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Father, Forgive Them, for They Know Not What They The Magazine for Bamber Bridge and Father, Forgive them, for they know notTrinity, what Gregson they do.Lane Methodist Churches SPHERE What`s in this issue of Contacts Sphere ? Page 2 Contents Page 3 Minister`s message Page 4 Holy Week worship Page 5 Lent courses/events Eric Chatburn Tel : 01772337495 Page 6 My time in Sierra Leone Email: Page 7 Fundraising events [email protected] Page 8 Community matters ========== Page 9 Annual Church Meeting Page 10 NET School news Page 11 An e-mail from India Page 12/13/14 Eunice Byers story Page 15 Foster Care Fortnight Gordon Whittle Page 16 Up the Baggies Page 17 A Word-search Tel : 01254853144 Email: Page 18 A page to colour [email protected] Page 19 Special Birthdays Page 20 Wedding Anniversaries ========== Page 21 Happy Birthday Kids Items for the next Page 22 Local services adverts issue to be sent to Eric or Gordon Page 23 Useful contact numbers no later than Page 24 Local services adverts Sunday 7th May 2017 Next issue of Sphere will be available from Sunday 4th June Sphere March 2017 to May 2017 Page 2 Minister`s Message Dear all During my lifetime, I have lived in 14 different homes which has meant that I have had my share of moving. I have to say that while moving can be a challenging experience it has always been an opportunity to have a clear out, getting rid of things no longer needed and holding onto the things that are of value. I have also been glad of the changes that have come with moving and the new opportunities that have arisen. In our Methodist Circuit, we are undergoing a time of change. If we are to be able to continue to serve God and his mission, then we need to be willing to move forward. The last 10 years have brought many changes in the circuit churches. 6 have closed and one opened, of the current 14 churches most have seen decline in membership and Sunday attendance. Alongside this, however, midweek services and messy church congregations show significant growth in numbers. The circuit is also engaged in some exciting mission work like the School worker project and the One to One Listening space. The Strategy and Resources review which was set up to look at these issues has been working hard over the last months to gather information and listen to the churches. They will be coming up with some recommendations which will come to the Circuit meeting in June. A key issue that needs to be addressed is the shortage of ordained ministers nationally and a need to offer both lay and ordained ministry in different and creative ways. There is no doubt that we are going to have to make changes. We are going to need to move into a different way of being church and Circuit. We will need to let go of some of the things we no longer need and we will take with us the things that are of value. This will be a challenging process as change is not always easy. Hopefully however as we are open to God’s spirit moving us forward we will find new and exciting ways of serving him. As we journey through lent this year I would encourage us all to spend time praying for our church and circuit. Praying for grace and wisdom to be able to move forward in God’s ways. Praying that we can all seek not what suits us, but what best serves God. Grace and peace, Andrew Sphere March 2017 to May 2017 Page 3 Maundy Thursday - 13th April 7.30pm at Trinity, Gregson Lane Simple meal with communion Good Friday 14th April 10 am worship at Bamber Bridge Methodist church 11am Ecumenical Open air service (outside Olde Withy Trees) EASTER SUNDAY (16th April) BAMBER BRIDGE METHODIST CHURCH 8.00 am—Communion Breakfast 10.30 am Celebration service with communion 5-30pm Life & Soul Party - food, fun, crafts & worship TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH, GREGSON LANE 10.30 am Celebration service with communion Sphere March 2017 to May 2017 Page 4 Lent Events in the area “Finding a Voice” A Lent course based on ‘The King’s Speech’ Monday evenings, 7-30pm at Trinity, Gregson Lane Dates are : March 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th & April 3rd Each evening there will be clips from the film and discussion. Preston Passion Play Good Friday, 14th April at 11-30am With music composed by Graham Hickey of Preston Concert Band, the play will take place against the backdrops of Winckley Square, the Harris Library and other city landmarks Sunday 16th April at 6.00am Preston Ribble Circuit “Sonrise” Service at Beacon Fell Sphere March 2017 to May 2017 Page 5 My time in Sierra Leone 9 people returned from Sierra Leone on the 12th February, very tired, very cold, but having had a fulfilling and prayerful time in Segbwema, where Nixon Memorial hospital is based, and Kailahun, where the Red Rose Skills training centre is. It wasn't about us going to change lives, but rather us going to learn, see if we could help out in any way, and the people of this country changing our lives. Having only spent two days in Kailahun, I can mainly give the experiences of being at Nixon memorial hospital, where the day begins with God. Over 200 student nurses go to a large classroom, where they sing loudly, dance with big smiles on their faces, all to a single drum. It is really something to see and hear, they listen to a bible reading, and have some guidance on that. Their prayers begin with singing prayer, to open themselves up. They then go into individual classes, where they sing and then stand and pray for the learning that they are about to have as a group. God and prayer feature all through their daily lives, for example, if they say that they have slept well, they then say "thanks be to God". It really encouraged us all, and knowing that we had support through prayer from home really made us know that it was a God led mission. The people of the area of segbwema and the staff at the hospital have been through three major, devastating times. Lassa Fever and Ebola resulted in deaths of staff and the constant fear of acquiring one of these diseases, and the rebels taking over the hospital as their headquarters during the civil war resulted in lots of heartache, and a complete restart of the whole hospital from scratch. Still, the resilience of this nation shows through, they have been through these things, live with nothing, have very little income if any, yet they are happy, concerned about other people's welfare, and would give you anything that you needed if they had it. We helped each evening on the children's ward, and some children had never coloured in before, they simply didn't know what to do, they then tried to give the picture back, as they are just not used to having things of their own. Overall, it was a humbling experience, with lots of ups and downs, and lots of time to spend being closer to God. Judith Laycock Sphere March 2017 to May 2017 Page 6 Fundraising events at BBMC FAMILY FILM NIGHT Saturday 18th March at 7pm Refreshments available at reasonable prices Saturday 8th April 10 am to 12 noon Bacon Butties & Refreshments available These are available as a fundraising activity. Take a card and peel back the sticky felt border and place your spare coins around the edge, then return them. If you are a tax payer, fill in a gift aid envelope when it is returned and a further 25% can be claimed back from HMRC. The next Fundraising Group Meeting is on Monday 27th March at 7.30 in the Bridge Suite Maurice Perry is retiring from the Fundraising Group after the Annual Church Meeting in May. This leaves an opportunity for someone to pick up the baton and be a part of a team, to take Fundraising through 2017 and beyond. Do you have any desire, talents, fundraising ideas? Sphere March 2017 to May 2017 Page 7 Thursday Coffee Mornings This year we have raised almost £1700. £600 went to the church and the rest was divided be- tween Bible Socety, the Leprosy Mission, St Catherine's, Derian House, Macmillan, Mercy Ships, Christian Blind Mission, Mission Aviation Fellowship, Matthew Rusike Children's Home, the World Mission Fund, the Multiple Sclerosis Society and the Farming Community Network. The latter was raised when Ladies Fellowship had an enhanced coffee morning for the MWiB President's project, but as it was done on Thursday, it has been included in the figures. As ever, we thank our customers for their continued support. The Kitchen Team The Leprosy Mission On the 29th January 2017, our World leprosy day service led by Sue Davies, drew our attention to the valuable work by 2 doctors in the Out-patients departments of Purulia Hospital in West Bengal, India, where the are expected to see 3000 patients daily. A short DVD showed patients waiting for hours in the heat with few seats to sit on, no canteen for refreshments and only 2 toilets for all the people. The incredibly dedicated staff at the hospital will not turn anyone away and their kindness and compassion is a reflection of Jesus to all. THANK YOU SO MUCH to all who have generously given and gift-aided donations towards the updating of facilities for a new Out-patients department.
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