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THIS SUNDAY - 6th November

Morning Service
10.30am

In ChurchFacebook & Youtube

Title: All Age Service
Speaker: Chris Curtis
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CHILDREN & YOUTH GROUPS 
 

GEMS & PEBBLES 

Children’s groups will not be meeting this week. 

SUMMIT | 6.30pm | Old Vicarage

Summit will meet as usual.
More details about Youth 
 


THIS WEEK AT ST MARK'S

Home Groups
Throughout the week
Joining a home group is a brilliant chance to meet and pray with others, build relationships, support one another, exchange views and explore God's word together. Take a look at the groups and sign up here or contact the office. 
Standing in the Gap (Prayer meeting)
Saturdays | 7 - 8am | Online

On Zoom, join us online here.
[Meeting ID: 223 851 1807 | Passcode: inthegap]
Open Church
Tuesday | 10am - 12pm | Church

Come along for a chat, fellowship or private prayer. Refreshments will be served. 
If you are interested in volunteering please contact Dammy via admin@stmarksgillingham.org
Parent & Toddlers
Wednesdays / 1.15-2.45pm / Vicarage Hall

Fun space for children to play and for parents/guardians to connect. No need to book, just drop up. Wednesdays in term time. 
The Gathering

Join the Junction Small Group for an intimate time with God and the Bible in the Old Vicarage on Wednesday evenings at 7.30 pm, on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays in the month.
All welcome.
Dementia Cafe

9th and 23rd November |1pm to 3pm | Church
 
Peace and Hope

5th November, 10:30am, Vicarage Hall
Ladies Group

Meet at the Old Vicarage from 10am – 12 noon each Wednesday.

Last Wednesday of the month men are very welcome to join.

We are currently studying the book of Joseph.

Tea/coffee, biscuits and cakes are served.

KIDS GOSPEL CHOIR
 
Every Wednesday | 5.30-6.30pm | Church

CLICK HERE for more information
STAMPS FOR LEPROSY MISSION 
 
David Norton has asked that people collect stamps from any letters they receive.  If you could keep them until you have a few and then give them to David, he will pass these to the Leprosy Mission.
Medway Open Lecture Series 2022/23
 
A collaboration between Kent, Greenwich and Canterbury Christ Church universities. 
Lectures open to the public, as well as staff and students.
These will generally be one lecture on the last Wednesday of the month from 6-7pm, delivered in the Pilkington Lecture Theatre.
The first four lectures have been confirmed and you can book a free ticket here:
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NEWS & IMPORTANT INFORMATION

 

PLEASE PRAY –


Worldwide –
  • for the people of Brazil and President Elect Lula de Silva following elections, that he serve the people with wisdom, equity and care; and with considerations of our world’s health regarding the rain forests. 
  • Seoul, South Korea, following the tragic pedestrian bridge collapse, that the injured are cared for and grieving families assisted and comforted.  
  • Psalm 9:9 The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Somalia, in the long-running conflicts, culminating in the recent car bombings and such awful loss of life and injuries.  
  • Psalm 9:18 But the needy will not always be forgotten, nor the hope of the afflicted ever perish … For the peoples of Ukraine as they seek to oust their invaders and care for their peoples.
The UK –
  • for ways forward in the continuing impasse of Northern Ireland’s Devolved Assembly; and for all elected officials in bringing stability.
 
God’s Church –
  • For God’s many comforts for Sally Bloor on John’s passing; and for all who grieve.
If you would like to be added to the Prayer & Praise email list to receive weekly praise reports and prayer requests from our church family please contact Kath Burtrand: kathyb.nana@yahoo.co.uk 
 
Foodbank. If you would like to donate to Foodbank, here is the link to the autumn shopping list of things that are needed for those who are in need.


UPCOMING EVENTS

Next Sunday
13th November, 10.30am, Church

Title: Remembrance Sunday
Speaker: Catharina Olsson Gisleskog
 
Men’s Breakfast

Saturday 12 November 8.30am in the Vicarage Hall.
Come and join us for food and refreshments.
 

HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEK



Thank you for the week
Thank you for all those that helped out in the Light Party.
St Mark’s Church
Canterbury Street, Gillingham, ME7 5TP
Registered Charity 1141709


Office: The Old Vicarage, Vicarage Road, Gillingham, ME7 5JA

Office hours:
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday | 10.00am - 2.00pm
Fridays | 10:00am – 12 noon
Please contact the office if you need to make an
appointment & do not drop by without prior arrangement. 
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