Healthy Churches in Southampton
Saturday 3rd March at Trinity Church, Totton.
Full "Irish" Breakfast at 8.00 a.m.
Start at 9.30 a.m.
Finish by 1.00 p.m.
This Saturday morning leaders, Church Stewards, "interested people" and just about anybody who has a concern for the future of the Methodist Church in Southampton will be descending on Trinity Church in Totton for the start of our Healthy Churches program.
Should I be there? If you are reading this, then the answer is probably "yes". You don't have to be a "Church Officer" or hold any "official" position - the only criteria is that you want to discover what God has in store for you and your church.
If you haven't heard about it, and are reading about it here for the first time, then I hope it isn't too late for you to come. The meeting will be the first step in a process being coordinated by the Southampton Circuit which aims to bring new life and hope to the future of Methodism in our area over the coming years.
The past few years have seen too many of our local congregations dwindle and close their doors, and this is part of our effort to fight back. So, PLEASE, come and see what is going on and what God is doing in our Circuit.
Come and help us make a difference
Nigel
Nigel Bailey
Treasurer and Financial Administrator, Southampton Methodist Circuit
Please see below the schedule of services this Christmas week at St James Road Methodist Church, Southampton:
Messy Christmas Nativity - Sunday 18th December 10.30 a.m.
Come dressed to participate in the Christmas story!! You know - Shepherd, sheep, angel, lobster(!)...
Carols by Candlelight - Sunday 18th December 6.30 p.m.
This is a very special service, lit entirely by candles. We remember the nativity through Bible readings and in the singing of traditional carols. Led by Rev. Terry Hudson and Deacon Brian Purchase
Christingle - Saturday 24th December 4.00 pm.
Worship led by Rev. Terry Hudson with a very distinctive Christmas flavour.
Sacrament of Holy Communion - Saturday 24th December 11.30 pm.
Late night worship led by Rev. Terry Hudson to see in Christmas morning
Christmas Day - Sunday 25th December 10.30 am.
All age family worship.
Here is the list of what you can look forward to (musically) at the forthcoming Christmas Tree & Music Festival at SJR; the programme starts just after 2.00 p.m. Friday 2nd December and runs through to Sunday afternoon. Hopefully this will help you to plan your weekend!
The event will be opened by the mayor of Southampton, Cllr Terry Matthews, at 2.00pm on the Friday. We hope to see you there...
Thanks to all of those who have been working hard to make this event happen.
Nigel Bailey
nigelbailey@me.com
Notices and Prayer site for St James Road Methodist Church, Southampton.