Newslink for 24th January
Next Sunday at CORE
Am Service: Friend of Sinners Luke 7:34
Pm Service: Friend of Sinners Luke 7:34
Haiti Update
On Sunday Peter Gannon – a member of CORE church and a man with a passion for Haiti – spoke about the devastation and tragedy of the effects of the earthquake last Tuesday in Haiti. The church was then encouraged to pray for and give financial support to the relief efforts ongoing in Haiti through the Christian development organisation TEARFUND. Medical staff with a Tearfund partner in Haiti are working around the clock treating hundreds of people with earthquake-related injuries. The King’s Hospital, run by World Relief, is one of the few places offering treatment in the capital Port-au-Prince after escaping the tremors with just a few cracks to the walls.
It’s been operating since last Tuesday’s quake killed between 50,000 and 200,000 people. Tearfund emergency response teams have been responding to the disaster. Broken bones from falling masonry are among the main injuries doctors and nurses are dealing with. World Relief has been working in Haiti for 15 years, partnering with local churches on health projects and micro-enterprise schemes.
If anyone would like to know more about giving to Tearfund please go to their website www.tearfund.ie and if you would like to know more about Peter’s project please contact the office.
CHY2 letters
Last week, the office sent out individual Tax Cert (CHY2) letters detailing giving to CORE during the last year.
We would ask that these be checked, signed and returned to the office asap.
A big thank you to those who have responded so quickly!
Any queries should be addressed directly to James on 01 4735100. Thank You!
CORE envelope giving scheme
For those who are already part of the scheme, Thank you!
This year’s envelopes are on the welcome desk.
We are able to claim tax back on all donations that are given by cash through the envelope scheme or by Direct Debit – this adds an average of 30% to the total giving at no cost to members and therefore we strongly encourage members to adopt one of these ways of giving.
If you would like to join the envelope scheme please contact James on 4735100 or email james@corechurch.ie
Gift Day
This year’s gift day will be held on Sunday 7th March.
Gift Day is our annual opportunity to boost our finances so that we can bridge the gap between our income and expenditure and to continue fulfilling God’s vision for CORE.
Collide Music Session
Collide invites you to a Trad Session at The Clock Pub, Thomas Street, Saturday 27th February from 7.30pm
Whether you’re a musician or just love music join us for a great evening and bring your friends!
If you want further details contact Barry on 087 7646652
Prayer requests
• Please pray for Jon who is ill with suspected swine flu. Pray also that Zach will not catch it. We pray also for Kathryn at this difficult time.
• We pray for Mal Hunt as he recovers following a recent road accident. We particularly pray for the healing of his neck.
• Please pray for all in Haiti; for the relief effort; for Peter Gannon; for Tearfund and the other Relief agencies.
Dates for your Diary
25th Jan Hothouse
28th Jan Bingo
27th Feb Collide Music Session
7th March Gift Day
Posted by James Reid on 22 Jan
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