Sunday 19th February 2012
9am ~ Morning Worship
Thomas Pattinson
‘Andrew – Fisherman, Disciple, Saint’
John 1:35-51 (page 1064)
John 6:1-15 (page 1069)
10.45am ~ Communion
Rev Philip Jackson
‘Caught in the Crossfire’
Ephesians 6:10-20 (page 1177)
6.30pm ~ Evening Worship
Rev John Carr
‘Transformed or Transfixed?’
Mark 9:2-9 (page 1012)
Genesis 22:1&2, 9-13, 15-18 (page 2)
Tuesday 21st February
10am ~ Service
Mr Lawrence Tomlinson
FROM THE CHURCH OFFICE
“Twelve weeks let loose”
Saturday 25th February 7.30pm at PMC. There will be a pudding evening where Richard and Ruth will share some of the thoughts and experiences from their sabbatical travels.
Bring a pudding and share in good food and fellowship.
Get to know the family
After Morning worship on Sunday 26th February, when we worship together as one family, come and share in a simple soup and pudding lunch. This will be followed by activities, puzzles, board games, table tennis, knitting, a walk or just a chat. Come along and have a great time sharing in fellowship with each other.
Please see Helen Ward for more details.
Church Council Secretary
We are pleased to announce that an appointment has been made.
Five Frugal Lent Lunches
The Christian Aid Committee invite you to show concern for the hungry of the world during the season of Lent by sharing in a series of simple lunches of bread, cheese and a cup of tea or coffee and donating to Christian Aid the amount you would normally spend on a meal.
12.00 noon – 1.30 pm
Tuesday 28th February
Christ Church, Drovers Lane
(Supported by Lowther Street United Reformed Church)
Tuesday 6th March
Friends’ Meeting House (Quakers)
Tuesday 13th March
Penrith Methodist Church, Wordsworth Street
(Organised and led by St. Andrew’s and supported by St. Catherine’s)
Tuesday 20th March
Salvation Army Hall, Hunter Lane
Tuesday 27th March
Penrith Methodist Church
I would just like to take this opportunity to give thanks for all the help that I have received during Richard’s sabbatical.
Primarily I would like to give thanks to God for the way he has sustained and guided me by his Spirit. I realise, however, that a lot of this has happened through prayer and I have been more than aware over the last 3 months that so many people have upheld Claire, the boys and I in their prayers. We are most grateful for this spiritual support that has been invaluable during this time.
I am also conscious of the vast amount of practical support that I have received from so many people over this period and so my thanks go to all who have helped me in so many ways.
Over this period I have been aware of the way in which we live out our faith as a family. As with every family, members go away for short or long periods but it is always a blessing to welcome them back. We welcome Richard and Ruth back to a joint service next week and it will be great to see as many people there as at the covenant service. There will be another family meal after the service so please do put that in your diary.
With my sincere thanks once again,
Phil.
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GOING FOR GROWTH 2012
with
Revd Leo Osborn
President of the Methodist Conference
And
Ms Ruth Pickles
Vice-president of the Methodist Conference
‘Caring as Disciples of Jesus’
Saturday 17th March – 10am – 3.30pm
Penrith Methodist Church
Children & Youth programme provided by NISCU & Creche facilities
Refreshments & lunch available
Please contact the Circuit Office to book your place on 862737
PRAYERS
Sunday – Pray for all of our local preachers and ministers as they lead worship today.
Monday – Pray for Paul in his work with our children and young people. Pray that the Lord will give him wisdom and the gifts he needs for his work amongst us.
Tuesday – Prayer for Richard and Ruth as they return to “circuit life”. Pray that the sabbatical has been fruitful.
Wednesday – Pray for Emily and her work in the café. Pray for the Sanctuary and Saturday café.
Thursday – Pray for Phil, that the Spirit may continue to work through him in the circuit.
Friday – Pray for Michelle and Lynne and their work within the circuit office. Pray that God will continue to bless them in all they do for the church.
Saturday – Pray for our pastoral team. For Moyra, the pastoral visitors, coordinators and pastoral contacts.
URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS: please call 01768 862787 or email admin@penrithmethodist.co.uk and we will pass on your request to all members of our congregation who are on email.
THE PRAYER BOX: this is to be found in the glasshouse (downstairs reception area). Prayer requests left here will be dealt with through a variety of gatherings, intercessions at services and on email, where appropriate.
Pancakes
One of the cell groups is going to provide pancakes between the 9am and 10.45am services TODAY. We’d love to see as many there as possible to enjoy some closing celebrations of the richness of God’s gifts to us before we get into Lent. We’ll be accepting donations for pancakes to support a charity.
New Wine Women’s Day
This is now fully booked.
Please contact Sarah Hulme or the Circuit Office if you have booked and require transport so that we know numbers for booking the coach.
GARDEN
Large garden available for use as allotment to grow fruit and vegetables. Already well cultivated. Free of charge, share produce. Contact Ian White on 01768 863859.
Skelton Methodist Church
Pancake Lunch at Skelton on Tuesday 21 February 12 Noon onwards - All Welcome.
Coffee Morning – Thank you
Thank you very much for your support of the Network/Fellowship Coffee Morning. It was in aid of the World Church and local and wider charities and raised an excellent £280. Thank you for help given and support on a cold and almost snowy morning, and for very kind donations.
It was good to have time for a chat, and it was interesting to meet with, and to help Joan Robinson with the rag rug she is making for a Sami family from the nomadic people of northern Scandinavia.
The Quiz Night
Supporting the work of Women’s Network in this country and overseas
Please note a change of date. The Quiz Night will now be held on
Monday 12th March
(not on Thurs 23 Feb as previously advertised).
Other details remain the same: the start time is still 7.30pm; John Peacock is still the Quiz Master; and there will be the usual excellent Pie and Pea supper.
.................so get your teams organised, or just come along on the night.
More details coming soon!
Fashion Show
Wednesday 14th March 7pm
QEGS School hall
Adult £5 Child £3
See poster in Hall for details.
An Expression of Thanks
Dorothy Thwaytes and family would like to express their sincere thanks for the numerous prayers which have been said, both during the short life and after the death of her beautiful Grandson Zac.
Thank you, too, for the many enquiries, cards and flowers and for the donations from Sunday morning coffee to Crawford House, the Sick Children’s Trust, Newcastle. They have been so comforting and very much appreciated.
Also, a special thank you to Revd. Philip Jackson for the lovely service; his words were just perfect.
Many thanks from us all and God Bless.
3M's reminder
We would like to remind members of the 3Ms of their annual BREAKFAST AT PMC on Saturday 3rd March at 8.30am when our guest speaker will be Rev Richard Teal, Chair of the Cumbria District. Names are now being taken for this event and should be in by the end of this month at the latest please. DONT MISS OUT ON THIS POPULAR EVENT (AND WHY NOT INVITE A FRIEND ALONG TOO?)
Spring Harvest Skegness
A group from St Andrews church have booked a 6 person apartment from Tuesday 10th – Sunday 15th April 2012. They have 3 spare places if anyone is interested in going with them. The cost would be £215 per person. Please contact David Cornthwaite on Penrith 867263 or call in St Andrews office if you are interested.
Women’s World Day of Prayer
Friday 2nd March
2pm
Speaker: Mrs Sylvia Hall
Cumbria & District President of Methodist Women
in Britain Network
All very welcome to attend.
Admin Assistant –
Diocesan Board of Education
The Diocese of Carlisle Board of Education is looking to employ an admin assistant to support the Education team in delivering a range of support to church schools and governors. The post is for 7 hours per week in the first instance although this may expand. If you are interested please contact Michael Mill, Director of Education, Children and Young People for further details or to discuss the role; director.education@carlislediocese.org.uk. (01228 815410).
The closing date for applications is 27th February 2012.
Penrith Food Bank
Would you like to contribute?
If so, there is a box in reception. There is also more information and a list of suggested items.
Thank You.
Circle Dance
Saturday 3rd March 7.30pm
Evergreen Hall
Adult £6 Child £4
See poster in Hall for details.
Fairtrade Matters
An oversight in the past has meant that, although we operate as a Fairtrade Church and Café, we have not had official recognition of this fact. Recently, Amy Yallop has applied for and got Fairtrade status for the Church and The Bridge, although the café is not recognised in its own right but as part of the church.
So now we are ‘official’ and the posters will be displayed in the near future.
Sarah Yallop
Bridge Breakfast
for Fairtrade Fortnight
Saturday 25th February
9am - 12 noon
Bottomless tea & coffee,
plus pancakes!
Prayer Refresh
Tuesday 21st February
1.30 – 3.30pm, in church.
Readings, Music, Flags,
Quiet Space, Prayer, Dance.
Pop in for a few minutes, or stay for longer. All Welcome.
WEEKLY DIARY
Monday 20TH February
9.30am Winter Walk – Meet @ Church. Bring Drink & Snack.
1.30pm Tiddlers – Bridge
8pm Worship Group - Bridge
9pm Football – Penrith Leisure Centre – Please support this outreach.
Tuesday 21ST February
10am Service – Church
1.30pm Craft Club – Bridge
1.30pm – 3.30pm Prayer Refresh - Church
6pm Dance – Sandgate Room
6.45pm Kids Alive – Sandgate Room
7.30pm Junior Youth Club – Hall
7.30pm Cell Groups – Bridge
7.30pm Omega House Group – 39 White Ox Way
8.30pm Bowling – Sandgate Room
Wednesday 22ND February
7.30am Prayer Meeting – 18 Brent Road – All Welcome
2pm Women’s Fellowship – Sandgate Room – Mr Bernard Thornborrow
7.30pm Graham St HG – 44 White Ox Way
7.30pm United HG – 24 Byrnes Close, Plumpton
7.30pm Choral Group – Sandgate Room
Thursday 23RD February
10.30am St Kilda House Group – 22 Salkeld Road
1.30pm Tea & Toddlers – Hall
7.15pm Marriage Course – Sandgate Room
7.30pm Parklands HG – 19 Frenchfield Way
7.30pm Stewards Meeting – 9 Carleton Hall Gardens
8pm Fleming House Group
Friday 24TH February
10am Desperate Housewives – 25 Croft Terrace
10.30am Tiddlywinks – Bridge
12Noon Lunch Club – Hall
7.30pm 3M’s – Upper Room 1 – Mr Frank Kirby ‘Dormice in Cumbria’
7.30pm Youth Club – Hall
7.45pm Leadership Team – 44 White Ox Way
9pm After Hours - Bridge
Saturday 25TH February
11am – 4.30pm Saturday Café – Bridge
7.30pm ‘Twelve Weeks Let Loose’ talk followed by pudding supper
Sunday 26TH February
9am NO SERVICE
10.45am Morning Worship – Rev Richard Hall
6.30pm Open Mic. – Rachel Smith