Our Minister, Rev Cleopas Sibanda is taking a well-deserved holiday so in place of a message from him, I here reproduce a prayer written by the connexion for peace amid a chaotic world...
Creator God Today in a fractured world we pray for peace and justice, Your peace, not built on our broken promises and failing courage, But your deep peace, through your creative power and embodied in the service and sacrifice of Jesus. May we follow Christ, seeking your justice, acting in solidarity and hope, Even when the way seems unclear and the powers of our world don’t reflect your Kingdom, Your Peace, Your Justice, Your Kingdom, Your world, In Jesus name
Join us for a Family Light Party on Saturday 26th October from 6 pm to 9 pm. Come and enjoy music, dancing, activities and food – all free of charge!
NO TRICKS, ONLY TREATS! JESUS KEEPS THINGS SWEET. JESUS SAID: ‘I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD’.
To reserve a free ticket call 07977944967 before 24/10/24.
BRING A FRIEND AND A TORCH (Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult).
ALL WE CAN
On Sunday 27 October envelopes will be on the chairs for our annual collection for ALL WE CAN. This is a Methodist-based charity working with partner organisations to achieve long-term sustainable development in poor nations. For example, providing money for bicycles in Uganda to help women to collect water, men to get to work and children to reach school, or supporting partners who are empowering African women. Change begins with your support!
WORKING PARTY
Please join us on Saturday 2nd November for an hour or so to carry out small repair jobs, cleaning and gardening on our premises.
CHRISTMAS SHOEBOXES
We are participating in the Christmas shoebox appeal (Samaritan’s Purse charity). If you would like to contribute, please take a flier from the foyer or see Hazel. We have spare empty shoeboxes to help get you started. Please bring your completed shoeboxes or any donations by Sunday 3rd November.
DAILY BIBLE READING BOOKS FOR 2025
‘Fresh from the Word’ is written to support all readers of the Bible, giving inspiration and guidance every day. There is a weekly theme, a daily Bible reading, prayers and help with bringing God into everyday life. If you are interested in seeing a copy of ‘Fresh from the Word’, please see Elisabeth Osborn who can order one for you for next year (with a discount!) if you so wish.
FOOD BANK
Thank you for donations of food at our Harvest Festival which have gone to the B30 Food Bank. Please continue to support this work by putting tins, jars or packets of food in the basket at the back of the church.
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 10TH NOVEMBER
Please note that this service will begin at 10.50 am to allow us time to observe the period of silence at 11.00 am.
ALL NOTICES FOR THE NEXT SHEET (SUNDAYS, 3 NOVEMBER AND 10 NOVEMBER) SHOULD BE GIVEN TO REMI OLATUNBOSUN OR SENT TO info@longbridgemethodistchurch.org BY WEDNESDAY EVENING, 30 OCTOBER.
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