WBC News
The latest News, Events and Notices
Page updated: 26th April 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.
The next prayer evening is Sunday 5th May in church followed by Sunday 19th 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.
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.Gill Bridle
Quiz Night
In aid of Rhys Spracklen's Morocco 2025 World Challenge Fund. Saturday 11th May. Details below.
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
Girls' Brigade Request for Star-Shaped Biscuit Cutters.
Has anyone got any star-shaped biscuit cutters they could lend to Girls' Brigade for this coming Monday, please?
If so please bring them to church on Sunday morning in a labelled bag.
Many thanks,
Pauline
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.
Finance News
After almost 4 months of the year here is an update on WBC finances:
- Thank you to all of you who give to WBC by whatever means - the offerings are on track to meet the budget for the year.
- If you give to WBC and pay tax but don't Gift Aid your offerings please think about doing so to increase your gifts by 25%.
- We will soon be facing some major necessary expenses on fabric issues such as the flat roof repair and the installation of a lift for disabled access.
- The good news for the Millner family is that the manse is almost ready for them to move into thanks to the efforts of many people - both members and local tradesmen.
- Thank God for His continued blessing on all that goes on at WBC.
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.
Thank you for your prayers …
Thank you for your prayers for us and our move to Poundbury.
We have a few things for Pete and Sarah for when the Manse is ready. We'd like to store these and request if anyone has some spare room for such like a good double mattress and some other items for them. We'd be very grateful in the aid of our move soon.
Thanks,
Andrew and Mary Jane Wallace
Church Prayer Meetings
You will see that the Sunday Rota now includes the leadership of the Sunday Evening Prayer Meetings as an item. Contact Ian or Christina to support this outreach and find a date.
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
A Professional Photographer Needs Subjects
Fiona Daborn has been in touch with news that one of the residents of the Barge is a professional photographer who needs to build his portfolio and currently has time to do this. He generally works on portraits and would love to help as a volunteer on any photo project. Yes, the Leadership pictures in the hallway have been suggested (Ian’s in particular).
If you could use these skills please email Fi,
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,
As leader of ‘Kids on the Wey’ (our Sunday morning provision for Primary-aged children), I am reaching out to you because we need more volunteers to join our team. One of our dedicated leaders, Ian Newton has stepped down after many years of devoted service. We are so thankful for Ian’s faithfulness over the years but now need more volunteers willing to step up and help continue this vital ministry.
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 Gods 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 at pricerhiannon@hotmail.com
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
Family Matters - Weymouth and Portland
We provide donated, good-quality clothes, toys and equipment for babies and pre-schoolers to local families in need.
All our items are gifted to us by other local families.
To gain access email, or follow them on Facebook.
Family Matters are looking for more volunteers - please download the poster.
REFRESH - The Church in Weymouth and Portland in Action
REFRESH has been running for more than 14 years. There are numerous projects done by Christians across our community, and one of the REFRESH projects is FRESH START. Download the full Refresh Report 2024-04-12.
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
