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CTNP President: Vacancy
Secretary: Chris Row, [email protected] Tel. 01908 611542
Treasurer: Paul Tolley, [email protected] Tel. 01908 615729
www.ctnp.org.uk
CTNP
Churches Together
in Newport Pagnell
Many Churches
One Purpose
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Connections July 2019
Churches in Newport Pagnell GETHER TO
Articles to the Editor, Neville Watson
Copy Deadline 20th of each Month
Notices for activities at least a month before they will happen
regularly check for events and activities at
www.ctnp.org.uk
Pentecost was just the start!
The power of the Holy Spirit, as promised by Jesus,
is with us today!
1 Praise the LORD. j
Praise God in his sanctuary;
praise him in his mighty heavens. 2 Praise him for his acts of power;
praise him for his surpassing greatness. 3 Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet,
praise him with the harp and lyre, 4 Praise him with timbrel and dancing,
praise him with the strings and pipe, 5 Praise him with the clash of cymbals,
praise him with resounding cymbals. 6 Let everything that has breath praise the LORD.
Praise the LORD.
ל נשמה כ ל ה ל ה ה ת ללו־יה׃ י ה
Let everything that has breath praise the LORD
[Psalm 150: NIV & BHS]
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R ecently Newport Pagnell held a ’Vintage Weekend’ which
helped us to recall the history of the town and the days of the
Second World War. People dressed in 1940s costumes and a
Spitfire was parked in the medical centre car park so the day
was also exciting for those who are photographers as many of us posed
for snapshots alongside this iconic fighter aircraft.
It is important to remember the facts of what happened eighty or so years
ago, since without remembering our past we are likely to never learn the
lessons that history teaches us. Someone once said that ‘those who do
not learn the lessons of history are condemned to repeat them again’.
History is therefore a great friend, guide, and teacher for all of us.
Sometimes people question whether Jesus existed. But even here, various
Roman historians, who weren’t in the slightest bit interested in
Christianity, write about the teacher from Nazareth, who was reported to
have had a big influence in parts of the Roman Empire. St Paul, one of the
New Testament authors, writes about real places where Jesus ministered
and refers to real living people who were part of the story. He tells us
where these people lived, what jobs they did, and whether they were for or
against the religious leader known as Jesus.
The New Testament doesn’t talk about mythical places like Atlantis, and
doesn’t dwell on talking about the fantastic tales of Roman or Greek Gods
or other fictional tales of the day like Jason and the Argonauts. The writers
of the Bible tell us about real people and places and so there is more than
a ring of authenticity about the Good News that the Bible authors are
trying to share with us. In the Bible, St Paul writes about the arguments he
had with various people and of where he failed in some parts of his
mission. He tells us how he and the apostles felt when they arrived in
certain towns and cities that are mentioned in scripture.
This appeal to history is an important part of the Christian faith and helps
us to trust other things that the Bible writers were saying about Jesus’s life
and what happened after the resurrection—of how and why Christianity
spread across the known world. Many historians would say too that
Christianity was one contributory factor in the fall of the Roman Empire.
If you would like to
History is therefore a great teacher since it can at least confirm that someone
called Jesus really did exist. To the Christian the historical Jesus is the same
Jesus who we communicate with today. Even if you are not a historian you can
still ask the same Lord into your life at any time of day and
night
we view our own personal history, our present, and our
future. God’s love for us, shown through Jesus’s life, death
and resurrection, changes the way we see everything. This
is part of the excitement and joy of Christianity.
some of the poorest communities in the world. We hope you enjoyed it all, and
we invite you to see the happy end of Jebbeh’s story at
https://www.christianaid.org.uk/christian
christian
So warmest thanks to you all for joining in this great work.
Very best wishes, Kate Dobson, Oxford Office volunteer.”
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Newport Pagnell Methodist Church
Teapot and Sing
Meeting on
Monday 8th July 2019
2.00 to 3.00pm
Come and join us to sing a few well known favourite
hymns whilst enjoying a cup of tea or coffee
A Dementia friendly time where everyone can relax
NOTE: no Teapot and Sing in August.
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If you would like to
join in discussions about how to
communicate about CTNP
assist with production of Connections.
Contact Neville Watson [email protected]
History is therefore a great teacher since it can at least confirm that someone
called Jesus really did exist. To the Christian the historical Jesus is the same
Jesus who we communicate with today. Even if you are not a historian you can
still ask the same Lord into your life at any time of day and
night—and then see the difference that this makes to how
we view our own personal history, our present, and our
future. God’s love for us, shown through Jesus’s life, death
and resurrection, changes the way we see everything. This
is part of the excitement and joy of Christianity.
Give it a try and see where it leads you!
Nick Evans
Rector of Newport Pagnell
A message of thanks from
the Christian Aid Oxford Office
“ … you’ve given your time to raise funds to help
some of the poorest communities in the world. We hope you enjoyed it all, and
we invite you to see the happy end of Jebbeh’s story at
https://www.christianaid.org.uk/christian-aid-week-2019/films/thank-you-film-
christian-aid-week-2019
So warmest thanks to you all for joining in this great work.
Very best wishes, Kate Dobson, Oxford Office volunteer.”
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The Newport Pagnell Emergency Help
Scheme (EHS)
needs volunteers
We urgently need new volunteer drivers—all you
need is a car, a phone, and a little time to spare.
Our passengers are Newport Pagnell residents,
usually older folk attending medical appointments,
who do not have access to their own transport.
We urgently need a new telephone co-ordinator—
to work from home, using their phone, or email, to
arrange journeys for
passengers.
To volunteer
please call John Gordon
on 01908 612060
or email [email protected]
NEWPORT PAGNELL CARNIVAL
Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th July
Help the event—volunteer to assist
Although the churches are not participating
with a float or stall, the carnival organisers
would always appreciate volunteer help to assist with the smooth running
of the event.
To volunteer (if aged over 17) go to http://www.newportpagnellcarnival.com/
and click on the ‘Helping’ tab
email [email protected]
To use EHS
you need to live
in Newport
Pagnell;
then call one of
the following
co-ordinators:
Jenny
01908 616718
Alison
01908 615131
David
01908 612816
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C TNP is proud to announce this year’s Holiday Club—Backpackers
from Scripture Union—backpacking to Jerusalem.
The club is for children aged 5–11 with little or no experience of church;
as well as for those who are already part of a church community. All are
guaranteed a fun morning with games, crafts, small group activities, dra-
ma and more!
There will be a fun family feast on the Thursday evening (15th) where
you’’ll find out more about what your Backpackers have been up to all
week.
Find registration forms
• to register a child
• to volunteer to help with the club
at www.ctnp.org.uk
(click on the Backpack image on the home page)
Book Now
CTNP Holiday Club
Monday 12th to Thursday
15th August
in
Lovat Hall,
Newport Pagnell
10am–12.30pm
each day