West Bridgford Methodist Church February 2018 “At a Glance” a Diary of Worship Services and Other Events
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West Bridgford Methodist Church February 2018 “At a Glance” A Diary of Worship Services and Other Events Where “details below” is shown next to a diary entry please see the general notices at the end of “At a Glance” for more information. In the WEB version of “At a Glance” certain contact details have been removed (to protect the privacy of contributors) if this information is required the printed version (available at church) should be consulted. MORNING WORSHIP conducted by Martin Blyth. With SUNDAY CLUB offering faith, friendship and fun for Sunday 28 January 10.30 am children and young people. Flowers donated by Dorothy Back. Open House : we meet together at Gardens Court to start looking at Galatians. Our meetings conclude with a time of Monday 29 January 7.30 pm prayer and fellowship finishing with biscuits and a drink. All are welcome to join us. Details from Brian Horler. Storytime : Bible based story and activities for pre-school Tuesday 30 January 11.00 am - Midday children and parents/carers, finishing with lunch. Meeting Point : 10.00 am - Midday A warm and friendly group. Come for a cuppa and biscuits, a natter and a laugh. Look forward to meeting you. 1.30 – 3.00 pm Parent, Baby and Toddler Group. **PRAYER HUB MEETING** Wednesday 31 January This is an open meeting (at church) for everyone who is interested in the Prayer Life of WBMC. 4.00 pm The aim of the meeting is to look at the next steps in growing corporate prayer. Further details are given below. 2.30 – 4.00 pm Singing Together : Further details below. Women’s Fellowship : John Mellor speaking on being “The President’s Carer”. We would like to invite anyone who wishes to hear about Thursday 01 February 2.30 pm John and Loraine’s travels as part of her President of Conference year. There will be a small fundraising stall or the opportunity to donate to our chosen Charity which is NHCharity, Big Appeal for the Children's Hospital at QMC. Thursday Fellowship Group meeting in the Community Hall : 7.30 pm Details from Monica Heard. Friday 02 February to Visit of Vice President of Conference to N&D District Monday 05 February 1 BMW Walk - Cropwell Butler to Cotgrave 3.5 miles. A short walk for winter, mostly good paths and no styles. We end with food at Grannies in Cotgrave. Contact John Thurston on – see printed version for details - immediately if you are interested in joining us but not yet booked. New walkers always welcome. Thanks. 8.30 am Men’s Prayer Group : see below for further details. Saturday 03 February Community Coffee Morning in the Community Hall, 9.30 am - Midday in aid of “West Bridgford Operatic Society” arranged by Pru Brindle Faith & Light : Candlemas Celebration The Faith & Light groups are hosting the regional gathering for 2.30 – 5.00 pm Candlemas. Both the President and Vice President of Conference will be in attendance. Helpers are required, please see Further details are given below. MORNING WORSHIP conducted by Nikki Geeson. With SUNDAY CLUB offering faith, friendship and fun for 10.30 am Sunday 04 February children and young people. Flowers donated by Dorothy Back. 11.30 am Tradecraft stall open today (see below) Memory Lane Café : Come and enjoy reminiscence, activities 2.00 – 4.00 pm with music & singing, make new friends and enjoy tea & cake! 7.00 pm Baptism meeting in room 4. Monday 05 February Open House : we meet together at Gardens Court to continue our study of Galatians. Our meetings conclude with a time of 7.30 pm prayer and fellowship finishing with biscuits and a drink. All are welcome to join us. Details from Brian Horler. Photocopier Training : Your chance to learn how to use the new church photocopier, or to refresh what you have already 9.00 am learnt about its many functions. Please let John Heard know if you intend to attend, as you will need a PIN code to operate the machine Helping Hands : Your opportunity to help the running of the church by joining others to tackle the myriad of small 11.00 am – 1.30 pm maintenance and cleaning work needed. Newcomers are ALWAYS welcome. As a reward for your efforts, please stay for our soup lunch. Tuesday 06 February ‘Singing Christmas Tree 2018’ Planning Meeting for ‘Singing Christmas Tree’ December 2018. We hope that we shall have sufficient support to make it possible for us to proceed with this exciting venture to engage with the local community. Everyone who may be able 7.00 pm to help in any way, however small, during the week Saturday 8th – Saturday 15th December is invited to come to this meeting. We need your ideas and enthusiasm! If you are interested, but unable to get to the meeting, please let John Heard know as soon as possible and add your name to the growing list of supporters. 2 Meeting Point : 10.00 am - Midday A warm and friendly group. Come for a cuppa and biscuits, a Wednesday 07 February natter and a laugh. Look forward to meeting you. 1.30 – 3.00 pm Parent, Baby and Toddler Group. 8.00 pm Time 2 Talk : Trent Bridge Inn Friends Together : 10.00 am – 2.00 pm A time to socialise with others over a cup of tea. 2.30 – 4.00 pm Singing Together : Further details are given below. West Bridgford Community Drum Circle : Thursday 08 February 7.00 – 8.30 pm with Andy Harris in Room 2. Further details below. Midweek@8 meet for a meal and conversation. 8.00 pm Details from David & Margaret Turner. Community Coffee Morning in the Community Hall, 9.30 am - Midday in aid of “42nd Nottingham Boys Brigade Company (Edwalton Saturday 10 February Parish Church)”, arranged by Angie Platton. 7.00 – 9.00 pm Mahjong and games evening (in Community Hall). Morning Worship (including Holy Communion) conducted by Revd Rach Ward. 10.30 am With SUNDAY CLUB offering faith, friendship and fun for children and young people. Flowers donated by Di and Mike Hodgkins. Soul Café - Friendship : Come and join us for a new look Soul Café! Sunday 11 February Please bring along any readings, prayers, artefacts, stories, photos that speak to you of Friendship. There will be coffee 5.30 pm and cake from 5.30 and we will look to ‘start’ our time of worship at 5.45pm. This will include opportunity for sharing, reflecting, praying and singing. We look forward to seeing you, whether you’ve been to Soul Café before or not, all are welcome! Deadline for applications to Kingdom Bank for the post of Administrator (details below). Monday Afternoon Fellowship (meeting at Ann Latham’s home). A warm welcome is assured at our closing tea, with 2.30 – 4.00 pm tea, cakes, prayer, friendship, discussion and a few laughs. Monday 12 February All are welcome. Open House : we meet together at Gardens Court to continue our study of Galatians. Our meetings conclude with a time of 7.30 pm prayer and fellowship finishing with biscuits and a drink. All are welcome to join us. Details from Brian Horler. Storytime : Bible based story and activities for pre-school Tuesday 13 February 11.00 am - Midday children and parents/carers, finishing with lunch. 3 Meeting Point : 10.00 am - Midday A warm and friendly group. Come for a cuppa and biscuits, a natter and a laugh. Look forward to meeting you. 1.30 – 3.00 pm Parent, Baby and Toddler Group. Wednesday 14 February Woolly Wednesday – a time for craft, care and cake. 1.30 – 3.30 pm A time to share skills and learn new ones. Details from Jane Everett and Monica Heard. 2.30 pm Women’s Fellowship : the speaker will be Rev Mark Roberts. Thursday 15 February 2.30 – 4.00 pm Singing Together : Further details below. 8.30 am Men’s Prayer Group : further details below. Saturday 17 February Community Coffee Morning in the Community Hall, 9.30 am - Midday in aid of Church Community Groups arranged by Jane Everett. Deadline for items for the February issue of “At a Glance” BMW Walk notification - Final date to inform John Thurston (on contact details in printed version) if you plan to join the 5 mile walk 'Pentrich Revolutionary Trail' walk on 3rd March. Sunday 18 February First Sunday in Lent. 10.30 am All Age Worship conducted by Rosie Farrow. Flowers donated Sandra and Chris Morrey. 11.30 am Tradecraft stall open today (see below) WOMEN’S TUESDAY GROUP. Mrs Elizabeth Ferriby-Stocks speaking on Tuesday 20 February 2.30 – 4.30 pm “Post Office Services” Meeting in the Community Hall and all are welcome. Meeting Point : Wednesday 21 February 10.00 am - Midday A warm and friendly group. Come for a cuppa and biscuits, a natter and a laugh. Look forward to meeting you. Friends Together : 10.00 am – 2.00 pm A time to socialise with others over a cup of tea. Thursday 22 February West Bridgford Community Drum Circle : 7.00 – 8.30 pm with Andy Harris in Room 2. Further details below. Proposed start day for our new Youth Engagement Worker. Friday 23 February Please hold her, and all who work with our young people in your prayers. Coffee Morning (Coffee and Cake) in the Community Hall. Saturday 24 February 9.30 am - Midday Today there are no Dancing Classes. MORNING WORSHIP conducted by Revd Rach Ward. With SUNDAY CLUB offering faith, friendship and fun for 10.30 am children and young people. Sunday 25 February Flowers donated by John and Sarah Banks.