Notices

Notices 5th May 2024

Acts 10 v 42 He commanded us to preach to to the people and testify that he is the one whom God appointed as judge of the living and the dead.

Today Sunday 5th May

Pam and Mike will open our worship - join in or sit quietly and reflect on the words

10.30 am Mr Nigel Norris Steward Ken

Readings Psalm 98 Phil, and Acts 10 v 34 - 48 Brenda

6.30 pm United Communion service at Crownhill led by Rev Terry Higgins

Next Sunday 12th May

10.30 am Mrs Ann Cullum Steward Nigel

6.30 pm Rev Terry Higgins with Communion Steward Monica

Prayer. Please continue to pray for Brenton, Angela W, Barbara and Vic, Ann and Roger with different health problems, my sister in law Carol as she mourns the death of her husband Brian, and all those who are receiving cancer treatment in its various forms. We thank you that Molly M is doing well and hopes to be home soon.

Flowers.

Today’s gorgeous flowers have been donated by Sylvia M.

This weeks diary

Mon 6th MayBowls Hall 1.30 - 3.30

Tues 7th MayTai Chi Hall 10.30 am

Thurs 9th MayCoffee, Craft, PrayerChurch10am - 12pm

Thurs 9th MayOpen prayer invitation*Vestry11.10am - 11.30 am

Thurs 9th May Pastoral Meeting Church12.15 pm following coffee

Thurs 9th MayLadies Group Hall 1.45 - 3.15 (Hospital Radio)

Fri10th MayVarious Scouting Groups Hall From 5 . 30pm

Sat11th May Connect Church10 am - 12 noon

A warm welcome to all our Church folk to come to Connect, and share with the families as we think about the parable of the “Talents” As usual Pam has prepared a varied programme of craft and activities - join us for the morning, have some refreshments and get involved with all that’s going on.

*At our Thursday prayers, we will also celebrate Communion particularly with Ascension Day in mind. All welcome -we would love to have to find a bigger room!

Plympton Food bank (1/5/24)

Many thanks for all you do for the Foodbank. We as a Foodbank are very appreciative of all the help you give us, and I can assure it means even more to the people we help.

Our 10 most needed items are: Tinned Spaghetti, Instant Mash, Tinned Carrots and Potatoes, Tinned Ham, Tinned Fruit, UHT Whole Milk, Washing Up Liquid, Shower Gel and Shampoo, Sanitary Towels, Deodorant

If this is something you can support us with, please drop some items into your local collection box. We are very grateful for all your contributions.

Plympton Foodbank: serving folk of all religions and none to reduce Food Poverty. Contact 07922808086💚

Dear Friends, Until the growing season starts again, could I ask you to recycle your own jars. I am well stocked up at present ready to start making pickle and jam from July onwards. Thank you. Lesley

The Rainbow Project Spring Fayre will be on 9/5/24- 11/5/24 at 7 Furzehatt Way, Plymstock, PL9 8LP. Clothes, Bags, Shoes, Toys, Jewellery, Bric a brac, linen, cards books, jigsaws, home made cakes. Thurs - Fri 10 am - 3 pm Sat 10 - 2 pm Plus book lunch by calling 01752 401260

The next Silent Disco Worship at Sherwell, will be on Thursday 16th May at

6 p.m. which will be a celebration of the Holy Spirit, welcomed within and among us as transforming Grace. Silent Disco Worship is an inclusive event - people of all ages and interests attend. There are beanbags, physio balls and seats, there are colouring sheets on the theme, lego and plasticine or similar for those who need to fidget, and there is space for those who wish to dance. Music may be Heavy, Light, or Reflective, you can see what you’re getting to choose the right channel for you, we simply offer all that we do to God as worship for about forty minutes.

Rev Verity Phillips.

Thursday May 16th, 5.15-6.45 p.m MEN FOR CHRIST (MFC) at Mount Gould Methodist Church. Bring & share tea (drinks provided), participate in anything recreationally or just chat!; then pray -

A). For Youth for Christ (YFC). MFC is strictly for those over 18

B). For the Boys’ Brigade.

C). For the YMCA. All men with a heart to bring other men to Jesus welcome. Drop in for 5 minutes or longer.

LADIES FOR CHRIST - similar details - meet same time in Bible class room.

(Prison Fellowship follows)

Thanks for folk who brought 1 of the 130 postcards that will be on their way to Mission Aviation Fellowship very soon. We know from our local organiser that previously all the postcards (from everywhere) added up to MAF rolling out ten air strips in different countries, and another portion meant £10,000! So keep bringing them in!

Notices 28th April 2024

Isaiah 53: “But He was pierced for our transgressions;

He was crushed for our iniquities.”

Today 28th April

10.30 am Mrs Helen Kimberly Steward Lesley

Readings Isaiah 53: 1 - 6 Lesley Acts 8: 26 - 40 Sylvia M

6.30 pm Rev John Mills Steward Monica

Reading for discussion tonight Mark 16: 9 - 16

Next Week 5th May

10.30 am Mr Nigel Norris

6.30 pm United service with our sister Churches - at Crownhill

Prayer. Please continue to pray for Brenton as he struggles with his health, Angela as she mourns Denis, Barbara as she supports Vic, Ann as she awaits a date for surgery and all those who are receiving cancer treatment in its various forms. Prayers please for Molly Milne in hospital with knee problems, and my brother-in-law Brian receiving end of life care. Thank you for prayers answered - Mel’s friend Jenny is eating and doing well!

Flowers.

Until Angela is ready to resume the flower ministry, please see me.

This weeks diary

Mon 29th April Bowls Hall 1.30 - 3.30

Tues 30th April Tai Chi Hall 10.30 am

Thurs 2nd May Coffee, Craft, PrayerChurch10am - 12pm

Thurs 2nd May Open prayer invitation Vestry11.10am - 11.30 am

Thurs 2nd May No Ladies Group today - elections

Fri 3rd May Book Club Vestibule 2pm - 3.15 pm

Fri 3rd May Various Scouting Groups Hall From 5 . 30pm

Sat 4th May Ski Glow Zoom 9.30am - Join zoom meeting

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75913698102?pwd=Sljkbza7MbQYVLAv0UWhwEPrRCcUI4.1

Plympton Food bank

We have brilliant volunteers in the Foodbank making up food parcels. We couldn't provide this emergency support without our volunteers and you, our wider team, giving and coordinating food collections. Thank you so much.

URGENTLY NEEDED ITEMS THIS WEEK:

Demand is rising again. Thanks for your support.

Custard Fruit Juice Crisps/Snacks Spreads Sweet and Savoury Semi Skimmed Milk

Biscuits Tinned Fruit and Veg/Tomatoes Pasta/Curry Sauce Tinned Spaghetti

Plympton Foodbank: serving folk of all religions and none to reduce Food Poverty. Contact 07922808086💚

Circuit Meeting

At the meeting on Wednesday 17th May, the Circuit Trustees voted overwhelmingly to continue the discussion, and planning the move to a hub system. With only a small number of Ministers and 15 Churches that seemed to be the only option, but it is up to us to shape the future. There are no hard and fast rules about how this should be put into practice. The immediate financial crisis has been averted with cost cutting and careful budgeting, which gives us a breathing space to talk and explore the move to a more sustainable future for the Methodist Church - to do what we have been called to do, sharing the gospel and making disciples. How we do that is up to us!

OVERSEAS MISSIONS: Crownhill, 6.45-8 p.m. Wednesday May 1st:

Praying for Christian radio where it is difficult to be in person. You can do it at home by wifi or phone; lovely if you could have added fellowship by being together at Crownhill Methodist! Bring your I pad with you if you use that means! Code to get in on local notices nearer the time.

Great opportunity if you are free! Sat May 4th at St Andrews. Beginning at 7.30 an evening of music and stories of lives changed by faith. You can get tickets £5 (concessions £2) from St Andrews. We could get tickets for folk if you prefer. Hope to provide transport as well, Terry and Gill (262 600)

Last week, sitting in a very busy Derriford Hospital reception area waiting for my husband to finish his treatment, I was reminded of the phrase “Such Love” from the hymn we sang a few weeks ago with Delarre. The tender kiss from a mother to her child, as Mum had to turn back to go to her ward; a porter, smiling and chatting, walking very slowly, carrying a case and holding the arm of an elderly lady as he escorted her to the door; two children skipping along with Daddy after just visiting Mummy; doctors and nurses rushing from one department to another, perhaps popping into Warren’s to buy a snack. So many people, but a place of so many individual acts of caring, kindness and compassion. Such Love.

Dear Friends, Until the picking season starts again, could I ask you to recycle your own jars. I am well stocked up at present ready to start making pickle and jam from July onwards. Thank you. Lesley

Thank you to Pat D who found us a gas engineer who would come and look at the Church oven. We have an oven that works! Hooray! So please don’t put coats and bags on the top as the gas rings will now work!

Notices 21st April 2024

1 John 3 v 23: And this is His command: to believe in the name of His son,

Jesus Christ, and to love one another as He commanded us.

Sunday 21st April

Pam and Mike will open the morning with worship songs.

10.30 am We hope to welcome Rev Brenton Prigge to lead our Communion Service.

Steward Phil Readings 1 John 3 16 - 24 Lesley John 10:11 - 18 Mel

6.30 pm Miss Sue Bolt. Steward Brenda

Readings Exodus 16: 4 - 15 Monica and John 6 30 - 40 Cliff

Next week 28th April

10.30 am Mrs Helen Kimberly Steward Lesley

6.30 pm Rev John Mills Steward Monica

Although the name might be unfamiliar to you, Helen Kimberly is well known to us who come to evening services. She is a “Local Preacher in Training” and will come with 3 assistance dogs. Helen is a woman who loves the Lord, knows her scriptures, and we have always had a blessed time of worship together in the evenings. Don’t be concerned about the dogs - they will be settled on blankets around her as she leads the service.

Prayer. Thank you Lord that Brenton is back with us. Keep him in good health as he returns to serve the Circuit and his three Churches. Be with Angela after the death of Denis last week. Grant her peace of mind and comfort her. From our Thursday prayer time we remember our Circuit Ministers and all those lay people who have stepped forward to help in these difficult times. Please pray for Barbara as she cares for Vic, and all those know to us who are having cancer treatment. (Michael, Chris and Debbie, Julia and Caroline) Please also pray for a timely operation date for Ann W (from Connect and Coffee morning) and bless her with good health as she awaits that date.

Up to date information.

If you change your land line or mobile phone number, would you please let me know so I can keep all our contact details up to date. Pastoral Leaders, if you hear about any changes would you let Gill and myself know. Thank you. Lesley

Flowers.

Thank you to Monica who has donated and arranged the flowers this week.

This weeks diary

Mon 22nd AprilBowls Hall 1.30 - 3.30

Tues 23rd AprilTai Chi Hall 10.30 am

Thurs 25th AprilCoffee, Craft, PrayerChurch10am - 12pm

Thurs 25h AprilOpen prayer invitationVestry11.10am - 11.30 am

Thurs 25th April Ladies Group Hall 1.30 pm - 3.15 pm

Fri26th AprilVarious Scouting Groups Hall From 5 . 30pm

Sat27th April Ski Glow Zoom 9.30am - Join zoom meeting

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75913698102?pwd=Sljkbza7MbQYVLAv0UWhwEPrRCcUI4.1

Plympton Food bank

This week's needs include Sponge Puddings, Shaving Foam, Pasta Sauces, Instant Mash, Meat Meals, Meat Pies, Custard, Fruit Juice, Squash, Small and Large Sugar, Ketchup/Brown Sauce, Washing up Liquid, Toilet Rolls, Deodorant, Shampoo, Sanitary Towels. All items need to be non perishable please We don't need any cereal at the moment thank you. Plympton Foodbank: serving folk of all religions and none to reduce Food Poverty. Contact 07922808086💚

Circuit Meeting

At the meeting on Wednesday, the Circuit Trustees voted overwhelmingly to continue the discussion, and planning the move to a hub system. With only a small number of Ministers and 15 Churches that seemed to be the only option, but it is up to us to shape the future. There are no hard and fast rules about how this should be put into practice. The immediate financial crisis has been averted with cost cutting and careful budgeting, which gives us a breathing space to talk and explore the move to a more sustainable future for the Methodist Church - to do what we have been called to do, sharing the gospel and making disciples. How we do that is up to us!

OVERSEAS MISSIONS: Crownhill, 6.45-8 p.m. Wednesday May 1st:

Great opportunity if you are free! Six of us from Compton were at the highly inspiring unity meeting at St Andrews on Thursday, and there is a lovely meeting* at the same venue on Saturday week, May 4th. Beginning at 7.30 it is an evening of music and stories of lives changed by faith. *we have been before. You can get tickets £5 (concessions £2) from St Andrews. We could get tickets for folk if you prefer. Hope to provide transport as well, Terry and Gill (262 600)

Notices 14th April 2024

Luke 24 v 45 Then He opened their minds so they could understand the scriptures.

Sunday 14th April

10.30 am We welcome Mr Brian Hart and local preacher on note Alfie Reilly -

Steward - Nigel Reading Luke 24 verses 36 - 48

Please note there is no IT this morning and you will need a Mission Praise Hymn Book.

Thank you to Terry who has agreed to play for us.

6.30 pm Rev Terry Higgins with Communion Steward Monica

These are the readings for this evening. Acts 3, 12-19 1 John 3, 1-7

Could read them before the service, and if there were things which caught your eye, or really spoke to you, we might share them in a similar way as that of the lent course.

Sunday 21st April

Pam and Mike will open the morning with worship songs.

10.30 am We hope to welcome Rev Brenton Prigge to lead our Communion Service.

Steward Phil

6.30 pm Miss Sue Bolt. Steward Brenda

Prayer. Please pray for Barbara and her husband Vic, Angela and husband Denis. From our Thursday prayer time we remember Julia and Caroline, Jackie and her Mum, Phil and Jean Lemin after the death of Jean’s brother. Plus the situation in Gaza and Israel.

This weeks diary

Mon 15th AprilBowls Hall 1.30 - 3.30

Tues 16th AprilTai Chi Hall 10.30 am

Thurs 18th AprilCoffee, Craft, PrayerChurch10am - 12pm

Thurs 19th AprilOpen prayer invitationVestry11.10am - 11.30 am

Fri20th AprilVarious Scouting Groups Hall From 5 pm

Sat21st April Ski Glow Zoom 9.30am - Join zoom meeting

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75751090768?pwd=ANjGFDobJEhK11D2yy5oUVBlF1Q85I.1

Plympton Food bank

This week has been “National Pet's Day.” When times are difficult your pet makes all the difference, especially if they are therapy or assistance pets.

We are low on Tinned Fruit, Tinned Custard, Toilet Rolls, Non Perishable Gluten Free Foods, Cooking Oil and Cream Crackers. Any items you can donate will be passed on to people in need. Thank you. You are all amazing 💚

Plympton Foodbank: serving folk of all religions and none, to reduce Food Poverty. Contact 07922808086

Following on from Brenda’s Food Bank note above, could I share something I saw on the TV this morning. For all of you who have a cat as a pet, from 10th June all cats need to be microchipped, and there is a hefty fine for non compliance.

To all Circuit Trustees, from Saffie Edwards, Circuit Administrator

This is your call to an upcoming Extraordinary Circuit Meeting on 17th April 2024 at Ridgeway Methodist Church from 7.30pm. I hope that you do not mind my request that you do try to attend if possible, especially when important decisions may be made based on votes that are taken at these meetings. These decisions could have a huge effect on the Circuit and the Churches within it.

Annual Unity Service is at St Andrews on Thursday 18th April. It has as its theme

STEPPING FORWARD. The service begins at 7 p.m. Please make this a priority because it is what Jesus specifically asked us to engage in, to be ONE people. If you normally have fellowship on a Thursday evening, or similar activity please encourage all of them to come. Terry

Mercy Ships.

It was good to read about the work of the Mercy Ships in “Our Daily Bread” this week. The bible study on 10th April told the story of Genevieve, a mother from the Republic of Benin in Western Africa whose 3 children had been born with congenital cataracts. She was helped by the charity “The mercy Ships” and after corrective surgery, all 3 children could see. Praise the Lord for the doctors and nurses who give their time to do this amazing work!

OVERSEAS MISSIONS: Crownhill, 6.45-8 p.m. Wednesday May 1st:

Up to date information.

Easter Offering - Dedication will be at Central Hall on 28th April at 7 pm.