Page 16 - October 2015 Issue 299

16 THE NEW COUNTESTHORPE HERALD
NEWS AND VIEWS FROM THE CHURCHES
OCTOBER 2015
CBC OPEN DAY
On August 29th we opened up the church and garden for the community to have a relaxing and fun time for all the family. We were certainly blessed with fine weather, for which we give thanks to God. On hand for the day were two bouncy castles, the ‘Big Daddy’ BBQ manned by Gary and a nail bar courtesy of Charlotte, shown in action below.
We had a balloon race overseen by myself. Below are a number of the balloon race contestants.
Then there was face painting brought to us from Mark, Street Graffiti in chalk with our resident in-house ‘Banksy’, AKA Reuben, a craft table with Danielle,
a double whammy of fair stalls with ping pong potty and the Freddie Frog challenge courtesy of Emma. And serving refreshments and keeping everyone present very happy and refreshed was Margaret.
To cap off a great day every child went away with their own goody bag courtesy of the Baptist Church. The whole reason for the occasion - just to be a blessing to the community. As Pastor I would just like to say a Big Thank You to everyone who made it happen and for all the hard work you all put in. Pastor Aubrey
BAPTISMS
July 26th at Countesthorpe Baptist Church was a wonderful day in the life of the church, especially for Mark and Charlotte, a recently married couple, who had both come to faith in Christ. As a result they both went through the waters of baptism in obedience to the Lord’s command to be baptised.
In adult baptism believers are publicly declaring and identifying themselves with Christ, declaring outwardly to a work of grace that has gone on inwardly; to their own death, burial and resurrection. On the day family members had travelled from South Wales especially for the occasion. A buffet lunch was provided for all after the baptismal service. Praise be to God!
News Flash ! MESSY HANDS
Pre-school toddler group now open every Friday term time with new opening hours 10:00am-12:00 noon
MENSHED
Every Friday Night @ 7:30pm
men from Countesthorpe and beyond come together, currently playing in a table tennis league.
If you’re interested, whatever level, join us
- no age limits.
Baptist Centre, Church Street
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
Ellie Hutton & Friends
will be performing live at the Baptist Centre. Join us for live music with a twist of faith
October 10th
Doors open 7:00pm - start 7:30pm
Bespoke alterations to your requirements. Most types of sewing and alterations undertaken
Tel: 277 9749
Mob: 07887 946 690
116 Station Road, Countesthorpe, Leicester LE8 5TD
Is your home in need of some T L C
House Cleaning one off or regular cleans to suit you
Call Tracy or Jann
on 07724 700 786 or 07729 601 298
R. Gardner
uPVCWindow and Door Maintenance
Hinges, Handles,
Locks, Letterboxes,
Door adjustments.
Reglazing of misted
and broken glass
Mobile: 07889 655 924 www.gardner-upvcmaintenance.co.uk E-mail: enquiries@ gardner-upvcmaintenance.co.uk
Tel: 284 9398
Help required
Countesthorpe U3A is looking for a self-employed handyman to assist with setting up and clearing the Village Hall for our monthly meetings
held on the second Tuesday of each month.
This would mainly involve setting out chairs between 12.30 and 1.30pm, then returning to clear them away between 3.30 and 4.30pm. Exact times to be discussed.
If you can help, please call Graham Surman on 247 8043 to discuss details and costs