Wish us well and pray for us - tonight I will be meeting with two of our members at SJR to set up a new Cell Group. The plan is to establish a small group that can meet regularly to help nurture people who are relatively new in their faith journey. It's intended to be a "safe place" where there are no "silly questions"; we can have frank and honest discussions about what we believe in and what being a follower of Christ is all about.
If you know someone who might benefit from this, let them know about it, or let me know. More details to follow after tonight, when we will have decided on meeting times/days, what, where and how etc.
Nigel Bailey
nigelbailey@me.com
Thurs 5th April 6.45 pm Evening Prayers
19.30 pm Sacrament of Holy Communion for Maundy Thursday
Fri 6th April 10.00 am Morning worship for Good Friday conducted by Rev’d Andy Warren
8.00 pm ‘Crucifixion’ - A meditation on our Lord’s Passion by Sir John Stainer given by the choir
Sun 8th April 8.00 am Sacrament of Holy Communion for Easter Sunday conducted by Rev Andy Warren
9.00 am onwards Easter Breakfast
10.30 am Easter Morning Worship conducted by Deacon Brian Purchase
6.30 pm Evening Worship conducted by Mr Neil Hitch
By way of correction:
Regarding prayers for our preachers this Sunday morning (11th March -
Terry Hudson is preaching at SJR (morning worship). Jacquey Newton is not preaching at Hedge End until 18th March. Nigel Bailey is preaching at Northam this Sunday morning, 11th March.
Blessings
Nigel Bailey
nigelbailey@me.com
Healthy Churches in Southampton
Saturday 3rd March at Trinity Church, Totton.
Full "Irish" Breakfast at 8.00 a.m.
Start at 9.30 a.m.
Finish by 1.00 p.m.
This Saturday morning leaders, Church Stewards, "interested people" and just about anybody who has a concern for the future of the Methodist Church in Southampton will be descending on Trinity Church in Totton for the start of our Healthy Churches program.
Should I be there? If you are reading this, then the answer is probably "yes". You don't have to be a "Church Officer" or hold any "official" position - the only criteria is that you want to discover what God has in store for you and your church.
If you haven't heard about it, and are reading about it here for the first time, then I hope it isn't too late for you to come. The meeting will be the first step in a process being coordinated by the Southampton Circuit which aims to bring new life and hope to the future of Methodism in our area over the coming years.
The past few years have seen too many of our local congregations dwindle and close their doors, and this is part of our effort to fight back. So, PLEASE, come and see what is going on and what God is doing in our Circuit.
Come and help us make a difference
Nigel
Nigel Bailey
Treasurer and Financial Administrator, Southampton Methodist Circuit