"Blind Leading the Blind"
"It's like the blind leading the blind..." is a rather un-PC comment about receiving guidance that is less expert than you were hoping for. Like the teacher who can't spell. Or the parachute course instructor who suffers from vertigo.
Jesus made this saying famous when he rather bitingly attacked the Pharisees, a religious group of his time which Jesus characterised as keeping the letter of the law, but not its spirit...
Stay away from those Pharisees! They are like blind people leading other blind people, and all of them will fall into a ditch."
Matthew 15:14
FAFF - Pancakes and Quiz Night
What a great time we had. There were so many good things including a lovely heart shaped waffle maker. The lemon curd was brilliant, and at £4.50 a bottle it should be.
Look at those fantastic toppings! When was keep fit again?
Oh no, kids making pancakes? They actually did very well!
I think the rules were bent slightly and this was a fourth helping of sticky treats!
The quiz was great fun and my team, 3 amigos, came a close second to the lady's table.
Church of the Nazarene Knowle Park Bristol BS4 2RD
Snack Attack - 16th June
On the 16th June from 10 to 12 is another silly addition of "Snack Attack". Kids from all over the surrounding area get together for fun, snacks and to see how fun church can be. All kids are welcome, there will be lots of games, prizes, messes, crafts and a good laugh. See here for pictures from a previous event.
Brought to you by Church of the Nazarene, Knowle Park, Bristol BS4 2RD
Baptism of Fire
Someone is said to go through "a baptism of fire" if they're launched into a new job or a new situation in a very abrupt way. To change the metaphor, they're thrown in at the deep end. So where does the original baptism of fire come from?
John the Baptist was a fiery preacher who was active right at the start of Jesus' public ministry. He baptized people in the River Jordan, and famously predicted that someone even more fiery than him was about to arrive on the scene...
I am just baptizing with water. But someone more powerful is going to come, and I am not good enough even to untie his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire."
www.cotn.co.uk
Jumble / Table Top Sale 9th June
Jumble/ Table Top Sale - Saturday 9th June 2007 10- 12 - Great morning to shop and have a free cup of tea or coffee and some cake. Cake and goods donations warmly appreciated. Volunteers welcome!
http://www.cotn.co.uk for details.
Pancakes and Quiz Night
Don't forget FAFF are putting on "pancakes and quiz night" on Saturday at 6:30pm. Don't forget to bring pancakes or it's just a quiz night!
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God Will Take Care of Me
There was a very religious man named Jim, who lived near a river. One day, the river rose over the banks and flooded the town, and Jim was forced to climb onto his porch roof. While sitting there, a man in a boat came along and told Jim to get in the boat with him.
Jim said, "No, that's okay. God will take care of me."
So, the man in the boat drove off.
The water rose higher, so Jim climbed onto his roof. At that time, another boat came along, and the person in that one told Jim to get in.
Jim replied, "No, that's okay. God will take care of me."
The person in the boat then left.
The water rose even more, and Jim climbed onto his chimney. A helicopter came along and lowered a ladder for him. The woman in the helicopter told Jim to climb up the ladder and get in.
Jim said, "That's okay."
The woman said, "Are you sure?"
Jim replied, "Yeah, I'm sure God will take care of me."
Finally, the water rose too high and Jim drowned. Jim got to heaven and was face-to-face with God.
Jim said to God, "You told me that you would take care of me! What happened?"
God replied, "Well, I sent you two boats and a helicopter. What else did you want?"
Church Schedule
Sunday Services
10.30am Family Service & Children's Sunday School Followed by fellowship and book sale in the hall
6.00pm Evening Service
Weekday Ministries
Monday
8.00pm Keep Fit - One hour informal fun fitness session for all ages and abilities.
Tuesday
7.00pm Teenager Group (ages 10-14 years)
7.30pm Alpha Course
Wednesday
9.30am Parent and Toddler Group
10.00am Prayer and Bible Study (at the church)
6.00pm Children's Club (ages 5-10 years)
7.30pm Prayer and Bible Study (at the church)
Friday
2.15pm Friday Friendship every other week
Monthy Events
2nd Saturday of the Month10.00am-12.00pm Coffee morning and Table Top-Jumble Sale in Church Hall
Saturday FAFF Group (Fellowship and Family Fun) Once a Month!!!
http://www.cotn.co.uk/
Mission's Statement
"You can give without loving. But you cannot love without giving."
-- Amy Carmichael, missionary to India
Please Pray for the sick and those in need especially:
Eleanora as she recieves treatment
Tina who is awaiting test results
Laura as she decides what she wants to do in her gap year
Clem Bull
Mary and Family
Mission Evening - Saturday 7th July
There is to be a mission evening with dinner and entertainment. Starting at 6pm with dinner followed by singing, poetry and a childrens play. Tickets will be £5.00 for adults and £2.00 for children (aged 7-14). Anyone with entertainment skills please volunteer and contributions of food would be very much appreciated.
http://www.ncm.org/ for more information
www.cotn.co.uk our web site
Table Top Sale Breaks Record
We had a fantastic turn out for the Table Top Sale and made £270 (a new record) a big thank you to everyone! Next sale is on the 9th June 10 to 12. Donations always welcome as well as volunteers!
Pastor's New Office
Thank you to all of those who helped with the office move. The new office looks great and it has created much more room for other things.
Please Pray for the sick and those in need especially:
Eleanora as she receives treatment
Tina who is awaiting test resilts
Laura as she decides what to do in her gap year
Clem Bull
Mary and Family
All those others who I have forgotten to mention.
Services and Weekday Ministries
Sunday Services
10.30am Family Service & Childre's Suncay School Followed by fellowship and book sale in the hall
6.00pm Evening Service
Weekday Ministries
Monday
8.00pm Keep Fit - One hour informal fun fitness session for all ages and abilities.
Tuesday
7.00pm Teenager Group (ages 10-14 years)
7.30pm Alpha Course
Wednesday
9.30am Parent and Toddler Group
10.00am Prayer and Bible Study (at the church)
6.00pm Children's Club (ages 5-10 years)
7.30pm Prayer and Bible Study (at the church)
Friday
2.15pm Friday Friendship every other week
Monthy Events
2nd Saturday of the Month10.00am-12.00pm Coffee morning and Table Top-Jumble Sale in Church Hall
Saturday FAFF Group (Fellowship and Family Fun) Once a Month!!!
www.cotn.co.uk
American BBQ - Best Plate Competition
American Barbecue
What a blast everyone had, from the dirty nappy race (gross) to the best plate competition. Even extreme bbq grill fires... minor incident in which yours truly destroys his bbq by cooking too many burgers at once!
The worst is yet to come, WARNING - not for the weak stomached!!!
The proud winner?
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