Bulletin for Sunday15th November 2009

A warm welcome to everyone who worships with us today.

Our Services at 11.00am and 6.30 pm will be led by Rev. Luke Smith with Holy Communion at 11.00pm.

11.00 Morning Worship at Selby Street will be led by Mr. Peter Vince

Evening Praise

Welcome and Notices

Introit       I want to worship the Lord

STTL 15 Come on and Celebrate

Prayers

Lords Prayer

STTL 7  As the Deer

Reading Daniel 12v1-3 read by Barry Hovell

Anthem  O God beyond all praising G. Holst

Reading Mark 13v1-8 read by Barry Hovel

STTL 117 Rejoice Rejoice

Sermon

STTL 147 There is a redeemer

Offering

Prayers Intercession

STTL 63 In loving kindness

Blessing

Thanks to our Accompanists today, am Susan White, pm Inga Williams, The Music Group

 Dear friends,

Today is the start of Prisons Week. We live in a troubled world where it is easy for some to lose hope, and that can be particularly true for those affected by the reality of crime. The challenge of Prisons Week 2009 is to “hold fast to hope” – a hope that is not just a fanciful optimism but one that is rooted in the Christian hope that the divine spark is in all people, that no-one is beyond redemption and that change does and can take place. Please join us in prayer this Prisons Week for the many people affected by the reality of crime and imprisonment, as we explore what hope can be for all those affected and how people and relationships can be restored.

The text for Prisons week we shall look at the Central Hall service this morning:

Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful. And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another. Hebrews10. 23-25

Which ever service you take part in this week please take time to say the prayer.

God Bless,

Luke

News of Members and Friends

I thank you for your Prayer support for me over the last few weeks and “Ongoing”. Special thanks to those who kept in touch either by phone or letter much appreciated. I ask that you continue in prayer that I discern God’s will and

be obedient to Him. My love and blessings to you all.  Diana

Pam Atkinson I have been informed by Richard that Pam is at present in Castle Hill Hospital Ward 18 and has had an ECG. I have no further details at the moment, we wish her well.

 CHILDREN IN NEED

"Bring a bear to church" day

 Hull Methodist Central Hall are celebrating BBC Children in Need day on 20th November in a special way.

All who call in at the building on King Edward Street in Hull city centre and being invited to bring a teddy bear with them. A charge of £1 for BBC Children in Need will be made for bringing a bear. At 12.30pm a teddy bears picnic will be held in the church coffee bar where bears will enjoy a special picnic with their owners. Anyone who doesn't bring a bear will still have the opportunity to give and yellow Pusdey Bear themed food will be available in the coffee bar.

Rev. Luke Smith minister said, "We hope to raise lots of money for children in this fun way, this is first time we have supported Children in Need in this way".

 Hundreds of people use the building during the seven days a week. The building is in use. A typical Friday at Central Hall includes a Friday Coffee morning and afternoon Friendship Club with guest speaker. This is in addition to the coffee bar open 5 days a week 10am-3pm and is home to the Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen in Hull, Therapy Services (UK), Hull One World Shop, Development Education Centre (Hull), KEY Churches together and a Christian Bookshop.

Christmas!!

The Christmas Card boxes will be in the vestibule on the two Sundays November 29^th and December 6^th. They will then be sorted and ready for collection on the following Sundays 13^th and 20^th of December. As before, cards to worshipping members only please.

Christmas Lunch

We shall be having a Christmas lunch  on 13^th December John and Gordon are asking for helpers to prepare this, if you are willing to help see John or Gordon.