Give to us, O Lord,

The peace of those who have learned to serve you,

The peace of those glad to obey you,

And the peace of those who rejoice in your praise,

Through Christ our Lord

Amen.

St Aiden

Day of Prayer –Ascension day –1st May 

9.30am Communion 

Why not join us on May 1st for our Day of Prayer in the sanctuary from 9.30 am to 6.00pm?  There will be short acts of worship on the hour from 11.00 am to 5.00 pm followed by a  closing service at 5.30 pm  which we hope as many as possible will be able to attend.

Everyone is welcome.

If you are able to lead a short time of worship on the hour or be a steward for an hour, please sign up on the notice board. 

Worship Leaders’ Training Course 

To be led by John Lenton and Revd Nigel Young beginning on Monday 19th May 2008  at  7.30pm  venue  to  be  decided  ( depending  on  participants’ geographical convenience).  There will be seven sessions altogether with other dates to be arranged by those taking part. 

If you feel called to explore your gifts in leading worship please come to the church office or phone to obtain a form. 

NETWORK COFFEE MORNING 

Many thanks to all who helped & supported the Coffee Morning on April 12th. Net Total raised was £119.50 

Banner Making Group 

If you can help with the making of some new banners please come to a meeting on Monday 21st April at 10.00 am.  Everyone welcome.

Thank you Rose Wedge 

A date for your diaries...

Our Annual Church Meeting will be held on Thursday 15^th May at 7.30pm.Please note that this is a change from the original date.  This meeting is open to everyone and we hope as many as possible will attend. 

EASTER OFFERING - WOMEN’S NETWORK 

Many sincere thanks to ALL who donated, some very generously, to the Envelope Appeal for Easter Offering.  The amount raised is   £362.00 - a   wonderful result, which is much appreciated for Network World Mission. 

These gifts will be dedicated at the special CIRCUIT SERVICE on Tuesday April 22nd at 7.30 pm at Dawley Christian Centre.  The Speaker is Rev. Alan Fisher, and members from various churches will be taking part.

We do hope that as many as possible will support this  meeting.

If anyone is able to offer transport please contact Margaret Miles. 

Building Fund News 

Silent Auction - Saturday April 26th

If you have anything that you can offer for the auction, please sign the list on the notice board.  Please ask Tina or any committee member if you are not certain.

If you enjoyed performances by the Adult Drama group in the past, then make sure you don’t miss their next performance on Saturday May 17th.  Their performance of ‘A Midsummer Nightmare’ will be part of the evening featuring Gnosall Handbell Ringers. 

Craft and Chat 

A good number of people turned out to the first meeting of the group last week.  We have decided to meet on the second and fourth Friday of each month at 10.00 am.  Each week we hope to have some kind of demonstration or hands on activity but people are free to come and do their own thing or just sit and chat.  There will be a charge of £1.00 per session which will be used for materials or if we decide that we would like other demonstrators.  Everyone is welcome and the next meeting will be on Friday 25 April at 10.00 am.  If you would like more information then please ask at the office.

Shirley Baker and Barbara Murray 

Men’s Breakfast 

On Saturday 26th April 2008 at All Saints Parish Hall Wellington.

Starting at 8.30am and finishing approximately at 10.30 am 

Breakfast with Mark Berry 

This will be Marks second visit and the focus will be God’s calling in his own life and for other men.

He will also no doubt give us an update on the progress of his work in the Telford area.

A full English breakfast will be available 

Circuit Coffee Mornings for Rwanda Youth Project 

There will be circuit coffee mornings at both Wellington Methodist and Oakengates United Church on Saturday April 26th from 10.00 to 12.00 noon.

Your support would be appreciated.

Thank You - Barbara Murray 

Programme for the Week 

Sunday 20th April

9.45 Prayer meeting - In Ministers Office

10.15 am Morning Worship - Mr P. Booth

Junior Church and Emmaus Crew

Monday - Friday Pre - School

Tues - Thurs Mind the Gap 

Monday 21st April

6.00 p.m. Brownies 

Tuesday 22nd April

6.00 p.m. Girls Brigade 

Wednesday 23rd April

5.00 p.m. Rainbows

6.00 p.m. Guides

7.30 p.m. Ladies group - Speaker Mrs Barbara Murray

8.00 p.m. Bible Study at Diane & John Parkins, 20 Eider Drive, Apley Grange 

Thursday 24th April

10 - 12 noon Coffee Morning

12.15 - 1.00 pm Food for Thought - Matthew Stafford

6.00.p.m. Boy’s Brigade

7.30.p.m. Senior Boy’s Brigade

7.30 pm Wesley Guild - Mrs Barbara Murray 

Friday 25th April

10.00 Craft Club

1.00 - 2.30 pm Toddlers

7.00 pm Drama 

Saturday 26th April

10.00 - 12.00 Coffee Morning - In Aid of Rwanda Youth Project

11.30 am Green Team Meeting

7.00 pm Silent Auction in aid of Building Fund 

Sunday 27th April

10.15 am Morning Worship - Rev M. Potter (Chaplain to Shelton Hospital) 

Do you have a current First aid certificate? 

If so could you get in touch with me as soon as possible as we need to identify people within the church who have the correct qualifications.

Thank you Barbara Murray barbara@telfordmeth.org.uk 

“Core Skills” Training 

For those who care for Children & Young People.

At St. George’s Methodist Church on April 24th Pastoral Awareness

May 1st Spirituality and the Bible from 7.30 - 9.30 pm

Contact Denice Morgan 210234 for more details

Many thanks for my gifts, cards, flowers and surprise cake for my big 0 birthday last Thursday

Angela