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6pm-10pm decorating at Action Station

7:30pm Christmas Drama Rehearsals - Front of church

This week - Innervation Trust teams are going into the High School

10am- noon Atrium Cafe

2:30-2:45pm Fellowship Group at PBC

9:30-11:30am Weds AM Fellowship Group at PBC each week

12:30-2:45pm Weds PM Fellowship Group at PBC each week

7:45pm - 9pm Club Energy

8pm Elders meeting

8:15pm Ladies Keep Fit

7:45pm ALPHA

7:30pm Christmas Drama Rehearsals - Front of church

8pm Energy House group at Hev's (Yr11 +)

9:30-11:30am Friday Playaway for Mums/carers & Toddlers

Friday  8pm - 9:30pm     also repeated   Saturday  8am - 9:30am 

Jesus told His disciples "...that they should always pray and not give up"

The Lighthouse Corporate Prayer

9:30am Prayer Gathering in the Energy Room

10:30am Morning Worship    - M.O.T. For followers of Jesus 

Led by -  Sunday Club & Mark Elder

- Notes Available

6:30pm Evening Worship  and Communion

9:30am Vernon Jnr School Carol Concert rehearsals

10am- noon Atrium Cafe

2:30-2:45pm Fellowship Group at PBC

9:30-11:30am Weds AM Fellowship Group at PBC each week

12:30-2:45pm Weds PM Fellowship Group - out to lunch today.

7:45pm Club Energy

8pm Elders/Deacons meeting

8:15pm Ladies Keep Fit

10am- noon Atrium Cafe

7:30pm Christmas Drama Rehearsals - Front of church

8pm-9pm Energy Parents Support gathering - Trotters

7:30pm Bramhall Baptist - The Real Christmas - donations to Casa Plus and the Mill.

4pm - 8pm Grand Opening - Action Station - Come and have a look around and see what is going on.

This originally was a local project as part of Festival Manchester - see the before & after photographs`

Action Centre

8pm  - The Tribe in Concert at PBC - You saw them at festival Manchester, you may have seen them at the Apollo, now you can see them at PBC starting at 8pm. Tickets are £2 from Youth Leaders or the PBC Office.

9:30am Prayer Gathering in the Energy Room

10:30am Morning Worship    - The Best Birthday on Earth 

    Preach- Dave Slinn   Led by -  Eunice Gatenby

BRING AND BUY CAKE SALE

Sunday Club, year 6 girls are organising a Blue Peter bring and buy cake sale for after the morning service.      NEWS - £56.92 was raised

CHRISTMAS SERVICE FOR THE BEREAVED  - At 3.00pm at Poynton Methodist Church there will be a service for anyone who may find Christmas difficult because of bereavement or any other loss. This year, you are invited to bring something with you, (if you wish to do so)  to remind you of your loved one—something that will evoke a happy memory.  There will also be an opportunity to light a candle in their memory, again only if you wish. The aim is to remember and to offer Christmas hope and love.

6:30pm Evening Worship - Spread the Word

 Preach- Dave Slinn   Led by - Rob White

Dave Slinn

10am- noon Atrium Cafe

12:00-12:45  TWELVE ON TUESDAY SPECIAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION SERVICE  

Favourite Carols - Christmas reading - Praise and Worship

Followed by seasonal refreshments.

Do join us and bring along your friends.

Followed by seasonal refreshments.

Do join us and bring along your friends.

2:30-2:45pm Fellowship Group at PBC

9:30-11:30am Weds AM Fellowship Group at PBC each week

12:30-2:45pm Weds PM Fellowship Group at PBC each week

7:45pm Club Energy

8pm Elders meeting

The Wellspring Ensemble is putting on another of it's very popular Christmas Concerts at 7.30pm at St George's Church , London Road South , Poynton. 

For more information - Concert

10:30am Morning Worship - The Best Birthday on Earth

5:00pm    Classical carols by candle light with Wellspring

7:00pm    Age Christmas Drama and Carol Service

'The Matrix meets Christmas'

CAROL SINGING in the Action Station Garden (London Road ex-Texaco Site) at 7pm followed by refreshments at the Action Station (Park Lane)

7pm  THE ALL STARS

(Playing music from 70’s to the present day)

Monday 22nd December, 7.00pm,  The Hilton, Manchester Airport

£25.00 each - including 3 course dinner  (dress….. pop stars of any era)

All proceeds to the work of The Innervation Trust.

All age Christmas day service lasting 45 minutes, to celebrate Jesus' birthday. All Welcome.

10:30am The Master Plan – What is it! Why God did it! What next? 

    - Together With God Team (All Age Worship)

Note - No evening Service

1st Jan

Happy New Year 2004

9:30am Prayer Gathering in the Energy Room

10:30am Morning Worship   - Family (1) - M.O.T. For followers of Jesus 

Led by -  Sunday Club / Mark Elder

- Notes Available

6:30pm Evening Worship  & Communion

Led by -  Richard Williamson

Baptist Women’s Day of Prayer

The Baptist Women’s World Day of Prayer will be held this year at PBC at 8:00pm.  We will be joined by our friends from other Baptist churches in the area.  It would be great if you could support this evening to pray for our church families in other parts of the world.  There will be the usual chat, coffee and cake afterwards

10am- noon Atrium Cafe

2:30-2:45pm Fellowship Group at PBC

9:30-11:30am Weds AM Fellowship Group at PBC each week

12:30-2:45pm Weds PM Fellowship Group at PBC each week

7:45pm Club Energy

8pm Elders meeting

8:15pm Ladies Keep Fit

5th November

9:30am Prayer Gathering in the Energy Room

Last Day for 'Operation Christmas Child Gift Boxes - 200 boxes have been given

10:30am Morning Worship  

Led by -  Collective LP and our Young People

Collective LP are a new band being launched by Innervation very soon

6:30pm Evening Worship  & Baptism

Led by -  Collective LP and Mark Elder

10am- noon Atrium Cafe

2:30-2:45pm Fellowship Group at PBC

9:30-11:30am Weds AM Fellowship Group at PBC each week

12:30-2:45pm Weds PM Fellowship Group at PBC each week

7:45pm Club Energy

8pm Elders/Deacons meeting

8:15pm Ladies Keep Fit

12:45pm Senior Link Autumn launch

Invites you to for The “Young at Heart” ticket price £4

Guest speaker - Bert Leyland (from Ashton-under-Lyne)

7:45pm ALPHA Stepping Stones Room at PBC

Friday  8pm - 9:30pm     also repeated   Saturday  8am - 9:30am 

Jesus told His disciples "...that they should always pray and not give up"

The Lighthouse Corporate Prayer

9:30am Prayer Gathering in the Energy Room

10:30am Morning Worship   -  - Family (2) -  M.O.T. For followers of Jesus 

Led by -  Marcus Pagnam

- Notes Available

RELEASE - An opportunity to pray for the Persecuted Church. Join us on Sunday 16th November, 2.00-4.00pm, at PBC, as part of the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.

6:30pm Evening Worship  - The Spirit and You

Led by -  Bill Norman

10am- noon Atrium Cafe

TWELVE ON TUESDAY AFTER CAFÉ SERVICE  Come to the Atrium Café for coffee and follow this with our half hour of uplifting fellowship. A time of praise and worship, pause for thought, some favourite hymns and a listening ear.

2:30-2:45pm Fellowship Group at PBC

9:30-11:30am Weds AM Fellowship Group at PBC each week

12:30-2:45pm Weds PM Fellowship Group at PBC each week

7:45pm Club Energy

8pm Elders meeting

8:15pm Ladies Keep Fit

7:45pm ALPHA Stepping Stones Room at PBC

9:30am Prayer Gathering in the Energy Room

10:30am Morning Worship  

Led by -  Rob White

Visiting Speaker - John Robinson

John runs the Eden bus ministry, a frontline youth bus which travel the toughest parts of Manchester with the Gospel, the teams befriend  youngsters and sometimes accompanying them to court. What happened to the borstal boy?

6:30pm Evening Worship  - God at Work - John Robinson

Led by -  Mark Elder

7.30 to 9.30 pm INFORMAL DANCE EVENING @ PBC

Bring your flags and ribbons to use in worship.

10am- noon Atrium Cafe

2:30-2:45pm Fellowship Group at PBC

9:30-11:30am Weds AM Fellowship Group at PBC each week

12:30-2:45pm Weds PM Fellowship Group at PBC each week

7:45pm Club Energy

8pm Elders meeting

8:15pm Ladies Keep Fit

7:45pm ALPHA Stepping Stones Room at PBC

9:30am Prayer Gathering in the Energy Room

10:30am Morning Worship   - Marriage - M.O.T. For followers of Jesus 

Led by -  Richard Williamson  Preach - Mark & Zoe Elder

- Notes Available

6:30pm Evening Worship  - Joint Service with other Poynton Churches at PBC

Led by -  Mark Elder   Preach - Rob White

9:30am Prayer Gathering in the Energy Room

10:30am Morning Worship   - M.O.T. For followers of Jesus - Developing my ministry (2)

Led by -  Sunday Club & Clara Pears Preacher - Rev Rob White

- Notes Available

10 mile sponsored run/walk at Lyme Park.    Meet at Pool House Farm Car Park

2.00pm for walkers    3.00pm for runners All proceeds towards the work of Innervation Trust. 

6:30pm Evening Worship  and Communion

Led by -  Rev Mark Elder

10am- noon Atrium Cafe

2:30-2:45pm Fellowship Group at PBC

9:30-11:30am Weds AM Fellowship Group at PBC each week

12:30-2:45pm Weds PM Fellowship Group at PBC each week

7:45pm Club Energy

8pm Elders meeting

8:15pm Ladies Keep Fit

7:45pm ALPHA Stepping Stones Room at PBC

8pm Energy Parents Support Gathering @Russells

Saturday cafe 10am-noon (Tues PM Team)

GRACE WYATT THANKSGIVING SERVICE

Saturday 11th October, 2.30pm @ Heaton Moor Methodist Church, Heaton Moor Road, Stockport.

9:30am Prayer Gathering in the Energy Room

10:30am Morning Worship  & Communion  - M.O.T. For followers of Jesus - Developing a Devotional Life

Led by -  Led by -  Rev Mark Elder  Preacher - Rev Mark Elder

- Notes Available

6:30pm Evening Worship ‘Spread the Word’

Led by -  Phil Higgins    

10am- noon Atrium Cafe

2:30-2:45pm Fellowship Group at PBC

9:30-11:30am Weds AM Fellowship Group at PBC each week

12:30-2:45pm Weds PM Fellowship Group at PBC each week

7:45pm Club Energy

8:15pm Ladies Keep Fit

7:45pm ALPHA Stepping Stones Room at PBC

Open House at Rob & Marion's house 

9:30am Prayer Gathering in the Energy Room

10:30am Morning Worship   Led by -  Max Pagnam 

Preacher -  Janet Whitehead (YFC)

- ‘Singleness’ - Notes Available

Jamie & Debbie Erskine & family will be joining us this morning.        

6:30pm Evening Worship  ‘The Spirit & you’

10am- noon Atrium Cafe

TWELVE on TUESDAY is a short after cafe time of fellowship held on the third Tuesday of each month. Come to the Atrium Café for coffee and follow this with our half hour of uplifting fellowship. A time of praise and worship, pause for thought, some favourite hymns and a listening ear. Do join us if you are free at 12:00 noon.

2:30-2:45pm Fellowship Group at PBC

9:30-11:30am Weds AM Fellowship Group at PBC each week

12:30-2:45pm Weds PM Fellowship Group at PBC each week

7:45pm Club Energy

8:15pm Ladies Keep Fit

7:45pm ALPHA Stepping Stones Room at PBC

9:30am Prayer Gathering in the Energy Room

10:30am Morning Worship   - M.O.T. For followers of Jesus 

Led by -  Richard Williamson

Roger & Caroline Taylor will be joining us this morning.

- Notes Available

Special Church Meeting - concerning the Church Manse

6:30pm Evening Worship  ‘God @ Work

Led by -  Chris Baker

12:30-2:45pm Fellowship Group at PBC

8pm Elders meeting

  9:30am Prayer Gathering in the Energy Room

10:30am - See Energy venue & time changes starting today

10:30am Morning Worship   - MOT For followers of Jesus - 'Clearing away the rubbish'

            - Notes Available

Note - Induction Service for Paul Lowe from PBC on student placement at Levenshulme Baptist Church at a special welcome service.

  6:30pm Evening Worship & Holy Communion 

Note - the service will finish by 7:15pm to enable us to join Poynton Methodist Church in welcoming their new minister Peter Ensor at 7:30pm.

8pm MIST meeting

SPANISH EVENING - Including food and entertainment at Bramhall Baptist Church - Cost £5.00. All proceeds to CasaPlus (girls house, Romania). Further info available from Lynda Wilson

  9:30am Prayer Gathering in the Energy Room

10:30am Morning Worship   - MOT For followers of Jesus - 'The battle for the mind (1)' 

          - Notes Available

  6:30pm Evening Worship  - Spread the word

  9:30am Prayer Gathering in the Energy Room

10:30am Morning Worship & Communion  -  MOT For followers of Jesus - 'The battle for the mind (2)' 

          - Notes Available

  6:30pm Evening Worship  - Spirit & you

11.00am - 3.00pm.  Cruise Company     St Martin’s Church Hall.

All seniors/retired folk are warmly invited to join us in welcoming the cruise team to Higher Poynton; Enjoy lunch and an afternoon of music, singing and good food and great company.       £2-00 Contact Anne Worsnup

Transport to St Martin’s can be arranged.

*****

6.00pm - 8.00pm.     St Martin’s Hall,  Higher Poynton

An evening of fun, crafts and creativity with the cruise team.

All children age 7-12 years welcome

An evening with Higher Poynton’s own resident Malaysian chef

Savour a three course meal; enjoy music and drama from Filipino Christian artistes and hear a message.

Tickets £5.  Sorry - Sold Out

Contact: Dave Markham

*****

7.45pm  Painting a Picture    David Hind in Concert

Poynton Christian Fellowship

Tickets: £2.50

PCF 01625 859170      www.pcfpoynton.org.uk

David Hind is a singer/songwriter as well as  worship leader of 2000 strong Nottingham Christian Centre. 

Find out more about David - www.davidhind.co.uk 

He comes to Poynton as part of his tour singing songs from his new CD, Painting a Picture.   David’s songs reflect his life experiences in God, ranging from his son being born autistic to David being struck down with an unknown life-threatening illness.

These songs will speak to anyone, and we welcome you and your guests for the concert.

As you can see, he comes highly recommended.

“Fresh and refreshing” J John

“Some unforgettable melodies and a few time-stopping moments .... a track for every season” John Pantry (Premier Radio)

“A beautiful poetic reflection of this man's journey of discovery and hope” Chris Bowater

3.00pm - 8.00pm   Saturday Fun Day & Songs of Praise

3:00pm - 5:00pm Fun & games for everyone at Higher Poynton Playing Fields

Bouncy Castle, Jabberjacks, puppets, face painting, coconut shy and tin can alley; tug-of-war  - plus more.

5:00pm  - BBQ

(bring your own chairs/tables)

6:00pm Songs of Praise

Enjoy a good sing and hear stories of Christian adventure that local residents have to tell!

Car Parking on the field or at Nelson Pit.

and

Friday  8pm - 9:30pm     also repeated   Saturday  8am - 9:30am 

Jesus told His disciples "...that they should always pray and not give up"

The Lighthouse Corporate Prayer

28th Sept

9:30am Prayer Gathering in the Energy Room

10:30am Morning Worship   - details to follow

- Notes Available

Noon - Extraordinary Church Meeting (duration 5 minutes)

  6:30pm Evening Worship  - detai