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.

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 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

SundayMatthew 14: 22-33Psalm 85STF 570As we gather, Father, seal us  
Monday  John 12: 20-50Psalm 102: 1-11  STF 249Jesu, Jesu
TuesdayJohn 13: 1-11Psalm 102: 12-28  STF 718We lay our broken world
WednesdayJohn 13: 12-20Psalm 103STF 101Before the world began  
Thursday  John 13: 21-30  Psalm 104: 1-23STF 620Thou God of truth and love
FridayJohn 13: 31-38Psalm 104: 24-35  STF 625Deep in the darkness a starlight is gleaming  
SaturdayGalatians 4: 4-7Psalm 45STF 120We 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.

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 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

SundayMatthew 15: 21-28Psalm 67STF 564O Thou who camest from above
MondayJohn 14: 1-14Psalm 105: 1-11STF 736In heavenly love abiding
TuesdayJohn 14: 15-17Psalm 107: 1-16STF 373Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire
WednesdayJohn 14: 18-31Psalm 107: 17-32STF 378Father of everlasting grace
ThursdayJohn 15: 1-6Psalm 107: 33-43STF 389Like the murmur of the dove’s song
FridayJohn 15: 7-17Psalm 110STF 242A new commandment I give unto you
SaturdayJohn 15: 18-26Psalm 111STF 382Holy 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   

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.