Sunday 21st Feb to Sunday 11th April
Readings and Themes
These are the passages we will be using on Sundays through Lent and Easter. If you are using the “Lent for Everyone” book they will be familiar to you. If you are not you may want to look at them as you prepare yourself for worship.
21st February
Luke 14, 1-13 Finding strength in Scripture
28th February
Luke 13, 31-35 Following Jesus into the hard places
7th March
Luke 13, 1-9 Don’t be complacent--bear fruit
14th March
Luke 15, 1-3 & 11b-32 God’s love for a world full of prodigals
21st March
John 12, 1-8 Facing up to Jesus’ death
28th March
Luke 21, 7-19 Read the signs and face the future with hope
4th April
Luke 24, 1-12 Why do you look for the living with the dead?
11th April
Acts 5, 27-32 Responding to sacrifice
Thursday 18 February 2010
Monday Morning Housegroup 10am
Monday Morning Housegroup 10 a.m.
Did you know about the group Wendy Daykin spoke of at a recent Sunday morning service?
This is a smaller, younger version of Jean Whitworth’s ‘Girls’ (Monday afternoon group) and is run by Chris Jones following the ‘40 days of purpose’ and meeting fortnightly in members’ homes. Members are: Audrey Bradney, Wendy Daykin, Chris Jones, Willa Nicholson, Sheila Ramsay and Hazel Watson.
We would welcome anyone who would like to join us.
If you would like more information ask any of these ladies for their thoughts about the group and/or details of the next meeting.
Did you know about the group Wendy Daykin spoke of at a recent Sunday morning service?
This is a smaller, younger version of Jean Whitworth’s ‘Girls’ (Monday afternoon group) and is run by Chris Jones following the ‘40 days of purpose’ and meeting fortnightly in members’ homes. Members are: Audrey Bradney, Wendy Daykin, Chris Jones, Willa Nicholson, Sheila Ramsay and Hazel Watson.
We would welcome anyone who would like to join us.
If you would like more information ask any of these ladies for their thoughts about the group and/or details of the next meeting.
Coming soon - Fairtrade Easter Stall
Coming soon - Fairtrade Easter Stall
In response to the ‘7 Marks of a Healthy Church’ series that we have been following, the Friday-night house group are launching a new Fairtrade stall.
It will start following Fairtrade Fortnight (22nd February to 7th March) and will begin with Easter gifts, with more exciting things to come!
In response to the ‘7 Marks of a Healthy Church’ series that we have been following, the Friday-night house group are launching a new Fairtrade stall.
It will start following Fairtrade Fortnight (22nd February to 7th March) and will begin with Easter gifts, with more exciting things to come!
Car Wash - Share Jesus' love with Whickham
Car Wash - Share Jesus' love with Whickham
We are starting the car washes early this year. The first is the 6th March from 10.00 to 12.00 and again on Good Friday. Sign up sheets on the notice board. This is a unique opportunity for us to show our love to the people of Whickham, meet new people and build relationships. We need YOU whether it is to pray, help with tea or coffee and definitely to wash cars. Many people will make a splash, a handful will look damp! So please join us as we seek to serve the Lord as His community in our community.
We are starting the car washes early this year. The first is the 6th March from 10.00 to 12.00 and again on Good Friday. Sign up sheets on the notice board. This is a unique opportunity for us to show our love to the people of Whickham, meet new people and build relationships. We need YOU whether it is to pray, help with tea or coffee and definitely to wash cars. Many people will make a splash, a handful will look damp! So please join us as we seek to serve the Lord as His community in our community.
Women’s World Day of Prayer
Women’s World Day of Prayer
Women’s World Day of Prayer is Friday 5th March and is an opportunity to join with Christians around the world in a service prepared by the women of Cameroon. Do come and join us at St Mary’s Anglican Church at 2 p.m. when the speaker is Rev.
Barry Abbott.
All are welcome and we look forward to seeing you.
Women’s World Day of Prayer is Friday 5th March and is an opportunity to join with Christians around the world in a service prepared by the women of Cameroon. Do come and join us at St Mary’s Anglican Church at 2 p.m. when the speaker is Rev.
Barry Abbott.
All are welcome and we look forward to seeing you.
The Lent for Everyone
The Lent for Everyone books are now available. We are asking for a £4 donation per book which can either be handed to me or put on the plate in an envelope
identifying it as such. If there is any surplus over and above the cost of the books this will go to the Kosova Gift.
identifying it as such. If there is any surplus over and above the cost of the books this will go to the Kosova Gift.
Mothering Sunday - March 14th
Mothering Sunday - March 14th
Last Mothering Sunday we made a special collection and this was sent to SMILE International to be used for their sponsored widow programme in Kosova. These ladies, all widowed as a result of the war in that country, struggle as mothers to support their families and the money we raised gave them a day in the SMILE centre with good food, a chance to relax and talk, and a gift to take home. We are intending to do the same this year, so this is an advanced notice. If people would like to make a donation in thanks for, or in memory of their mother or someone who has been a mother to them then please bring that donation to Church on Mothering Sunday. There will be a small tree in the vestibule and flowers to hang on the tree in recognitionof our mothers.
Last Mothering Sunday we made a special collection and this was sent to SMILE International to be used for their sponsored widow programme in Kosova. These ladies, all widowed as a result of the war in that country, struggle as mothers to support their families and the money we raised gave them a day in the SMILE centre with good food, a chance to relax and talk, and a gift to take home. We are intending to do the same this year, so this is an advanced notice. If people would like to make a donation in thanks for, or in memory of their mother or someone who has been a mother to them then please bring that donation to Church on Mothering Sunday. There will be a small tree in the vestibule and flowers to hang on the tree in recognitionof our mothers.
Monday 15 February 2010
Car Wash
Car Wash Saturday 6th March
10.00am til 12.00pm – Somerfield Car Park. In order to get this organised, we need you to SIGN UP on the sheet on the noticeboard PLEASE!! It’s not just about washing cars, we need help for tea / coffee making, and especially important – we need people to PRAY throughout the event!
Seven Marks Of A Healthy Church – Feedback
Seven Marks Of A Healthy Church – Feedback
· Evening Of Prayer Next Tuesday 23rd February
7.30pm in church. Join us for prayer as we seek the future direction of the church in the light of what we have discovered throughout the series. If your housegroup meets on Tuesdays, why not consider relocating to church?
· Feedback Lunch Sunday 7th March
Forget the roast a week on Sunday! We're having a bring and share lunch after the morning service that day from midday onwards, and afterwards, Paul will present the results of the series, and we'll discuss the implications.
· Evening Of Prayer Next Tuesday 23rd February
7.30pm in church. Join us for prayer as we seek the future direction of the church in the light of what we have discovered throughout the series. If your housegroup meets on Tuesdays, why not consider relocating to church?
· Feedback Lunch Sunday 7th March
Forget the roast a week on Sunday! We're having a bring and share lunch after the morning service that day from midday onwards, and afterwards, Paul will present the results of the series, and we'll discuss the implications.
Ash Wednesday Service
Ash Wednesday Service This Wednesday 17th February
The church will be open from 7.00pm for prayer, and there will be a short service at 8.00pm to mark the beginning of Lent, the end of our series on the 7 Marks of a Healthy Church, and the beginning of a new project, ‘The Big Read’. This is based on the book ‘Lent for Everyone – Luke’ by Tom Wright, Bishop of Durham. Tom is a world authority on Luke’s Gospel, and this course comes highly recommended. There are copies of this book on order, but due to high demand, we have to wait for the reprint!
The church will be open from 7.00pm for prayer, and there will be a short service at 8.00pm to mark the beginning of Lent, the end of our series on the 7 Marks of a Healthy Church, and the beginning of a new project, ‘The Big Read’. This is based on the book ‘Lent for Everyone – Luke’ by Tom Wright, Bishop of Durham. Tom is a world authority on Luke’s Gospel, and this course comes highly recommended. There are copies of this book on order, but due to high demand, we have to wait for the reprint!
Sunday 14 February 2010
Fairtrade Fortnight
Fairtrade Fortnight
22nd February to 7th March, look out for further details coming soon!
22nd February to 7th March, look out for further details coming soon!
Fellside 29 streets
Fellside 29 streets
Fellside Methodist Church church members routinely pray for 29 streets immediately around the church.
Fellside Methodist Church church members routinely pray for 29 streets immediately around the church.
View Fellside 29 streets in a larger mapFriday 12 February 2010
ADVANCE NOTICE - Prayer Meeting
There will be a prayer meeting on 23rd February at 7.30 p.m. to pray about the future direction of the church in the light of the ‘7 marks of a healthy
church’ series. Please make every effort to support this event so the church family can move forward together.
ALSO please note: 30 Seconds of Prayer: 10 am, 1st March 2010
church’ series. Please make every effort to support this event so the church family can move forward together.
ALSO please note: 30 Seconds of Prayer: 10 am, 1st March 2010
Car Wash - Share Jesus' love with Whickham
We are starting the car washes early this year. The first is the 6th March from 10.00 to 12.00 and again on Good Friday. Sign up sheets on the notice
board. This is a unique opportunity for us to show our love to the people of Whickham, meet new people and build relationships. We need YOU
whether it is to pray, help with tea or coffee and definitely to wash cars.
Many people will make a splash, a handful will look damp! So please join us as we seek to serve the Lord as His community in our community.
board. This is a unique opportunity for us to show our love to the people of Whickham, meet new people and build relationships. We need YOU
whether it is to pray, help with tea or coffee and definitely to wash cars.
Many people will make a splash, a handful will look damp! So please join us as we seek to serve the Lord as His community in our community.
Thursday 4 February 2010
Knitting for Kosova
Knitting for Kosova
If you have any woollen jumpers that you no longer use, Jean Whitworth is happy to take them off your hands and recycle the wool.
If you have any woollen jumpers that you no longer use, Jean Whitworth is happy to take them off your hands and recycle the wool.
Easter Coffee Morning
ADVANCE NOTICE
On Saturday 27th March 2010 there will be an Easter Coffee Morning with eggciting things to do and make. Watch this space for further details!
Money raised will go towards the gift that Sue and Steve will take to Kosova with them in the summer.
On Saturday 27th March 2010 there will be an Easter Coffee Morning with eggciting things to do and make. Watch this space for further details!
Money raised will go towards the gift that Sue and Steve will take to Kosova with them in the summer.
7 Marks of a Healthy Church
7 Marks of a Healthy Church
Sunday 7 March has been set aside for 7 Marks feedback. After the morning service from approximately midday, a Bring and Share lunch will be organised in the main hall. After lunch, Paul will present results of the findings from this series and outcomes can be discussed. Please come along and
join in. Offers to help with tea, coffee and tables to Kay, please.
Sunday 7 March has been set aside for 7 Marks feedback. After the morning service from approximately midday, a Bring and Share lunch will be organised in the main hall. After lunch, Paul will present results of the findings from this series and outcomes can be discussed. Please come along and
join in. Offers to help with tea, coffee and tables to Kay, please.
Prayer Meeting (7 Marks)
ADVANCE NOTICE
There will be a prayer meeting on 23rd February at 7.30 p.m. to pray about the future direction of the church in the light of the ‘7 marks of a healthy
church’ series. Please make every effort to support this event so the church family can move forward together.
There will be a prayer meeting on 23rd February at 7.30 p.m. to pray about the future direction of the church in the light of the ‘7 marks of a healthy
church’ series. Please make every effort to support this event so the church family can move forward together.
Ash Wednesday
ASH WEDNESDAY
There will be an Ash Wednesday service on 17 February in church. 7pm for quiet devotions, followed by a short service.
There will be an Ash Wednesday service on 17 February in church. 7pm for quiet devotions, followed by a short service.
FEAT Meeting Monday 8th February
FEAT Meeting Monday 8th February
The next FEAT meeting will be held from 7.45pm on Monday 8th February at 8 Oakham Avenue. All are welcome!
The next FEAT meeting will be held from 7.45pm on Monday 8th February at 8 Oakham Avenue. All are welcome!
Table Top Sale
Table Top Sale
Saturday's Table Top sale raised a total of £350. The proceeds from the cake stall (£50) will go towards the gift Steve and Sue take to Kosova with
them this summer and the rest will be added to the mission fund. Thank you to everyone for their support and for items for the sale. Any remaining unsold items were donated to local charity shops and our Day Centre
Saturday's Table Top sale raised a total of £350. The proceeds from the cake stall (£50) will go towards the gift Steve and Sue take to Kosova with
them this summer and the rest will be added to the mission fund. Thank you to everyone for their support and for items for the sale. Any remaining unsold items were donated to local charity shops and our Day Centre
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