Mount Lavinia Methodist Church NEWSHEET OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2013 M O U N T M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H H A P P E N I N G S S P E C I A L P O I N T S O F I N T E R E S T : P a s t o r a l l i n e s Sunday School Teachers Bible Study & Prayer moved to 1st Saturday in the month 4:00 PM. Our Youth Fellowship Discipleship Course Freedom in Christ - continues! Adult Fellowship reignited by Pam & Ronnie De Silva. Our Family Camp has been postponed to Thursday 13th 16th February 2014 at Kukeleganga MWF Looking forward to a lot of Circuit, District & All Island MWF Bi -Centenary Celebrations over the next few months. Prayer Meetings Prayer Breakfast moved to 2nd Saturdays in a month,7:00 am. Bible Study New Study in Revelation will start in January 2014. Worship Services Please tick and sign your name against your God-given talents on the Questionaire distributed and return to Rev Mervyn or Mrs Claudette Kilpatrick at your earliest. Special Dates over November, December 2013 & January 2014- see last sheet. Dear Friends, Greetings to all of you in the all powerful name of our Risen Lord and Saviour, even the Lord Jesus Christ. As we have just entered into a year of celebrations of the 200th Anniversary of the Methodist Church, Sri Lanka with its theme Onward in Christ - let us together as a Society move forward knowing that the Lord himself goes before us in all that we do and His blessed Holy Spirit will lead and guide us. It is great to have Navneth back with us after his time of service on the Logos Hope. We trust that his example will inspire other Young people for God s service, according to His will. In Him, Rev Mervyn & Mrs Claudette Kilpatrick Hebrews 12:1-3 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perserverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Our Mission Statement. To reach out with the love of Jesus, sharing hope, in humility and sacrificial services of care; building each other up; nurturing Christian values for real life and spiritual leadership; in the power of the Holy Spirit, to fulfil God s plan for ALL. Y a h - M o n d a y s 9 : 4 5 a m e x c e p t p o y a d a y s * A d a y o f i r i s h v i s t o r s *
P a g e 2 M o u n t L a v i n i a M e t h o d i s t C h u r c h S U N D A Y S C H O o l 9 : 4 5 a m Teacher s Training in Kollupitiya Methodist and on the Logos Hope Ship had taken place in August/September 2013. Logos Hope Team visited the Sunday school on 1st September. It was an enjoyable day for every child. Hospice Youth & Sunday School continue to visit the Hospice in Maharagama every 5th Sunday, which is Youth Sunday. Teacher s Prayer & Bible Study Teachers meet every 1st Saturday of each month from now on. On 29th September 2013 after Youth Service & Sunday School, a small group of Sunday school teachers, children and Youth Fellowship members, some of whom are also SS Teachers went to Maharagama Hospice (CCC Home) after having lunch together at church. After fellowship lunch we left church at around 1:30 pm by a couple of hired vans, armed with drums, CD s, laptop, an amplifier and a microphone. The Youth led with a Worship dance to contemporary Christian Music, then the Youth and some teachers sang along with the patients to some secular songs on CD. The children were then taken away for craft to a another room while the elders continued with the youth and some teachers and had a sing-song and some baila dancing (including Rev Mervyn & Claudette, Priyangani & Gloria). It is always an enjoyable experience which sometimes ends in prayer for them as well, when requested as most of them are from other religions. Anyone wanting to join us on Youth Sundays (5th Sunday) are most WELCOME! Y o u t h f e l l o w s h i p 4 : 3 0 p m e x c e p t 3 r d S u n d a y t o r a t m a l a n a m e e t @ c h u r c h 3 : 3 0 P M PAST SPECIAL EVENTS 1st Sept. 2013 Logos Hope Team with Youth (see below) 14th Sept 2013 Rock Foundation Dehiwela, Evangelist Evening Youth Mime. 18th Sept. 2013 Our Youth member Joanne Stephen married Belan Aiyadorai. YF ADVANCE REVISED PLAN A dedicated group of Freedom in Christ Young People meet each 27th Oct: Demolishing Sunday Strongholds from 4:30 PM until 10th Nov: Spiritual 6:30 Reality PM. Pray with Rev & 24th Nov: Handling Mrs our Kilpatrick Emotions as they lead this ne Discipleship Course 12th Jan 2014: Forgiveness & that many more will join 25th (Sat) Jan 2014: in fun, Away food day & fellowship. Steps to Freedom in Christ 2nd Feb 2014: Truth = Freedom 9th Feb 2014: Loving Others 9th Mar 2014: Where are you going? FUTURE SPECIAL EVENTS 1st December 2013 Asiri Fernando (YFC) 8th December 2013 Visit of British Youth President going to Ratmalana Beach Children.
M o u n t L a v i n i a A u g u s t / S e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 3 n e w s h e e t P a g e 3 B o a r d o f s o c i a l r e s p o n s i b i l i t y A big THANK YOU to all those who worked hard, contributed and came and supported the BSR Mount Metho Fair. Sales Proceeds Rs. 102, 160/- Stall Rent Rs. 57,500/- Donations Rs. 173,200/- Banners Rs. 85,000/- Total Income Rs. 417,860/- Total Expenses Rs. 114,347/- Totla Profit Rs.303,513/- The on-going support to Maharagama Hospice will be in the form of sponsoring a bed @ Rs.160/- per day. Mount Lavinia Leader s Meetings are 2nd Saturday of the first month of the Quarter. Circuit Quarterly Meeting: Saturday 9th November in Maharagama @ 4:30 pm. CHURCH FINANCES We thank you all for offerings to God every Sunday. All ear-marked gifts go directly to those purposes, such as BSR, Flood Relief and Christian Service Fund on Communion Sundays. The regular monthly/loose/thank offering goes towards meeting the required Quota from Mount Lavinia Society through the Circuit to MCSL HQ of almost Rs.40,000/- per week and also about Rs.3000/- per week to support of an Evangelist in Methodist Church. Furthermore, there are other regular giving's of our Chapel Fund (loose collections) to the Circuit, for example 5th Sunday (Youth Sunday), MWF, DSR etc., etc. We are just trying to highlight that most of what comes through your offering very often has to be paid out more of less instantly. Thanking you once again. P O S T P O N E D C h u r c h F a m i l y c a m p In our Leaders meeting held Saturday 12th Oct we have decided to have our family Camp in Kukuleganga from Thursday 13th Sunday 16th February 2013. We had to postpone our camp because of the re-scheduling of exams of the Colombo Schools because of the Commonwealth Meetings in November 2013. The church will give a blanket subsidy of the cost. A subsidized rate of about Rs.7,500 per adult, for those who can afford. Any further short-fall will be covered by our church, if required. We would like to see all members/ families attending this special event including Sunday school children & their families. Finances should not keep anyone away from attending. Please speak to Rev Mervyn if need be. Some may prefer to pay by installments and even that s okay. Gloria and Buddhike will be available each Sunday to record your confirmation/your attendance. Children between the ages of 6-12 years are half rate. Children below 6 years of age FREE. We will have special Speakers for the Adults, for Youth (one or two sessions) and Children will be looked after separately during adult sessions. Facilities: There is Pony riding, Swimming Pool, Mountain Biking, Gym, Boating and many other activities. ALL ARE WELCOME! A d u l t f e l l o w s h i p ( l a s t F r i d a y o f e v e r y s e c o n d m o n t h - 7 : 0 0 p m Be a part of the Adult Fellowship! The Adult Fellowship has been a segment of the BSR for many years. This concept was initiated to provide an environment of fellowship for the adult members of our church family who found it difficult to associate with each other on a personal basis. The group meets once in two months, on the last Friday of the month. The evening begins at 7:00 pm with prayer and praise, followed by games and various contributions by the members, which has been encouraged, so that hidden talents are brought out even at this late stage. You are assured of a very inspiring and fun-filled evening. It wraps up with a simple dinner of Pan, Pol Sombol and Parippu. Of course, there are special treats for Birthdays, Wedding Anniversaries, etc. The members have increased over the last three meetings and we invite more to join and bring their kith and kin along, too. MWF Meet every 3rd Sunday after the morning Worship. SPECIAL DATES: Saturday 23rd November - MWF Circuit Cultural Event @ Mount Lavinia 9:00 am Sunday 24th Novermber 2013 - MWF All Island Carol Service @ Seeduwa 3:00 PM.
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR NOV/DEC/JAN 2013-14 Mount Lavinia Methodist Church/Organisations Christmas and New Year Services/Programmes 2013-2014 Saturday 23rd November - MWF Circuit Cultural Event (part of the Bi-Centenary Celebrations Drama, Songs & Quiz) @ Mount Lavinia 9:00 AM Sunday 24th November - Sunday School Gift Service during SS @ 10:00 AM Friday 29th November - Adult Fellowship Christmas Programme @ 7:00 PM Monday 9th December - YAH Closes Christmas Function & Lunch usual time 9:45 AM Saturday 14th December - Sunday School Christmas Party @ 4:30 PM Sunday 15th December - MWF Christmas Programme and Lunch 11:00 AM onwards Sunday 15th December - Sunday School Christmas Play @ 5:00 PM Monday (POYA)16th Dec - Carol Rounds (ALL WELCOME TO JOIN & HAVE FUN!) LEAVE CHURCH @ 5:00 PM Tuesday 17th December - Carol Rounds Saturday 21st December - Youth Fellowship Christmas Programme/Party Games (with short eats) 3:30 PM Sunday 22nd December - Church Christmas Carol Service & Dinner 6:00 PM onwards Wednesday 25th December CHRISTMAS DAY Service @ 8:30 AM Sunday 29th December - Youth Service @ 8:00 AM Lunch Youth & SS @ Church. Leave for Hospice 1:30 PM Tuesday 31st December - Watch-night Service @ 11:00 PM & Kiribath Wednesday 1st January 2014 - New Year s Day Service @ 7:00 AM Sunday 5th January 2014 - Covenant Service @ 8:00 AM P l e a s e d o f e e l f r e e t o c o m e a n d j o i n u s i n W o r s h i p e a c h S u n d a y, B i b l e S t u d y o n W e d n e s d a y & P r a y e r m e e t i n g s Sunday Morning Worship 8:00 am We start every Sunday with pre-service Praise (7:45 am) led by our Praise Team, except Holy Communion Sundays (2nd Sundays). B i b l e s t u d y, T u e s d a y m o r n i n g p r a y e r & p r a y e r b r e a k f a s t Once every quarter we have a Youth/Family, Healing Sunday Services. Other Special Services included are from our Methodist Church, Sri Lanka Calendar & year book. Like, DSR (Department of Social Responsibilty), Women s Sunday, Evangelism, Conference Sunday (end of August) etc. Familes and Children are most welcome they take part on most Sundays, by reading God s Word, through Intercessory Prayers, Ushering, Singing and also through Mime, Skit or Drama. BIBLE STUDY Wednesdays 7:00 pm. Finishing Hosea next Wednesday 23rd Oct 2013. Next study will be on Making Decisions (6 weeks), starting on 30th Oct. 2013. We hope to start studying the book of Revelation in the New Year 2014. Rev Mervyn Kilpatrick 29 Hotel Road Mount Lavinia Telephone: 011 2713890 Mobile: 0772005548 Prayer Meetings Tuesday Mornings 8:30 am. Prayer Breakfast - Every 2nd Saturday of each month @ 7:00 am.