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A Mission Shaped Church - Connecting People with Jesus (2KB)

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Podcasts .... Click Here to listen..... (3KB) - Christianity Explored Course Starting 16th April 2008
Podcasts .... Click Here to listen..... (3KB) - Hope 2008
For more information on anyone, or all of our activities, please contact The Parish Office

St. Mark's is part of Hope 2008 & to find out more about the Christian Faith, rejesus is the place to go!

Click Here to go to Hope 2008 (4KB)

Click Here to go to rejesus (2KB)
To find out more click on the logo's above...Top

Click Here to go to the Christianity Explored Website (4KB)

Starts Wednesday 16th April   7.30 pm at the Old Vicarage

 A ten week basic Christian discipleship course - ideal for anyone who is new to church.
Please speak to John or Robin in church if you would like to take part or be involved.
Please click here for our course programme, download a registration form and contact information.

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bulletSunday Services
10:30am  Morning Worship 
(crèche available in vestry for under 2s)

6:30pm   Evening Worship

Family Service
(This is normally on the first Sunday morning of each month)

9:00am  Mid-week Communion Wednesday's in Church

8:00pm  Praise and Prayer -  First Tuesday of every month in Church.
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bulletHome Groups

Tuesday's and Wednesday's - For all adults, meeting in homes at 8.00pm  (see staff for more details)
Tuesday night Home Groups are now meeting on the Second, Third, Fourth (and Fifth when they occur)
Tuesday's of the month. 
Meetings on the First  Tuesday's are held in Church.
(Alternating with the Baptist Church in Green Street, Gillingham)
bulletThis term we are exploring "The Purpose Driven Life"

bullet Prayer Times  

In the Old Vicarage - Monday & Friday at  9.00am.
 First Friday of each month - 8.00pm Old Vicarage - Waiting on God in Prayer
( A room is always available at the Old Vicarage for private prayer )

bullet Alpha Groups
ALPHA Course (DTBC)

For the date of the next Alpha course please contact the Parish Office for more information.

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bullet Youth and Children's Work 

(please replace the (at) with an (@) this is an anti-spam measure. Thank you.) Sarah Ryan for more information. (Our Youth & Children's Co-ordinator)
 Tel: Home:+44 (0) 1634 856098 Mobile: 0794 975 130 Church Office: +44 (0) 1634 570489

If you click on the hyperlinks for the various groups you can read more about their activities from the end of year reports or just click on these links to take you to the various pages
Activity Reports - 2007/08

Sunday - 10:30am meeting in St. Mark's Old Vicarage and Hall
 Crèche ( for babies and young children aged 0 to 2 years ) The Church Vestry
 View this years Activity Report about Crèche

Scramblers ( For children aged 2 to 4 years ) The Old Vicarage
 View this years Activity Report about Scramblers  Go to the Youth & Children's Page
Climbers ( For children at Infant School aged 5 to 6 years ) -  The Old Vicarage
 View this years Activity Report about Climbers  Go to the Youth & Children's Page

Xplorers ( For children at Junior school aged 7 to 11 years ) The Old Vicarage Hall
View this years Activity Report about Xplorers  Go to the Youth & Children's Page

Pathfinders ( For Children in years 7, 8, & 9 - aged 12 to 14 years ) The Old Vicarage      
 View this years Activity Report about Pathfinders  Go to the Youth & Children's Page     

Landmark  ( 15 - 18+ years ) 7.30 pm on Mondays in the Old Vicarage
 View this years Activity Report about Landmark  Go to the Youth & Children's Page

Kidz Klub Xtreme - If you’re between 7 – 11 years ( For children in years 3, 4, 5, & 6 )
and like having fun on a Friday evening, Kidz Klub Xtreme is the place to be. 
Dates For Your Diary Summer Term 2008  
Every Friday (during Term Times) between 6.15pm – 7.30pm. 
View this years Activity Report about Kidz Klub Xtreme  Go to the Youth & Children's Page

S.P.L.A.T! - Children's holiday club which happens every October half term.
Check out this years Holiday Club (2006) - S.P.L.A.T! The When The Going Gets Tough
 View this years Activity Report about S.P.L.A.T.!  Go to the  S.P.L.A.T.! Page Go to the Youth & Children's Page 

SnuG  a club for 10 -14 year olds on the first Saturday of each month, held in the Old Vicarage and Church hall.  
Want to find out more?  Please click here. 
Dates For Your Diary: Saturday 17th May, Saturday June 14th, Saturday July 12th
April 26th Venue Old Vicarage, Time: 18:30 - 20:30 We look forward to seeing you there!!
 View this years Activity Report about SnuG
(please replace the (at) with an (@) this is an anti-spam measure. Thank you.) Sarah Ryan for more information. (Our Youth & Children's Co-ordinator)
Tel:  Home:+44 (0)1634 856098  Mobile: 0794 975 130  Church Office: +44 (0)1634 570489

St. Mark's Parent and Toddler Group  For pre-school children.
 13:15 - 14:45 Wednesday's  term times only.
Contact Sheelagh Graves for more information
Tel: +44 (0) 1634 575019 or our Parish Office +44 (0) 570489
 View this years Activity Report about our Parent & Toddler Group
St. Mark's Playgroup  ( For Children aged 2½ to 5 years ) Vicarage Hall, Vicarage Road, Gillingham.
Supervisor: Julie Hanning.   Deputy Supervisor: Linda Hallam.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings - 9:30am to 12:15pm. 
During school-term times only.
For more information ring Julie Hanning via the Parish Office +44 (0) 1634 570489.
 View this years Activity Report about Playgroup  Go to the Youth & Children's
(please replace the (at) with an (@) this is an anti-spam measure. Thank you.) The Playgroup via the church office for more information.
 To go to the Playgroup Page please Click Here   To see pictures of the Playgroup please Click Here
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bulletOther Groups / Activities

Read all our Activity Reports for 2007/2008
Coffee Shop - St. Mark's Church - Monday - 10:00am - 12:00pm - During Term Times - View this years Activity Report about Coffee Shop

 Mission Support Group - View this years Activity Report about The Mission Support Group
Men's Meals - Occasional (see Marktime for details on the Newsletter Page).
 For more details contact:
Keith Sheepwash
Tel: +44 (0) 1634 571481
Music Groups - contact the Parish Office for more details

 Medway Celebration
 (please replace the (at) with an (@) this is an anti-spam measure. Thank you.) Rachel Littlewood for more information.
 Tel: +44 (0) 1634 57030
(Formerly Afternoon Delight) Christian meeting place for people with learning disabilities, their families, carers and friends.
We meet four times a year on a Sunday afternoon in St Mark’s Vicarage hall.   Dates to be confirmed.

 Faith and Light
 (please replace the (at) with an (@) this is an anti-spam measure. Thank you.) Rachel Littlewood for more information.
 Tel: +44 (0) 1634 570309
 Our local community meets fortnightly  - with some holiday breaks  - in  the Old Vicarage on a Wednesday evening between 7:15pm and 9:15pm.
For further information please speak to Rachel, Melanie, Linda or Rose. You are very welcome to visit us.   

 Lydia Prayer Group meets in St. Mark's Old Vicarage.
 (please replace the (at) with an (@) this is an anti-spam measure. Thank you.) Rachel Littlewood for more information.
Tel: +44 (0) 1634 570309

 Ladies Group - Wednesday's - 10:00am - The Old Vicarage
 (please replace the (at) with an (@) this is an anti-spam measure. Thank you.) Judith Saunders for more information.
 Tel: +44 (0) 1634 851818
View this years Activity Report about Ladies Group
 (Crèche available for young children in the Vicarage Hall) (Someone is always available to talk with or pray with you)

 St. Mark's Brompton
 10.30am Second Sunday of each month at Esmonde House, High Street, Brompton
 (please replace the (at) with an (@) this is an anti-spam measure. Thank you.) Judith Saunders for more information.
 Tel: +44 (0) 1634 851818
 View this years Activity Report about St. Mark's Brompton

 St. Mary's Island Church - St. Mary's Island Church Page
11:00am each Sunday.  St. Mary's Island School Hall.  
 (please replace the (at) with an (@) this is an anti-spam measure. Thank you.) Ernie Mann for more information
Tel +44 (0) 1634 304893
 or contact the Parish Office or go to the St Mary's Island Church website for contact details.
 View this years Activity Report about St. Mary's Island Church
St. Mary's Island School 
 All enquiries to: Sharon Day (Headteacher) or Lucille Luton (Deputy Head)
(please replace the (at) with an (@) this is an anti-spam measure. Thank you.) The School Office - or
 Tel: +44 (0) 1634 891050 or Fax: +44 (0) 1634 890981 or
View this years Activity Report about St. Mary's Island School  or visit their website: www.st-marys-island.medway.sch.uk

Click Here for a list of  North Gillingham Churches

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Click Here to go to the Christianity Explored Website (4KB)

COURSE PROGRAMME

16 APRIL – 25 JUNE 2008

Christianity Explored is a ten week discipleship course based on Mark’s Gospel which will be lead by Canon John Saunders.  The course consists of Bible studies, DVDs and group discussions.  The first six weeks will focus on who Jesus is and why he came.  In particular, course participants will be invited to explore the problem of sin and the wonder of forgiveness.  During the Saturday Away Day participants will discover the importance of the church, the Holy Spirit, prayer and the Bible.  The final four weeks will emphasize Christ’s call in Mark 8:34 – “if anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up the cross and follow me “.

All sessions will take place in the Old Vicarage between 7.30 - 9.45pm on Wednesday evenings on the dates below unless otherwise stated.  Details of the Away Day will follow.

It would be much appreciated if you could register your attendance for the course or in advance of any of the individual sessions by completing a Course Registration Form or contacting the Church Administrator – Mrs Pam Alexander at the Church Office in the Old Vicarage or by telephone on Medway (01634) 570489. 
Please click here for a typical evening programme.

You can download a registration form here - A course programme here
You can return your completed form by email to CE08(at)stmarkschurchgillingham.co.uk or by hand to Robin or John in Church or by hand or post to the Parish Office.

Date

Evening’s Topic - DVD & Discussion

Remarks

16 Apr 08

 

Introduction

An invitation to all – an encouragement to attend the course.

23 Apr 08

Jesus – Who was he?

 

30 Apr 08

Jesus – Why did he come?

 

7 May 08

Jesus – His death.

 
14 May 08
What is Grace?

 

21 May 08

Jesus – His resurrection.

 

31 May 08
The Church.

The Holy Spirit.

Prayer.

The Bible.

Away Day.  Separate programme to follow.

4 Jun 08
What is a Christian?

 

11 Jun 08

Continuing as a Christian.

 

18 Jun 08

Choices – King Herod.

 

25 Jun 08

Choices – James, John & Bartimaeus.

An invitation to family & friends - an encouragement to attend the next course.

 

Click Here to go to the Christianity Explored Website (4KB)

A TYPICAL EVENING PROGRAMME

16 APRIL – 25 JUN 2008

You can download this evening programme form here

All sessions will take place in the Old Vicarage between 7.30 - 9.45pm
on Wednesday evenings on the dates below unless otherwise stated.  
There will also be an Away Day for which more details will follow

Time

Activity

Remarks

6.00pm

Catering Team arrive & prepare.

 

6.30pm

Leaders Team arrive & prepare.

Including Team prayers.

7.30pm

Guests arrive & welcomed.

 

7.45 – 8.30pm

Evening meal.

 

8.30pm

Catering Team clear away & depart.

 

8.30 – 8.55pm

Group Discussion One.

 

8.55 – 9.20pm

DVD.

 

9.20 – 9.40pm