Sandylands Methodist Church

Monday
9.30am ::  Totters

7:30pm :: Fellowship Group meets in Sandridge for Bible Study and prayer.

Thursday
10.00am ::  Over 60s
7.30pm :: Worship Group, meeting at Rosemary’s - 22 Teal Beck

(more…)

Volunteers needed to offer a crèche on Sunday mornings. Please see Linda Towler if you can help.

ROCK - The Story of Simon Peter - a new Roger Jones musical being performed at Penrith Methodist Church on Wednesday 12 November, 4pm and 7.30pm. See poster on noticeeboard.

HOSPICE CHRISTMAS CARDS
Are now available in aid of St John’s Hospice, Lancaster. Please see Helen Marchment.

LENT COURSES
Christians Together are looking at running lent courses next year and would like volunteers both to host these and to lead them. Please let Andrew know if you are interested.

BUSINESS MENS FELLOWSHIP
There is information on the next dinner on the noticeboard.

OUT OF THE BLUE
There is information about follow up to the deanery mission on the notice board, or download flyers:

• Discovering Faith Matters, Burneside
• Lost for Words, Kendal Parish Church
• Other events and courses

Monday
9.30am ::  Totters
6.15pm :: Girls Brigade

Tuesday
7.30pm :: House Fellowship at Paul & Beth Dennis’ house

Wednesday
7.30pm :: Energize youth club

Thursday
10.00am ::  Over 60s
7.30pm :: Friendship Group

Monday
9.30am ::  Totters
6.15pm :: Girls Brigade
7.30pm :: Community Worker Management Group at David Warwick’s
7.45pm: Reel Issues - film: Son of Rambow

Tuesday
7.30pm :: Worship Leaders Course – session 7

Wednesday
7.30pm :: Energize youth club

Thursday
10.00am ::  Over 60s
7.30pm :: Worship Group

Please pray for

• the community worker management group which meets on Monday evening
• for Colin in his ongoing work in our church and community

Advance notice!!  On Friday 21st November we present “SANDYLANDS GOT TALENT!”  - an opportunity for young and old to share their talents and entertain others - whether you’re a musician, juggler, belly-dancer or poet we’d love to hear from you. Please sign the list in the hall if you’d be willing to take part or have a word with Colin or Jenny. More details nearer the time, but put the date in your diary NOW!

The following is a summary of the discussion and decisions of the church council meeting held last week

• There was a very positive financial report and the meeting was encouraged by the increase in giving. There is a need to monitor the finances of the community worker project as some of the funding has now come to an end.
• The group who are moving forward with the Building Development project are at a stage to commission an architect to help us get a clearer idea of costs and possibilities.
• It was reported that 5 of our members have been training as worship leaders.
• There was a discussion about various aspects of worship and ideas for developing what we do. It was decided to stop the second Sunday praise service for the time being but to encourage all those involved in leading our worship to take seriously the need to be contemporary and relevant. We are looking at having a series of services on a theme.
• We are to have occasional joint evening services with St George’s church.
• Suggestions for preachers for next years anniversary would be welcomed.
• There was  a positive report about Activ8 and Energize our midweek youth clubs.
• We need someone to coordinate transport for people to get to church  - any volunteers?
• We had a discussion about raffles and agreed that we would not run raffles at our own events but would allow outside groups to hold raffles under the strict Methodist Church guidelines.
• Meetings are planned for January 19th, March 30th ( General Church Meeting),  June 8th, October 5th.