Letter from our minister 13/01/2021
13 January 2021Letter from out monister.
Read MoreDear Friends,
What a long 10 days it has been – we have been in self-isolation and I know that some of you have been doing the same as well as taking those decisions to social distance. It’s hard going, but in all this we have found new ways of communicating with each other which I hope continue once this is all over. I hope you have found space to sit, pray, feast on God’s word and reflect on all that’s going on. I hear you have found comfort in watching services on TV, listening on the radio and finding people to follow and pray along with on social media. I have found Liz’s prayers every day via social media and the website to have spoken words I have sometimes struggled to find myself. One thing I know for sure – in the ups and downs of each day – God is our constant and is our rock, our refuge and a source of help.
We have Good News that the world needs now more than ever. In the midst of worldwide panic and fear, our hope is in Jesus who is with us, a light in the darkness. We want The Light of the World to shine brighter than all of that, so that people hear the Truth of the Gospel and experience the presence of Jesus who brings hope, love and peace. Every day at 9am my family and I gather to pray together and I invite you to do the same with us. Light a candle, listen to a favourite hymn or song – we are loving instrumental music while we pray and Lucy & I love to listen to My lighthouse rather loudly. Here’s a link to youtube: https://youtu.be/lFBZJGSgyVQ
‘I will trust the promise that you will carry me to safe to shore’……let’s continue to pray for one another, check in with each other (don’t sit and wonder about someone – give them a call or drop them a text. Need a contact number please contact your Pastoral Secretary and we can co-ordinate that) and keep our eyes on Jesus.
A Prayer by the President of the Conference:
Loving God
If we are ill, strengthen us
If we are tired, fortify our spirits
If we are anxious, help us to consider the lilies of the field and the birds of the air.
Help us not to stockpile treasures from supermarkets in the barns of our larders!
Don't let fear cause us to overlook the needs of others more vulnerable than ourselves
Fix our eyes on your story and our hearts on your grace
Help us always to hold fast to the good and see the good in others.
And remember there is just one world, one hope,
One everlasting love, with baskets of bread for everyone.
In Jesus we make our prayer,
The one who suffered, died and was raised to new life,
In whom we trust, these days and all days. Amen
I was reading a past colleagues blog today which really spoke to me and I offer it to you to read:http://clairenfish.blogspot.com/2020/03/in-storm.html?m=1
Can I point you again to our circuit websitewww.manchestermethodists.org.ukand across our circuit social media on Facebook and twitter. If you use social media then please follow and share/retweet as much as possible. There are worship resources and prayers to help us through this time of uncertainty. Updates from The Methodist Church connexionally is available here: www.methodist.org.uk
Advise at the moment is that we stop taking risks and stay home and stay safe – this letter will continue to go out to those on email, but please can you continue to check in on those who do not have internet access.
However you are feeling and the choices you are making today – you are not alone. We have an amazing God who loves each and everyone of us and is our rock and refuge during these days.
With love and prayers
Sharon
Referrals are starting to come in for items from our Baby Basket.
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We had lots of fun doing activities and crafts relating to Noah's Ark.
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A decision was made at the Church Council that images of children will not be posted to the website unless written permission is given by the parent. Existing images have been removed.
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Read MoreDeacon Al Henry focussed our thoughts in a recent all age worship
Read MoreA huge thank-you to all who have supported us again this year.
Read MoreThank you so much to everybody who sponsored me and to everyone who came down to the Lowry last Saturday for my Zip Wire Challenge.
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Read MoreAs we celebrate our 50th Anniversary the Church opened it's doors for an exhibition of photographs and memorabilia over the last half century.
Read MoreCouncillor Paul Murphy "ceremonially" planting the bushes in the Church garden.
Read MoreAs the day for the trip approached we were getting very nervous as the weather had been atrocious with extremely heavy rainfalls.
Read MoreFollowing the Sunday morning service the congregation gathered in the Main Hall to celebrate the Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II by having a Jubilee Lunch.
Read MoreMembers of the congregation were invited to bring a favourite bible to share as we celebrated the 400th anniversary of the printing of the King James Version of the Bible.
Read MoreA very big ‘Thank-you’ to everyone who so generously supported this year’s shoe-box appeal.
Read MoreThe repair work to the worship area is now complete although redecoration has still to be done.
Read MoreMoston Day and the parade from Moston Lane School to Broadhurst Fields was held yesterday.
Read MoreThis poster was produced during our Celebration of Youth weekend.
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Read MoreOld photograph of laying the foundstion stone of Streetfold UMC.
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