February / March 2018

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1 OUR MINISTER: Revd. Faith Nyota, Please respect Faith s day off (Friday) Secretary of PASTORAL COMMITTEE: YOUTH WORKER: (Maternity Cover) Secretary of FINANCE COMMITTEE : Lauren McCOMBIE SMITH Curtis JUMAN lmsyouthwork@gmail.com CHURCH TREASURER CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WORKER (Job Share): Heather JUMAN Margaret WITHAM KIDSCHURCH & MC TOTS Debbie PRESTON: Debbie PRESTON dpchildrenswork@gmail.com MHA CO-ORDINATORS: Hayley SPRING: John & Betty KING hschildrenswork@gmail.com [All telephone numbers SECRETARY TO THE WOMEN S GROUP: unless stated] Joyce SAGE Church Phone: BROWNIES: HALL BOOKINGS Liz Gammie Warlingham Methodist Church Lorna SMITH Rosemary MOORE Andrew MOORE Christina DENCH Jill GRADON Ann SKINNER Isobel NOBLE Dee COBLEY Iris PITMAN Jenny MACBETH Jane COULSON Gwen SPENCE Gboye OJOMU Nigel KING nigelk@talktalk.net Heather JUMAN heather.juman@blueyonder.co.uk Next Edition of Outlook: The deadline for submission of articles for the April / May 2018 edition is Sunday 18th March please give articles to Heather Juman. New Church Website PROPERTY COMMITTEE : Peter GAMMIE THE OUTLOOK editors COMMUNION STEWARDS : Liz and Peter GAMMIE GIFT AID SECRETARY: Wendy BASTON February / March 2018 WEEKLY NOTICES: CHURCH STEWARDS :Telephone Secretary of CHURCH COUNCIL : Marilyn COMPTON

2 Pages 2-3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Letter from Rev d Kathy Flynn, Inside this Edition 2 Page 8 Sunday Worship / Page 9 District Conference Page 10 Christian Aid Page 11 Regular Activities Page 12 Church Directory Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age. Matthew 28: Letter from Rev d Kathy Flynn Life Explored Action For Children Rotas Film Club For those of you who have not yet met me my name is Rev Kathy Flynn. I came to join you in your ministry in September For Ministers as with churches, the stationing process is one of prayerful discernment. I knew when I read the profile for the Purley Circuit with all my heart that God was calling me to serve with you all. That said, the journey has not been an easy start. On a personal note, my little dog who moved with me died in October. My little dog was a big part of my own Christian discipleship but that story is for another time. My tenant moved out of my property in Southport and has not left it in good repair. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WARLINGHAM METHODIST CHURCH REGULAR ACTIVITIES 10.00am Family Worship with Kids Church & Crèche Film Group 2nd Monday of the Month 2.00pm Games Afternoon 2pm last Monday of the Month Brownies Weekly 6.15pm Tuesday Youth Club for School years pm THURSDAY Thursday Youth Club for age 7pm. FRIDAY SATURDAY Weekly Coffee Lounge 10.30am to 12 noon. Prayer Breakfast monthly 08.30am (or 9.00 to pray only). We next meet on 10 February. Please let Jill or Nigel know if you are coming for breakfast all welcome. MC Kids Church : Each Sunday during Term Time for ages 3-10, from 9.30 am. Why not try it? There is also a group for young people up to 18. Other weekly activities include House Groups and Prayer Triplets. 10th February Prayer Breakfast - from 8.30am 12 February - Film Club 12 February Life Explored course 7pm in the church. 10th March Prayer Breakfast from 8.30am 12 Church Council all are welcome to attend 12 May 2018 There will be a Circuit Away-day on Saturday, 12 May 2018 from 10am to 4pm, venue to be confirmed. Please make a note of this in your diaries. More details to follow in March/April

3 We begin a new year with fresh hopes and optimism, just as expressed in this uplifting poem by Iris Hesselden. I send very best wishes to you all for 2018! Jane Ede. TODAY is all about life, Today is all about living, It's catching the sunshine and seizing the day And sometimes forgetting, forgiving. Today is all about you, The you that is hidden within, A time to look forward and nurture your dreams And let those Ambitions begin. Today is all about love, To comfort the hurt and the strife, Reach out to each other, Sister and Brother, It's time now to celebrate life! CHRISTIAN AID During the month of May we will be raising money for the annual Christian Aid appeal, so we must decide what to do, then make plans. (You may recall that it was decided at the last Church Council meeting that we would not continue with the traditional envelope scheme this year.) Please give this matter some careful thought and let me know your suggestions, preferably before the next Church Council meeting on 12th March. May the best suggestion become the greatest success! Jane Ede. At the manse, the oven broke, the shower flooded the office and I am sitting waiting for workmen to repair the heating. So why am I sharing all this with you? Life can throw at us stuff that is painful, hard and at times overwhelming, there may be moments where we feel as though we are limping through our discipleship, our call, but remember the powerful words of Jesus And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age. So, I urge you to remember our Covenant prayer, be faithful in prayer and discipleship for our Lord Jesus is indeed with us. During all of this God has given me opportunities to share his love in unexpected ways and unexpected places, affirming my discernment of being called here. When I have felt weak, heartbroken, not sure where to turn, He has been right there showing His love, His care, giving me His strength. So keep running the race, sharing His Gospel where it will be received. May God bless you greatly for His Kingdom. Rev Kathy 10 3

4 Life Explored is a seven week course featuring a combination of short films and Bible interactions. As it explores the Bible story it looks at our desire for happiness and how it can be satisfied. Fundraising for Action for Children. Over the Christmas period several fundraising efforts occurred to support the Methodist supported charity Action for Children. Those of you who gave Christmas wishes using the Church Christmas card, raised 60 and our thanks too to Hayley and Alfie for making the lovely card. Two carol singing events jointly with Sanderstead Methodist Church, the first in the bitter cold outside Sainsbury in Warlingham and then a week later in the warmer Selsdon Sainsbury raised a total of including some gift aid. A collection at the evening Carol Service made another Thank you everyone for your part in this magnificent effort. It is designed for those who don t consider themselves religious. But it will also be thought provoking for those who are followers of Christ. It starts on 12 February 2018 at Warlingham Methodist Church, 7-9pm each week. An evening meal is provided at the start of each session. There is no charge for the course. If you are interested please contact Jill Gradon at: jillgradon@hotmail.co.uk. 4 9

5 Sunday Worship at 10am (S) Communion Service (A) All-age Service Sunday February 4th 10am Rev d Kathy Flynn (S) 11th 10am Mr Curtis Juman (A) 18th 10am Mrs Jill Gradon 25th 10am Mr Paul Peterson March 4th 10am Rev d Kathy Flynn (S) 11th 10am Local Arrangement (A) 18th 10am Rev d Faith Nyota 25th 10am Rev d Faith Nyota Fundraising for Action for Children Over the Christmas period several fundraising efforts occurred to support the Methodist supported charity Action for Children. Those of you who gave Christmas wishes using the Church Christmas card, raised 60 and our thanks too to Hayley and Alfie for making the lovely card. Two carol singing events jointly with Sanderstead Methodist Church, the first in the bitter cold outside Sainsbury in Warlingham and then a week later in the warmer Selsdon Sainsbury raised a total of including some gift aid. A collection at the evening Carol Service made another Thank you everyone for your part in this magnificent effort. Prayer Breakfast: Prayer is so important for all that we are seeking to do through God s Grace and in His name. You are warmly invited to join us for prayer each month we next meet on 10th February and then 10th March from 8.30am for breakfast or 9am 9.45am for Prayer only. Just let either Jill or Nigel know if you will be coming for breakfast. Samaritans purse shoe box appeal A huge thank you to everyone (church members, friends and family) who supported the 2017 Christmas shoe box appeal. A total of 60 boxes were collected from our church and were sent for distribution to children in Albania. Brilliant! Christina 8 5

6 DOOR STEWARDS ROTA (Marilyn Compton ) 4 th February- Gwen Spence 11 th February- John Adam 18 th February-Kim Evans 25 th February- Hilary Lambert 4 th March- Mary Harding 11 th March- Bob Ryland 18 th March- Sallie Smith FLOWER ROTA (Marjorie Ballamy tel ) February 4th Marjorie Ballamy 11th Barbara Booth 18th Margaret Berry 25th Iris Pitman March: 4th Diana Wermann 11th Marjorie Ballamy 18th Jenny Macbeth 25th Rosemary Moore Monthly Film Group at Warlingham Methodist Church The film starts 2.00pm prompt every second Monday, in the small hall at Warlingham Methodist Church. Tea and biscuits served afterwards. Free to all but donations to the building fund are welcome. Forthcoming Attractions. Monday 12 th February 2018 La La Land (Cert 12 ) Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star as Mia and Sebastian, an actress and a jazz musician pursuing their Hollywood dreams, in a vibrant celebration of hope, dreams and love. Winner of 6 Academy Awards including best Director 5 BAFTAs and a record breaking 7 Golden Globe Awards. Gosling and Stone sparkle in a gorgeous musical romance Monday 12 th March 2018 Lion (Cert PG) Dev Patel, Rooney Mara, Nicole Kidman A true story of lost and found. Five year old Saroo gets lost on a train travelling away from his home and family. Alone and frightened somehow he survives on the streets, before eventually being adopted by an Australian couple. A chance meeting re-awakens his deeply supressed yearning for home and he sets out to find his lost family. Evening Standard International Film of the Year award and 2 BAFTA awards. Uplifting, heartwrenching and beautiful 6 7