Welcome to Worship on 6 March 2016 10:30am Mothering Sunday and Holy Communion led by Rev. Roger Dunlop

Readings

* Acts 2: 42 – 47 (GNB 152, REB 105)

* Acts 20: 7 – 12 (GNB 177 REB 124)

 

The weeks ahead

We are an inclusive Methodist church. This means a warm welcome for everyone, friendship, and a liberal approach to our belief in Jesus Christ. We are active in seeking to serve the local community, and growing the Christian faith.

Sat 5th March Computing Help – Oasis – 10am – 12pm Ron Bird will be available to help anyone having trouble getting started with computers, tablets or mobile phones

Sun 6th Open Book – Church – 9am. The topic will be ‘Heaven & the Afterlife’ & our discussion will be based on the BBC Radio 4 episode broadcast on 28 December 2015. All are very welcome to our discussion. No preparation is necessary.

Mon 7th SDDG – 2 Wild Oaks Close, HA6 3NW – 8pm. The evening will be led by Sarah Hagger-Holt South Herts LGBT Fellowship and the theme is LGBT parenting’ on which subject Sarah & her partner Rachel have a forthcoming book. This is based on interviews with a large number of LGBT parents. This will no doubt be a fascinating and ‘not to be missed’ evening. Please come along – bring friends too. Enquiries to 01923 821 492

News of the Church Family

 

People will be sorry to hear of the death on Wednesday morning of Ron Mynard after a long illness. Ron held several offices in our church and he was for many years Church Treasurer. Our prayers and love go to Nancy, his daughter Pauline and her husband Martin, also Ron’s grandchildren Katie and Emma.Please remember the family in your prayers at this sad time. Nancy’s address is: Mrs N Mynard, 54 Green Lane, Bovingdon,Herts. HP3 0JY

 

There are many known to us who need our prayers for strength and encouragement, even though they may not be named in this newsletter. Let us continue to pray daily for each and every one.

 

Notices

 

* Gillian Mansbridge and Sue Lloyd will host a Maundy Thursday meal for 10 people in the Oasis Lounge from 7pm. If you would like to attend please sign up on the list in Oasis. Thank you.

* Easter morning breakfast. If you would like to attend please sign up on the list in Oasis.

* Please consider hosting a Maundy Thursday meal in your home – eg for 6-8 people. There is a basic format I will provide so please contact me if interested. Roger Dunlop 01923 821034

 

4th/Mar: The Northwood area will not be holding a service for World Women’s Day of Prayer this year but if you would like to attend this annual Christian event, Ruislip Manor Methodist Church will be hosting the service at 2pm. Rev. R. Dunlop will be speaking. This years’ service has been arranged by Christians in Cuba and there will be refreshments afterwards. If you have any questions, please ask Karen Lane 01895674514

 

20th/Mar: Daphne Bird, Gillian Mansbridge and Roger Dunlop will be running Creating Safer Places Foundation Module, a safeguarding training session here at Northwood on Palm Sunday starting at 12.30pm. The session should last around 2 hours. All those people who first did a training session with Mike Hall in 2010 are now required to do this as a refresher, if still in post. Please sign up as soon as possible as the event will be opened up to all those requiring training throughout the circuit and there are only 30 places. Those in the following jobs at NMC are required to attend:

• Church friends
• Anyone working with 0-18 year olds in the name of the church
• Anyone working in activities targeted at adults who are vulnerable (e.g. lunch club for the housebound)
• Church Stewards
• Circuit Stewards

Please take advantage of this opportunity to do this training at your home church! To book a place please contact Daphne by email or sign up on the list in Oasis.

12 – 27th/Mar: Good Grief sculpture exhibition. This is to be held from the 12th to 27th March at Christ Church, Uxbridge. The exhibition is suitable for anybody, but especially for those who have experienced grief or loss. The sculptor, Jean Parker, will speak on the opening day and there will be a ‘Thanks for the Memory’ Service on 27th March. Leaflets available on the Vestibule table.

 

 

Next Sunday 13th March 2016

10:30am Morning Worship led by Dr Helena Shaw.