Wellington Methodist Church and Centre

Notices and News 2nd August 2009
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Sunday 2nd August

9.00 a.m. Holy Communion - Rev Peter Clarke

10.15 am All Age Worship - Rev Peter Clarke 

Sunday 9th August

10.15 a.m. Morning Worship - Mr K. Fryer

Junior Church and Emmaus Crew

Please  pray for  those who are unable to join us today - those who are unwell, those who are in hospital or housebound.

Please pray for Andrew (Margaret’s son) who had a road accident recently.

For Roy Scragg who is now in the Christian Care Home in Newport.

Marjorie Brown’s sister has died in Trinidad. We pray for the family here and overseas.

Keith (Rose and Pete's son-in-law) flying out to Afghanistan.

Peter Clarke who has eye trouble.

Mid week Communion 

In town for shopping or business? Why not call at church for the mid - week

communion service Every Thursday  at 9.30 am 

Bible Society 

The Bible Society have launched a new website this week.

www.biblesociety.org.uk  

Next Organ Concert 

Friday 14 August at 1.00 p.m. 

MICHAEL DAVEY with JULIE SMITH (flute)

Seemingly the only organist who can play in two places at once, Michael has

recently retired after twelve years as organist at Birmingham Parish Church.

He now puts all his effort into this action-packed programme together with his neighbour, Julie, who is a member of our congregation.

Doors open at 12.30 p.m.

Open House for Rwanda

Just a reminder of the Open Day at 18, Albert Road on Wednesday this week. You are most welcome between 10am - 12 noon, 2.30pm - 4.30pm and
7pm - 9pm. Coffee/tea and biscuits £1.There will be Bring and Buy, Cake and Plant Stalls.

Donations for any of these would be very welcome.  Many thanks to all those who have volunteered to help serve drinks and look after the stalls.
All proceeds towards the Rwanda Appeal. 
Many thanks, 
Sue

Life in the Spirit Seminar

16 - 19 OCTOBER 2009

The Seminar is being  led by a team from the U.S.A (mostly from North Carolina) and

B & B is needed for them (Friday and Saturday) There are 11 in the party, they have paid their own way here and the Seminar is free of charge.

Please see Dewi urgently  if you can help with accommodation. 

TCAT Courses  - French and Art

In September, the Monday evening art course and the Thursday afternoon French will continue for ten weeks as each group will do a First Steps Course. If you would like to join one of these courses even though you have not done the taster, then please contact me for more details. Barbara

Barbara Murray 

Other TCAT Courses for September 2009 onwards

Some people have asked me about studying Spanish or German. If you are

interested in a taster course in either of these languages then please contact me in the office.

We hope to be able to run another ‘Computers for the Terrified’ on Friday mornings starting on Friday 9^th October.

All enquiries to me in the office as soon as possible please.

Barbara Murray.250944

Cleaning/flower RoomIn order to safe guard all children who come into the building week by week we need to keep the above room locked. A key has been provided above child height on a hook by the door. Will you please make sure that you lock the door and return the key when you have finished.

Thank you for your cooperation

Barbara Murray

WORLD CHURCH COFFEE MORNING 

8th August 

I would be very grateful for any help with the coffee morning for World Church Funds. Also any goods for the Bring and Buy stall would be appreciated.

Barbara Murray

J.M.A Boxes 

If anyone has a JMA box can I have them as soon as possible please.

Thank you

Rachel Murray

“Keeping in Touch”

Expanding this pastoral initiative - if there is a family member, friend, neighbour etc who you think would

benefit from a “Hello” phone call please let me know or leave a message in the Office.

Thank You Shirley

Weekly Collection Envelopes

Your new packs of envelopes will be placed at the back of the church during August, ready for starting from Sunday 6th September. If you are not in the

envelope scheme and would like more information please contact Elwyn Jones 01952 641644

August Birthdays

2nd Hannah Braddock age 4

9th Rebecca Wilkes age 3

29th Mrs L. Collier

Puppet Training Day

On Tuesday August 25^th some of the

Emmaus Crew and other interested people are planning to spend a day at East

Didsbury Methodist Church in Manchester, where they are holding a puppet Training Day. If anyone else is interested or would like more details then please give your name to Connie Parkin or Barbara Murray.

If anyone would be willing to help us with car transport to Manchester, then please contact Barbara as soon as possible. We will gladly pay fuel costs.

Many thanks

Tuesday Afternoon Art group

Those who have attended the Tuesday group all seem to have enjoyed the course and you will have seen the fruits of their work on the boards around the hall. It would be good if the group could continue in some form. If you would like to continue or if you would be interested in joining a Tuesday afternoon group, then please talk to me as soon as possible. We can then make some arrangements for September.

Thank you Barbara

Programme for the Week 

Sunday 2nd August

9.00 a.m. Holy Communion - Rev Peter Clarke

10.15 am All Age Worship - Rev Peter Clarke

Followed by Church Lunch

Wednesday 5th August

Open House for Rwanda at The Manse

See inside for more details

Thursday 6th August

9.30 a. m Holy Communion

10 - 12 noon Coffee Morning

12.15 - 1.00 p.m. Food for Thought - David Corbett

Saturday 8th August

10.00 - 12.00 Coffee Morning - World Church

Sunday 9th August

10.15 a.m. Morning Worship - Mr K. Fryer

CLEANING

As you are aware we have no cleaners during the holidays so I would be grateful for any help that anyone can give. We particularly need help after the coffee morning on Saturdays. Also this an

opportunity during the holidays to do some extra cleaning, so if anyone could spare some time to help I would be very pleased to hear from you.

Thanks you – Barbara Murray

World Church Boxes

If you are the holder of a world church box I would be grateful if you would let me have it as soon as possible so that it can be emptied. If you do not hold a box but would like to give a

donation, I would be most

grateful.

Thank you

Barbara Murray

Showstoppers

Many thanks to all those who have helped in anyway to make this week's holiday club 'Showstoppers' such a

success. All the children seem to have enjoyed themselves which is very

encouraging. Everyone involved has worked very hard. Thank you!

Peter and Sue

Amendment: plastic bottle tops are being collected and raises funds for the M.S society

If you have items for the newsletter you may leave them in the pocket in the hall or email them to me on angela.sherratt@telfordmeth.org.uk or telephone 250944

To contact Barbara email: barbara@telfordmeth.org.uk or telephone 250944

Many thanks Angela