Longbridge Methodist Church

Newsletter 03/11/2024

1 Nov 2024 • General news

Read our latest newsletter below or download from this link: Newsletter

This newsletter covers Sundays 3rd November and 10th November 2024

WORSHIP TODAY, SUNDAY, 3RD NOVEMBER 20240.50 a.m.Confirmation Service and Holy Communion

Preacher: Rev Cleopas Sibanda

WORSHIP ON SUNDAY, 10TH NOVEMBER 2024

11.00 a.m.Sunday Worship

Preacher: Pauline Pardoe

No Evening Service.

For those who are unable to come to church, you can join on Zoom, details as follows:

https://zoom.us/j/8261176070?pwd=WHh2WlRPaWpvK2JHaWc5dUFJMkhyQT09&omn=92257119284

Meeting id: 8261176070Passcode: 1654

Telephone access: 0203 051 2874, 0203 481 5237 or 0203 481 5240.

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FLOWERS

The flowers in church on Nov 3rd are in memory of Arthur Price and Doris Nutting, Father and Grandmother of Wendy.

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THE MINISTER'S LETTER

Shalom and welcome to LMC, a place of welcome and fellowship.

This week begins with a special service when we are welcoming 5 of our friends as full members in the Methodist Church. Congratulations on being received as Full Members and we are ready to learn from you as well as being led into deeper understanding of Christ by you. This month began with All Saints-day on the 1st of November, and this is followed by Remembrance Sunday. Let us all remember those who offered their lives in the two world wars and later conflicts. The best we can do in memory of these gallant children of the soil is to safeguard the independence which was brought about by those who laid down their lives for us to live peacefully.

I want to thank Revd Ping Ting for holding fort during my absence. I had a fruitful visit where I joined my local church members in rebuilding our church that was blown by the winds and deemed unsafe for worship. The church building is now on slab level and we hope to finish it as soon as possible, resources permitting.

We have a memorial service on the 24th of November 2024. May you invite your friends and relatives for this very special service.

Those who wish to be Full members of the Methodist Church, please see me or any of our stewards.

Hope to see you again.

Cleopas

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THURSDAY 7 NOVEMBER @ 7.00 pm – Zoom Fellowship

TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER @ 12.30 pm – Ladies Tuesday Lunch

TUESDAY 19 NOVEMBER @ 7.00 pm – Church Council

OTHER LETTINGS

SUNDAY 10 NOVEMBER, pm – Syrian Church

FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER @ 2.00 pm – 7.00 pm – Methodist Global Mission Group

SATURDAY 18 NOVEMBER @ 9.00 am – 4.00 pm – Methodist Global Mission Group

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ALL WE CAN

If you didn’t pick up an envelope last week, some are on the trolley for your donation.

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.

WARM WELCOME

Subject to obtaining a Council grant, Warm Welcome will start on Sunday 17 November. Please see Becky or Isaac for the latest information.

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.

ZOOM FELLOWSHIP

To join the meeting on Thursday 7 November, please see under Sunday worship.

MEMORIAL SERVICE

Sunday 24th November at 11.00 am.

Forms for names to be read out at the Memorial Service are available from the trolley. When completed, please place the forms in the box provided as soon as possible.

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WORSHIP ON SUNDAY, 17 NOVEMBER – 11.00 am, Sunday Worship. (Preacher: Theophilus Okere).

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ALL NOTICES FOR THE NEXT SHEET (SUNDAYS, 17 NOVEMBER AND 24 NOVEMBER) SHOULD BE GIVEN TO REMI OLATUNBOSUN OR SENT TO info@longbridgemethodistchurch.org BY WEDNESDAY EVENING, 13 NOVEMBER.