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Weekly information sheet, Readings and Circuit prayer themes for the weeks commencing 21st and 28th February 2021.

Weekly information sheet for the weeks commencing 21st & 28th february 2021

Following a request from the Directors of Public Health in Lancashire to all faith communities to suspend communal worship to help reduce the spread of Covid-19 and protect the NHS, Worship Services across the Circuit are suspended.

For the remainder of the month there will be a live streamed service from one of the Circuit churches.

Sunday 21st February 10.30 a.m. Circuit Service from Freckleton Methodist Church led by Rev. Stuart Wild.

To access the service go to  https://www.facebook.com/Freckleton-Methodist-Church-1595263867428520/

Sunday 28th February 10.30 a.m. Circuit Service hosted by The Drive Methodist Church and led by Rev Stephen Heath.

To access the service go to our YouTube site https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZhye__Glr3oQQhxLPwznCA

or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/The-Drive-Methodist-Church-St-Annes-on-the-Sea-1073502732725389/

Sundays at 11.30 a.m. There is an invitation to join in fellowship by Zoom with others from around the Circuit hosted by Deacon Kim. To join https://zoom.us/j/98170029407?pwd=L0xONGplak1JNVJuRTZXQmhINTZZUT09

Mondays 6.00-6.15 p.m. Circuit Prayer Meeting via Zoom – To join  Meeting  ID: 830 0454 1832 Passcode: 687000 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83004541832?pwd=d3YzQnN0aGU2TlVXWFZOOWVGYklSZz09

You can also ring in on 01 203 901 7895. On 22nd February we are praying for the issues surrounding Covid 19 and on the 1st March, the South Fylde Circuit.

Lenten Study Groups are meeting at various times. For more information contact Judith 07586 842846

Readings for the week commencing 21st February 2021 – Justice for All

If you would like some background on the readings and points to ponder please go to https://www.methodist.org.uk/our-faith/the-bible/a-word-in-time/    

SundayMark 1:9-15Psalm 25STF 240When we are tested and wrestle alone
MondayIsaiah 55:1-13Psalm 87STF 401Come, sinners, to the gospel feast
TuesdayIsaiah 56:1-8Psalm 89:1-18STF 237Jesus, tempted in the desert
WednesdayIsaiah 58:1-12Psalm 89:19-37STF 238Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
ThursdayIsaiah 60:1-7Psalm 90STF 225Bethlehem, of noblest cities
FridayIsaiah 60:8-16Psalm 91STF 353Jesus is Lord! Creation’s voice proclaims it
SaturdayIsaiah 60:17-22Psalm 92STF 748Glorious things of thee are spoken

Readings for the week commencing 28th February 2021 – Mercy and Salvation

SundayMark 8:31-38Psalm 22STF 359Lord Christ, we praise your sacrifice
MondayIsaiah 61:1-7Psalm 93STF 404God’s spirit is in my heart
TuesdayIsaiah 61:8-11Psalm 95STF 693Beauty for brokenness
WednesdayIsaiah 62:1-12Psalm 96STF 690The church’s one foundation
ThursdayIsaiah 63:1-9Psalm 97STF 103God is Love: let heaven adore him
FridayIsaiah 65:17-25Psalm 98STF 503Love divine, all loves excelling
SaturdayIsaiah 66:10-13Psalm 99STF 117Sing praise to God who reigns above

Peace be with you.   

Stephen

Circuit Prayer Themes for 22nd February & 1st March

Mondays 6.00-6.15 p.m. Circuit Prayer Meeting via Zoom – To join  Meeting  ID: 830 0454 1832 Passcode: 687000 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83004541832?pwd=d3YzQnN0aGU2TlVXWFZOOWVGYklSZz09

22 February

COVID 19

James 5 7-11

Let us pray to God,
who alone makes us dwell in safety:

For all who are affected by coronavirus,
through illness or isolation or anxiety,
that they may find relief and recovery:
For those who are guiding our nation at this time,
and shaping national policies,
that they may make wise decisions:

For those carrying out the vaccination programme and all the volunteers

For doctors, nurses and medical researchers,
that through their skill and insights
many will be restored to health:

For the vulnerable and the fearful,
for the gravely ill and the dying,
that they may know your comfort and peace:

We commend ourselves, and all for whom we pray,
to the mercy and protection

1st March

Psalm 1

South Fylde Circuit

Our churches

Church Road

Fairhaven

Freckleton

Kirkham

Lytham

The Drive

Our Circuit Stewards Anne, Michael, Katharine

Our staff Judith, Kim, Stephen and Stuart

Our retired ministers

Our local preachers