This Week 19th – 25th October Chepstow Methodist Church Albion Square Sunday 7.00 – 9.00 p.m. FYI Minister: Rev Andrew Webster Monday 10.00 - 11.15 a.m. Parents and Toddlers Tuesday 10.00 - 11.15 a.m. 10.00 - 12.00 p.m. 7.30 p.m. Parents and Toddlers House Group at 37 St George Rd – Wesley Guild – David Lindo Mount Pleasant House, Mount Pleasant, Chepstow NP16 5PS Telephone: 01291 622100 E-mail: webster.a@btinternet.com Church web address: www.chepstowmethodist.org.uk Sunday 19th October 2014 Wednesday10.00 - 11.15 a.m. 2.45 p.m. 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. 7.00 p.m. Thursday Friday Parents and Toddlers Women’s Fellowship – Charles Unsworth BB House Group at 47 Wyebank Rd 9.30 a.m. 11.00 -11.30 a.m. 11.45 - 12.20 p.m. 12.30 p.m. 7.30 p.m. Bible Study – Youth Room Prayer Group Mid Week Worship Lunch Club House Group – 37 Normandy Way 10.00 - 11.15 a.m. 10.30 - 11.30 a.m. Parents and Toddlers Food Co-Op The Beacon Coffee Shop Open: Monday – Wednesday & Friday 10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. All activities at Albion Square unless otherwise stated. th Worship Sunday 26 October 9.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. Welcomers 9.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. Rev Andrew Webster Rev Andrew Webster Pat & Dave Lindo C Church web address: www.chepstowmethodist.org.uk 9.000 9.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 6.00 p.m. Welcomers 9.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m. Readings Worship Today Rev Keith Town Paul Burke - All Age Keith Town – Wholeness & Healing Cynthia Giles Angie & Dave Middleton We extend a very warm welcome to all who join us in worship today. If you are a visitor or have recently moved into the area, Please make yourself known to the Minister, a Steward or the Person sat next to you. Tea & coffee will be served, in the hall, after the 10.30 Service; Large print books and a hearing loop are available. Please ask a steward ` Introduction to Worship . The Lord is King, let all the people worship. Let all the people praise the Lord for He alone is Holy. The Lord is a lover of justice and establishes equity and righteousness Let all the people praise the Lord for He alone is Holy. Please remember in your prayers this week all who are housebound and no longer able to worship with us also – Peter Steed Long-term prayer concerns will be covered by the Church prayer groups. If anybody requires prayer after either service, for themselves or for another, please ask a steward, who will arrange it for you. Cleaning – Russell & Hilary Collins This Week’s Church Flowers are in memory of Trevor Morgan The Rev Gordon Wilson, who used to come and preach at Chepstow from his circuit in Bristol, and, for a while was the chaplain at Airbus, Filton, passed away th about 5 weeks ago. There will be a memorial service at 2.30pm on 25 October at Horfield Methodist Church, Churchways Avenue, Bristol. Refreshments will be provided afterwards and all who knew Gordon are welcome. The Macmillan Coffee Morning held at The Beacon was a huge success! We raised a total of £374.08, and when this is gift aided it will be approx. £445.00. Debbie would like to say a big, big thank you to everyone who donated the wonderful array of cakes, and everyone who attended. Also, not forgetting my hardworking helpers on the day, Bev, Angie and Cynthia. Thank you all once again for all your support. God Bless. Debbie. Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes - Thank you to so many of you who faithfully make up shoeboxes each year. If you need a 'flat pack' box to assemble, they are available in the Foyer for a 30p donation. Leaflets with labels, and all the information for suggestions on content, payment etc are also available in the Foyer. Please bring the shoeboxes into Church BY Sunday 9th November. Any questions, please ask Hilary or Russell Collins The Winter Envoy will appear at the beginning of December and this is a reminder to you all that if you have an article you would like to include, please st send it to us via EnvoyMeth email by 31 October. Thanks. Beryl and Terry st Average weekly offerings – average for the 11 months to 31 July was £1085. We give thanks & trust in God’s Provision. For further information on Church finances please contact Sue Chimes (Treasurer). Diary Dates Tuesday 21st October – 7.30pm - The Wesley Guild – A South African Holiday - David Lindo. Open to everyone who would like to join us. Wednesday 22nd October – 2.45pm - Women’s Fellowship – Charles Unsworth – The Gideons. Open to everyone who would like to join us, not only Women’s Fellowship members. Thursday 23rd October - 9.30am - Bible Study - In the youth room. Looking at John chapter 4. All welcome. Friday 24th October – 10.30-11.30am – Food Co-op Scheme. Collect and order your next bag of veg &/or fruit &/or salad) for the following week. For more information please speak to Lesley Finnie or Pauline Davies. Saturday 25th October – 6.30pm - Action for Children Supper & Quiz Evening with our Quizmaster John Giles. An evening of food and fun! Tickets £5 inclusive! Teams of 4or A lighthearted quiz - not too serious! Tickets available from Margaret Harvey, Sandra Hunt, and Michael Bale Sunday 26th October - 10.30am - We look forward to a service of dedication and thanksgiving for Tirion Faultless. Friday 31st October – 5-7pm - Glow in the Dark Party. A fun family alternative to Halloween - Super Heroes Fancy Dress. Come along and enjoy the games and activities Sausage supper included. (Please note children need to be accompanied by an adult). If anyone would like to volunteer to help set up the church at 4 0’clock,help in the kitchen or with the crafts and games, please let me know. I would love to hear from you. Saturday 1st November – 3-5.30pm – Messy Church – Come to Messy Church!! When families come together, enjoy being together, make things together, eat together and celebrate God together!! Bring your friends and their families too!! For further details contact Angela Horder – (07843 788534) Follow us on Facebook or use the web page to keep up. If you have anything you wish to be included on the notice-sheet, please contact Hazel Williams preferably by e-mail notices@chepstowmethodist.org.uk By Thursday @ 6pm Saturday 8th November – 9am – Sons of Adam Men’s Breakfast – All welcome for a good old Full English. Please let Keith Harvey know if you are going. Do you know anyone who is sick, bereaved or in need of a visit or flowers? Or has moved to this area or Church? If so, please contact Elena Johnson or Kathy Griffin Saturday 8th November - 10.30-1.30 - Christmas Fayre. Do join us for Coffee and a Mince Pie, light lunches will be served from 12 o'clock. We are collecting things for the Nearly New Stall, also Cake Stall - Margaret is already making jams and marmalade. If you have something suitable for a Raffle Prize Cynthia would be pleased to have it and any offers of help will be most gratefully received. Cynthia. Friday 14th November - 7pm for 7.30pm - 20 Year Alpha Celebration - At this Church. If you have been a guest on the Alpha Course over the last 20 years you should have received an invite; please can you reply letting us know if you are coming or not. If you haven’t received an invite and have done the Course do contact us as our list may not be complete. Vera & Brian verabrian@btinternet.com Christian's Against Poverty (CAP) Lynn has now been trained as a debt coach. We have a dedicated prayer group that meets every first Monday evening of the month. There are also a number of people who have expressed an interest in being debt coaches. Some have come from other Churches and two from other groups of Churches. A number of people have also volunteered to bake cakes that Lynn and the befrienders can take on their first visit to new clients. Lynn is now spending a month contacting potential referrers. We hope to see our first CAP client on or around the 10th Nov. Thank you all so much for your continued support. If anyone else would like to offer to help or want more information please contact either Isobel (620409) or Lynn (07539 477286) Chepstow foodbank - The next Tesco foodbank collection is Thursday 27th - Saturday 29th November. If you are able to give just an hour of your time at some point over these 3 days to help out, please contact our foodbank co-ordinator, Sarah Coleman (07931911869/chepstowfoodbank@gmail.com) ..... you may get a bit cold (November weather!!) but your heart will be warmed by the amazing generosity of the people of Chepstow at this time. Up-to-date information about our foodbank can be read at http://www.chepstow.foodbank.org.uk/, where you will also find the latest newletter. Back to our week-in, week-out needs.....here is a list of food items that are most needed at the moment to keep our shelves well stocked: Tinned Potatoes, Tinned Carrots, Tinned Sweetcorn, Tinned Sponge Puddings, Dried Mashed Potato, Instant Noodles (for those with limited cooking facilities), Treats eg. Crisps or Chocolate (if families are struggling to provide the food basics, treats are often impossible to buy...and we all enjoy a treat every now and then!) As ever, thank you so much for your continued support. I am always amazed every Sunday morning when I see yet more foodstuffs in the collection box.....not wanting any recognition for what they do, people just quietly and faithfully pop something in there....how wonderful! Hilary Collins