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  Sat 26th Sept​       Cosy Café 10.00 a.m. – 12 noon

 Sat 19th Sept​       Skittles 2.00  -  4.00 p.m.

  Sat 26th Sept​       Cosy Café 10.00 a.m. – 12 noon

HIMLEY ROAD.  DY3 2TS

It's Pot Luck! Saturday 19th SeptemberYouth For Christ Quiz Night

With the theme of pot luck you can't revise for this one. As usual it's up to 6 members in a team but if you can't make up a team you can still join in the fun as you can be part of a mix and match team. Starting at 6.30pm and aim to be finished for 9pm with free refreshments being served during the evening. If possible, please let us know if you're coming as it helps with set-up and catering ( anuschkasedgley@hotmail.com ) 

As usual donations will be gratefully received for Youth For Christ. 

Thank you to all those who supported the Gornal Gaumont which was a fun afternoon 

and £140 was raised for Youth For Christ. 

Thanksgiving Weekend at the end of September 2026.That will include a QUILT SHOW from 10am to 4.00pm on 26th Septemberwhich will raise funds to go towards purchasing a Defibrillator. We are asking for a minimum donation of £5 which includes a drink and a cake. There will be over 100 quilts on display and there will be a few for sale and a sales table with lots of bits and bobs.There will also be some other stalls including demonstrations of how to use the defibrillator and some other heart-related activities

On Sunday 27th September there will be special services for our Harvest Sunday including a Family Service at 10.45am in the morning and a Circuit Service at 5pm in the evening followed by a Harvest Supper. Further details to follow. If you require any further information please contact Mike Timmins on 07860 286004 or email Timbine@hotmail.com

It’s lovely to see fresh flowers in church during worship.

There are a few dates left on the list in the car park entrance so could you consider whether you could fill one of these dates.

The flowers can be passed on to someone who is ill or needs some comfort, to show we are thinking about them.

 

PRAYER MINISTRY

There are now only 2 people to offer prayer ministry after worship. It’s necessary to have 2 people offering prayer, so we really need someone to volunteer to help with this valuable service. Please could you consider joining us. You don’t need to pray if you are unsure, you can just be there and sit whilst Joy or I pray. Please speak to Joy or me (Maureen Jeavons) if you would be willing to join us.

CHURCHES TOGETHER NEWS

It's been 500 years this year since William Tyndale translated the Bible from Latin into English so that ordinary people could read and understand God's  Word for themselves.  He was  subsequently burnt at the stake as his efforts were considered heretical by the Church

Churches Together in Halesowen are organising various events to celebrate his achievements,

On Thursday 8th October the Gospels will be read at 4 different locations.

At 9.00am Matthew’s Gospel will be read at St John's

at 12.00 noon Mark’s Gospel will be read outside the old Dancer's shop

at 3.00pm Luke’s Gospel will be read at Hasbury Methodist

at 6.00pm John’s Gospel will be read at Hasbury Community Church

I hope a few people might come forward to help read Luke. Also we are looking for stories people might have about a family Bible or one that is especially special to them. We hope to display these in the church. If any one does have a story about their Bible please let me know. 

Please contact Dilys Ward if you are able to help with the readings tel: 0121 725 0564

Forthcoming Alpha Course at Springs Church, Gornal

 After last years' successful Alpha course which included people from local Methodist churches, Springs Church are planning another Alpha Course beginning on the evening of Tuesday 29th September at the Zoar chapel 7.30 – 9.00pm

A meal will be provided, which will be followed by a video and discussion .
Further information and sign-up details can be found at www.springschurch.co.uk/alpha
If you wish to attend but don’t have internet facilities please ask.

Whether you are just exploring faith or a long-time Christian, this is an opportunity for all who want to know more about Jesus and the Christian faith. Also please invite your friends and family as it’s going to be a great opportunity for outreach.                                                                        If you wish to know more about this,  please speak to Geoff Donnison on 07929 520599 or email geoffdonnison@outlook.com.

FOOD BANK SOS 

The Black Country food bank are so desperately short of basic supplies at the moment that they are having to buy items from their limited financial resources. They were really  pleased to receive our contributions last week as they were very much needed. Thank you all for your support

Please  continue to  give to the Food bank as generously as you can to help those who are struggling financially at this difficult time.

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CRAFTING FOR COMMUNITIES     htpps://cforc.co.uk We are in need of drivers on Wed or Fri mornings, 9.30 - 12.30 to collect and deliver our hand- made  goodies across the borough We work from the building behind Mary Stevens Hospice which  used to be the maternity hospital. If you want to know more 

NOTICE TO ALL KITCHEN USERS

Due to the new Dudley waste management rules the way waste is handled                              in this kitchen has changed.

Food waste

No food waste is to be placed in either bin. We do not have the facility to deal with food waste so please place any waste in the plastic bags provided and remove from the premises.

Non-recyclable waste

This is to be placed in the bin by the handwash sink. This waste includes: handtowels, napkins, greaseproof paper, foil wrappings, bubble wrap, chocolate and sweet wrappers.

Recyclable waste

This is to be placed in the bin by the dishwasher. Please rinse items first. This includes: food and drink cans, glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles, tubs and food trays, cartons, clean foil and foil containers Paper and card

Thank you for your help

OUR DAILY BREAD

As Christian disciples we are required to spend time reading the bible and praying on a regular basis to help us grow closer to God. It  can be hard to keep to this discipline without the help of daily bible notes. Available from church are 'Our Daily Bread' bible notes  but if you prefer to go 'on line'  the following resources are recommended and easy to use.

  Prayer for the day the Methodist Church app  .....Lectio 365 app....

Sacred Space app..... Pray as you go app (Catholic based but very good)      

Our Daily Bread bible notes are for June, July and August are available from the prayer table in the foyer.

While these copies are free, a small contribution would enable a donation to be sent to Our Daily Bread Ministries to offset printing costs

Thank you

RECYCLING

Unfortunately we are no longer able to recycle used pens and felt tips. Things we can recycle are stamps   ( please leave a small border), used spectacles ( but no cases thank you), balls of wool, teddies and ink cartridges – (we received £61 for the last batch of ink cartridges !!)

CHURCH FLOWERS

The list of dates for offers to provide flowers during 2026 is now in the side vestibule

 PRAYER

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PRAYER

Lord we pray for the people of Nepal and Tibet caught in the terrible disaster there.

We lift to you those who have been trapped who may be still alive and those who have been rescued.

We pray for the emergency services – for those risking life and limb to search for survivors.

We lift those who have lost loved ones, homes and all of their possessions.

We have watched with horror, news coverage of the disaster area.

We pray that those who survive may have all the help they need to rebuild their lives.

Lord in Your mercy, hear our prayer

Amen