NOTICES FOR THE WEEK COMMENCING SUNDAY 15 JUNE 2025
SUNDAY 15 JUNETrinity Sunday
10.45am We welcome Rev Dr Steven Talbot, a supernumerary minister from Hexham, who is to lead our worship today. Although Steven joined us for worship a few weeks ago, this will be the first time he has preached here.
Refreshments in the form of coffee/tea and biscuits will be served immediately following this service and we hope you will be able to stay for a while to enjoy these and have a chat.
Last Sunday was Methodist Homes Sunday, when gift envelopes were distributed for us to consider making a financial contribution to the work of this much valued charity, supporting people in their later years. If you have an envelope to return, please place it on the collection plate today or next Sunday. If you did not receive an envelope, please take one today.
WEDNESDAY 18 JUNE
7.30 to 9.00pm The Wednesday Evening Fellowship continues this evening in the foyer when the group will be starting a new Bible Study/Discussion based on the theme of “Discipleship”. As always, these meetings are open to everyone, from any church or none. If you haven’t been before you will be very welcome, just come along. Nobody is required to contribute to any discussion, although everyone’s thoughts are welcome, so don’t be put off if you are thinking of coming.
THURSDAY 19 JUNE
9.15 to 11.30am “Soft Play” for pre-school children, accompanied by a parent or guardian, continues in the hall today. Just £3 per family. Come at any time and for as long as you like.
12noon to 1.30pm Another “Lunchtime Fellowship /Bible Studywill be held in the foyer (or possibly atrium). Meetings are being led by our local clergy, and Rev Tom Birch will lead this one. Do try to come along. These meetings are following a “Walk with Micah”. Those attending are invited to bring something with them for lunch, drinks will be provided. These sessions are being offered under the auspices of the Wylam and District Churches but are open to anyone, from any church or none.
SATURDAY 21 JUNE
7.00 to 9.00pm The Wylam and District Churches Youth Club and Gathering continueshere this evening. From 7.00 to 8.00pm, it’s a more traditional youth club with a wide variety of games including board games, pool, table tennis and badminton and then, from 8.00pm, for all who wish to stay, The Gathering will take place with some food, perhaps a more quiet game and some chat and discussion about Christian faith and life issues – or if you wish you can just come at 8.00pm for this session. Anyone from school year 6 and above is welcome and there’s no need to book. Weekly sub. remains at £1.
SUNDAY 22 JUNE
10.45am Our worship this week will be a Local Arrangement service, led by members of the congregation, based on materials from a fairly new resource known as “The Vine”.
Refreshments of coffee or tea will be served immediately following this service.
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DAVID BELL We were deeply saddened to receive the news last Sunday that David Bell had passed away the previous evening at the age of 88. In spite of the speech problems David faced every day, he was a very faithful member of this congregation, always cheerful, smiling and wanting to help. We extend our sympathy to his wife, Moira and all the family at this time. When we know what funeral arrangements are made we will try to make these known.
COMING SOON Our friends at Horsley Village Church invite us on Friday 27 June at 6.15pm, to “Songs and Conversation”, with singer-songwriter Roly Johnson, with supper to follow. You can ensure a seat by emailing horsleyvillagechurch@gmail.com or just come along. No charge but “give as you please” on the night.Please note that this event will run in place of the usual Friday drop-in time.
SUMMER COFFEE EVENINGS At the start of the schools summer holiday, when the Wednesday Evening Fellowship takes a break, it is hoped that we can have a rota for “Open House Coffee Evenings”, as we have in the past. If you are willing to host one of these evenings, either in your home or alternatively at the church, you are invited to “sign up” on the list that you will find on the notice board. These evenings will be from 7.00 to 9.00pm, totally informal and on the basis of drop-in whenever you can and stay for whatever time you can spare. Thank you.
“LIVING WATERS” Copies of the Summer issue of this Tynedale Circuit magazine are now available. Please pick up a copy from the table in the atrium and read some interesting stories about people and places from around our large Circuit. There’s also an important report of the March Circuit Meeting, which continued to give consideration to the future of this Circuit. You can alternatively, as usual, view “Living Waters” on-line via the Circuit website at:- https://www.tynedalemethcircuit.org/circuit-info/living-waters-circuit-magazine.html
REHOBOTH We recently advised that there was to be a celebration at Prudhoe Methodist Church to mark the 40th Anniversary of the establishment of the Rehoboth Children’s Village in South Africa. We are pleased to report that this was a very enjoyable and successful event for the 90 or so people who attended. We have now received an on-line newsletter from this charity, which you can access by going to:-
PLAN AND DUTY ROTA A copy of the current Circuit Plan of Preachers for June to August can be seen on the notice board together with a list of Sunday church duties. If you feel able to offer help with any of these duties, currently or in future, please speak to one of our Church Stewards. Please don’t just leave it to others!
FOOD BANK Please remember that gifts of non-perishable items for the West Northumberland Food Bank are always welcome. The need does not diminish. Boxes for our donations are located in the atrium to the left of the doors as you leave.
PRAYER FOOTNOTE Almighty and everlasting God, you have given us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity and in the power of the divine majesty to worship the Unity. Keep us steadfast in this faith, that we may evermore be defended from all adversities; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen
A Church of England prayer for Trinity Sunday
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