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SPRINGWELL VILLAGE METHODIST CHURCHOur Christian Church family is made up of people from all walks of life who are drawn together by a common faith. Please feel free to find out more about us on this site and if you live or are visiting the North-East of England (near the Angel of the North or Bowes Museum), we will be delighted to see you at any of our Church Services or events. ***** Church Services 5 May at 10.30 am - Peter Beal
12 " at 3.00 pm - Rev Matt Sheard EO/Circuit Service
19 " at 10.30 am - Local Arrangement
26 " at 3.00 pm - Rev Matt Sheard - (Holy Communion) Bede Circuit Zoom: Morning Prayers: Every Wednesday at 10 am.
Please contact contact Sue at the Bede Circuit office for log in details. Church News and Events Lunch Club: The next seniors lunch is on Wednesday, 1 May at 12.30pm. Prayer and Quiet Time: The next meeting will be on Tuesday, 14 May in the Social room from 9.45 am until 10.30 am. All welcome. Fellowship and Bible Study: Meetings are every Tuesday from 10.30 am until 11.45 am in the social room beginning with tea/coffee and sharing our news.
During April, the group is reflecting on the themes from the book of Genesis.
30 April - The God who keeps His promises
All welcome. Thy Kingdom Come: the annual focus on prayer this year runs from 9 - 19 May. In addition to the Sunday/Wednesday church and on-line services, Social Room Prayer & Quiet time plus the Fellowship group, each day there will be an opportunity to pray:
Thursday 9 May (Ascension Day) - 10.30 - 11.30 church open for quiet prayer.
Friday, 10 May at 10.30am - meet in car park for silent prayer walk around the village.
Saturday, 11 May - pray at home (prompt sheet available in church)
Monday, 13 May - 10.30am to 11.30am - church open for quiet prayer.
Thursday, 1 May - 10.30am to 11.30am - church open for quiet prayer
Friday, 17 May at 10.30am - meet in car park for silent prayer walk around village.
Saturday, 18 May - pray at home (prompt sheet available in church) The Leprosy Mission: Many know that Mary has been in hospital for the last few weeks. She has regrettably decided to give up her role as The Leprosy Mission representative for our church, a position she has held faithfully for over 50 years. Any monies (and this will be the final collection) can be handed to Shirley on Mary's behalf. We congratulate Mary in her valiant, selfless fundraising efforts over the years benefiting thousands of those suffering from this dreadful, debilitating disease. God bless you, Mary. We wish you a speedy recovery. Leprosy Mission Coffee Morning: Saturday, 11 May from 11am to 12.30pm. There will be a home-baking stall (goods welcome on the day) and also a raffle. As this is Mary's last fundraiser for this worthy cause, please come along to enjoy, give generously and make this one to remember on Mary's behalf. Coffee & Toasted Cheese Scones coffee morning: Thank you to all who helped, supported or donated. A total of £195 was raised towards church funds. Craft & Chatter: This social group normally meets every Thursday from 10 am until 12 noon in the Social room.
Everyone is very welcome - old or young, church member or not, faith or no faith - whether you are an experienced crafter or a complete beginner. Pass on your skills or learn new ones, Knit/crochet/sew items for charity - or maybe bring along your own project. Just come along and enjoy a cuppa and chat while you work. Click here for more information. Open Door: Copies of our April 2024 newsletter are now available in Church. Please leave your details here if you wish to receive the Newsletter by email into your personal inbox.
It can also be read online by clicking here. Items for inclusion in future issues of Open Door are always welcome - please use the Contact page here. Pastoral Needs: Please contact Rev Matt (phone 4312572) or your appointed Pastoral Visitor. We now have fewer Pastoral Visitors so if you think you could fulfil this role, please have a chat with Mary or Pat W. who can let you know what is involved.
Washington Community Food Project (WCFP) - Anyone out of work, working less hours or for ANY reason find themselves in difficulty or crisis, is urged to contact WCFP who can support and help both individuals and families (in many ways without referral).
The Food Bank is based in unit 0 upstairs in The Galleries where they are open for referrals and donations, etc Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 12 noon - 3pm. Regular donation points remain at Sainsbury's and Sainsbury's Teal Farm.
For Springwell Village, there is a collection box at the back of our Church with regular deliveries to WCFP. Donations always gratefully received. Donations can also be dropped off at any of their many drop offs - see above and their Facebook page. Examples of items always needed are:-
Dried potato (Smash), UHT Milk, tins of vegetables and rice pudding. They always welcome tinned ham/corned beef/mince, dried spaghetti, cereals and pasta sauces plus the staples - tea and instant coffee. They would also appreciate donations of baby food, wipes and nappies. They also accept pet food.
Supplies of toiletries and sanitary products are always appreciated.
As demand is increasing more than ever in these difficult times, it is vital that donations continue. They are very much appreciated by those people who find themselves in desperate circumstances. People needing help, can ask the Job Centre, their landlord, such as Gentoo, their health or social worker, some churches etc, who can make about a referral if they are in need.
The Food Bank doesn't deal with any self referrals or people who turn up on spec without going to a referral agency first." More details including the opening times are on the website: www.wcfp.org.uk also up to date news etc on Facebook:- www.facebook.com/pagesWashington-Community-Food-Project
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