Wellington Methodist Church and Centre Sunday 14th April 2019 New Street, Wellington, Telford, TF1 1LU U.K registered charity No. 1130091 Welcome to Wellington Methodist Church! At the top of New Street, the church seeks to serve town and people and offers good news for all. If you are here for the first me or just vising the area you are welcome. Please feel at home and if you would like to know more about the work of the Church please ask, or fill in one of the contact leaflet sheets to join the mailing/email list. Do stay and join us for tea and coffee aſter the service. Dear friends, This week I have spent a couple of days in school and at church sharing the Easter story in different ways with children. It is always such a privilege to do this and to listen to their responses. As we journey together over the course of Holy week may we too experience the sad- ness of Good Friday and then the hope and excitement of Easter Sunday as we celebrate the risen Christ. This is a me of hope, new beginnings and new possibilies, let us never re of this, both in our own lives and together as a church. Deacon Julie Contact Details: www.wellingtonmethodist.org.uk Office Tel No. 01952 250944 Ministers: Rev Derrick Lander Tel No. 01952 275844 Deacon Julie Morton Tel No. 01952 640079 [email protected]Office: wmc.offi[email protected] .uk Office Hours : Mon - Fri 9.00 am - 1pm WELLINGTON METHODIST CHURCH NEWSLETTER ‘Growing by sharing God’s Love’ Newsleer Items The Easter Newsleer will be printed on Mon 15th April so could all items for next week’s newsleer tomorrow by 11.00 am. The church office will be closed from Tues 16th - 23rd April.
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Wellington Methodist Church and Centre Sunday 14th April 2019
New Street, Wellington, Telford, TF1 1LU
U.K registered charity No. 1130091
Welcome to Wellington Methodist Church! At the top of New Street, the church seeks to serve town and people and offers good news for all. If you are here for the first time or just visiting the area you are welcome. Please feel at home and if you would like to know more about the work of the Church please ask, or fill in one of the contact leaflet sheets to join the mailing/email list. Do stay and join us for tea and coffee after the service. Dear friends, This week I have spent a couple of days in school and at church sharing the Easter story in different ways with children. It is always such a privilege to do this and to listen to their responses. As we journey together over the course of Holy week may we too experience the sad-ness of Good Friday and then the hope and excitement of Easter Sunday as we celebrate the risen Christ. This is a time of hope, new beginnings and new possibilities, let us never tire of this, both in our own lives and together as a church. Deacon Julie
The Easter Newsletter will be printed on Mon 15th April so could all items for next
week’s newsletter tomorrow by 11.00 am.
The church office will be closed from Tues 16th - 23rd April.
Services for Sunday 14th April - Palm Sunday 9.00 Holy Communion - Rev D Lander 10.15 am Café Worship - Deacon J Morton
Holy Week Services Maundy Thursday: 18th April 7.00 pm- Holy Communion - Rev Rachel Parkinson Good Friday: 19th April 10.15 am - Good Friday Service - Mr John Parkin Followed by a Walk of Witness Services for Sunday 21st April - Easter Sunday 10.15 am Holy Communion - Rev Rachel Parkinson (No early communion)
Marsh Green Services 14th April 6.30 pm Evening Service - Rev D Lavender 21st April 11.00 am Easter Day Family Service & Easter Egg Hunt - Mrs J Newby Our prayers :For this month we are asked to pray for... Frank & Joyce; Jim & Brenda
P; Brenda H; Shirley and Dave; Diana & family; Peter S & family; Colin;
Rob (Diane’s Brother) & his family Lucy and Ellie; Nicola, her husband &
Lent Bible Study at The Rock Tues 16th April 2.00 - 3.30 pm ‘Nothing More, Nothing Less’ is a Bible Study based on the film, ‘I Daniel Blake’. All are welcome at The Rock Methodist Church between 2.00 - 3.30 pm every Tues in Lent. No prior Bible knowledge needed. Contact Deacon Julie on 07841 428302 Craftivism Group Tues 16th April 6.30-8.00pm A combination of very simple craft and activism, exploring ways to make a difference through gentle protest. Every 3rd Tuesday (come when you can) at the rear of Costa Coffee, Wrekin Retail Park, Telford. TF1 2DE. Contact Julie on 07841 428302 for info. Ladies Group Wednesdays at 7.30 - 9.00 pm 17th April - Easter Craft - Liz Winder - All ladies invited 24th April - Meal out at Wetherspoons - All women invited 1st May - Hearing Dogs for the Deaf with Tom Kane - Men welcome Pastoral Meeting Sat 11th May 10.00 - 11.00 am
May Fayre Sat 18th May from 10.00 - 12.30 pm This year we will be holding a May Fayre on Sat 18th May from 10.00 - 1.00 pm. Any-one with any ideas of what we could include in the fayre or any church group/organisation wishing to take part speak to Jennifer ASAP. If you have items for a tom-bola, toy stall or a white or pastel sheet for a banner, please see Jennifer. Any cakes or provisions would be gratefully received by Bert for his stall. There will also be a Cake Competition, open to everyone. Recipe and entry forms from Jennifer, Tina or the office. For those 12 years & under there will be a Decorate a Biscuit Competition. For more details see Jennifer or Tina. Easter Offering Sun 19th May from 4.30 pm This year’s Easter Offering for World Mission from Methodist Women in Britain en-courages us to think about how we might build “Longer tables rather than higher fences” as we share and connect with our neighbours around the world. Please can you prayerfully consider your donation, in support of this mission, in the envelopes on your tables. You can take them away and return them sealed with your donation, gift aided where possible, to Wellington Methodist Church over the next two to three weeks in preparation for the Easter Offering Service on 19th May at 4.30 pm at St George’s Church. Full details for the service can be viewed on the no-ticeboard. Thank you, Jean Green- MWIB Easter Offering Service Secretary. Safeguarding Training Opportunities through the Methodist Church Foundation Module Safeguarding Training at Albrighton on Sat 25 May 10am. Refresher Module Safeguarding Training at Albrighton on Sat 25 May 2pm. Refresher Module Safeguarding Training at Wellington on Thurs 10 October 7pm. Please make sure if you need to attend either course that you book as soon as possi-ble. Remember that the Refresher Course should be attended four years after the Foundation Training, then at four year intervals thereafter. Anyone who has not attended the Advanced Level Safeguarding training and needs to do so, must attend the Foundation Training at least before doing so, as well as going through the Essen-tial Preparation material. This applies to everyone whatever their previous experi-ence. Please contact Sharon on 505108 as soon as possible to book your place. Afternoon Tea at Roger Jones’ Saturday 20th July A warm invitation to 7 Minsterley Close on Sat 20th July. More details to follow. New Pastoral Visitors Please pass any nominations for new pastoral visitors to Rev Derrick Lander in writing and in good time for the Pastoral Visitors’ Meeting on Sat 11th May. Each nomination should briefly outline the nominee’s suitability for the role and be supported by a seconder. Call for Help If anyone would be interested in leading the Emmaus Crew on a Sunday morning please speak to Diane. Safeguarding training, DBS checks and materials are available.
Monday 15th April 9.00 - 1.00 pm Slimming World Hall 5.00 - 8.00 pm Prostrate Cancer Screening Hall & Community Room 7.00 - 9.00 pm Banners Group Sanctuary 7.30 - 9.30 pm Severn Harmony Fellowship Room Tuesday 16th April 10.00 - 11.00 pm Bible Study Fellowship Room 1.30 - 3.00 pm Breathe Easy Meeting Community Room 7.00 - 8.00 pm Calm Minds Fellowship Room Wednesday 17th April 9.30 - 12.00 noon Here to listen Fellowship Room 7.30 - 9.00 pm Ladies Evening Fellowship Room 7.30 - 9.30 pm Caledonian Society Hall Thursday 18th April 10.00 - 12.00 noon Stitch in Time Fellowship Room 10.00 - 12.00 noon Coffee Morning Community Room 12.15 - 1.00 pm Food for Thought Sanctuary 7.00 - 8.00 pm Maundy Thursday Service Hall & Sanctuary Friday 19th April 10.15 - 11.15 am Good Friday Service Hall & Sanctuary Saturday 20th April 10.00 - 12.00 noon Coffee Morning & Plant Sale Hall - Tina
WEEKDAY PROGRAMME
Calling all JMA collectors If you have a JMA box which needs emptying please hand them to me as soon as possible. Thank you. Barbara Murray Gift Day Total The March Gift Day total stands at £5365.00 as of this week. Many thanks. Methodist Homes fund raiser Quiz papers for the above will be available for you to take for £1 each to help raise funds for the above. Please complete and return form to Mary LEWIS with your name and telephone number written at the top. There is a prize of a £10 Morrisons vouch-er for the winner. In the event of a tie a winner will be drawn out of a hat (or similar). A Message from Catherine Stone Hopefully I have my long awaited operation on May 2nd in Russell's Hall Hospital. When I come out of hospital I will be staying with my Mom. I’m not sure how long I will be away from my church family - it could be a while. I will keep Tina informed on what is going on and I will give her my mom’s details. I would like to thank you for all your prayers and support. Hopefully things can get back to normality. It has been a long journey which hopefully will soon be over but recovery will be a while also.
