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Youth Club

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 16:45:49 +0200

Our Youth Club restarted on the 19th September 2008 under the enthusiastic leadership of Allister Mathieson and Maggie Dew.

News From Ireland

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 01:29:04 +0200

We have received word from Dani and Ruth to let us know that in August Dani received a call from the churches of Ballyalbany and Glennan, a joint charge in Co.

Ordination

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 01:28:30 +0200

An extraordinary meeting of full members was held after the service of September 14th to vote on the recommendation of the Elders that we request the ordination of Joel R Gonzalez as Pastor of our church.

Ordination

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:27:01 +0200

At the conclusion of the service of August 24th, Fiona Cook, Church Secretary, made the following announcement which is now repeated for those who were not in attendance that day and for those who would like to study the contents of the announcement again.

Ladies Friendship Group

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:26:23 +0200

The first meeting of our new session will be on Monday 8th September with our pool party which will be held at Gill Savage's house.

Mini Golf Tournament

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:25:53 +0200

Tickets for the Mini-Golf Tournament are now on sale.

May Fair 2008

Wed, 28 May 2008 01:24:45 +0200

The May Fair of 2008 was a great success and, indeed, a triumph over adversity as far as the weather was concerned! A total of €1526,35 was raised.

Fiesta Espanola

Wed, 28 May 2008 01:23:33 +0200

Get out your castanets and get ready to fiesta! The Church Fellowship Committee has organised a Spanish Evening on 12th June at the Restaurante Castilla, starting at 7:30pm.

Minister's Hour

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 01:22:58 +0200

The Minister will be available in the Round House on Friday April 18th from 12:30hrs to 13:30 hrs for any member of the congregation who would like to speak to him on any matter pastoral or spiritual.

Vivace Classical Choir

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 01:21:57 +0200

The choir will present a concert of choral music in La Siesta Church on Sunday 13 April 2008 at 8pm.

Costa Blanca Mission

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 01:21:20 +0200

As announced at the last service, there will be a Costa Blanca Mission meeting featuring Helen Shapiro, the famous singer of the sixties, born a Jewess, who became a Christian in 1987 and has devoted her life since then to Gospel Outreach.

Inter-Church Gathering

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 01:20:55 +0200

This is a joint venture on 8 March involving the various congregations using La Siesta Church to raise funds for the much needed repairs and renovations to the Church including recovering costs for the installation of the Air Conditioning Unit installed recently.

New Elders

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 01:20:06 +0200

With the greatly increased membership of the Church over the last few years, it has been decided that it is necessary to increase the number of Elders as is allowed by the Church Constitution.

Our Visitors from Ohio

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 01:19:34 +0200

On the afternoon of Friday February 15th the delegation from Eastminster Presbytery arrived in Alicante.

Welcome baby Joel Fernando

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:18:52 +0200

Joel and Mayra are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their son Joel Fernando who was born on Saturday 9th February at 1am.

Eastminister Delegates On Way

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:17:59 +0200

Four people from the Eastminster Presbytery are currently heading to the aiport to catch their flight over to Spain.

Simon Burin

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 01:17:06 +0200

Simon is a theological student who is spending five weeks in Spain.

In This Month's Newsletter

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 21:41:32 +0100

We have received two newsletters and two sets of photographs from Tracey in Mozambique.

Ladies Friendship Group

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 21:40:22 +0100

The next meeting will be held on Monday 4th. February 2008.

Church Fellowship Committee

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 21:39:32 +0100

The Committee are in the process of preparing an exciting programme of events for 2008.

Our Prayer Chain

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 21:37:29 +0100

Our Prayer Chain is short and getting weak.
We need strong links to make it speak.
One phone call be it mobile or land line.
Will make the connection to God just fine.

Sheila Tiller

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:35:12 +0100

Sheila Tiller has intimated to the Elders her intention of resigning as an Elder of La Siesta Evangelical Church. This will be with effect from December 31st 2007 on grounds of ill health.

"Vivace"

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:34:27 +0100

On December 3rd, the Christmas concert given by the "Vivace" choir took place in the church.

Nativity Play

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:27:33 +0100

Rehearsals are going really well for the Nativity Play on Thursday 20th December at 7pm. The children are getting very excited and are looking forward to seeing you there. Everyone welcome. A collection will be taken on the night with the money going to the Centro Moises in Barcelona and to Tracy Williams in Mocambique.

72nd Synod of the IEE

Mon, 5 Nov 2007 22:30:49 +0100

Two representatives from La Siesta travelled to El Escorial for the bi-annual Synod of the Spanish Evangelical Church. There were 71 voting delegates, many of whom were accompanied by their families, at the event.

Prayer Chain

Mon, 5 Nov 2007 22:30:08 +0100

New members are needed for the Prayer Chain. If you would like to join or need more information, plesae contact Megan Wright.

Choir CDs

Sun, 14 Oct 2007 22:28:32 +0100

Copies of the CD made by the choir for Daniel's presentation are now available. They can be ordered at a cost of €5,00 from Irene Kirk at the Fellowship Table. All profits will go to church funds.

Autumn Ball

Wed, 3 Oct 2007 22:26:38 +0100

The Fellowship committee has organised an 'Autumn Ball' for Thursday 22nd November. The event will be held at Los Arcos restaurant on Avda Baleares, Torrevieja.

Visitors

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:25:20 +0100

If you are a visitor to our Church we cordially invite you to sign the visitors' book at the front door. We do have many visitors, especially during the holiday months, and it is very easy for "new faces" to be missed.