Bulletin for Sunday 14^th June 2009

Methodist Homes Sunday

A warm welcome to everyone who worships with us today.

Our Morning Worship at 11.00am will be led by Rev. Luke Smith and our 6.30pm Evening Praise with Holy Communion  will be led by Rev. Luke Smith.

11.00am Worship at Selby Street, will be led by Deacon Peter Ogle.

Evening Praise

Welcome and Notices

Introit      I want to worship the Lord

Song – Be bold be strong

Prayers

Reading 1 Samuel 15v3 4-16v13 read by Mary chapman

Anthem       Before the world began John l. Bell

Reading Mark 4v26-34 read by Mary Chapman

Song  HP 342 For the fruits of his creation

Sermon

Song Pausing we contemplate our journey (Tune HP599)

Prayers

Lords Prayer

Offering

Song - Jesus stand among us

Communion (Choir to sing Jesus, lamb of God)

Song Bind us together

Blessing

Thanks to our Accompanists am, David Stones, pm Inga Williams,

Dear friends,

Today is Methodist Homes Sunday. A day where we pray for and consider making a financial contribution towards MHA.  MHA’s publicity material for today tells us a little about their work. Please do consider supporting their work in any way you can.

Luke

MHA exists to improve the quality of life for older people, inspired by Christian concern.

We began in 1943, a group of Methodists inspired to improve the lives of isolated older people. From the beginning MHA care has been open to any older person in need, regardless of faith.

In 2009 MHA has more than150 projects throughout Britain, offering residential, nursing, dementia care, supported retirement housing, day care and community schemes.

Our aim is to provide the full range of support relevant to the needs of older people, from companionship to intensive 24 hour nursing care. We have a philosophy of care that appreciates and values each person as an individual, and as a Christian organisation we recognise the spiritual needs of all those involved in our work.

Central’s got Talent!

No not another talent show. Well this time there’ll be no Simon Cowell, but we do have lots of talent here.

On 21^st July we are holding our Summer Concert. It will be held at 7.30pm in the Queens Hall. As well as contributions from the choir I am so pleased that the Hull Ladies Choir will be our guest performers.

This year I am asking anyone who wishes to take part. Either as an individual or with others. I am looking for poets, comedians, performers, musicians, perhaps recite something, as well as singers to make this evening a real celebration of all that Central Hall is.

It would be really good if we could have contributions from each group in the life of Central, including Coffee Bar, Parents and Toddlers and Family Hour. I wonder if there are any hidden talents within Therapy Services, DEC, KEY Churches together, One World or Fisherman Mission who would like to take part?

So that I can make up the programme for the evening please let me know before 30^th June if you wish to take part.

If reading this makes you say yes and think you could be the next “Diversity”, just let me know. There will be no judges just a night of entertainment.

Luke

Methodist Homes

Anyone willing to give a donation for this worthy cause see envelopes enclosed in bulletin

My grateful thanks for donations already received, much appreciated.

God Bless.  Doris

World Mission Boxes

If you would like to hand in your boxes or any donations for the 3^rd quarter.  I would be very grateful! Thank you. Roger

Friendship Club

The friendship club are having an outing on Friday 17^th July, leaving central hall at 10.00am and back about 7.00pm.We are going to Brig Garden Centre, then Cleethorpes; and having tea at North Kelsey Methodist Church. The inclusive cost is £16.00. If you would like to come with us please let me know.            Edna Newby

 Lecture by Stuart Burgess

Revd Dr Stuart Burgess, former Chair of York and Hull District and President of Conference, will be giving the annual York Institute for Community Theology ‘Town and Gown’ lecture at York St John University on Thursday 18 June. The lecture is entitled Rural Idyll or Vibrant Communities? Tickets are limited and are available from the following email address: town&gown@yorksj.ac.uk