Longbridge Methodist Church

Newsletter 30/05/2021

3 Jun 2021 • General news

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This newsletter covers Sundays 30 May and 6, 13, 20 and 27 June 2021

WORSHIP TODAY - SUNDAY, 30th May 2021

11.00 a.m.    Mary Mahachi

No Evening Service.

WORSHIP ON SUNDAY, 6th June 2021

11.00 a.m.   Anne Day

No Evening Service

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

https://us4web.zoom.us/j/8261176070

Meeting id: 8261176070Passcode: 1654

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

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FLOWERS

30th May – in memory of Paul Jayes and in memory of Tom Joynes, father of Penny Bowden

6th June – in memory of Mark, son of Joan Snowdon

27th June – in memory of Sandra and Linda, friends of Wendy

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COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

We continue to observe the Covid-19 protocols i.e. wearing of face covering, use of hand sanitizer (provided) and social distancing. Please follow the instructions of the Stewards and observe the one-way system for movement through the church.

We now have a small choir to sing the hymns. Please restrain yourself from singing along with them.

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THE MINISTER'S LETTER

This week we celebrate the Trinity, which is the three persons of God: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.I pray that the triune God will help you to be a disciple of Christ in season and out of season. As MHA Sunday is drawing nearer, let us find time to give thanks and celebrate our specialist care and support, enabling people in later life to live well across Britain.

Let us continue to pray for our friends in India, St Vincent, Israel and Palestine. I am delighted to announce the arrival of Anne Day who will be working with us for the next six weeks. You are all invited to a ‘Being Human’ course led by Anne and Jonny Bell on zoom between the 7th and the 28th of June 2021 from 7-8.30 pm every Monday.

Our district has a new development plan that we can access on:

Birmingham District's development plan

May God continue to protect us from the scourge of covid19.

Cleopas

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SUNDAY OFFERING    Please place your offering in the plate provided at the exit as you leave after the service. Those who are able to may give their offering on line directly into the church account: Sort Code 403807, account no 51375369, Bank HSBC

MEMORIAL BOOK    The memorial book cabinet is now situated by the chapel door in the foyer. The book was updated last November so if you would like to view an entry, please speak to Elisabeth Osborn.

TUESDAY 1 JUNE 7.30 pm   Pastoral Committee on Zoom

THURSDAY 3 JUNE 5.30pm   Worship and Nurture Group on Zoom

TUESDAY 8 JUNE, 7.00pm - GENERAL CHURCH MEETING.

This will include the election of Church Stewards and Representatives to the Church Council. We need at least one more Church Steward and more Representatives. Nomination forms are available from the trolley and should be handed in to a steward. There will not be short reports from Worship and Nurture, Pastoral, Church and Community, and Resources and time to answer any questions you may have about the life of the church. You can give them in advance to the stewards or ask them at the meeting.

This will be followed by the Church Council, for which everybody is invited to stay.

SUNDAY 13 JUNE - METHODIDT HOMES SUNDAY.     MHA relieves isolation and brings hope. Envelopes will be available if you would like to make a donation to the work.

SUNDAY 4 JULY    Our Gift Day. Further information will be circulated later.

WORKING PARTIES   Saturday 12 June and Saturday 10 July at 10.00 am. We need your help to tackle the 30 small repair / decorating / gardening jobs around the church. If you could come for an hour or so it would be much appreciated.

LOUNGE    Decoration, new outside door, and new curtains hung by Barry and Evelyn, are now completed. Ask a steward if you would like to see the work.

COVID    We are all hoping the lockdown will be further eased on 21 June. Subject to this, the Day Centre hopes to re-start on 29 June and other activities are in the pipeline.

CHRISTIAN AID     The total raised from your donations was £216.

St MODWEN’S DEVELOPMENT   An outline planning application has been made for up to 395 homes and landscaping along the River Rea on the Longbridge West Works site almost opposite the church. Find out more at www.regeneratinglongbridge.co.uk or make comments on 0800 298 7040.

BEING HUMAN     All are invited to a course titled ‘Being Human’ which explores what it means to be human today and how we can be 'church' to humanity. It will be run by Anne Day and Johnny Bell in 4 sessions. These sessions will be hosted on Zoom on Monday evenings from 7-8:30 pm and will run from 7th until 28th June. While it is recommended that you join each session (as each will build upon the next), it is still possible to attend some of the sessions. Zoom login link: https://us4web.zoom.us/j/8261176070 , Meeting id: 8261176070Passcode: 1654

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

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WORSHIP ON SUNDAY, 13th JUNE  11.00 a.m.   Lynn Weaver

WORSHIP ON SUNDAY, 20th JUNE   11.00 a.m.   Anne Day

WORSHIP ON SUNDAY, 27th JUNE   11.00 a.m.    Rev. Phil Hoar

No Evening Services

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ALL NOTICES FOR THE NEXT SHEET (SUNDAYS, 4 and 11 JULY) SHOULD BE GIVEN TO REMI OLATUNBOSUN OR SENT TO info@longbridgemethodistchurc.org BY WEDNESDAY EVENING, 1 JULY.