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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 3^rd 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 16^th August – 8.00 a.m. Morning Service

BBC Radio 4 – Sunday 16^th 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 16^th 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

5th August 202022nd August 2020 by Ray

Invitation to join a Sth. Fylde Zoom Service, Sundays at 10.30a.m. and how to set up Zoom.

30th July 202018th September 2020 by Ray

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”

30th July 202030th July 2020 by Ray

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”

29th July 20206th August 2020 by Ray

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.”

26th July 2020 by Ray

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.

18th July 202018th July 2020 by Ray

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”

18th July 202018th July 2020 by Ray

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.”

11th July 202011th July 2020 by Ray

Praying for Lancashire, Rev Paul Davis

It has been some weeks since I wrote Praying 21 which has been used across the District. I don’t think I am alone in finding this is… Read more “Praying for Lancashire, Rev Paul Davis”

2nd July 20202nd July 2020 by Ray

Rev Stephen Heath’s weekly letter 2nd July. This week’s Readings starting the 5th and the weekly meditation

Dear All

This weekend sees a big easing of the restrictions across the country except if you live in Leicester of course!

In recent months our parting words have been “Stay Safe” those words convey our wish to each other. They are also a reminder that the risk of infection has not gone away. As permission is granted to ‘open up’, if we move too slowly we are deemed cautious, if we move too quickly we are cavalier. Whatever action we take it must be considered.

The guidance from the Government sets the boundaries, the guidelines, but local context determines the detail and so there is variation in interpretation and application. Clarity and consistency not always obvious. Some churches will open, some will stay closed and say “Not yet” and all will be correct.

As we calculate capacity with 2 metre social distancing, consider ‘first come first served’ and/or booked seats, a register of attendees with contact details, one way systems, accept no singing or socialising and a shorter service, it is not opening for worship as we knew it.

The Government in its guidelines remind us that ‘people aged 70 or older, regardless of medical conditions, are encouraged to stay at home as much as possible and to minimise contact with others outside their household.’

Our personal decisions affect those around us, increasing and diminishing risk to ourselves and to each other.

In time, and with the hindsight of history, we will know if we got it right but we ask your prayers and patience as we continue to plan for the safe reopening of our churches.

Readings for the week commencing 5th July – Bread of Life

Sunday	Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30	Psalm 145	*STF 322	How sweet the name of Jesus sounds in a believer’s ear!
Monday	John 6:16-29	Psalm 70	*STF 303	I know that my Redeemer lives
Tuesday	John 6:30-40	Psalm 71:1-16	*STF 713	Show me how to stand for justice
Wednesday	John 6:41-51	Psalm 71:17–24	*STF 712	Put peace into each other’s hands
Thursday	John 6:52-59	Psalm 72	*STF 150	This is the day of rest
Friday	John 6:60-71	Psalm 73:1-14	*STF 109	In the darkness of the still night
Saturday	John 7:1-13	Psalm 73:15-28	*STF 482	There is no moment of my life

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

Peace be with you

Stephen

2nd July 202011th July 2020 by Ray