Welcome
St Francis Church is a friendly community from different backgrounds. Our worship is informal in style and heartfelt. We’re not perfect but we’re working on it. Everyone is welcome.
The Goodman’s are leaving…
As you know The Goodman’s last day is today. Our love, and prayers follow them as they leave to take up ministry in Chalfont St Peter. There will be cake and fizzy pop to send them on their way!
A special Welcome to the families of Hannah & Giovanni as Joshua is baptized today. We welcome him into the family of St Francis. There will be more cake and more fizz!
Sponsor a Toddling Tot
Fundraising event at Tots On Wednesday 14th June. The children will be toddling around a marked out area. All money raised will going to ‘the Princess Trust’ who provide real hair wigs to boys and girls through out the UK and Ireland that have lost their own hair through cancer treatment.
To sponsor a tot or make a donation to a tombola please contact Louise Palmer 01295 369510 or Hazel 01295 254316.
Connecting Children – Meeting at St Francis Church Monday 22nd May
In March a group of people with a passion for God and children, from 9 churches in Banbury, met to share what we are doing already and our vision for the future The people who came held some responsibility for children within their churches, paid or voluntary. The next meeting is 7.30pm on Monday 22nd May at St Francis Church. Anyone interested please contact me for further information nickyb@banburycommunitychurch.com
Thy Kingdom Come – Join the Global wave of Prayer 25th May – 4th June
Between 25th May and 4th June, communities and churches around the world are gathering together to pray that their friends, families and neighbours come to know Jesus Christ.
Events, gathering people across towns and cities to worship and to pray for the empowering of the Holy Spirit Prayer events of all shapes and sizes will take place across the 10 days, including 24-7 prayer rooms, prayer days, prayer walks and half nights of prayer. Cathedrals, churches and other venues will host Beacon for effective witness. More info at https://www.thykingdomcome.global/
Hazel McDermid has further details.
Tea and Coffee Rota
Volunteers needed for serving drinks on Sunday 28th May and Sunday 25th June.
Talk to Alan Flemming if you need any further information.