Wellington Methodist Church and Centre

Notices and News 27th January 2008
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In the rush and noise of life, as you have  intervals ,step  within  yourself and be still, wait upon God and feel his good presence, this will carry you through your days business

William Penn (1644-1718)

Please Remember in your Prayers :

Violet Hawthawne her son has recently died.

Joan Edwards brother (Harry) who is ill in Myford House

Mr Lee recovering from his stroke

People who are facing bereavement.

People who are having family problems.

Alpha Courses 

The last two sessions of the Alpha course are on Monday 28th January and on Monday 4th February 

Stewards Meeting 

There will be a Stewards meeting at 7.30 pm on 5th February 

Spring Harvest 

Thanks to all who supported the coffee morning to raise funds for the young people who are going to Spring Harvest.  We raised a total of just over £119.  Thanks for your support.

Emmaus Crew 

Steve Wild – Cliff College Visit 

Thank you to everyone who made last weekend so successful.  A special word of thanks to those who prepared food for Friday and Sunday, acted as waiters on Friday evening and supported the events for young people.  Please pray for the Cliff Mission to the whole circuit in June.

Barbara Murray - Circuit Missions Committee 

Prayer Circle 

We now have a new rota for the prayer circle.  We currently have 21 members and would be very pleased to welcome new members.  For further information please contact Diane Parkin or Mary Lewis 

Ash Wednesday 

There will be a day of prayer on Ash Wednesday 6th February from  8.30 am until 8.30 pm with led devotions on the hour and Communion at 7.30 pm. There will also be prayer stations and activities. 

Management Meeting 

There is a Management Meeting on Thursday 31st January at 7.30 pm 

Know Your Onions!!

Don’t forget to sign up on the notice board if you are interested in tickets for the Christian Resources Exhibition at Telford International Centre from Thursday 21 to Saturday 23 February.  This is a wonderful opportunity to look at the latest resources for personal use and use in groups.  You can find more information on line at www.creonline.co.uk 

Christian Resources Exhibition 

Volunteers  are  needed  to help  host the  Exhibitions  seminar  programme also for someone on Thursday and Friday evening to check tickets from pre-paid and sell tickets on the door for the play the Saltmine Theatre Company are putting on.  It is not necessary to be the same person for all three days and are seeking a mature person (male or female) rather than a teenager.

There is a good rate of pay plus a lunch allowance plus travel expenses.

If you are interested please contact Mandy Briars on mandy@creonline.co.uk

Programme for the Week 

Sunday 27th January

10.15 am Morning Worship - Rev. Peter Clarke

Junior Church and Emmaus Crew

Monday - Friday Pre - School

Tues - Thurs Mind the Gap 

Monday 28th January

6.00 p.m. Brownies 

Tuesday 29th January

6.00 p.m. Girls Brigade 

Wednesday 30th January

7.30 p.m. Ladies group - G.B.Life or NVQ Life Tracey Bailey

8.00 pm House Group at John & Diane Parkins home, 20 Eider Drive Apley Grange 

Thursday 31st January

10 - 12 noon Coffee Morning

12.15 - 1.00 pm Food for Thought - Denice Morgan

6.00.p.m. Boy’s Brigade

7.30.p.m. Senior Boy’s Brigade

7.30 pm Management Meeting in Ministers Office 

Friday 1st February

1.00 - 2.30 p.m. Toddlers 

Saturday 2nd February

10.00 - 12.00 Coffee Morning

Ladies Group 

Sunday 3rd February

9.00 am Holy Communion - Rev Peter Clarke

10.15 am Morning Worship - Rev Peter Clarke 

Miss Kathleen Robinson 

It is good to know that Miss Robinson’s health is much improved.  She saw a Doctor in Wellington when she came up last week and he was very satisfied.  She has now returned to Devon to plan her future and will be coming up to Wellington shortly.

If anyone wishes to write please send to her address at Wellington 

Banner Making 

A number of people have said they would like to make some new banners for church and a trip to see the many banners at Kinver church has been suggested.  This will be on Tuesday morning 12th February.

See Sue Clarke if you are interested.