The Drive Methodist Church is open for Morning Worship each Sunday at 10.30 a.m. led by the Circuit Staff. The Service will be different, shorter, no singing… Read more “Worship, BBC Services, Readings w.c. 23rd August and this week’s meditation.”
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Stephen’s Letter 6th August, BBC Services,Readings commencing 9th Aug and this week’s Reflection.
Dear All
The Drive Methodist Church will be opening for Worship on 9th August at 10.30 a.m. led by the Circuit Staff. The invitation, how to book and information about the Service are now available in an accompanying document and on the church website. Sorry there’s lots of reading but Government and The Methodist Church guidelines require us to do this. Deadline for booking is 9.00 p.m. on Friday each week.
The first South Fylde Circuit Sunday Morning Zoom Service took place last week and will continue each Sunday at 10.30 a.m. It is an opportunity for people to join the Circuit Service at The Drive from their own home or wherever they are via the internet. Please see the invitation to join for more information. Deadline for booking is 9.00 p.m. on Friday each week. This allows time for us to issue joining details and make sure we can accommodate everyone.
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 worship, on the church website or please contact Stephen see below.
BBC Radio Lancashire – Sunday 9th August – 8.00 a.m. Morning Service
BBC Radio 4 – Sunday 9th August – 8.10 a.m. Sunday Worship “The Cross and Liberation”
BBC 1 – Sunday 9th August – 1.15 p.m. Songs of Praise – The National Trust
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
Readings for the week commencing 9th August – Servant of All
| Sunday | Matthew 14: 22-33 | Psalm 85 | STF 570 | As we gather, Father, seal us |
| Monday | John 12: 20-50 | Psalm 102: 1-11 | STF 249 | Jesu, Jesu |
| Tuesday | John 13: 1-11 | Psalm 102: 12-28 | STF 718 | We lay our broken world |
| Wednesday | John 13: 12-20 | Psalm 103 | STF 101 | Before the world began |
| Thursday | John 13: 21-30 | Psalm 104: 1-23 | STF 620 | Thou God of truth and love |
| Friday | John 13: 31-38 | Psalm 104: 24-35 | STF 625 | Deep in the darkness a starlight is gleaming |
| Saturday | Galatians 4: 4-7 | Psalm 45 | STF 120 | We gladly celebrate and praise |
Remember you are never alone. We are never more than a phone call or email away. We Please keep in touch and keep safe.
Stephen’s letter 13th August, BBC services, Readings w.c. 16th and this week’s Meditation.
Dear All
This Sunday two churches will be open for worship and booking is required for both. Please note the booking information below for this and future weeks.
The Drive Methodist Church Sunday at 10.30 a.m. led by the Circuit Staff. To book email thedriveworship@gmail.com or ring 01253 729849 before 9.00 p.m. on Friday. There are no changes to the information provided last week and available on the Church website.
Kirkham Methodist Church Sunday at 10.30 a.m. for more information and to book contact Kirkham.Methodist@outlook.com or telephone 07927 410 240. See their website for more information.
Unfortunately we experienced problems with the sound on the Zoom Service last week. Hopefully the technical issues are now resolved. To book and receive the joining details for the service email southfyldeworship@gmail.com by 9.00 p.m. on Friday. See your church website for more information.
Date for your Diary – Circuit Welcome Service, via Zoom, for Rev Stuart J Wild, his wife Jane and family, and Deacon Kim Gabbatiss, and her husband Brian, at 7.30 p.m. on 3rd September on Zoom. More information next week.
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 worship, on the church website or please contact Stephen see below.
BBC Radio Lancashire – Sunday 16th August – 8.00 a.m. Morning Service
BBC Radio 4 – Sunday 16th August – 8.10 a.m. Sunday Worship led by Rev. Dr. Stephen Wigley, Chair of the Wales Synod of The Methodist Church, reflecting on what happens when our plans change
BBC 1 – Sunday 16th August – 1.15 p.m. Songs of Praise – Trentham Gardens
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
Readings for the week commencing 16th August – One True Foundation
| Sunday | Matthew 15: 21-28 | Psalm 67 | STF 564 | O Thou who camest from above |
| Monday | John 14: 1-14 | Psalm 105: 1-11 | STF 736 | In heavenly love abiding |
| Tuesday | John 14: 15-17 | Psalm 107: 1-16 | STF 373 | Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire |
| Wednesday | John 14: 18-31 | Psalm 107: 17-32 | STF 378 | Father of everlasting grace |
| Thursday | John 15: 1-6 | Psalm 107: 33-43 | STF 389 | Like the murmur of the dove’s song |
| Friday | John 15: 7-17 | Psalm 110 | STF 242 | A new commandment I give unto you |
| Saturday | John 15: 18-26 | Psalm 111 | STF 382 | Holy Spirit, come, confirm us |
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
Stephen’s Letter 30th July and other Worship opportunities
The South Fylde Circuit is starting a Sunday Morning Zoom Service at 10.30 a.m. on the 2nd August led by the Circuit Staff. Please see the invitation… Read more “Stephen’s Letter 30th July and other Worship opportunities”
Readings week commencing 2nd August and this week’s Reflection
Readings for the week commencing 2nd August – Newness of Life Sunday Matthew 14: 13-21 Psalm 145 STF 401 Come, sinners, to the gospel feast Monday… Read more “Readings week commencing 2nd August and this week’s Reflection”
Stephen’s letter 24th July, readings commencing 26th and this week’s Reflection.
Dear All I am pleased to say that next month, exact date to be confirmed, The Drive Methodist Church will be opening for Morning Worship. As I… Read more “Stephen’s letter 24th July, readings commencing 26th and this week’s Reflection.”
Virtually Keswick Convention! 27th – 31st July 2020
DIARY DATE
This is an exciting, new five-day online event this Summer – have a look at the launch video online. https://keswickministries.org/convention-2020/
Virtually Keswick Convention will feature teaching, sung worship and seminars for adults, youth and children. The engaging sessions will be available free online for everyone. We’d love you to join us for what promises to be an encouraging time together virtually.
The theme is hope – chosen because at this time of great uncertainty, in the midst of a global pandemic, there is hope in Jesus Christ.
Stephen’s Letter 17th July, Readings commencing 19th and this week’s Reflection
Dear All A few weeks ago we were regularly speaking of the ‘new normal’ and excited about restrictions being lifted and greater freedoms. Opening up after lockdown… Read more “Stephen’s Letter 17th July, Readings commencing 19th and this week’s Reflection”
Rev Stephen Heath’s newsletter 9th July, readings w.c 11th and this week’s meditation.
Dear All In just three weeks’ time Rev Sylvester Deigh will conduct his last service as a Minister stationed in the South Fylde Circuit. As he and… Read more “Rev Stephen Heath’s newsletter 9th July, readings w.c 11th and this week’s meditation.”
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