Crossroads Care Are you looking after a relative or friend who couldn’t manage without your help? The Crossroads Care Charity is available to provide emotional and practical support through many methods including a Carers’ Café. A new Carers’ Café is opening on 22nd October at Cedars Park from 10.30 to 12.30. It’s designed for carers who are looking after someone at home, who wish to meet new people and socialise. Booking is not required; refreshments will be provided free of charge. For more information contact Crossroads Care on 01462 455578, or at www.crossroadshn.org.uk. —————————————————————————————————————Noticeboard items We have received various items of interest, from the Circuit/District and elsewhere, which are displayed on the noticeboard. These include: Autumn News from All Nations Training College, Ware Enfield Chamber Orchestra: at Enfield Baptist Church on Saturday 15th November —————————————————————————————————————Mission to Chile Luke and Mary (née King) Foster and family are planning to go to Chile in January, where Luke will be teaching Church leaders. Please remember them in your prayers as they make final arrangements. Their prayer letter can be obtained on www.crosslinks.org/mission-partners/luke-and-mary-foster. They are still trusting in the Lord for funding, so if you would like to support them you can give via the same website or send a cheque to them. —————————————————————————————————————- Please note that any notices required to appear in the News Sheet should be forwarded to Lesley Batts by 7 pm on Thursdays. Telephone number 01707 874092 Email: [email protected] Goffs Oak Methodist Church Newgatestreet Road Goffs Oak, Herts EN7 5SS www.goffsoakmethodistchurch.org.uk Minister: Rev. Alan Combes Tel: 01992 762317 News sheet Sunday 19th October 2014 We do hope you enjoy your time with us today Circuit Prayers This Sunday we are asked to pray for all those who attend Bush Hill Park Methodist Church in our circuit. Sunday 19th October 12.45 6.30pm Church Anniversary Service with Rev. Alan Combes The Sunday Club Church Council meeting, open to all, and including a bring and share lunch. Love Feast closing Act of Worship Service of Holy Communion with Rev. Papa Owusu Monday 20th 6.30pm Beavers in the Scout HQ Tuesday 21st 10am to 12 Weekly Open Church Coffee morning. Do drop in for a chat and refreshments. Cub Scouts in the Scout HQ 10.15am 11.45am 6.45pm Wednesday 22nd Thursday 23rd Friday 24th 12.30 pm. 7.30pm Monthly mid-week lunch at St. James’s Church. Menu: Soup, filled roll, dessert, tea or coffee - £3.50p. All are welcome. Scouts’ meeting in the Scout HQ 6.00pm 7.30pm Brownies Guides 10.30am Meet for Prayer at the home of Doreen Lewis, 83, Greenfields, Cuffley. All are welcome. Rainbows 6.30pm Sunday 26th 10.15am 6.30pm Service with Miss Margaret Carr The Sunday Club “Inspire” Bible Fellowship Most of you will know by now that the Reverend Geoff Cornell, our Superintendent Minister, died very suddenly last Sunday while leading worship at Edmonton Church. Geoff had a great gift of ministry, of thoughtful preaching, of pastoral care, of creative expression of his faith and of careful administration, and he will be deeply mourned and greatly missed. Please continue to pray for his immediate family. There will be a private committal service. A Thanksgiving Service will be held at 2.00pm on Wednesday 29th October at Southgate Methodist Church, The Bourne, London N14 6RS, at which Circuit friends will be very welcome. There will be a larger gathering at Hinde Street Methodist Church, London W1U 2QJ at 2pm on Saturday 29th November to celebrate Geoff's life. For your diary Tuesday 4th November 7.30 to 9pm (approx.). Re-scheduled 5 of 5 - Bible Study on Hebrews, led by Alan, our minister, in the Church lounge. All are welcome. Early notification... Sunday 30th November 4.00pm. Towards Christ in Advent - a journey in word and song, to be held at St. James’s Church. All are welcome. There will be no evening service at GOMC. Sunday 7th December 10.15am. Gift Service 3.00 to 5.00pm. Holiday and Sunday Club Christmas Party Sunday 21st December 4pm. Carol Service For notices, see overleaf >>>>> Prayer List The Sunday Club is for children aged 3 and over. Younger children are most welcome to spend time in the left hand bay at the front of the Church, where there are toys and colouring books. ——————————————–—————–———————–——–--——————– Please join us for a cup of tea or coffee after this morning’s service On the table in the Church vestibule there is a list where you can write your prayer requests, which will then be prayed for during the Sunday services. Alternatively, ring Barbara Hall (01707 872472) for inclusion in the prayer chain.