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 9^th August – 8.00 a.m. Morning Service

BBC Radio 4 – Sunday 9^th August – 8.10 a.m. Sunday Worship “The Cross and Liberation”

BBC 1 – Sunday 9^th 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.

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