Total Unity

This week we continue our new series - In Christ. Last week we saw God’s love for us individually, this week we see what God has done for us as a church. In Jesus we have been given MORE than we could ever imagine. Every barrier and division between us has been broken down and we have been created into a new united people in Christ.

But… and here is the rub - if that is true why does the church so often seem divided? Come and explore what is means to a new united people where God lives by His Spirit (Ephesians 2:22). This week is going to be significant for our church family as we grow together in love.

Groups for children and young people continue and refreshments will be served both before and after the service. Prayer ministry is also available after the service.

Ephesians evening - Tomorrow

To give an opportunity to immerse ourselves in the letter to the Ephesians and to get an overview of the whole letter as we embark on studying it, Iain Brunt is hosting an evening at Old Kea tomorrow evening (14th Sept) where we will listen to Ephesians from start to finish a couple of times and have a chance to reflect together on what we notice about hearing it all in one sitting. Printouts of the letter will be provided to help us journal and annotate, and soup and bread will be served. The previous event like this, in the book of Acts, was a lovely relaxed evening of fellowship and sharing food. If you would like to join us for this then please do sign up below as soon as possible so that we can cater for you.

Old Kea Service

Please join us this Sunday for our monthly service at beautiful Old Kea. This month we will be led by Chris Parsons.

Trinity Evening - 20th September

Once a term all the Trinity Church congregations meet together for an evening of updates, stories of encouragement from each congregation, and hymns and prayers for each congregation. This Trinity evening will be held at Kea Church so do join us for refreshments from 7pm, with our evening together starting at 7.30pm. We look forward to seeing you then.

Women’s Breakfast

The next Women’s Breakfast will be held at Kea Church on Saturday 23rd September, 8.30-10am. It is a wonderful opportunity to gather with other women from across our congregations and enjoy a delicious breakfast as well as hear more about the different women who followed Jesus.

All dietary needs can be catered for, so please do sign up below.

Gospel Partnership

Find out about the exciting things our gospel partners Richard and Riekje Wallace have been doing and what is coming up for them in their special summer update (click on image above). Please also see at the end of their newsletter ways in which we can be praying for them as a church.

Sponsored Children

A message from Power Deanery Synod: “Compassion UK loves to celebrate the real and lasting difference in the lives of the children supported through our partnerships. At events hosted by our partners, we provide updates on the incredible difference made in children’s lives through the partnership. This includes celebrating the number of children being released from poverty in Jesus’ name.” Compassion UK

As part of our Deanery activity focused on Global Mission, we have asked Mike Nicholls of Compassion UK to come to our October meeting to talk about the work of the charity. What is clear from a number of conversations is that a large number of individuals personally sponsor or support individual children already. We would like to build a clearer picture across the Deanery of the existing engagement with Compassion UK.

If you’d like Compassion UK to link your sponsored children to Powder Deanery and your church, please confirm by either following the link in the QR code above or by providing your 1) name, 2) home postcode and 3) church to Jonny Alford at jonnya1965@gmail.com who will pass the information to Mike Nicholls. Compassion UK will process the information confidentially to provide a picture of the engagement across the Deanery.

Volunteers and Donations needed

After nearly a year of running a pop-up cafe with Truro Foodbank on Friday mornings, Dockyard are extending their provision to Mondays at Hendra Hall starting this October. Many who are vulnerably housed or on low incomes have found our cafe a safe space for building friendships, encouraging one another, and exploring faith. Hendra Hall offers access for families and those with mobility issues and will enable Dockyard to grow the work they are currently able to offer.

The Dockyard Lounge at Hendra will run 10-2 every Monday for coffee and cake, lunch, a swap shop of toys, books and clothes, and toddler activities. They are looking for volunteers to sign up to weekly or monthly commitments of 3 or more hours: serving food and drink, welcoming and chatting with customers, overseeing toddler activities and interacting with families. They are also looking for donation of items and funds to help us set up including kitchenware, soft furnishings, toys and books.

For more information about how to donate or volunteer, please go to their website here or contact Erica on 07872166212. Many thanks from The Dockyard Team.

Weekly Prayer Points

Each week there will be a few things for our church life and church family that we can join together in praying for:

1. Pray for Hugh as he leads our church each week. Please pray for wisdom and boldness as he speaks about God’s precious word.

2. Praise God that He has led the Wallace Family to Datchet Baptist Church and to an exciting role as their part-time minister. Pray for them as they settle into church and begin to lead. Pray that their work might be used by God to deepen the church in Christ, draw the church closer in community and broaden the church in outreach.

3. Finally, pray for St John’s church at the start of the new term. Please pray for the plans they have to start homegroups, and for their homeless service Jericho Road restarting. Give thanks for their families’ group ‘Messy Church’ which starts again on Sunday 17th September and for all the volunteers who help with this.