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Some of Our Recent Events

May 15th 2010

Christian Aid Week

It’s the passion and dedication of hundreds of thousands of people throughout the UK who give, act and pray every year that makes Christian Aid Week such an extraordinary stand against world poverty.

During Christian Aid Week this year a band of collectors from Radford Road Church has been knocking on doors in the Old Milverton Road area, Sydenham estate and part of Lillington collecting the red envelopes containing people’s donations.

The week culminated in the Mayor’s Challenge Walk around Victoria Park and the Pump Room Gardens. It was a beautiful day and the gallant band of walkers completed several laps of the figure of eight circuit accompanied by the Mayor, his consort and the Town Clerk

A Group of walker's from the churches in the town walk for Christian Aid

Saturday May 1st 2010

SHAZAM Concert

The Church was packed to hear a concert by the popular local band SHAZAM perform music of Cliff Richards and the Shadows. Ian Geast was the special guest. The money raised was divided equally between Myton Hospice and Radford Road Church’s newly set up Organ Fund.

Many thanks to George Height for organising this superb event.

April 24th 2010

Teddies and Jumpers Galore!

Since February, the Wednesday Lunch Club ladies and their friends have knitted 38 teddies, 29 jumpers, 71 blanket squares, 2 blankets and have supplied 8 empty margarine tubs for the storage of screws and nails in the woodwork workshops, to be sent by the Tools with a Mission charity (TWAM) to needy people world wide.

In many countries of the world people have few skills, little education and no means of earning a living. A switch from aid dependency to self sufficiency is impossible without help. The Tools with a Mission Project enables people to earn a living and to support themselves.

The project has also supported the work of orphanages in Zambia and Uganda by providing books and computers for the schools and tools for the skills and trade centre. The teddies and blankets will go to some of the children in these orphanages.

April 3rd 2010

Easter Day Morning Service

During the Easter Day Morning Service the bare cross, which had been made from the Christmas tree which had adorned the church during Advent, was transformed into a Cross of Flowers. This symbolised the resuurection and New Life of Easter.

As part of the service Mark and Alex were received into membership of the church. it was a joyful occasion led by Rev. Iain Rennie and Mark and Alex each received a Study Bible and a membership ticket and the Elders welcomed them with the right hand of fellowship. Afterwards there was a celebration cake to welcome them into the Radford Road Church family



April 3rd 2010

Baptismal Service by Total Immersion

A special service was held at Radford Semele Baptist Church for two of our regular church go-ers who had requested baptism by total immersion.

Mark and Alex, surrounded by family and friends, professed their faith in the Lord Jesus and will be received into full Church membership of Radford Road Church on Easter Day.

A Blessing at the Baptism

Mark, Rev. Iain Rennie and Alex

A moving service

March 14th 2010

Mothering Day Service

The Beavers made Mothers' Day cards

Daffodils were given to all the ladies

The church was packed for this special service

January and February 2010

Vision4Life

The two House groups have continued to meet and have been following the Vision4Life material about prayer. The groups have looked at:

examples of Jesus praying in the face of challenges and situations;

of how Jesus often prayed alone;

of where each individual finds the most suitable place to pray

and

of different approaches to corporate prayer  in church.

During Lent the Vision4Life groups will not meet but, instead will undertake a five week study on the York course “When I survey….Christ’s Cross and Ours”

January 25th 2010

Haiti Earthquake Appeal

Thousands of people have died and countless more are injured and homeless after the devastating earthquake in Haiti. This small country is one of the poorest places on earth, and this disaster will create untold suffering and hardship to already vulnerable communities.

We held retiring collections after the services on February 17^th and 24^th and have now sent a cheque for £193.16 to the Christian Aid Haiti Appeal Fund. Many thanks to those who gave so generously.

If anyone missed the collection and would like to contribute, please give your donation to the Church Treasurer for forwarding to Christian Aid.

A Prayer for Haiti

Loving God of creation,
at this time of devastation
we hold before you the people of Haiti.
When the damage is unimaginable,
and the suffering seems overwhelming,
remind us that every person affected
is loved, honoured and precious in your sight.
We remember all those who have been hurt;
all who have lost their homes, livelihoods and loved ones.
Work through us to bring healing
to broken and distorted lives,
peace to those who have been thrown into despair
light to those in darkness,
and hope to those who fear.
We ask this in the name of Jesus
in whom all life and grace is found.
Amen

Saturday January 16th 2010

Dramatic Performance of St. Mark’s Gospel

A most moving and inspiring dramatic presentation of the whole of St. Mark’s Gospel was given by Mr Emmanuel Toutoungi.

December 20th 2009

Jesus is the Reason for the Season

During the Morning Service painted pebbles were distributed to the congregation. Each pebble had a picture of Baby Jesus                              in swaddling clothes. On the reverse side were the words,

“Jesus is the Reason for the Season”.

Each member of the congregation was encouraged to take their pebble, and some extra ones if they so wished, to give to friends and neighbours. Each pebble had an accompanying illustrated card and a scriptural reference to the birth of Jesus.  The words of a prayer included in the card were:

“Loving God, help us to remember the birth of Jesus,

that we may share in the song of the angels,

the gladness of the shepherds

and the worship of the wise men.

Amen”

It is hoped that this will be a means of letting others know the true meaning of Christmas.

December 13th 2009

Christingle Service

The children (and adults) enjoyed making Christingles during the morning service.  The symbolism of the Christingle is that:

the Earth (and its people) is represented by the orange, the white candle at the centre represents Christ’s purity and the flame of the candle portrays Jesus as Light of the world.  The red ribbon around the orange reminds us of the blood that Christ shed for us and the surrounding sweets represent the fruits of the earth.

November 15th 2009

Operation Christmas Child

43 shoeboxes were filled with goodies suitable for children in developing countries who, otherwise, do not receive any presents at   Christmas. The boxes, covered in Christmas wrapping paper, were collected for Operation Christmas Child organised by Samaritans Purse. The boxes were dedicated during the morning service.

October 3rd 2009

Craft Fair

We raised

£1079 at our

recent Craft Fair.

This money goes towards the upkeep and maintenance

of the church premises.

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