NOTICES FOR THE WEEK COMMENCING SUNDAY 21 JUNE 2026
SUNDAY 21 JUNE
10.45am We offer a very warm welcome to Elaine Goy, who is to lead our worship this morning.
Refreshments in the form of coffee or tea will be served in the foyer immediately following this service, and we hope that all who are able to will stay for a while.
Last Sunday was designated as “mha Sunday” (mha – formerly known as Methodist Homes for the Aged) when we were invited to remember the work of this charity and support their work by our donations. Envelopes for the purpose are still available today, but if you use one or have one from last week, it would be helpful if you can return it on the collection plate today. mha is a not-for-profit charity that has been providing care and support for older people for over 80 years. This is achieved through facilities ranging from residential and specialist nursing and dementia care to therapy groups and befriending services for those living at home.
WEDNESDAY 24 JUNE
7.30 to 9.00pm The Wednesday Fellowship meetings continue this evening in the foyer. As part of a varied weekly programme the group will this week be continuing the on-going study of 1 Corinthians titled “Loving Church”. This week the passage studied will be the whole of Chapter 12, titled “Your Gifts, Their Good”. As always, these meetings are open to people from any church, or none, just come along and you will find a warm welcome.
THURSDAY 25 JUNE
9.15 to 11.30am “Soft Play” sessions for pre-school children, accompanied by a parent or guardian, continue in the hall today. Just £3 per family. Come at any time.
SATURDAY 27 JUNE
7.00 to 9.00pm The Wylam and District Churches Youth Club and Gathering will be heldhere this evening. From 7.00 to 8.00pm, 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 28 JUNE
10.45am Our worship this week is to be a “Reader Service” led by Brian Japes.
As usual, refreshment will be available immediately following this service.
3.30 to 5.00pm The next monthly meeting of Christians in Wylam will take place here, when all are invited to come along for a time of praise and worship, a period of reflection and study and a shared meal together at the close. All are welcome, just come along.
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BIBLE MONTH June is “Bible Month” in the Methodist Church and this year most services are likely to include consideration of a text from “Paul’s Letter to the Philippians”. A few copies of a very interesting “30 day Reading Guide” based on this book, are still available from the table in the atrium. If you have not already been given or taken a copy, please pick one up – even at this stage of the month it’s not too late to start the readings.
CHRISTIAN AID We are pleased to be able to report that the total raised locally during Christian Aid week amounted to a little over £1000. This includes the proceeds of the coffee morning, envelopes distributed within this church, St Oswin’s and St Mary’s. Considering this was the first year when there was not an envelope distribution throughout the village, this would appear to be a very encouraging result. Thank you to everyone who helped to make this possible.
NEW PLAN AND ROTA Copies of the current Circuit Plan for June to August together with a rota of Sunday duties in this church, can now be seen on the notice board. From time to time individuals on the rota are unable to fulfill a particular duty due to changed circumstances. If you are willing to “stand by” to help in such situations, please have a word with a Church Steward.
“LIVING WATERS” Copies of the Summer issue of this Tynedale Circuit magazine are now available from the table in the atrium. As usual, many interesting reports and stories are included from around the Circuit. Please do take a copy or, alternatively, you can access the magazine on-line via the Circuit website – www.tynedalemethcircuit.org
“SYNOD DIGEST” A copy of this interesting report of the Spring Synod of the Newcastle Methodist District can be found on the publication display in the atrium. Alternatively you can view the report on the Newcastle District website – www.newcastlemethodistdistrict.org
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. 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.
PRAYER FOOTNOTE Almighty God, we recognise that all good things come from you. While we feel discouraged, undeserving and unworthy, you continue to shower us with treasures of love, forgiveness, healing and restoration. You remind us that when we dive into the depths of the sea, or soar to the heights of the sky and travel to lands afar, that we cannot escape your presence. So, when we feel forgotten and alone, come close to us and help us encounter your strengthening Spirit. Amen Mark Mander
Information to be circulated? You can contact Brian Japes Tel:- 01661 852151 or email brian@japesfamily.co.uk