Dear Friends,
This is so exciting! Loads of people have indicated that they would like to be baptised at our ‘God in the garden’ on Sunday 20th July! There is still time, if you would like to be baptised or reaffirm your faith in Jesus, please just come and speak to me.
God bless,
Andrew
Administrator Role: As you may know, we are looking for a new Church Administrator, starting from October 2025. The post is part-time, initially 8 hours a week. If you are interested in this post, please contact Nikki Roe by email at ruddoffice@gmail.com for details and a job description. Application is by letter and CV, and the deadline date for applications is June 23rd 2025.
Pentecost on the Green: On 8th June, our Pentecost service will be outside on the village Green. This is a service where all the churches in Ruddington join together to celebrate the Church's birthday. Join us on the village green at 10:30 for the service. Bring a picnic if you'd like to.
Clifton Food Bank: The foodbank are currently short of some items. If anyone is thinking of bringing something in to church for the food bank, please would you consider these items? The items can be put in the shopping trolley at the front of church. Thank you.
Here are the items: new or used carrier bags, tinned tomatoes, tinned sweetcorn, coffee, hot chocolate, adult toothpaste, adult single toothbrushes, washing up liquid, washing up powder/ pods.
Boat Trip: On 21st June we’re hiring a spacious, well-equipped, wide-beam boat based in Loughborough at the Peter le Marchant Trust. It has plenty of seats, a galley for hot drinks and also a decent toilet. £20 per person for a day out on the river/canal from 10:00am until 3:00pm. Bring a packed lunch and we’ll probably stop at a pub for a drink. Any questions or to book, email Mike Houghton (mjhoughton@yahoo.co.uk) as soon as possible. £20 per person (cash preferred next time you see Mike, but bank transfer is possible – ask for details).
Children's Activities: There are organised children’s activities provided by St Peter’s and Ruddington Baptist Churches most Sundays (term time only) from 11:00 - 11:45am in St Peter’s Rooms where the Baptist Church meet. Generally the age group catered for is KS1, KS2 and KS3. Younger children would need a parent with them. We also have a creche for our youngest children.