Newsletter 18/10/2026
27 Oct 2026 • General news
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This newsletter covers Sundays 18th October and 25th October 2026
WORSHIP TODAY, SUNDAY, 18TH OCTOBER 2026
11.00 am. Sunday Worship – Led by Cass Ryner
WORSHIP ON SUNDAY, 25TH OCTOBER 2026
11.00 am.Sunday Worship (Memorial Service) – Led by Rev Cleopas Sibanda
No Evening Service.
For those who are unable to come to church, you can join on Zoom, details as follows:
Meeting id: 5083790882Passcode: 1654
Telephone access: 0208 080 6592 or 0330 088 5830.
FLOWERS
The flowers in church on Sunday October 18th are in memory of Simon Walsh, husband of Janet.
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THE MINISTER'S LETTER
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
As we continue our journey of faith, I would like to encourage us to reflect on the words of Jesus in Matthew 22:37-39:
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” Jesus continued, “Love your neighbour as yourself.”
Jesus teaches us that the greatest commandment is love - love for God and love for our neighbour. Our faith is not measured only by our attendance at church, our knowledge of Scripture, or our participation in church activities, but also by how deeply we love God and how faithfully we demonstrate that love to others.
Loving God with our whole being means putting Him first in our lives, trusting His promises, obeying His Word, and remaining faithful in prayer and worship. Whatever challenges we face, may God always remain at the centre of our homes, our relationships and our decisions.
Loving our neighbours as ourselves calls us to show kindness, compassion, forgiveness and generosity. It means reaching out to those who are lonely, supporting those who are struggling, welcoming newcomers, caring for the vulnerable and embracing the diversity within our church and community. We may come from different backgrounds and cultures, but in Christ we are one family.
As the Longbridge Methodist Church family, may we be known not merely for what we believe, but for the love we share. Let our words encourage, our actions bring hope, and our fellowship reflect the love of Christ. May those who enter our church experience a community where everyone is valued, welcomed and treated with dignity.
This week, I invite each of us to ask three simple questions: Am I putting God first? Am I showing love to those around me? Is there someone I can encourage, forgive or support?
May the Holy Spirit help us to live out the greatest commandment every day, remembering that love is at the heart of our Christian calling.
May the love of God fill our hearts, unite our fellowship and shine through our lives.
With every blessing and prayers for you all.
Yours in Christ,
Cleopas
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THURSDAY 22 OCTOBER @ 7.00 pm – Worship and Nurture Group
SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER @ 6.00 – 8.00 pm – Light Party
SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER @ 11.00 am – Memorial Service
TUESDAY 27 OCTOBER @ 12.30 pm – Ladies Tuesday Lunch with men’s table
THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER @ 7.00 pm – Resources Group
THURSDAY 5 NOVEMBER @ 7.00 pm – Zoom Fellowship`
SUNDAY 8 NOVEMBER @ 10.50 am – Service of Remembrance
MEMORIAL SERVICE – SUNDAY 25TH OCTOBER @ 11.00 am
If you wish to have the name of a loved one who has died read out in the service, please take a form from the trolley and complete it today, 18 October. There is also a box on the trolley for completed forms.
Also, we have a Memorial Book on display in the foyer. If you are interested in having a name written in this book, please speak to Elisabeth Osborn for further information.
ZOOM FELLOWSHIP
To join the meeting on Thursday 5 November, please use the details at the top of the sheet.
ACTION FOR CHILDREN
A very big thank you to the box holders who collect regularly for Action for Children. This year our total is £407.45 - a record! If anyone else would like a box to start collecting, please see Evelyn.
