Welcome to in Bude Bude Methodist Church EX23 8LA 01288 355508 Lead Minister: Deacon Debbie Marsh 01288 488195 Caretaker: Roger Moppett 01288 355479 Circuit Website: www.budeandholsworthymethodists.org.uk SUNDAY 4th NOVEMBER 2018 THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: The main measure of your devotion to God is not your devotional life. It is simply your life. John Ortberg SUNDAY SERVICES This Sunday 4th November 10.00 am Bude: Deacon Debbie Marsh 7.00 pm North Tamerton: Encounter - Canal Ministries - Sue and Andrew Smith Next Sunday 11th November Remembrance Sunday 11.00 am Bude: Civic Remembrance Service - Deacon Debbie Marsh 7.00 pm Chilsworthy: Rock Solid
elcome! The warmest of welcomes to you this morning. We hope that the worship today will bring you closer to God. We believe that Jesus came to redeem mankind and that through his sacrifice, those who believe in him may have life in all its fullness (John 10:10). We pray that this may be your experience. If you are visiting or worshipping with us for the first time, we hope you will be able to stay for a chat over a cup of tea or coffee after the Service. A crèche for children under school age is held each Sunday. ask one of the stewards for more information. Please THIS MORNING the Shoe Box gifts for needy children around the world will be dedicated. NEXT SUNDAY is Remembrance Sunday. As in previous years, we will be observing the two minutes silence at 11.00am, and will then continue with the service at about 11.15am when the Civic Party join us after the conclusion of their ceremony at the War Memorial. Please arrive in good time for the two minutes silence. RETIRING COLLECTIONS during November and December will be for the Royal British Legion. The Legion provides lifelong support for the Armed Forces community - serving men and women, veterans, and their families. The Legion was founded by veterans after the First World War. A century on from the start of that conflict, they are still helping today's Service men and women, veterans, and their families in almost every aspect of daily life. They also champion Remembrance, safeguarding the memory of those who have given their lives for our freedom through Remembrance education and events. VISIT OF ST. DENNIS BAND. Gwyneth and Nick are pleased to sponsor the visit of St Dennis Band to the church on Sunday 18th November. We feel that this is a way we can support both the Church and the Band and we hope you will support this event. If you are unable to attend, perhaps you might like to make a small donation to replenish the church funds after the alterations. Donations of food and help to supply tea to the band and light refreshments to the audience would be appreciated. If you can supply a plate of savoury or sweet food please let Gwyneth or Mary (Rogers) know and if you can help to serve the food etc this would also be appreciated. Page 2
CHRISTIANS TOGETHER. The new Chairperson of CTBS is Peter Green, who can be contacted by email at peter@county.org.uk. The date of the next meeting of CTBS has been arranged for Wednesday, 7th November at 7.30 pm in St Martin's Church. BE STILL. Please note that there will be no early morning Communion in November. These beautiful crosses have been hand-crafted by Derek Cole from offcuts of wood from the old pews at BMC. They would make a lovely keepsake, or an ideal Christmas present. Debbie has some for sale at very reasonable prices. Stratton Methodist Church invites you to Cream Teas 2-4pm Saturday 17th November Cakes & Table top Craft & Chatter CRAFT & CHATTER In the Church at BMC Tuesday 6th November at 10.45 am preceded by a time of Prayer from 10.15 am WANTED Musicians & Singers - for a day! Come and sing and play on 17th November 2018 at Week St Mary Chapel Musicians practice 10.00 to 12.30 Followed by Singers from 14.00 to 16.00 Concert for any visitors 15.45 to 16.00 A mix of songs from the shows, hymns old and new and gospel. Suitable for all ages. All instruments welcome; easy parts for those who are just starting or rusty on their instrument Music available before the day. No experience necessary for singing: only enjoyment in singing as part of a group. Tea and coffee provided - bring own packed lunch, Contact for enquiries: Hilary Daniel 07725 569695 hilary.truss@btinternet.com Page 3 Saturday 10 November 10.30am - 4pm Bude Methodist Church All Welcome! Join us for a day of worship & teaching... part of the current Alpha Course but the day is open to everyone in the church.
REVERSE ADVENT CALENDAR. Please join us in this really simple way to help those less fortunate than us to enjoy Christmas. The idea is to have a box into which, each day, or each time you re shopping, you put a small item of festive fair. Then you bring the box to Church to be donated to the Food Bank. For practical reasons, we suggest that this is best done through November, and the box brought to Church at the beginning of December. Here are some suggestions for donations: Tinned tomatoes; Tinned potatoes/dried mash; Tinned vegetables; Dry Spaghetti/Pasta; Pasta sauce; Soup; Tea/coffee/hot chocolate; Tinned spaghetti; Tinned meat meals (curries, stews, mince, hot dogs); Tins of Ham/corned beef; Jam/spreads; Squash; Biscuits; Long-life milk; Nuts and Christmas nibbles; Toiletries; Washing up liquid; Soap. And festive items such as Christmas crackers. CAROLS OF THE STRATTON HUNDRED This year we will be singing the Carols of the Stratton Hundred in The Parkhouse Centre, Bude on Monday 26th November at 7.30pm. There will be two practices in Poughill Methodist Church room on Monday 12th November and Monday 19th November, both at 2pm. Everyone is welcome to come and join in. Those of you who have joined us in previous years and already have the carol books may wish to know that this year the carols will be:- 10. Behold the Grace Appears 34. Whence those Sounds Symphonious 12. Bethlehem s Star 7. Angels from the realms of Glory 31. This is the Day 27. Rejoice ye Tenants 19. Hark what mean those Holy voices 20. High let us swell 23. Mortals Awake 14. Flaming Seraphs And the Epilogue carol 26. O Fair O Fair Jerusalem We will also sing in Cornish, The Holly bears a Berry (St Day) and Hark the Glad Sound. I have the Carol books to sell at 6. Please let me know if you are intending coming and give your voice part so that we can estimate numbers. Audrey Aylmer tel 01288 354001 E mail dreymer@btinternet.com Page 4
THE EDITH MARY CLEAVE MEMORIAL CAR is available with or without wheelchair. Includes a driver and there is room for two passengers. Available for transport to Doctor and Hospital appointments, Luncheon Club, Coffee Mornings etc. c/o John Cleave, Meadowside, Chilsworthy, Holsworthy, EX22 7JQ. Tel: 01409 691183. Mobile: 0796 7521333. Email: cccleaveandson@farming.co.uk Or contact Deacon Debbie Marsh. Sunday 4th November Encounter at North Tamerton Methodist Church Speakers Sue & Andrew Smith: Canal Ministries 7pm Start All are Welcome. Holsworthy Amateur Theatrical Society presents Lest we Forget to commemorate WW1 8th and 9th November at 7.30pm at HATS Theatre Bodmin Street Holsworthy Tickets 7 On sale at the theatre or phone 01409 253826 Proceeds from Lest we Forget will be split between Help for Heroes and the Royal British Legion. Bude, Stratton & District Old Cornwall Society Bude Stratton Old Cornwall Society with the Castle Heritage Centre present an Exhibition in Commemoration of World War One At the Castle, Bude 8th to 27th November, 10 am to 4 pm daily Page 5
You are reminded about a new arrangement for Circuit Worship at the end of this month. TRIPP (TogetheR In Praise & Prayer) Services will be held on 25 November at Holsworthy and Hartland at 11am, and Bude at 10am. You are invited to go to whichever venue you choose. That way, you may share fellowship with different people in a different place, if you wish to do so. HELD AT THE BRIDGE CHURCH, PENNYGILLAM Are you over 50, love singing and watching films? Join us every month for a new singalong. 2nd Tuesday each month 2pm to 4pm NOVEMBER 13th MAMA MIA (Singalong Version) St Dennis Band Conducted by Darren Hawken one of the country s leading brass bands with guest soloist Kath Morrison, Soprano will be in Concert at Bude Methodist Church on Sunday 18th November at 4.00pm Tickets price 5 (under 16 s free) from The Ark Angel Bookshop, Church Stewards or on the door Stalls Including Refreshments including our famous bacon butties cakes, tea and coffee etc. Christmas Crafts Toys and Gifts Christmas Cards Christmas Decorations Bric-a-Brac Cake Stall Christmas Cakes Page 6
LECTIONARY READINGS November 4th Deuteronomy 6: 1-9 Psalm 119: 1-8 Hebrews 9: 11-14 Mark 12: 28-34 November 11th Isaiah 25: 1-9 Psalm 46 Revelation 22: 1-5 Matthew 5: 1-12 Retiring Collections during November and December will be for The Royal British Legion. Pastoral Visits. If you know of anyone who would appreciate a pastoral visit, or who is housebound and would like communion, please let the Stewards know. If you know of anyone within our Church family that would appreciate a greetings/sympathy card being sent to them, please could you let us know. You can contact either Tracy Mill 321679 / chrismill7@aol.com or Sheila Mill 353895 / sheilamill@mail.com Church & Hall Bookings. For bookings at BMC, please contact Sue Lamble (01288 355479) suelamble@outlook.com. PRAYER CORNER This week please pray for: Our Ministers and local preachers as they prepare to preach God s word around the Circuit next week; The work of Samaritan s Purse, and for the children who will receive our shoe-box gifts as a token of God s love; For the Remembrance services next week, that those attending who are not regular church-goers may take away a Christian message to ponder; That the Holy Spirit Day next Saturday, may touch and inspire the hearts of those who take part. OFFERINGS FOR THE WORK OF GOD Sunday 28th October Loose Cash 204.12 Envelopes 254.50 Proportion of Annual 294.76 Total 753.38 = We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give. Winston S. Churchill THE ROTAS 4th November 11th November Duty Stewards Jen & Gwyneth Margaret & George Welcome Team Mr & Mrs G. Fletcher Mrs Roseanne Farmer & Friend Collection Mr & Mrs G. Fletcher Mrs B. House & Mrs P. Stacey Coffee Amber, Sarah C., Joy & Joan Penny, Bridgette & Margaret Flowers Mrs E. Heard Remembrance Video Andrew Mark Organ David Wood David Barker Piano Roy Roy If you arrange a swap, please advise any changes to the rotas so that the notice sheet can be updated.
WHAT S ON THIS WEEK November 2018 Monday 5th 10.00 am - 12 noon Parent and Toddler Group in the Hall. 10.00 am - 12 noon Monday Morning Fellowship & Bible Study. Contact Rev Joy Wilson 01288 341636 for venue Tuesday 6th 9.45 am Grapevine women s bible study group - contact Jean Messenger 01288 354658 for venue 10.15 am 10.45 am Prayer Time, followed by Craft and Chatter Group in the Church 1.00 pm Prayer Meeting 7.30 pm Maranatha Singers practice Wednesday 7th 2.30 pm Wednesday Fellowship: Mr David Kendrick - Winston Churchill: Early Years. Chair: Mrs E. Fletcher 7.00 pm Craft Group in Room 1 7.30 pm Christians Together Meeting at St Martin s URC, Killerton Road 7.30 pm Bassline Men s Singing Group Rehearsal 7.30 pm Broadclose Fellowship at 45 Minster Avenue Thursday 8th 10.00 am Coffee Morning in the Hall 7.30 pm Alpha Course at BMC Friday 9th 3.30 pm - 5.30 pm New Club for Children and Young People replacing 1st Bude Brigade Saturday 10th 10.30 am - 4.00 pm Holy Spirit Day at BMC 10.30 am Coffee Hour hosted by Gerald & Elaine USED STAMPS. A reminder that the Leprosy Mission can use your used postage stamps to raise funds. There is a box in the porch of the hall where you can leave them. PARKING - A REMINDER. The parking spaces in the roadway between the church and the recreation ground belong to the recreation ground. By concession, we have been allowed to use these spaces on Sunday mornings during our services, but at other times they are required for users of the recreation ground s facilities. THE NOTICE SHEET. Please ensure that information for the notice sheet is passed to Roy Mackenzie by e-mail to mackenziery@aol.com, by post to 15 Elm Drive, Bude EX23 8EZ, by phone to 01288 350121 or via the folder in the vestry by Thursday at 5pm for inclusion in the following Sunday s notices. If you can t meet the deadline, please pass your notice to the Steward on duty by Saturday evening at the latest.