Please pray for those who are unable to join us today - those who are unwell, those who are in hospital or housebound
Sunday 7th December
9.00 a.m. Holy Communion - Rev Peter Clarke
10.15 a.m. All Age Worship - Rev Peter Clarke Followed by lunch
Sunday 14th December
10.15 am Morning Worship - Mrs M Francis
Junior Church and Emmaus Crew
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
Christingle
The Christingle Service will be on Friday 19th December at 6.30 pm
Prayer for Today
Loving God, forgive me when I burn myself out on those things that don’t ultimately matter but am not fired up by those that do. By your Spirit teach me to know what really counts in your eyes and by that same Spirit bring it to life in me. For your kingdoms sake.
Amen
Christmas Decorations for Church
We will be decorating the church in readiness for Christmas on Monday 8th December from 9.30 am
Action for Children N.C.H
I am very pleased to report that this years collection in League of Light boxes has resulted in £714.95 being sent to Headquarters. This is an excellent result and is an increase of £67 on last year.£317 of this has been given under Gift Aid which means a further amount of £85 approximately will be forwarded in due course.
My sincere thanks to all box holders for their continuing support and generosity.
Shirley Jones
Box Secretary
Church Collections
November 2nd £681.89
November 9th £354.34
November 16th £455.68
November 23rd £403.30
November 30th £632.27
A reminder that Circuit Assessment is £625 per week
December Birthdays
13th James Corns who will be 1
20th Emily Weston who will be 2
19th Ann Hallam
26th Doreen Dean
Ladies Group
The ladies group will be having their own Carol Service in Church on 17th December at 7.30 p.m
WELLINGTON METHODIST CHURCH and CENTRE
Friday 19 December 2008 at 1.00 pm
Church open at 12.30 pm - Tea, coffee and soft drinks available. Bring your own lunch.
Admission Free
Donations towards the NSPCC and the Building Fund welcome.
From Margery Morrey
I would like to thank everyone for their good wishes, love and concern.
I am hoping to see you all soon
Children & Young People
Anyone interested in our work with Children and Young People are invited to a meeting on Tuesday 16th December at 8 pm in particular for a Children's Club for 2009
Mrs Millie McLeod
With the death of Millie at the age of 94 we have lost one of our oldest and most faithful members. Until ill health about a year ago, Millie attended Church nearly every Sunday and was also a most diligent and caring Pastoral Visitor. She will be sadly missed and to her family we extend our love, prayers and deepest sympathy.
Shirley Jones
Cake Competition Winners
Victoria Sponge
1st Shirley Pritchard
2nd Mrs A James
Mince Pies (9-14 years)
1st Sarah Rixon
2nd Daniel Herbert
Many thanks to Mrs Jones for coming out from Longdon to judge the cake competition which she has been doing now for 25 years.
Building Fund News
Please remember that on Friday December 12th we are holding a concert with ‘Of One Accord’
There will be seasonal music and a spot of audience participation. Please find the time to come and hear this great group of singers. Highly recommended. We now have church pens for sale - £1.00 each.
Please see Tina
Please note that in January there will be NO SOUP LUNCH. The following week is our annual Covenant Service and there will be a meal after that. More details later.
If you would like to send a Christmas card to all your friends at Church - instead of individual ones, please give them to Tina for display. A donation to the Building Fund would be much appreciated.
Angel Making Workshop
At Dawley Christian Centre on 13th December from 10.00 - 12noon.
For further information please ring Gina on 01952 596426
High Ercall Methodist Church
On Sunday 14th December the service will be led by Rev John Howard (Chair of the District).
Everyone Welcome
Carol Service
At Rodington on Thursday 18th December at 7 pm
All Welcome
Programme for the Week
Sunday 7th December
9.00 a.m. Holy Communion - Rev Peter Clarke
10.15 a.m. All Age Worship - Rev Peter Clarke
Monday - Friday Pre - School
Tues - Thurs Mind The Gap
Monday 8th December
6.00 p.m. Brownies
Tuesday 9th December
2.30 p.m. Network
6.00 p.m. Girls Brigade
Wednesday 10th December
5.10 p.m. Rainbows
6.00 p.m. Guides
7.30 p.m. Ladies Group - Carols at the Priory
8 p.m. Bible Study At John & Diane Parkins, 20 Eider Drive, Apley Grange
Thursday 11th December
9.30 a.m. Holy Communion
10 - 12 noon Coffee Morning
12.15 - 1.00 p.m. Food for Thought - Betty Robinson & Carol Bryan
6.00 p.m. Boy’s Brigade
7.30 p.m. Wesley Guild - Roger Jones
7.30 p.m. Choral Group
Friday 12th December
10.00 a.m. Craft & Chat
1.00 - 2.30 p.m. Toddlers
7.30 p.m. Of One Accord
Saturday 13th December
10.00 - 12.00 Coffee Morning - Green Team
2.30p.m. Telford Lions Carol Service
Sunday 14th December
10.15 a.m. Morning Worship - Mrs M. Francis
2.30 - 4.30 p.m. Drama Rehearsal
6.00 p.m. Civic Carol Service
Lions Senior Citizens Carol Service
Telford Lions will be holding their annual senior citizens carol service at Wellington Methodist Church on Saturday 13th December starting at 2.30 p.m.
Mince pies, tea, coffee etc will be served afterwards by the Lions.
This service is traditionally for senior citizens but ALL are welcome.
CL
Women's Network
The DECEMBER Meeting will be on Tuesday 9th at the usual time 2.30 pm.
Members are invited to take part with a reading, a short story, or choose a favourite hymn- preferably on a Christmas theme.
M. Miles
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
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