March 2020
SERVICES (at 10.45am unless otherwise noted)
Sunday 1st March First Week of Lent: Worship and Holy Communion led by Rev. Philip Wagstaff
Wednesday 4th March: Bible Study 10.15am for coffee and 10.30 start. The study continues in the Gospel of John, Chapter 10
Friday 6th March: 9.30am Parent and Toddlers. 2.30pm, World Day of Prayer
Sunday 8th March: Worship led by Charles Freebury
Tuesday 10th March: 2.00pm Pastoral Leaders meeting
Wednesday 11th March: Bible Study 10.15am for coffee and 10.30 start.
Friday 13th March: 9.30am Parent and Toddlers.
Sunday 15th March: Worship led by Rev. Cresswell Whitton; 10.00am Catholic congregation meet for coffee.
Fellowship walk to see wild daffodils in Marshwood Vale. We will meet in the car park of Pilsdon Manor at 1.45pm
Monday 16th March: Prayer Meeting 9.30
Thursday 19th March: Blood donor session
All further Services and gatherings are cancelled as per govt guidelines
Contemporary worship service
A worship service featuring modern songs and music is taking place on the last Sunday of each month. Time: from 6.00pm to about 7.00pm, Venue: either North St. Baptist Church or St. Bart’s. Check with John Stuffins Tel. 74336
Prayer chain
Any folk needing prayer, a visit or help, please let one of the following prayer chain links know, for action:-
Revd. Philip Wagstaff, Ted and Nova Gaskell (72269), Christine Burrell (01308 868022), Sid and Sylvia Hodge (74884), Norah Rayner (73410, Mary Studley (72850), Barbara Brandom (77031), Mary Starr (72870), Don and Diane Cameron (72780), Margaret Goodland (76735)
Sunday Coffee Mornings
This is an important part of our church fellowship. If you would like to help, please let Norman Galloway (01460 72869) or Trevor Starr (01460 72870) , know at any time. Thank you.
Room Hire
Need a room or space for your meeting? – Please contact Richard Heal 01460 75649
Currently we welcome the National Blood Donor Service , a Ballet Class, a Line Dancing Group, a Folk Dance group and Pilates Keep Fit, to our premises.
HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT BECOMING A CHURCH MEMBER ? Our minister, Philip Wagstaff, is wanting to meet ,on an informal basis, anyone who might be considering becoming a member of The Methodist Church . Perhaps that’s ‘where you are ‘ . You’ve wondered what ‘membership’ is all about , but didn’t know how to take the idea any further . Philip is planning a ‘Conversational’ opportunity as a starting point . If you are interested , please get in touch with Philip or , if easier , have a word with one of the church stewards.
Fellowship Activities:
Walks: Every 3rd Sunday at 1.45pm
Details on notice board
Coffee: 2nd & 4th Sunday after Church. If
you can help please add your name to the list on the notice board
Toddlers: Every Friday 9.30-12noon
Contact for Hire of Premises: Richard Heal. Tel: 01460 75649
