ELLESMERE METHODIST CHURCH
SUNDAY 11th MAY
This week’s service at Chapel Lane at 11:00 am will be led by Rev. R. Shoreman.
The collection last week amounted to £100.00.
Next week’s service will be led by Mr. M. Bennett.
This Week’s Notices
Saturday 17th May 10:00 am – 3:30 pm “A Day of Exploration” with Rev Dr Gary Hall (Methodist minister and tutor in preaching and ethics) at Church Stretton Methodist Church (just off A49 close to railway station). We are invited to join for reflection and conversation as we explore what it means to be a faithful, present and adaptable church in today’s changing world. Bring a packed lunch, drinks will be supplied. (See poster in lounge area notice board) Further information from Richard Hall (email: superintendent2803@gmail.com)
Advance Notices
Friday 23rd May at 9:30 am “Difficult Questions” at Ruthie’s. Future dates will be 20th June, 11th July, and 15th August. Everyone invited to this supportive fellowship group. Contact Rev. Julia for further information if required.
Saturday 24th May 10:00 am – noon Coffee Morning at Welshampton Parish Hall in support of Blood Cancer UK. Stalls and raffle. All welcome.
Saturday 24th May at 2:00 pm Forest Church meeting at the “pretty” gates, Chirk Castle. As usual please dress for the weather and bring a chair. You are invited to bring a poem or reflection relating to God’s creation/ God’s world. Please note this is a change of date from 17th May.
Sunday 1st June at 11:00 am. All the northern end churches will join the usual service at Ellesmere to receive donations made via the Easter Offerings envelopes. We will also hear about the work of Methodist Women in Britain and the people and organisations they help. (See further information on notice board where refreshments are served).
Sunday 1st June at 4:00 pm Forest Church working party will meet at Welsh End. Deacon Carys will be rejoining this group again following her sabbatical.
Saturday 7th June “Simply Celebrate” at St. Mary’s Parish Church. A light, accessible service of relaxed worship and activity followed by refreshments welcoming people with limited ability and their carers. Everyone welcome. These meetings alternate between Ellesmere Methodist church and St. Mary’s Parish church. The next date is: 9th August at Ellesmere. Further information from the organisers: Rev. Julia Skitt or Rev. Pat Hawkins 07726438365
Saturday 21st June at 2:00 pm Forest Church meeting at Pant Methodist Church.
Other Notices
District Merger There is a new website for West Midlands Methodist District: https://www.wmmethodists.org.uk The site allows you to sign up for notifications and half-hour communication zooms as we approach the merger on 1st September of our own Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury District with the Birmingham District. There will be a service for the joining of the two districts on 30th August at Walsall Central Hall.
Facebook. You can follow us on Facebook “Ellesmere Methodist Church“, “Shropshire and Marches” and for the mobile outreach trailer “Memo Shropshire”.
Mothers & Toddlers. Mothers bring their toddlers on Tuesday mornings to play in the schoolroom. If anyone would like to help the current volunteers please, they would be grateful. It would involve a commitment of only once per month, from 8.45 – 11.00am, serving hot drinks and tidying up afterwards. Please speak to Julia.
If anyone has any items to add to these notices, please contact Ruthie (email: alukundo@gmail.com) who will happily include them.
Please pass on the content of these notices to anyone who may be interested or who is unable to attend church.
Please note: These notices are emailed to those who have this facility, printed copies will only be provided for others, unless requested.
Rev Julia Skitt 16 Wilfred Owen Avenue, Oswestry SY11 2NB
Tel: 01691 657349 and 07810360778 email: juliaskitt@mail.com
Deacon Carys Woodley Tel: 01939235504 email: deaconcarys@yahoo.com