

Please pray for James Day, his wife Birte, and children Julia, Jonathan, and
Jacob, as James prepares to be ordained priest.  The Liturgy of Holy Eucharist with Ordination, observing the Feast of St Boniface, will occur on Saturday 5 June at 14.30. The Bishop in Europe, the Rt Revd Dr Geoffrey Rowell, will preside. Friends from Holy Trinity and others are most warmly welcome to attend. James and his family would be greatly encouraged if you could be with them on this special day. Free parking is available near the Church. The church building is located near the Berchem train station of Antwerp. For details see the St Boniface website: www.boniface.be  James will continue to serve the chaplaincies of Antwerp and Ostend. His first presidency at the Holy Eucharist will be Sunday 6 June at the 10.30 Sung Mass at St Boniface.

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!

We would be very grateful to hear of any firms or companies changing their furniture and seeking to sell at second-hand prices or better still give away their previous, good quality, ‘as new’ office furnishings, we would be very glad to be informed. We still have to find items such as spare chairs and tables for the new Centre. Any pointers would be most welcome. If you know of any possible contacts, please contact a member of clergy or Vicki at Church Office. Thank you!

 

 

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 Tuesday, to the Church Office at admin@htbrussels.com