Trinity Methodist Church - Romford

PRAYER Dear Father God, thank you for your care for me throughout my life. Help me never to lose my faith and trust in you, and teach me to be grateful for all I have received from others. AMEN

10-30am Revd David Jebb assisted by the SPiRitually YouNG (SPRYNG) Group of Trinity

WELCOME 

An Introduction

Invitation and Call to Worship

PRAISE SONGS: STF 58 ‘Lord, I come before your throne of grace’

STF 72 ‘Father God I wonder how I managed to exist’

PRAYERS

Testimony

Hymn: STF 663 ‘I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry’

(Collection will be taken followed by a prayer of dedication )

Poem about ‘New Year’ 

Song STF 161 ‘Speak, O Lord, as we come to you’

THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD

Matthew 18:10 -14 

1 Timothy 4:12-16 

A short Interactive talk on ‘Let No One Despise Your Youth’ – David

Silence and Meditation

Prayers from the Prayer Tree by the members of SPRYING

Hymn STF 706 ‘Longing for light, we wait in darkness’

Testimony 

Notices and Thanks by the duty steward

HYMN: STF 487 ‘You shall go out with joy and be led forth with peace’

BLESSING 

The flowers in church have been given by Valerie Knights in memory of her brothers Cecil and Ivor and her parents.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GIFTS

Sunday 15th January Collection £335-16

                        Benevolent Fund £ 10-00

The CONNEXION magazine No 7 Winter/Spring 2017 is now available.

If you have a car, you may like to take a Methodist logo sticker to display in your car.

Doug Girdwood asks those who have collection boxes for Action for Children to please bring them to Trinity for opening. Leave with a Steward if Doug is not present. Thank You.

PLEASE PRAY FOR all those who are sick, or cannot be with us today because they are housebound. We remember especially , Barbara Lancaster, Brenda Jones, Irene Root, Lorraine and Chuck Lines, David and Valerie Knights, Stan Lucas, Margaret Gardner, Pam and Jim Hadley, Vi Alvidere, Doris Spooner, Doug and Stella Girdwood, Kathleen Hilton and Brian Robertson.

THROUGH THE WEEK

Monday 23rd 1-00 to 3-00pm Parents and Toddlers

Wednesday 25th 10-00am Trinity Coffee Shop

                            10-15am Bible Study & Prayer Fellowship

                            11-30am Minister’s Vestry Hour for anyone                                   who wishes to speak to him

Thursday 26th 7-30pm Circuit Meeting at Harold Wood

Sunday 29th 10-30am Mrs Regina Coleman

6-30pm Revd Jason Vinyard – Contemplative service

FEBRUARY

Wednesday 1st 7-30pm LP & WL Prayer meeting, Venue tba

Saturday 25th 7-00 sharp Family Quiz Night at Collier Row Methodist, Clockhouse Lane. Tickets Adults £5 Children £2, Family (2 A +3C)£12 Take own nibbles Rob Brett 01708 720054 to reserve.

Sunday 8th 10-30am Revd David Jebb – Holy Communion

10-30am  Revd David Jebb assisted by SPiRitually YouNG (SPRYNG) group of Trinity

PRAYER Dear Father God, thank you for your care for me throughout my life. Help me never to lose my faith and trust in you, and teach me to be grateful for all I have received from others. AMEN

WELCOME 

An Introduction

Invitation and Call to Worship

PRAISE SONGS: STF 58 ‘Lord, I come before your throne of grace’

STF 72 ‘Father God I wonder how I managed to exist’

PRAYERS

Testimony

Hymn: STF 663 ‘I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry’

(Collection will be taken followed by a prayer of dedication )

Poem about ‘New Year’

Song STF 161 ‘Speak, O Lord, as we come to you’

THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD

Matthew 18:10 -14 

1 Timothy 4:12-16 

A short Interactive talk on ‘Let No One Despise Your Youth’ – David

Silence and Meditation

Prayers from the Prayer Tree by the members of SPRYING

Hymn STF 706 ‘Longing for light, we wait in darkness’

Testimony

Notices and Thanks by the duty steward

HYMN: STF 487 ‘You shall go out with joy and be led forth with peace’

BLESSING 

The flowers in church have been given by Valerie Knights in memory of her brothers Cecil and Ivor and her parents.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GIFTS

Sunday 15th January Collection £335-16

                       Benevolent Fund £ 10-00

The CONNEXION magazine No 7 Winter/Spring 2017 is now available.

If you have a car, you may like to take a Methodist logo sticker to display in your car.

Doug Girdwood asks those who have collection boxes for Action for Children to please bring them to Trinity for opening. Leave with a Steward if Doug is not present. Thank You.

PLEASE PRAY FOR all those who are sick, or cannot be with us today because they are housebound. We remember especially , Barbara Lancaster, Brenda Jones, Irene Root, Lorraine and Chuck Lines, David and Valerie Knights, Stan Lucas, Margaret Gardner, Pam and Jim Hadley, Vi Alvidere, Doris Spooner, Doug and Stella Girdwood, Kathleen Hilton and Brian Robertson.

THROUGH THE WEEK

Monday 23rd 1-00 to 3-00pm Parents and Toddlers

Wednesday 25th 10-00am Trinity Coffee Shop

                            10-15am Bible Study & Prayer Fellowship

                            11-30am Minister’s Vestry Hour for anyone                                    who wishes to speak to him

Thursday 26th 7-30pm Circuit Meeting at Harold Wood

Sunday 29th 10-30am Mrs Regina Coleman

                     6-30pm Revd Jason Vinyard – Contemplative                                                                          service

FEBRUARY

Wednesday 1st 7-30pm LP & WL Prayer meeting, Venue tba

Saturday 25th 7-00 sharp Family Quiz Night at Collier Row Methodist, Clockhouse Lane. Tickets Adults £5 Children £2, Family (2 A +3C)£12 Take own nibbles Rob Brett 01708 720054 to reserve.

Sunday 8th 10-30am Revd David Jebb – Holy Communion

10-30am Revd Judith Maizel-Long

The Lead Steward is Geraldine St Louis.

Tea/Coffee will be served after the service by Marlene Partridge and Margaret Harris.

PRAYER Lord of all people, as we enter a New Year, empower us to respond to your challenge, to open our minds to you, to widen our love for others and to hold out the gift of dignity and justice for all. AMEN

The flowers in church have been given by Margaret Kallon to celebrate the 12th birthday of her daughter Nerissa.

THROUGH THE WEEK

Wednesday 4th 10-00am Trinity Coffee Shop

                          10-15am Weekly Bible Study and Prayer                                        Fellowship

Sunday 8th 10-30am Revd David Jebb – Covenant Service with                       Holy Communion

Sunday 15th 10-30am Mrs Stella Holland

                      6-30pm Revd Vida Foday – Covenant Service with                       Holy Communion

10-30am All Age Celebration led by Revd David Jebb.

Advent Liturgy and lighting of the Candle

Reader 1 Advent is a time of promise...... what God has done, is doing and will do in the world.

Reader 2 We will now sing all the verses of Singing The Faith 165

(during the singing the all the candles are lit)

Reader 2 Let us Pray

‘Are we there yet?’

Lord Jesus, we rejoice in your coming as a baby born in a Bethlehem stable. Help us to remember that this was only the beginning – Christ with us: loving, giving, in us living, here today. AMEN

THE ORDER OF SERVICE FOR TODAY IS ON A SEPARATE LEAFLET

The CHRISTMAS POSTING BOX is now ready for the exchange of Christmas cards. A donation for the use of the box may be made to Action For Children. Please look in the box for your cards.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GIFTS

Sunday 18th December £553-73

Benevolent Fund £25-00

THROUGH THE WEEK

There are no meetings during the week and the next Prayer Fellowship and Coffee Shop will be on Wed. 4th January 2017

PLEASE PRAY FOR all those who are sick, or cannot be with us today because they are housebound. We remember especially , Barbara Lancaster, Brenda Jones, Irene Root, Lorraine and Chuck Lines, David and Valerie Knights, Stan Lucas, Margaret Gardner, Pam and Jim Hadley, Vi Alvidere, Doris Spooner, Doug and Stella Girdwood, Kathleen Hilton and Brian Robertson.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Saturday 31st December

11-30pm Watchnight Service

10-30am Revd Nick Holt – Holy Communion

6-30pm Service of Carols by Candlelight led by Revd David Jebb. Refreshments after the service

Advent Liturgy and lighting of the Candle

Reader 1 This is week four of five. Advent is a time of promise...... what God has done, is doing and will do in the world.

Reader 2 We will now sing verses 1, 2,3 and 4 of Singing The Faith 165

(during the singing the 1st, 2nd,3rd and 4th candles are lit)

Reader 2 Let us Pray

‘Are we there yet?’

Lord Jesus, your mother gave God a human dwelling. May you live in us and through us, as we wait for your coming in glory. AMEN

CHRISTMAS POSTING BOX is now ready for the exchange of Christmas cards. A donation for the use of the box may be made to Action For Children. Please do not put cards in the box for people who do not come to church regularly.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GIFTS

Sunday 11th December £493-27

Benevolent Fund £12-00

The Minister and Stewards thank those who erected and decorated our tree and provided the flower arrangements

PLEASE PRAY FOR all those who are sick, or cannot be with us today because they are housebound. We remember especially , Barbara Lancaster, Brenda Jones, Irene Root, Lorraine and Chuck Lines, David and Valerie Knights, Stan Lucas, Margaret Gardner, Pam and Jim Hadley, Vi Alvidere, Doris Spooner, Doug and Stella Girdwood, Kathleen Hilton and Brian Robertson.

Please remember the family of Dennis Riches, sister Sylvia and nephew Philip who are returning to their family in Australia today after coming to the UK for the funeral.

THROUGH THE WEEK

DECEMBER

Wednesday 21st 10-00am to 1-00pm Trinity Coffee Shop

                            10-15 Bible Study and Prayer Fellowship

                            11-30am Ministers Vestry Hour for anyone who                              wishes to speak to him.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR

Saturday 24th – Christmas Eve 11-30pm Service with Holy Communion

Sunday 25th – Christmas Day 10-30am All Age Celebration

Saturday 31st 11-30pm      Watchnight Service

Sunday 1st January 2017 10-30am Revd Judith Maizel-Long

Sunday 8th  10-30am Revd David Jebb – Covenant Service with Holy Communion

Sunday 15th 10-30am Mrs Stella Holland

                      6-30pm Revd Vida Foday – Covenant Service with                       Holy Communion

10-30am Revd David Jebb – service of Baptism, Confirmation Reception into Membership and Holy Communion. New members will be welcomed into the fellowship of Trinity and the Methodist Church.

Theme: "Walking in The Light and Waiting for Jesus "

Welcome, Greetings by the duty Steward

Advent Liturgy and lighting of the Candle

Reader 1 This is week one of five. Advent is a time of promise....... and will do in the world.

Reader 2 We will now sing the 1st verse of STF 165 (during the singing the candle is lit)

Reader 2 Let us pray, “Are we there yet?”

Lord Jesus, we long for your day of glory. We wait with you, We wait for you, So that our pain and sorrow, our tears and sadness may be transformed to joy and laughter. AMEN

Invitation and Introduction to Worship

PRAISE & PRAYER

STF 363 ‘My Jesus, My Saviour Lord there is none like you’

Prayers of Praise, Thanksgiving and Confession

ADULT BAPTISM ( MWB 77)

Mojtaba-Sadeghi Manesah

Vahid Ghahremani Aghdam

STF -178 ‘Long ago, prophets knew’

CONFIRMATION AND RECEPTION INTO MEMBERSHIP OF THE CHURCH (MWB 97)

Julia Kruger

Ryan Sage

Aleisha Sage

Mojtaba-Sadeghi Manesah

Vahid Ghahremani Aghdam

STF 397 ‘The Spirit lives to set us free’

Readings Isaiah 2: 1- 5, (Julia Kruger)

Romans 13: 11 – 14 (Aleisha Sage)

Matthew 24: 36 – 44 (Mojtaba or Vahid) will be read in Parsi

Sermon: "Walking in The Light and Waiting for Jesus "

Prayers and the Lord’s Prayer

PEACE (MWB 123)

STF 592 ‘Let us break bread together with the Lord’

HOLY COMMUNION (MWB 124)

Prayers of Commitment

Notices and Thanks

STF 180 ‘O Come, O Come, Immanuel’

(Collection and prayer of dedication)

Blessing

The flowers in church have been given by Margaret Kallon in memory of her mother, Annette

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GIFTS

Sunday 20th November £

PLEASE PRAY FOR all those who are sick, or cannot be with us today because they are housebound. We remember especially , Barbara Lancaster, Brenda Jones, Irene Root, Lorraine and Chuck Lines, David and Valerie Knights, Stan Lucas, Margaret Gardner, Pam and Jim Hadley, Vi Alvidere, Doris Spooner, Doug and Stella Girdwood, Kathleen Hilton and Brian Robertson. Please also pray for Freddy Sayer (Romford circuit local preacher) and family; Genty (wife and mother) died earlier last week.

THROUGH THE WEEK

NOVEMBER

Monday 28th  1-00 to 3-00pm Parents & Toddlers

Wednesday 29th 10-00am to 1-00pm Trinity Coffee Shop

                            10-15 Bible Study and Prayer Fellowship

                            11-30am Ministers Vestry Hour for anyone                                    who wishes to speak to him.

Saturday 3rd   10-00am Opening of Upminster Methodist church                           Christmas Tree Festival. See poster

                        2 to 4-00pm Rehearsal for Nativity Play to be                               performed on Sunday 11th Dec at 10-30am.

                       All young people or “young in heart”, are invited to                        come along and take part.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

DECEMBER

Sunday 4th Advent 2  10-30am Revd David Jebb and Dave                                             Chuck.

Gift Service and parade of 21st Romford Scout Group. Gifts will be given to the Romford Salvation Army as presents for needy children and teenagers 0-18yrs. All should be ‘as new’.

Wednesday 7th  7-30pm LP & WL Prayer meeting. Venue TBA

Sunday 11th Advent 3  10-30am Mrs Penny Masters – the                                                 service will include a Nativity play

                               6-30pm Revd David Jebb – Healing service

Tuesday 13th 7-00pm Rainbow Trust concert at Trinity. See                                noticeboard for details.

Friday 16th  12 noon to 4-30pm Christmas “At Home” at Trinity

10-30am  Mrs Joan Pugsley

6-30pm Memorial Candle service led by Mrs Penny

Come and light a candle for someone dear to you. 

PRAYER Loving God, help us to respond willing to the prompting of the Holy Spirit; open our ears that we may listen to your voice; open our minds that we may understand your word; open our hearts that we may share your love. This we ask through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. AMEN

The flowers in church have been given by Vera & John Watling to celebrate the wedding Anniversary of their son Stephen and his wife Claire.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GIFTS

Sunday 13th November £376-01

THROUGH THE WEEK

NOVEMBER

Monday 21st   1-00 to 3-00pm Parents & Toddlers

Today the Trinity Sheep are going out to start the Sheep Trail. They will be gathered together again for Thursday 8th December. Please pray that this is successful.

Wednesday 23rd 10-00am to 1-00pm Trinity Coffee Shop

                            10-15 Bible Study and Prayer Fellowship

                             11-30am Ministers Vestry Hour for anyone                                     who wishes to speak to him.

PLEASE PRAY FOR all those who are sick, or cannot be with us today because they are housebound. We remember especially , Barbara Lancaster, Brenda Jones, Irene Root, Lorraine and Chuck Lines, David and Valerie Knights, Stan Lucas, Margaret Gardner, Pam and Jim Hadley, Vi Alvidere, Doris Spooner, Doug and Stella Girdwood, Kathleen Hilton and Brian Robertson.

ROAD CLOSURE High Street and Angel Way will be closed to all traffic from 8-00pm to 6am next day on 21st & 22nd November to enable road works.

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FORTHCOMING EVENTS

NOVEMBER

Sunday 27th – 1st of Advent

10-30am Revd David Jebb – service with Holy Communion of Confirmation and Welcome of new members into the fellowship of Trinity and the Methodist Church.

Saturday 3rd 10-00am Opening of Upminster Methodist church                         Christmas Tree Festival. See poster

Sunday 4th Advent 2 10-30am Revd David Jebb and Dave Chuck. Gift Service and parade of 21st Romford Scout Group.

Wednesday 7th 7-30pm LP & WL Prayer meeting. Venue TBA

Sunday 11th Advent 3 10-30am Mrs Penny Masters – the                                                service will include a Nativity play

6-30pm Revd David Jebb – Healing service

Tuesday 13th  7-00pm Rainbow Trust concert at Trinity. See                               noticeboard for details.

Friday 16th Christmas “At Home” at Trinity

10-30am Revd David Jebb – All Age Worship

PRAYER Life giving God, in whose presence there is an abundance of hope and a plentitude of grace, grant that we may build cimmunities of hospitality where bread is shared, forgiveness offered and justice proclaimed. And so as our lives together are shaped by your love, give us the grace to share the freedom that is ours in Christ, that others may taste and see the goodness of your kingdom. AMEN

At 11am – ACT OF REMEMBRANCE – (all stand)

Minister: Let us remember before God those who have died in the service of their country, all those who have lived and died in the service of humanity, especially those known to us and whose memory we treasure.

A member of the Congregation: They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them or the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them.

ALL:    WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.

             THE LAST POST

             (2 minutes silence)

             THE REVEILLE

THE NATIONAL ANTHEM

God save our gracious Queen,

Long live our noble Queen!

God save the Queen:

Send her victorious,

Happy and glorious,

Long to reign over us,

God save the Queen.

Thy choicest gifts in store

On her be pleased to pour;

Long may she reign:

May she defend our laws,

And ever give us cause

To sing with heart and voice,

God save the Queen.

The flowers in church have been given by Janet Harris in memory of family members who have passed away.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GIFTS

Sunday 6th November £500-85

Benevolent Fund £6-00

Stella & Doug Girdwood thank everyone for all the prayers, cards and good wishes they received during their spell of poor health.

THROUGH THE WEEK

NOVEMBER

Monday 14th 1-00 to 3-00pm Parents & Toddlers

                      7-30pm Trinity Ladies Night – a Dvd prersentation                       of scenic places in the Mediterranean by Trevor                           Bennett. THIS IS AN OPEN EVENING, ALL                                 WELCOME

Tuesday 14th 2-15pm Funeral of Mrs Ellabelle Hayman (nee                              Norvelle). PLEASE DO NOT USE OUR CAR                                PARK TODAY

                       7-00pm Bi-Polar Support Group

Wednesday 16th 10-00am to 1-00pm Trinity Coffee Shop

                            10-15 Bible Study and Prayer Fellowship

                            11-30am Ministers Vestry Hour for anyone who                              wishes to speak to him.

Saturday 19th 10-30am Lead Stewards meet with the Minister

PLEASE PRAY FOR all those who are sick, or cannot be with us today because they are housebound. We remember especially , Barbara Lancaster, Brenda Jones, Irene Root, Lorraine and Chuck Lines, David and Valerie Knights, Stan Lucas, Margaret Gardner, Pam and Jim Hadley, Vi Alvidere, Doris Spooner, Doug and Stella Girdwood, and Kathleen Hilton.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

NOVEMBER

Sunday 20th 10-30am Mrs Joan Pugsley

                      3-00pm You are invited to join us at a Memorial                           Candle service led by Mrs Penny Masters.

                      This is an opportunity to light a candle for                                     someone and for a time of quiet reflection as we                           prepare to enter the season of Advent.

Monday 21st Today the Sheep go out to start the Sheep Trail

Sunday 27th – 1st of Advent

10-30am Revd David Jebb – service with Holy Communion of Confirmation and Welcome of new members into the fellowship of Trinity and the Methodist Church.

MATTHEW 5 v

When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and after he sat down his disciples came to him.

Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying;

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.

Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”

10-30am Worship Leader Mrs Jenet Jebb. Preacher: Gary Seithel

6-30pm Revd David Jebb – Healing service

PRAYER Create within us, O God, a love for your holy word. Teach us it's true and inner meaning. Within its sacred pages may we find new strength and joy; by its precepts guidance for the soul, and through familiar words, grace to help in time of need; for your truth and your name's sake. Amen

The flowers in church have been given by Mollie Lucy in memory of her aunt, Esther Arney.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GIFTS

Sunday 30th October £310-36

The coffee morning for Macmillan Cancer Support raised £1194-84. The Trinity Pre School thank all who helped get this magnificent total.

THROUGH THE WEEK

NOVEMBER

Monday 7th  1-00 to 3-00pm Parents & Toddlers

Wednesday 9th  10-00am to 1-00pm Trinity Coffee Shop

                           10-15 Bible Study and Prayer Fellowship

                           11-30am Ministers Vestry Hour for anyone who                             wishes to speak to him.

Saturday 12th 7-30pm Havering Singers concert at St. Peter’s C of E, Gubbins Lane, Harold Wood. Tickets from David or Marlene Partridge. Programme – Mass in C, Beethoven; Harmony Mass, Haydn.

PLEASE PRAY FOR all those who are sick, or cannot be with us today because they are housebound. We remember especially , Barbara Lancaster, Brenda Jones, Irene Root, Lorraine and Chuck Lines, David and Valerie Knights, Stan Lucas, Margaret Gardner, Pam and Jim Hadley, Vi Alvidere, Doris Spooner, Doug and Stella Girdwood, and Kathleen Hilton.

Bible Reading Notes

Jenny Smith will shortly be ordering Bible Reading notes for 2017. If you wish to receive a copy, or more information, please speak to her. The cost is approx £9-00

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

NOVEMBER

Sunday 13th- Remembrance Sunday

10-30am Revd David Jebb – All Age Worship

Monday 14th 7-30pm Trinity Ladies Night – a Dvd presentation of scenic places in the Mediterranean by Trevor Bennett. OPEN EVENING, ALL WELCOME

Saturday 19th 10-30am Lead Stewards meet with the Minister

Sunday 20th 10-30am Mrs Joan Pugsley

                      3-00pm Candle Memorial service led by Mrs                                 Penny Masters

Monday 21st - Today the Sheep go out to start the Sheep Trail

Sunday 27th – 1st of Advent

10-30am Revd David Jebb – service with Holy Communion to welcome new members into the fellowship of Trinity and the Methodist Church.

10-30am  Revd John Chambers

6-30pm  Revd Deji Okegbile

PRAYER Generous God, throughout this week, lighten our tasks and shine through our speaking. May we reflect your love in our lives, your presence in our world and our trust and hope in you. AMEN

The flowers in church have been given by Stella & David Holland.

THROUGH THE WEEK

OCTOBER

Monday 24th  1-00 to 3-00pm Parents & Toddlers

Wednesday 26th  10-00am to 1-00pm Trinity Coffee Shop

                            10-15 Bible Study and Prayer Fellowship

                            11-30am Ministers Vestry Hour for anyone who                                 wishes to speak to him.

Bible Reading Notes

Jenny Smith will shortly be ordering Bible Reading notes for 2017. If you wish to receive a copy, or more information, please speak to her. The cost is approx £9-00

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GIFTS

Sunday 16th October £456-00

Benevolent Fund £ 14-00

PLEASE PRAY FOR all those who are sick, or cannot be with us today because they are

housebound. We remember especially , Barbara Lancaster, Brenda Jones, Irene Root, Lorraine and Chuck Lines, David and Valerie Knights, Stan Lucas, Margaret Gardner, Pam & Jim Hadley, Doris Spooner, Kathleen Hilton, Vi Alvidere, and Doug & Stella Girdwood.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

OCTOBER

Sunday 30th 10-30am Revd David Jebb assisted by SPRYNG (the                       SPiRitually YounG group of Trinity)

                     4-30pm Circuit Local Preacher Admission service of                        Mr Ricky Bull at Upminster Meth.

Monday 31st  8-00pm Thanksgiving Guild Rally at Harold Wood                            Methodist,

NOVEMBER

Tuesday 1st  7-30 fpr 7-45pm at South Ockendon Methodist                                church. Training for Church Stewards or for anyone                          thinking about offering to be a Steward. Please ask if                       you need transport

Sunday 6th  10-30am Worship Leader Jenet Jebb

                    6-30pm Revd David Jebb

Monday 14th  7-30pm Trinity Ladies Night – a dvd presentation of                          scenic places in the Mediterranean by Trevor                                    Bennett. All welcome to this OPEN evening

New Membership Classes & Confirmation

Would you like to be confirmed / welcomed as a member of the Trinity Methodist Church?

Would you like to transfer your membership from another church to this one?

Would you like to know more about the Methodist Church or follow the sessions as a ‘refresher ‘ course?

I will be leading a course exploring Christian Discipleship and Membership in the Methodist Church after the service on the following dates;

1. Sunday 9th October 11:45am to 12:45am 2. Sunday 16th October 11:45am to 12:45pm

3. Sunday 30th October 11:45am to 12:45pm 4. Sunday 13th November 11:45am to 12:45pm

• Sunday 27th November at 10:30am – Confirmation and New Members Welcome Service.

We will be looking at various aspects of what it means to be a member of the Methodist Church using various resources. I hope, that you will come to see membership as a way of expressing your commitment to Christ, and discovering for yourselves a greater sense of ownership and of belonging. Anybody interested in attending or requiring further information, please do contact me on 01708 734005 / (m) 07786907634 or email me djebb2003@gmail.com or Penny Masters on pennymasters12@aol.com

Looking forward to hearing from you. Revd David Jebb

Peace Garden

Thetford Methodist Church, Norfolk

Earlier this year, Thetford Methodist Church, unveiled a newly erected Peace Pole and Peace Garden.

Many months in the making, the garden and pole are an initiative of the church to give back to the local community.

The service of dedication was led by the committee that had been involved with the design and construction of the garden and also included a short talk by the Revd Fred King who, at 94, is the church's oldest active member.

As well as many members from the church and locals people from the community, a number of local councillors and the mayor also attended. All added stones from their gardens as signs of their own commitment to peace.

The Revd Ken Nicholls, a supernumerary minister from at the church, said: “With everyone rushing around all the time, it seemed appropriate that with the vacant space we had next to the church building we could provide a place of calm for quiet and reflection.”