Stephen’s letter, BBC Services, Worship opportunities this week, Readings commencing 20th Sept. and this week’s Reflection.

Dear All

Sunday 20th September The preacher at The Drive is the Rev’d David Tidswell. To attend email thedriveworship@gmail.com or ring 01253 729849 before 9.00 p.m. on Friday 18th September.

The Drive will be live streaming the Service on ‘The Drive Methodist Church, Lytham St Annes’ Facebook page and later the video will be on YouTube on ‘The Drive Methodist’ channel.   

Also this Sunday, Freckleton Methodist Church is open along with The Drive, Kirkham, Lytham and Fairhaven. Church Road is expected to open on Sunday 27th September, more information next week, so this will be the last week we provide the information for services on BBC TV and Radio as the times rarely vary.

We will continue to distribute the Readings for the week and The Mid-week Reflection.

SERVICES ON BBC TV AND RADIO

Please check the programme schedules on the day. If you are struggling to find what you are looking for there is more information, including online, on the church website or please contact Stephen see below.

BBC Radio Lancashire – Sunday 20th September – 8.00 a.m. Morning Service

BBC Radio 4 – Sunday 20th September – 8.10 a.m. Sunday Worship “Where shall we put our trust?”

BBC 1 – Sunday 20th September – 1.15 p.m. Songs of Praise – Harvest in Saddleworth

Daily – BBC Radio 2 – 5.45 a.m. and 9.20 a.m. – Pause for thought and BBC Radio 4 – at 7.45 a.m. – Daily

WORSHIP

Sunday 20th September 10.30 a.m. Freckleton Methodist Church reopens to add to worship opportunities in our Circuit. To attend email freckletonworship@gmail.com or ring 01772 633112 before 9.00 p.m. on the preceding Thursday.

As the other churches in the Circuit have opened it has been good to see so many people returning to church and encouraging to hear so many people say, that despite not being able to sing and the requirement to wear a face covering, it is a good and helpful experience. (Some of those who are people who said they wouldn’t be back until singing and coffee were included!)

We appreciate that returning to worship is not right for everyone at this time. So we continue to highlight opportunities for worship with a focus on those that are easily available, knowing people with the internet have access to a huge amount of material, far more than we can list so we have listed some of those with a local connection. Please note this offer changes and updates more regularly than we can keep up with so please note it was accurate when compiled but it may change so please check the programme schedules on the day.

If you are struggling to find what you are looking please contact:

Stephen 01772 683 884  mob 07711 917 955 stephen.heath@churchrdmethodist.org.uk 

or Judith 01253 720986 jp.smith185@btinternet.com 

Worship at home
In addition to the daily Bible readings and reflections on our website, various resources are below to help you:-

Service Sheets
These short acts of worship have been produced for personal use when we are unable to attend church.  Why not spend a few moments with God, knowing that other people are sharing this act of worship with you? (Pdf version)

Worship from home service sheet for Sunday 20 September (Pdf version)
Worship from home service sheet for Sunday 20 September (Word doc)
LARGE PRINT VERSION Worship from home service sheet for Sunday 20 September (Pdf version)

Worship from home service sheet for Sunday 27 September (Pdf version)
Worship from home service sheet for Sunday 27 September (Word doc)
LARGE PRINT VERSION Worship from home service sheet for Sunday 27 September (Pdf version)

Our friends at Family Friendly Churches are offering, free of charge, weekly prayers, addresses and a couple of hymns as videos (with words and music) for use within the home. These can be found at: www.ffctideas.org.uk/Corona.php

WORSHIP ONLINE

Live-streamed Services and Prayers

The Drive shall be live streaming the service on ‘The Drive Methodist Church, Lytham St Annes’ Facebook page and then later the video will be on YouTube on ‘The Drive Methodist’ channel.   

Methodist Central Hall in London is live streaming services every Sunday morning, with a mixture of traditional and all age worship services, with different styles of music. https://methodist-central-hall.org.uk/ 

If you cannot always watch a service live at the time of transmission, you can catch up on YouTube.

Invitation from The Lancashire District to join in worship on Zoom each Sunday at 7.00 p.m. please click here. If you are new to Zoom and need guidance how to use / download it click here

Join Residents of MHA Starr Hills Thursdays at 3.45 p.m. at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_cG2vxTx8Pp2p7q1j1eHvQ

Other options
Morning Prayers


9:00 a.m. Monday-Friday – from Wesley House Cambridge: www.facebook.com/wesleycambridge. Resources for following the prayers and readings are available at: www.wesley.cam.ac.uk/prayer-space/.

10:00 a.m. Monday-Friday – from Wesley’s Chapel London:  
www.youtube.com/channel/UCUAUqhmhevz5sqhh72LIMxA

Worship services

Wesley’s Chapel London
Wednesdays 12:45
Thursdays 12:45
Sundays 9:45 and 11:00. All these services will be available at:
 www.youtube.com/channel/UCUAUqhmhevz5sqhh72LIMxA

Swan Bank Methodist Church in Burslem
Sundays 10:30 a.m. The service will be available at www.youtube.com/user/SwanBank 
and www.facebook.com/swanbank/

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives.
Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
Jesus speaking with his followers John 14:27

Readings for the week commencing 20th September 2020 – In the Beginning

SundayMatthew 20: 1-16Psalm 145: 1-8STF 470Lord, for the years your love has kept and guided  
MondayMatthew 9: 9-13Psalm 119: 65-72STF 449Lord of creation, to you be all praise!  
TuesdayGenesis 1: 1-13Psalm 123  STF 387Into a world of dark
WednesdayGenesis 1: 14-25Psalm 124STF 116Sing for God’s glory that colours the dawn of creation  
ThursdayGenesis 1: 26-31Psalm 125STF 727God in his love for us lent us this planet  
FridayGenesis 3: 1-21Psalm 126STF 334Praise to the Holiest in the height  
SaturdayGenesis 3: 22-24Psalm 127STF 663I, the Lord of sea and sky  

Remember you are never alone. We are never more than a phone call or email away. Please keep in touch and keep safe.

Peace be with you   

Stephen