NOTICES FOR THE THREE WEEKS COMMENCING SUNDAY 19 JULY 2026
SUNDAY 19 JULY
10.45am Today’s worship is a Local Arrangement service which will take the form of a “Cafe Church”. This will be a more informal but no-less respectful act of worhip, for which we will meet in the foyer. If you know someone you feel might particularly enjoy this informal style of worship, why not invite them to come along? The service will be based on a bible story backed up with a film version and, as the name implies, refreshments will be available during the service today, rather than at the close.
TAKING A BREAK Yes, it’s that time of year when most of our regular activities take a break during the school summer holiday, so no Wednesday Fellowship, Soft Play, Youth Club, Messy Church or Men’s Prayer Breakfast during the remainder of July or August.
Hopefully these activities will resume from September and details will appear here when theY are confirmed.
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SUNDAY 26 JULY
10.45am We look forward to welcoming Sandra Martin, from Fourstones, who is to lead our worship this week.
As usual, refreshments will be available in the foyer immediately following this service.
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SUNDAY 2 AUGUST
10.45am Today’s worship will be led by our Minister, Ref Fiona Calverey, and will include Holy Communion, a celebration in which, as always, all will be invited to share.
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SUNDAY 9 AUGUST
10.45am Our worship this Sunday is to be led by Ruth Johnson, from Prudhoe.
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FORTHCOMING NOTICES Again, a reminder that church notices during the summer are likely to cover two weeks or even more sometimes without further notice. Please ensure Brian has information for publication in good time.
FOOD BANK A reminder that we are still accepting gifts of non-perishable items for the West Northumberland Food Bank in Hexham, where there is an on-going need for donations. This becomes particularly relevant during school holidays, when children who normally have a meal at school will need feeding at home. There are boxes in the atrium to receive gifts, and a list of the type of items most needed can be seen on the box lids.
WARM IN CHURCH? Surprisingly, a few people still think the church heating is running when they come into the church or foyer here. One reason, apart from the weather outside, is that the pilot flame in each heater has to remain on. This is to prevent moist air being drawn in which causes corrosion and splitting of the heat exchangers. (Replacement some 30 years ago cost £ thousands.)
PRAYER FOOTNOTE God of the light and the dark; God of the mountains and the valleys; God of all that is seen and unseen.
God with us through the mundane and the exciting; God with us through narrow paths and wide spaces; God with us through our fears and our hopes.
God, be with us now, in this moment, in this time; God, be with us now, in our thoughts, in our dreams; God, be with us now, this hour, this day, every day. Amen Sam Monaghan
Information to be circulated? You can contact Brian Japes Tel:- 01661 852151 or email brian@japesfamily.co.uk