Wellington Methodist Church and Centre Sunday 7th April 2019

New Street, Wellington, Telford, TF1 1LU

U.K registered charity No. 1130091

Welcome to Wellington Methodist Church! At the top of New Street, the church seeks to serve town and people and offers good news for all. If you are here for the first time or just visiting the area you are welcome. Please feel at home and if you would like to know more about the work of the Church please ask, or fill in one of the contact leaflet sheets to join the mailing/email list. Do stay and join us for tea and coffee after the service. Dear friends, As has been expressed many times before, Lent is traditionally a time in the church cal-endar for spiritual reflection and to take stock of our relationship with God. Self-examination can be a good thing if it leads to identification of things that may destroy or hinder that relationship; if it leads to a deeper faith in, and a renewed commitment to God; and leads to new enthusiasm to follow Jesus Christ as Lord. The good thing is that we do not stay in a place of condemnation even if we discover, through such self-examination, that we have fallen short of God’s call on our lives. (Isn’t this all of us?) That is what the cross was all about. By his death Jesus has released us from the power of all that is wrong in our lives, and by his resurrection has given us hope of living with him eternally. Writing in a letter to the church in Philippi, Paul recognises he has not yet been made perfect in Christ. However, his desire is to “press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.” (Phil 3 v 12). To do that Paul realises he has to forget what is “behind” - in the past - and look to what lies ahead. Interestingly Paul does not suggest that standing still is an option. Instead he states, “I press on towards the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenwards in Christ Jesus.” (Phil 3 v.14) This is good advice for us all in the power and strength of the Holy Spirit.

Every Blessing, Diane

Contact Details:

www.wellingtonmethodist.org.uk

Office Tel No. 01952 250944

Ministers: Rev Derrick Lander

Tel No. 01952 275844

Deacon Julie Morton

Tel No. 01952 640079

deaconjulie@telfordmeth.org.uk

Office: wmc.office@telfordmeth.org .uk

Office Hours : Mon - Fri 9.00 am - 1pm

WELLINGTON METHODIST CHURCH NEWSLETTER

‘Growing by sharing God’s Love’

Services for Sunday 7th April 10.15 am Baptism - Rev Molly Chitokwindo Followed by soup lunch. Mid week Services (Thursdays): 11th April - Holy Communion - Rev J Farrimond Services for Sunday 14th April 9.00 Holy Communion - Rev D Lander 10.15 am Café Worship - Deacon J Morton

Marsh Green Services 7th April 6.30 pm Holy Communion - Rev D Lander 14th April 6.30 pm Evening Service - TBC Our prayers :For this month we are asked to pray for... Frank & Joyce; Jim & Brenda

P; Brenda H; Shirley and Dave; Diana & family; Peter S & family; Colin; Rob

(Diane’s Brother) & his family Lucy and Ellie; Nicola, her husband & Jacob;

Anne; Judith D.

NEWS, DIARY DATES & SPECIAL EVENTS

Lent Bible Study at The Rock Tues 9th April 2.00 - 3.30 pm ‘Nothing More, Nothing Less’ is a Bible Study based on the film, ‘I Daniel Blake’. All are welcome at The Rock Methodist Church between 2.00 - 3.30 pm every Tues in Lent. No prior Bible knowledge needed. Contact Deacon Julie on 07841 428302 Ladies Group Wednesdays at 7.30 - 9.00 pm 10th April - Life as a Postman - Roger Jones - Men welcome 17th April - Easter Craft - Liz Winder - All ladies invited 24th April - Meal out at Wetherspoons - All women invited Help needed at Synod Sat 13th April am The Circuit is looking for volunteers to serve hot drinks and marshal the cars into the carparks at the start of Synod on Sat 13th April, being held at Wrekin College. If you can help between 8.30 and 10 am please speak to Diane or Sharon Roberts. Anti-racist Rally Sat 13th April from 11.00 - 2.00 pm The church is taking part in this rally in the square to coincide with the EDL rally on the same day. It has been suggested that food from different cultures would be a good idea for this peace rally which is intended to bind together all people whatever their background. If anyone can help, can they contact Deacon Julie or David Corbett.

Change to advertised Easter Services Maundy Thursday 18th April 7pm - this will now be taken by Rev Rachel Parkinson. Easter Sunday 21st April - there will be no early Communion service at Wellington and the 10.15 am Holy Communion service will be taken by Rev Rachel Parkinson. There will be an 8.30 am Communion Service at Newport, Oakengates & Bridgnorth. Craftivism Group Tues 16th April 6.30-8.00pm A combination of very simple craft and activism, exploring ways to make a difference through gentle protest. Every 3rd Tuesday (come when you can) at the rear of Costa Coffee, Wrekin Retail Park, Telford. TF1 2DE. Contact Julie on 07841 428302 for info. Pastoral Meeting Sat 11th May 10.00 - 11.00 am May Fayre Sat 18th May from 10.00 - 1.00 pm This year we will be holding a May Fayre on Sat 18th May from 10.00 - 1.00 pm. Any-one with any ideas of what we could include in the fayre or any church group/organisation wishing to take part speak to Jennifer ASAP. If you have items for a tom-bola, toy stall or a white or pastel sheet for a banner, please see Jennifer. Safeguarding Training Opportunities through the Methodist Church Foundation Module Safeguarding Training at Albrighton on Sat 25 May 10am. Refresher Module Safeguarding Training at Albrighton on Sat 25 May 2pm. Refresher Module Safeguarding Training at Wellington on Thurs 10 October 7pm. Please make sure if you need to attend either course that you book as soon as possi-ble. Remember that the Refresher Course should be attended four years after the Foundation Training, then at four year intervals thereafter. Anyone who has not attended the Advanced Level Safeguarding training and needs to do so, must attend the Foundation Training at least before doing so, as well as going through the Essen-tial Preparation material. This applies to everyone whatever their previous experi-ence. Please contact Sharon on 505108 as soon as possible to book your place. Afternoon Tea at Roger Jones’ Saturday 20th July A warm invitation to 7 Minsterley Close on Sat 20th July. More details to follow. Free to a good home Technics SX EX70 Electronic organ - free to a good home. See Dewi if you know any-body who might be interested. Call for Help If anyone would be interested in leading the Emmaus Crew on a Sunday morning please speak to Diane. Safeguarding training, DBS checks and materials are available. Calling all JMA collectors If you have a JMA box which needs emptying please hand them to me as soon as possible. Thank you. Barbara Murray Gift Day Total The March Gift Day total stands at £5365.00 as of this week. Many thanks. Poppy Making If anybody would like to knit or sew felt poppies, please see Tina.

Monday 8th April 9.00 - 1.00 pm Slimming World Hall 6.30 - 7.45 pm Brownies Community Room 7.00 - 9.00 pm Banners Group Sanctuary 7.30 - 9.30 pm Severn Harmony Fellowship Room Tuesday 9th April 10.00 - 1.00 pm Art Group Workshop Hall 1.30 - 3.30 pm Macular Support Community Room 6.00 - 7.30 pm Girls’ Brigade Hall and Community Room 7.00 - 8.00 pm Calm Minds Fellowship Room Wednesday 10th April 9.30 - 12.00 noon Here to listen Fellowship Room 5.15 - 6.10 pm Rainbows Community room 6.00 - 7.30 pm Guides Hall & Community Rm 7.30 - 9.00 pm Ladies Evening Fellowship Room 7.30 - 9.30 pm Caledonian Society Hall Thursday 11th April 9.30 - 10.00 am Holy Communion Sanctuary 10.00 - 3.00 pm Thy Kingdom Come training Fellowship Room 10.00 - 12.00 noon Coffee Morning Community Room 12.15 - 1.00 pm Food for Thought Sanctuary 6.00 - 8.00 pm Boys’ Brigade Hall and Community Room 7.00 - 9.00 pm Holiday Club Preparation Fellowship Room Friday 12th April 10.00 - 12.00 noon Craft and Chat Hall 10.30 - 11.30 am Mothers’ Prayers Sanctuary Saturday 13th April 10.00 - 12.00 noon Coffee Morning - Hall

WEEKDAY PROGRAMME

Thank you Carol would like to thank everyone who took part in last Sunday’s Mothering Sunday Service, the Young People and children really showed their talents, thanks to Tina who was patient with the hearts! Finally a huge thank you to Barbara & Leon for the beautiful flowers all mothers and ladies in church received especially also for going the extra mile and providing even more flowers for us to take and give to neighbours and friends as a gift from our church. Methodist Homes fund raiser Quiz papers for the above will be available for you to take for £1 each to help raise funds for the above. Please complete and return form to Mary LEWIS with your name and telephone number written at the top. There is a prize of a £10 Morrisons vouch-er for the winner. In the event of a tie a winner will be drawn out of a hat (or similar).