Anglia Square development

Surrey Chapel is very close to the Anglia Square Shopping Centre.  Plans are now well advanced for major development for this area, including demolition of the unused old HMSO building alongside the Chapel.  The developers’ plans include the Surrey Chapel site.  The church faces a significant decision fairly soon: whether to stick it out where we are, to accept the offer of the developers to help to relocate us on a site in Edward Street, just north of Anglia Square, or to move to another part of the City.  The church is seeking the Lord’s guidance and provision as we look to determine where our future lies. Currently the developers are still awaiting planning consent.  The developers are hoping that the application will be determined by late summer.  Norwich City Council remains committed to the rejuvenation of the square.

New Pastor at Saxlingham Nethergate Chapel

On 10 January, at 2 pm, the Saxlingham Chapel will be inducting Ian Masson as their Pastor.  This is an exciting time for this small village Chapel, which has seen expansion of both their congregation and their building over recent months.  Surrey Chapel has had a long association with the Chapel at Saxlingham Nethergate, which was set up over a hundred years ago during the ministry of the first Pastor of Surrey Chapel, Robert Govett.  It is the intention of the Surrey Chapel leadership, with our experience of employing pastoral staff, to offer practical and financial help to the Chapel at Saxlingham as they move forward into the appointment of a full-time pastor.

Surrey Chapel Gathering Sunday

On the recommendation of the eldership, the members have agreed that 27 September 2009 will be Surrey Chapel Gathering Sunday.  As well as celebrating the gathering of the Harvest, we will gather together as a local church, to reaffirm our commitment to our Lord, to one another and to serving God in this church.  Everyone who regards Surrey Chapel as their church is encouraged to plan their diaries for 2009 so that they can be present for the Gathering Sunday.

Refresh: New Songs Workshop

On 25 January at 4 pm the Surrey Chapel band will lead a time of informal praise and worship for anyone who wants to come along and learn some new Christian songs.  Tea and cake will be provided as an added incentive!  More details from Alison Howell.

Tuesday 6 January
9.30 am - 12.30 pm	Church Office is open - Norwich 619555
9.30 am	Surrey Sketchers Tuesday Art Group
7.30 pm	General Church Meeting to vote on the proposal posted in the Foyer, followed by Church Night.  Items for the Church Night prayer list should be passed to James of Jackie Paton by 8pm on Sunday
	Telephone Ministry (01603 624142) Julian Osborne
Wednesday 7 January
9.30 am - 12.30 pm	Church Office is open - Norwich 619555
1.30 for 2 pm	Mid-week Fellowship Speaker, Judy Burcham: ESOL - What is that?
Thursday 8 January
8.00 pm	Elders' Prayer Meeting
Friday 9 January
9.30 am - 12.30 pm	Church Office is open - Norwich 619555
9.30 am	Surrey Sketchers Friday Art Group
10.00 am	Surrey Smarties Toddler Group
Saturday 10 January
2.00 pm	Induction of Ian Masson as Pastor of Saxlingham Nethergate Chapel. Speaker: Malcolm Laver
Next Sunday 11 January
9.45 am	Prayer meeting in the Govett Room
10.15 am	Morning Worship and Communion led by Pastor Jason Griffiths Philippians: Confidence in God... This week: To Pray (Philippians 1.1-11)
6.15 pm	Evening Worship led by Pastor Tom Chapman Revive us O Lord This week: Asa - A revival of trusting faith (2 Chronicles 14-16)

Jan 18:	Fellowship Lunch: everybody welcome to come along
Jan 22:	Elders' business meeting, 7.30 pm
Jan 25:	Gift Sunday
Jan 25:	"Refresh" new songs workshop, 4 pm
Jan 31:	Young Church New Year party, 3-6 pm.
Mar 27:	Sizewell Hall Houseparty, Friday to Sunday
May 21:	AGM for church members, 7.30 pm
August 24:	Holiday Club week begins
September 27:	Surrey Chapel Gathering Sunday