Bulletin for Sunday 16th August 2009

A warm welcome to everyone who worships with us today.

Our Morning Worship at 11.00am will be led by Ms. Jacky Goaten and our 6.30pm Evening Praise will be led by Deacon Peter Ogle.

11.00am Worship at Selby Street will be led by Mrs Brenda Emms.

Evening Praise

Words for Meditation: He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young. Isaiah 40 verse 11

Hymn 223 I will sing the wondrous story

Prayer and Lord's Prayer

Hymn    436 Father hear the prayer we offer

Reading Psalm 23 read by Barry Hovell

Just for today    Solo by Margaret Fowler

Hymn 69 The King of Love my shepherd is

Sermon

Hymn 678 In heavenly love abiding

Prayers of Intercession

Offering

Hymn 790 Father lead me day by day

Benediction

Thanks to our Accompanists am, Susan White, pm Inga Williams

The flowers on the Communion Table have been given by John Alderson in grateful thanks to Peter, Gordon and himself for the work they have done decorating the Bank.

Dear friends

Hebrews 13v8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.

This passage this text comes from tells us three things about our faith. It tells us with Jesus there is consistency. Early next year Central Hall celebrates 50 years. In the last 50 years many changes will have taken place both within the church and in the wider world.

Designer labels, “Happy Meals” and children having weekends with another parent are changes that I can think of immediately. Life has changed, Jesus is the same, and the way as a church respond to Christ has to be different.

Secondly we learn of confidence that the Lord is our helper. Whatever generation we are part of there has to be confidence. Confidence in God, confidence that he will be consistent and always present.

Finally we learn of a caring God, who cares for all. As a church we should continue to do that.

I am reminded of that great hymn.

Then let the servant Church arise,

A caring Church that long to be

A partner in Christ's sacrifice,

And clothed in Christ's humanity. (HP 804)

God Bless,

Luke

 Coast To Coast Cycle Ride update

Kay and Andy Lynch [Diana’s daughter and Son - in – Law] have successfully accomplished the Coast to Coast cycle ride from Whitehaven to Sunderland; they have raised grand Total of £1000. The money is going towards a new Children’s Cancer ward at Castle Hill Hospital.

Thank you once again. Many Blessings          Diana

Strength through Adversity (Concluding Part)

By Richard

I am now truly walking in the path of God, in complete unconditional faith that in His time my prayers would be answered. And now I’m so happy to say my prayers have been answered!! I have a room in a hostel, Praise the Lord!! The first stepping stone in returning to a home of my own all in God’s time and in His way.

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everybody for their kindness and support especially Luke, a one off for sure, a great preacher, so genuine and supportive. An inspiration to me. When my belongings were stolen the first time Luke, I remember, said “You will get through this Richard” although I was feeling lost after having everything I owned stolen. He was right, of course. Material things come and go people, friends are for ever. Thanks from my heart Luke and also Debbie in the tea room, plying me with cheese toasties cups of tea and coffee!! Always a smile, a laugh and a sensible word, a calming relaxed aura Debbie has! She let me store my belongings during the day so I could go to appointments and such, did my laundry when she was able and allowed me to get a wash and a shave in the morning. A heart of gold has Debbie. And to all the regulars at Central Hall I have come to know, heartfelt thanks. I had no idea what I would have done without your kindness and support. But remember this; you have not seen the last of me yet! I’ll be seeing you every Sunday at services and others at bible study, thanks to Ron and Sylvia for their hospitality. And finally Roger so enthusiastic about his Lord the enthusiasm has rubbed off on me! Golf, snooker, badminton, or table tennis I hope we can continue (PTL Roger I got it in)

So many, so kind, John, Gill, Marjorie, Gordon, David, Margaret, Eileen, Brigitte, Ian, Diana, and Edna.

From Therapy services to education development, fisherman’s mission, choir and music group.

God Bless You all!! 

Richard