Diary Dates Central Methodist Church Launceston Tuesday 18th November 9.30 - 11.30am Kernow Credit Union. 10.00 - 12.00 Coffee Morning –Pipers Pool 7.30pm Tuesday Group Wednesday 19th November 10.00am-12.00 Chattabox for under 5’s. £1 per child. & 1.00pm-3.00 2.30pm Wednesday Fellowship – Rev Malcolm Jones Thursday 20th November 10.00 - 12.00 The Stanbury’s drop in coffee morning. Tel: 777661. Friday 21st November 5.30-7.00pm Junior Club (5-11 year old) Sunday 23rd November 10.15am Club 4:2:11 10.30am Morning Service Mr Andrew Baker 6.00pm 2-4-5 Mr Sam Beazley 2-4-5 Kids Welcome to Central. We trust you will know the presence of God as you share in worship with us today. A crèche is available during morning worship as are toy bags for under 5’s. If your child would like a toy bag please ask a steward. If this is your first time at Central please fill in the slip on the back page and place it in the offertory box so we can remember you in our prayers. Sunday 16th November 2014 Church Contact Details Minister: Every member: Revd Malcolm Jones 776603 Children’s & Family Worker: Marguerite Smith 07745 467146 Circuit Youth Worker: Sam Beazley 07540 107655 Senior Steward: Mrs Evelyn Sandercock 772846 Site Steward: Mr Glen Douce 774969 Church Website: www.central-methodist.org.uk Circuit website: www.lamc.org.uk contact David Rogerson 01579 370412, email [email protected] Circuit office: Richard Wright 772797 [email protected] (STD is 01566 unless otherwise stated) 10.15am Club 4:2:11 10.30am Morning Service Mrs Sue Rowell 6.30pm Evening Service Rev Keith Roberts MISSION STATEMENT Please note that items for the news-sheet need to be placed in the box in the Junior Church porch by 9.00am each Thursday or e-mail to: [email protected] or [email protected] Please also ensure that items have a name & telephone contact. The goal of Central Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God’s love in Christ through worship, discipleship, evangelism and mission. Tear here......................................................................................... Please tick: Visiting the area □ Would like a home visit □ Name.................................................................................... LECTIONARY This week: Jud.4:1-7; Ps.123; 1Thess.5:1-11; Matt.25:14-30. Address................................................................................. .................................................Phone.................................. Home Church........................................................................ Next week: Ez.34:11-16,20-24; Ps.95:1-7a; Eph.1:15-23; Matt.25:31-46. For Your Thoughts and Prayers Those who are unwell: Mary Barriball, Elsie Penhale, June Davey Toddie Irving & Gwen Prout. Pamela Adams in Kernow House Also for Mabel Mills & Margery Welsford Barbara Pearce, Mary Barriball & Sheila Brand. Please pray for our Ministers, lay workers and all who share in the work and ministry of our circuit together with our local preachers: Jenny Parnell, Chris Paxman, Elizabeth Rodgers, Toni Cox & Tony Howe. My sincere thanks to all who have prayed for my daughter Ruth. I am pleased to say that she continues to make a steady progress, Pat Mogford. Caring Friends - for help & support for anyone going through a difficult time, please phone 777661. Circuit Prayer Chain - Please contact Audrey on 01566 86446 or Sheila on 01566 776466. Today’s Bible readings are brought to us by Events and Diary Dates Tuesday Group: at our next meeting on Tuesday 18th November, Mrs Jen Spettigue will be demonstrating Christmas crafts. Members are asked to bring a simple sewing kit with them (scissors, needle and thread). All ladies will be made very welcome - we meet in the Dingley Hall at 7.30pm. Will anyone wishing to donate knitted items or toiletries for the Fish and Chip Babies please hand to me by Sunday next, 23rd November. Thankyou Sylvia Duke. There is to be a retirement collection after the morning service on 23rd November for the Disasters Emergency Committee Appeal for the relief of suffering from ebola. Operation Christmas Child: please note that the last day for passing in boxes is today, 16th November. Many thanks to all who have contributed. Thanks again Derek and Marion Cole, Tel:774121. Advent Sacred Space each Friday from 28th November 2014, 12-12.30pm, in the Dingley Hall. A time to reflect and pray in the lead up to Christmas. Light refreshments. Link Road Project: Come and have a look at the updated designs from the architect and share your thoughts and views over a cup of tea and a piece of cake. Venue: Lifton Methodist Church 2.00-4.00pm on 29th November. Jean Mansell & Trevor Barriball Cards For Good Causes: Multi-Charity Christmas Card Shop at Central in the porch throughout November. Mon-Fri 10.00am to 4.00pm, Saturday 10.00am to 1.00pm. Flowers this week have been donated by Does your chapel have a nativity you would like to display at Coads Green Nativity Festival on November 29th & 30th? If so please ring Becky Stephens on 01566 782824. Joan Cotterell Coffee & Tea is available after the service. This week served by: Rosemary Dunning & team Next week: Joan Cotterell & team Christian Aid: you are invited to attend a viewing of the film "No Impact Man" on Wednesday 19th November at 7.00pm at 6 Tamar View, Launceston PL15 9EX. The film is based on a New York couple who decide to "Go Green" for a year and what they learn. It has been described as one of the most contemporary and light hearted observations and proof that Eco and entertainment aren't mutually exclusive. Please note places are limited, so please book by contacting Trevor Cook on 07796 865651 to confirm you are coming. Thank you. Fellowship and Bible Study Groups: Thursday Thursday Thursday Roydon Road Newport Square Milltown Farm Paxman 775901 Gilbert 772224 Robbins 772446 If you would like to join one of our House groups please telephone the organiser to check on timings and availability. If Thursday is not a convenient day for you, have you considered starting another group with one or two friends from Central? If so, please pass details to Richard Wright in the church office and he will ensure the details are made available to everyone. If you are already part of another group, please consider including details in the weekly notices. The Tuesday coffee morning on 4th November raised £292.60 and the Nibbles & Knowledge evening on 8th £230.50, both for Church funds. These events were organised by the Action Committee who would like to thank everyone who helped and supported in any way. Donations from the Film Night amounted to £68.