Thank you to all wrappers, packers, & contributers to the boxes. Thanks also to
for the generous donations which help pay for transport of each box.
Last year we sent 107 boxes so we have a new record number this year.Thanks to
everyone.
Wendy Winch & Gill Spokes
CALENDARS - The calendar produced to raise funds for our charity Zambuko Ra
Jehova (supporting the education of orphans at a school in Zimbabwe) is now
ready. Featuring winning photographs from the church photo competition on the
theme of "water", proceeds will go towards the cost of a well that has been sunk
at the school. Please pay for your copies (£5 each) and collect from any of the ZRJ
team - Elaine Young, Bill Holdforth, Ethel Martin, David Pinks
SPIRITUAL FORMATION COURSE - It is hoped to run a Spiritual Formation Course
in the Circuit in 2015. The sessions will be fortnightly on Tuesday evenings at
Central Hall. A taster event will be held on Tuesday 18th November at 7.30pm at
Central Hall. Flyers for this are available in Wellspring and further information
about the course may be found on the notice board.
ZRJ FUNDRAISING - change of date. Contrary to previous notices, the Safari
Supper fundraising event will not be held in November 2014. Hopefully, it will be
rearranged in the new year; please look out for further details. Thank you to
everyone for their continued support. ZRJ committee
UNWANTED GIFTS - Please do you have any items that would make prizes in a
couple of raffles that are to be held at events over Christmas? They are usually a
good source of fund-raising, so if you have anything that you would be happy
yourself to win in a raffle, please bring it in to any of the ZRJ fundraising team Elaine Young, Bill Holdforth, Ethel Martin, David Pinks or leave with a note on it in
Wellspring. Thank you.
PLANT SALE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR ZAMBUKO RA JEHOVA - Do you have green
fingers? We are hoping to hold a plant sale next spring consisting of donated
plants and seeds. Now is the ideal time to start collecting seeds, taking cuttings
and splitting plants, so please have a look around your garden for anything we
could use. It is important to remember that donations will need to be clearly
labelled. Any unwanted plant pots would also be useful so please don't throw
them away. If you would like to know more please speak to Dave or Elaine Young.
ITEMS FOR NEXT NOTICE SHEET - Deadline 7.00PM, THURSDAY BEFORE
Email: [email protected] (with Notice in the Subject line), printed/written
note or ((024) 7641 4399. Thanks. Tim Weller. E&OE.
Earlsdon
Rev Andrew Charlesworth
Tel: 01676 533737
www.earlsdonmethodist.org.uk
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9th
10.30am
Morning Worship with Holy Communion
Rev’d Andrew Charlesworth
Door Stewards, morning only, Judith Cule and Ethel Martin
6.30pm
Pulse Service
A very warm welcome to all who worship with us today. For parents
of young children under 4 years old, who wish to share in the Service
but not disturb others, the room above Wellspring, which is within
sight & sound of the Service, has toys etc which are available for your
use. All are welcome to use this facility. Please ask a Steward if you
need assistance. Children 4 years old and over are very welcome to go
out with the Junior Church when they leave the service.
A Prayer for Today
God of all, in your fathering, motherly self,
you are ever-giving, ever-caring, ever-sacrificing.
Ever-giving God, how could the giving of yourself as a baby,
born in a cattle shed have the potential to change the world?
But it did and does.
What do you want me to give today?
Ever-caring God, how could your Christly compassionate,
practical meeting of people at their point of need be so effective?
But it was and is.
Keep me alert to where I can care in your name today.
Ever-sacrificing God, how could your Son's death on a cross
offer life and hope to all?
But it did and does.
What do you want me to sacrifice today?
Thanks be to you, transformational God. Amen.
Ward Jones, Bristol District Chair
Lectionary Readings for this day: Wisdom of Solomon 6: 12-16 or Amos 5: 18-24;
1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18; Matthew 25: 1-13 & Psalm 70.
Activities over the coming week:MONDAY
7.45pm - HOUSEGROUPS - Two groups meet for fellowship, Bible study and prayer
in one another's homes on alternate Monday evenings at 7.45. If you would like
to join one of these groups please contact Lynne Horsler on
[email protected] or 024 7633 4111.
TUESDAY
12noon - PRAYER LUNCH IN WELLSPRING - Sharing items of concern in the church
and community, followed by a time of silent prayer, then lunch from ‘Richard the
Potato Mans’ extensive menu. All welcome.
THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY
9am to 2pm (12 noon on Saturday) - WELLSPRING open for refreshments & light
lunches.
For details of Circuit Events please click on the Diary tab of the
Circuit Website at http://www.methodists5-10.org.uk
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16th
10.30am
WEDNESDAY
2.15pm
10 to 11am - THE HEALING PRAYER GROUP meets in one of the rooms above
Wellspring to share prayer concerns and to pray about them together. If you have
a prayer request please feel free to come and be prayed for, or tell us of your
concern and we will pray for it. Confidentiality will be respected.
WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP
Presents:
"THE CHRISTMAS STORY TOLD IN STAMPS".
Given by our friend Mike Spokes, on screen in
the church. Everyone welcome.
Morning Worship
Christine Welham
Door Stewards, morning only, David and Lynda Pinks
6.30pm
Diana Thomas
Wednesday Word
A WORD in your ear …
A WORD for your heart …
6.00pm: Come along any time between 6 and 9.00pm.
Fellowship, hot food and drinks available.
7.00pm: Worship
7.45pm: Word
THURSDAY
9am to 1pm - PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY IN WELLSPRING. You will find knitters at
a table in the corner of Wellspring as they come and go during Thursday’s opening
hours. New knitters are always welcome. Tuition is available for first time
knitters! If you would like to request a prayer shawl for someone, please pass your
request to Heather Mills, or a church steward.
@ Welcome Centre
THANK YOU EVERYBODY. LOVE STEVE, RUTH, JAKE & TOBY.
This last month has been a real eye-opener to me. I know we all say we care for
each other but the power of your prayers, messages & support was felt so
strongly, I'm certain it was that, which helped me recover so quickly. Eventually,
I'd like to get round to thank you individually but at the moment, as some of you
will know from experience, it's likely to send my brain into meltdown again! It
feels like I've 'a brain the size of a planet' , which I need to learn to bring into focus
again. Hopefully see you all soon. Keep up the good work! Thank you so much
again for everything. God Bless. Steve
ROAD CLOSURE - Please be aware that Earlsdon Avenue North will be closed on
the weekend of 15th - 16th November for carriageway repairs, from Westwood
Road to Earlsdon Street. If you normally come to church via that route you will
need to find another way round.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOE BOX APPEAL - After our second Wrapping &
packing session we now have a total of 124 packed shoe boxes. I will be taking
them to the Leamington warehouse next week from where they will start their
journey to children who have absolutely nothing.. I don't know where their destination is as yet but will let everyone know via the news sheet.