WBC News
The latest News, Events and Notices
Page updated: 3rd May 2024
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Contents:
- News Updates Important news updates for WBC
- Dates for your Diary Upcoming events
- Notices Notices from and for members
- Ginnie's Jottings From the pen of Ginnie Coombs
- Local News News from other churches and organisations
News Updates
Sunday Evening Prayer Meetings
Twice a month church members and friends join together in praying as a church - on the first Sunday evening of the month together at WBC and a fortnight later on Zoom.
Both meetings start at 7.15 pm.
Join us on Sunday 5th May to pray for the Youth of the town and church and local Christian projects. Then join us on Sunday19th May on Zoom.
Dates for your Diary
Sunday Services
Details of our Sunday Services, and those who are taking part, can be found on the Sunday Rotas page.
Ladies Zoom Meeting
Every Wednesday morning, 11.30 - 12.30 pm. If you live alone or don't see many people in the week or would just like to join us for a natter, please contact Pauline Hardisty for the Meeting ID and Passcode.Quiz Night
In aid of Rhys Spracklen's Morocco 2025 World Challenge Fund. Saturday 11th May. Details below.
Are you on your own for Sunday Lunch? Why not join the Lunch Bunch for a friendly meal together?
Our next lunch will be on Sunday 12th May.
Please book a place and get all the details from Jill Hogg.
Walking Weyfinders
The May walk will be led by JP and Amanda Dervley around Teddy Bear Woods, Lodmoor on Tuesday 14th May starting at 2.30 pm. The walk will last for approximately 1.5 hours with refreshments afterwards. For any who prefer a shorter walk, there will be an opportunity to return earlier. The June walk will be led by Gill Bridle around Preston on Tuesday 11th June starting at 2.30 pm.Gill Bridle
The Worship Room
Their next event is "Freedom - It's all about Jesus". Monday 27th May at 7.30 pm in the Preston Village Hall, Preston DT3 6BH. Details in the Local News section, below.Notices
Weymouth Foodbank Warehouse Blessing and Safeguarding Officer
Weymouth Foodbank is looking for someone to act as Safeguarding Officer. Although we do not have unaccompanied children at our locations, we do have many clients who would be considered as vulnerable, who we want to deal with in an appropriate way. We want to ensure they are kept safe from physical, mental or emotional abuse.
We need someone to :-
Keep the Trustees informed of changes in safeguarding requirements to ensure that we apply best practice. This includes updating our policies and procedures.
Ensure that Trustees and others in Leadership position within Foodbank are appropriately checked.
Ensure that all of our volunteers are sufficiently aware of safeguarding policies and how they should operate in view of these.
Act as a point of contact if any safeguarding issues arise.
If required, we can arrange training. We also have a contact with significant experience in this area who is happy to give guidance. To express interest or to have an informal chat about the role, please either email or contact Jean- Paul (JP) Dervley, the Chair of Trustees using our Contact Form.
Bibby Stockholm Barge Anchor Prayer Group
Would you like to be a part of the BSB Anchor Prayer Group to intercede for those living on the Bibby Stockholm Barge?
If so please contact Tree Taylor.
Quiz Night and Ploughman's Platter in aid of Rhys’ Morocco 2025 World Challenge Fun
Tickets are on sale now.
- Venue - The Prince of Wales School, Dorchester
- Date/Time - 6:00-8:30pm - Saturday 11th May 2024
- £5 entry per player (Ticket price includes a ploughman's platter)
- Tickets must be purchased in advance via Eventbrite or directly from the Spracklen family.
About Rhys Spracklen’s Morocco 2025 World Challenge Fund - My Name is Rhys and I’m a Year Nine student at All Saints Academy in Weymouth. I’m excited to share that in the summer of 2025, I will be embarking on a life-changing adventure with the World Challenge Programme to Morocco.
During this trip, I will have the opportunity to support community initiatives and undertake a challenging trek to the highest peak in North Africa.
To make this adventure a reality, I am actively fundraising through a variety of events and activities. Your support, however big or small, is very much appreciated.
Rhys
The Nest Café - Answered Prayer
Neil Hardisty has been in touch with this notice of grateful thanks for the new volunteers who have come forward at the Nest Shop & Café.
Also there is now the possibility of the café opening on Saturdays.
Please continue to support every aspect of the Nest Café in prayer.
Paper Cups
Please be aware that the cup bins on Sunday mornings are emptied by hand, so please don’t put used tissues or other rubbish in them. There are two rubbish bins in the Welcome Area for rubbish but not cups.
Why not go ‘Green’ and bring your own reusable cups?
Thank You.
Volunteers Needed for Kids on the Wey
Dear WBC Family,
If you have a heart for children’s ministry or a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of our children, we invite you to prayerfully consider becoming a part of our team. No prior experience is necessary - just a willingness to share God's love and support the spiritual development of our youngest members. All volunteers will be supported and of course subject to DBS checks.
Thank you for prayerfully considering this opportunity to serve at WBC through our children’s ministry. If you feel led, have any questions or would like more information, please email me.
Many thanks,
Rhiannon
Ginnie's Jottings
From the pen of Ginnie Coombs
Listening to God - John 10 v 27 “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me”.
I have talked to many Christians to whom the listening side of prayer is still a mystery.
They say that they have sat still and listened but all they hear is the everyday noises around them.
Listening to God is an art and we need lots of time and months to quiet our souls and cultivate the art of listening to God's voice above all others.
What does God's voice sound like? Sometimes it's a gentle impression, sometimes a Bible verse; sometimes we really feel God speaking to our conscience and heart or speaking through another person.
One thing is certain, those who cultivate the power to listen to his voice need to set time aside specifically every day to listen.
Jesus wants to speak to us but do we want time to listen and learn?
Local News
Christians Against Poverty
The Spring edition of CAP's newsletter can be downloaded here.
Weymouth Foodbank
Have you ever wondered how you could get help from the Foodbank?
Click the image (left) to view full-size.
The latest edition of the Foodbank's newsletter is available here.
The Worship Room - Who We Are
The Worship Room is a Christian Ministry, based in Weymouth. They are a non-denominational group who believe that through the power of praise and worship, we can have a life changing experience of Jesus.
Live Events
The Worship Room is committed to providing a spirit-led worship space and opportunity for God to move and reach the people around us, through his Love and Compassion. Events will be facilitated by the Worship Room. Details of events will be updated throughout the year at theworshiproom.co.uk
The Worship Room’s Next Event is ‘FREEDOM - Its all about Jesus’
A time to worship Jesus in spirit and truth, to lift up the town of Weymouth and the surrounding area. To give God time to change us and take his compassion to those around us. Monday 27th May at 7-30 pm in the Preston Village Hall, Weymouth DT3 6BH.
The Live Event at Willowbed Hall Chickerell on Monday 25th March was a wonderful evening of Praise, Worship and Testimony followed by the opportunity for Prayer over Weymouth as a whole as well as the separate areas that make up the town. The event was also ‘Live Streamed’ on ‘Prayer House Radio’ by Derek Greenacre.
Prayer House Radio… What's that?
Whether you are using an Apple or Android Smartphone, you can download the appropriate free App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Not Just GREAT Music, the Tuesday morning speaker was Pete Millner.!
Visit the schedule online or just listen to the streaming service.
Keep in Touch and Warm Welcome
Hi Everyone,
Please see the May edition of the Keep in Touch programme. I have made it look sunny in the hope that we really will be experiencing some sustained sunshine soon.
Jackie Dukes
Keep in Touch Project Coordinator
