Dear All I’m sure we were all disappointed that the Prime Minister’s statement last Sunday has not given us any real indication when we can expect to… Read more “Stephen’s Letter, BBC Services & Readings week commencing 17th May”
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Worship At Home. Information on BBC Services. Links to Methodist worship suggestions, to Lancashire District Zoom service and MHA Starr Hills.
While our church building is closed for all activities we are we are highlighting some of the many opportunities for worship with a focus on those that are easily available knowing those with internet access 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 to the best of our knowledge 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. 07711917955 stephen.heath@churchrdmethodist.org.uk
or Judith 01253 720986 jp.smith185@btinternet.com
SERVICES ON BBC TV AND RADIO
BBC Radio Lancashire – Sunday 14th June – 8.00 a.m. Morning Service
BBC Radio 4 – Sunday 14th June – 8.10 a.m. Sunday Worship ‘Mass for the Feast of Corpus Christi’
BBC 1 – Sunday 14th June – 10.45 a.m. Sunday Worship from Holy Trinity Platt Church, Manchester
BBC Radio 2 – Daily – 5.45 a.m. and 9.20 a.m. – Pause for thought
BBC Radio 4 – Daily – at 7.45 a.m.
If you have not seen the services broadcast on previous Sundays, you can watch them on BBC iPlayer and listen on BBC Sounds.
On Sunday 14th June at 3.00 p.m. join a service of reflection, memorial and appreciation for all those impacted by COVID-19 across MHA homes, schemes and beyond www.mha.org.uk/mhasunday.
If you have not seen the services broadcast on previous Sundays, you can watch them on BBC iPlayer and listen on BBC Sounds.
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
For Service sheets to use at home, information about Methodist Live services, alternative service sheets if you are doing Bible Month focusing on the Book of Ruth and other information click on this link
See our dedicated Bible Month 2020 page – Ruth: a story of lives interconnected.
Other Live-streamed services and prayers.
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 you tube.
Invitation from The Lancashire District to join in worship on Zoom.
District Sunday service 7th June7.00 pm
For more information click https://www.lancashiremethodist.org.uk/welcome.htm
Join Residents of MHA Starr Hills Thursdays at 3.45 p.m. at:-
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_cG2vxTx8Pp2p7q1j1eHvQ
Mid-week Reflection 5. Also June is Bible Month scroll down for more info. & the opportunity of joining a group to study the Book of Ruth.
Sent to the Nations June is Bible Month – an opportunity to study the Book of Ruth We are looking to set up house groups using Zoom… Read more “Mid-week Reflection 5. Also June is Bible Month scroll down for more info. & the opportunity of joining a group to study the Book of Ruth.”
Readings for the week commencing 10th May and info on Christian Aid week 10th – 16th May
Sent to the Nations
| Sunday | John 14:1-14 | Psalm 31 | *STF 252 | Jesus the Lord said: ‘I am the Bread |
| Monday | Acts 9:1-20 | Psalm 37: 1-11 | *STF 556 | Just as I am, without one plea |
| Tuesday | Acts 9:36-43 | Psalm 37: 12-29 | *STF 357 | Jesus – the name high over all |
| Wednesday | Acts 10:34-43 | Psalm 37: 30-40 | *STF 348 | He is Lord, he is Lord; |
| Thursday | Acts 1:15-26 | Psalm 15 | *STF 664 | Lord, you call us to your service |
| Friday | Acts 10:44-48 | Psalm 38: 1-8 | *STF 678 | Come, all who look to Christ today |
| Saturday | Acts 11:1-18 | Psalm 38: 9-22 | *STF 397 | The Spirit lives to set us free |
*Not everyone will have a *STF hymn book so we have put the first line of the hymn alongside so that you can look it up in another hymn book or google it or play it on You Tube.
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/
You may want to read all three elements at once or others may prefer to space them out during the day – breakfast, dinner and tea. What works for you? Some may need to set an alarm on their phone so that they don’t forget, while others will not be able to do anything else until readings are read and prayers shared. You will find a pattern that works for you and gives a framework for your day.
| Christian Aid Week 10th – 16th May |
| Under the current circumstances, the usual Christian Aid Week events cannot go ahead. The need, however, is greater than ever. Christian Aid have created a vibrant, virtual Christian Aid Week online with activities, reflections and a virtual Christian Aid Week service. During Christian Aid Week It’s more important than ever that we come together as a community to worship and to share fun and fellowship. That’s why during Christian Aid Week we will be live-streaming worship each day, and hosting a fun daily quiz to join and raise funds. Sign up using the links below to take part. Daily live-streamed worship Daily fun quiz New resources for Christian Aid Week Our new resources are designed to help you pray, raise funds, and connect with friends and family during this time of coronavirus. Download our resources: How to organise a virtual Christian Aid Week service Order of service Sermon notes Prayers in the time of coronavirus How to run your own virtual quiz Organising your own virtual fundraiser Ask your friends and family for a donation using our e-envelope |
Letter from Stephen inc. BBC Services, Readings for the week commencing 3rd May and Knitting Appeal.
Dear All After all that sunshine what a shock when it rained but our gardens needed it. May the worship on offer this week refresh you and… Read more “Letter from Stephen inc. BBC Services, Readings for the week commencing 3rd May and Knitting Appeal.”
Mid week Meditation 4, 6th May.
Salvation History.
This Week’s Meditation 30th April
Mid-week Meditation 30th April 2020 Apostolic Witness
Acts 3-4
Walking on a deserted beach one might wonder how we can witness today to those who we don’t meet but God seems to find a way. Not many dog walking trips to the beach go without us ‘bumping’ into someone we know, and church generally becomes the topic of conversation, remembering those who are in hospital or at home in isolation.
Paul was always finding a way to witness in whatever situation he found himself, be it at The Gate Beautiful or before the Council. Nothing really fazed him, yet our own reticence often makes us question our own witness. Perhaps we stop and over think it or perhaps we worry about the consequence too much. When God empowers our witness, however feeble, his love will still shine through.
Let us pray
Lord God, give us the courage and faith to be witnesses in your world. Fill our lives with your love and your truth that others will know that we are your followers. Help us to speak out, help us to listen to those around us, enable us to give virtual hugs and share your love. Lord touch our lives by your Holy Spirit that we may care for those in need, for those who are carers and for ourselves.
Help us to recognise our own uniqueness in your sight and teach us to walk in your way, with the one who walked before us and shared all that life means to us. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen
Meditation
How do we listen to God?
How do we speak out for Him?
Who can you give a virtual hug to?
Give one to yourself!
Compiled by Judith Smith, Lay Worker in the South Fylde Methodist Circuit April 2020
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Lancashire Zoom Service Sunday 3rd May
Our by now regular worship gathering via Zoom will take place on Sunday at 7.00pm. I think everyone has now found the mute button but we must… Read more “Lancashire Zoom Service Sunday 3rd May”
Guidance for resources during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Click on the Links below to connect with resources provided by The Methodist Church . Service sheets for use at home. Live-streamed services. Doing your own live-streaming An… Read more “Guidance for resources during the Coronavirus pandemic.”
Letter from Stephen inc. BBC services & Readings.
Dear All Please find below the daily readings and some of the many opportunities for joining with others in worship. Some have mentioned to me how they… Read more “Letter from Stephen inc. BBC services & Readings.”
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