The flowers in church on Sunday 30th January are in memory of Doreen and Bert Jones who were members of this church prior to their deaths in the 1990s. They are remembered by their daughters Sam and Val.
Although the government has lifted all restrictions, we continue to observe COVID-19 protocols as recommended by the Methodist Church. We will no longer continue with ‘Test and Trace’.
Janet and Wendy are now resuming their duties as official welcomers to our services on Sundays.
We hope to resume serving refreshments after service once the Covid-19 infection rate goes down again.
As you are aware, Rev Cleopas Sibanda is on Sabbatical until mid-February so there will be no letter from him until he is back from his Sabbatical. If any one would like to write a message of encouragement to the congregation for our newsletter during this period, please send it to me and I will include it in the newsletter.
EVERY MONDAY: 7.00 pm – Food Cycles have re-started their community meals in the Foyer. Numbers are limited to 20 at present.
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN B45 - A Quiet Day at Barnes Close is being arranged by CT B45 on Saturday March 26th. Full details are available at the back of the church. Transport can be arranged if needed.
CHURCH COUNCIL – TUESDAY FEBRUARY 15 AT 7.30 pm
A special Church Council meeting to discuss whether same-sex marriages should be held at Longbridge. The congregation is invited to come along.
Offerings in December averaged £593 per week against our target of £673. The amount given to the Benevolent Fund was £8.
There is the choice of having a set of envelopes, making a monthly standing order, a regular payment by bank transfer, or cash.
Please place your offering (cash or envelope) in the plate provided at the exit as you leave after the service.
The church account: Sort Code is 403807, account no 51375369, Bank HSBC. Thank you.
ACTION FOR CHILDREN - A big thank you to all who donated to Action for Children over the Christmas period. A total of £169.78 was collected and has been sent to the charity.
NEW GROUPS – We have interest shown by three new groups to meet regularly on our premises. We will let you know when negotiations are completed.
ALL NOTICES FOR THE NEXT SHEET (SUNDAYS, 13 AND 20 FEBRUARY) SHOULD BE GIVEN TO REMI OLATUNBOSUN OR SENT TO info@longbridgemethodistchurc.org BY WEDNESDAY EVENING, 9 FEBRUARY.
1654/8 Bristol Road South Rednal Birmingham B45 9TY