Palm Sunday 20 th March 2016 Priory Methodist Church Notices We welcome you to worship God with us today. We light the Peace Candle and pray for peace in the world. Call To Worship Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord. Peace in heaven and glory in the highest heaven. O give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his steadfast love endures for ever. Alleluia! Our Minister is the Reverend Glayne Worgan There are bibles available in some chair backs. If you have not got one to hand there are more available from the leaflet distributors in the welcome area. A special welcome to any visitors with us today We serve tea, coffee and soft drinks after the morning services in the small hall each week. Do stay and meet together with us.
Today s Morning Welcomers:- Bill Knights and Gordon Beeden and on leaflets: Norma Ayers and Marlene Howker H&P Hymns & Psalms, SfW Songs for Worship StF Singing the Faith, SoF Songs of Fellowship 10.30am TODAY S METHODIST WORSHIP Preacher: - Mr Chris Izzard Worship Steward: - Hazel Warner Organist: -Ian Tattersall Hymns:- All H&P 160, 387, 173, 74 and 180 Readers: -Sue Butler and Bill Knights Readings: -Psalm 118: 1-2 & 19-29, Philippians 2: 5-11 and Luke 19: 28-40 Intercessory prayer: Rev. David Winwood On Sound Desk:-Nick Guy 10.30am TODAY S CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP Preacher: - Rev. Glayne Worgan Songs & Hymns:-All StF 42, 40, 263, 264 and 274 Readings: -Isaiah 50: 4-9a On Sound Desk:-Tsatsu 6.30pm TODAY S EVENING WORSHIP Holy Communion Preacher: - Rev. Caroline Weaver Welcomers:-Viv Smith Worship Steward: -Les Exton Pianist: - Keith Goddard Hymns:-All StF 263, 318, 277, 581 and 287 Readers: -Nick Guy and Rita Say Readings: - Psalm 118: 1-2 & 19-29 and Luke 19: 28-40 Communion Steward: -John Ayers On Sound Desk:-Des Smith
Next Sunday 27 th March 2016 - Easter Sunday 8.00am - Holy Communion followed by Breakfast 10. 30am - Worship Together/All Age/Holy Communion Rev. Jeremy Arthern 6.30pm Rev. Glayne Worgan Midweek Worship Date Led by Wednesdays 12.00pm in the Chapel 23 rd March Holy Week Communion - Jeremy Arthern 30 th March Liz Little Church Flowers 20 th March Donor Arranger Distributor 27 th March Donor Arranger Distributor Mary Walter and Eve Briggs Carol Gammons Gordon Beeden Bernice Monk Paddy Barrett Soup Run We are always pleased to receive any unwanted cakes, sandwiches, etc. 20 th March Nesta, Jenny, Brian and Kath 27 th March John H., Rachael and John Reverend Glayne Worgan Tel. No. 01234 340167 Glayne Worgan has Saturdays off. Please avoid contacting her for routine matters on that day. Church Office Tel. No. 01234 353523, Email:office@priorychurch.org.uk Please note office hours are 9.00 14.00 Administrator works for The Pilgrim Partnership 14.00 17.00 Church Website: http://www.priorychurch.org.uk Priory Facebook https://www.facebook.com/priorymethodistchurch
Lenten Cross Liturgy Our liturgy this year comes from Nexus Methodist Church, a Christian Community in Bath where 2 Methodist churches have united, using one building as their main worship centre and both as community centres to serve the people of Bath. May the words and symbols help us as we travel through Lent. Leader: Leader: All: LENT LITURGY 2016 On this sixth Sunday in Lent, Palm Sunday, we add palms to the Lenten Cross. What kind of King is this? Palms are placed at the foot of the cross Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut in the fields. Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted, Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! Hosanna in the highest heaven! [Mark 11: 8-10] In this most holy of weeks, help us to stay close to Jesus, that we may recognise the unfolding work of God. Amen
Good Friday Witness 25 th March 2016 Harpur Square, Bedford, 12 Noon All welcome
LENT & HOLY WEEK You are invited to worship together with friends from across the circuit in early 2016. - All Welcome Monday 21st March, drop in between 2pm and 9pm (provisional) Holy Week Labyrinth, with Deacon Jane Mills, at Putnoe Heights Tuesday 22nd March, drop in anytime between noon and 8pm Holy Week Garden, with Rev. Matt Fugill, at Kempston East Wednesday 23rd March, 7.30pm at Trinity Biggleswade Taizė-style Holy Week worship, led by Rev. Andrew Hollins Care Home Service I shall be going to Annandale and Beacon Homes on Tuesday 22nd March for their services. If anyone has two hours spare you would be very welcome to join us meeting at the Church at 10.00am. I have room for two in the car. John Ayers Holy Week Meditations During Holy Week, there will be a series of short services at 7.30pm to enable us to reflect on Christ s journey to the cross and to prepare ourselves for Easter. All are invited to join us in the chapel. Monday 21 st Meditative worship led by John Ayers Tuesday 22 nd Meditative worship led by Liz Little Wednesday 23 rd Reflection and prayer a chance to pray together for the Easter weekend events in Bedford and to dedicate the prayers in the pebble pool; do add your own pebble prayer to those at the back of the chapel if you can t come that evening. Thursday 24 th Maundy Thursday Communion led by Glayne Easter Sunday Service During the main Sunday morning Service we shall be decorating the Lent cross with flowers. Please bring with you a spring flower(s) so that you can take part in this celebration of new life. Jeremy Arthern The Servant Queen and the King she serves This is the title of a lovely book produced by the Bible Society, Hope and the London Institute of Contemporary Christianity as a tribute for the Queen s 90 th birthday. The book reflects on her reign and in particular on the crucial role of her Christian faith in her life and work. The Queen testifies to the hope and strength she draws from her trust in Jesus. It is hoped that people will give this book to friends, family members and neighbours and use it to open up conversations about the Christian faith and perhaps to share their own testimonies. To this end, the book has been produced as a gift for no profit and will cost just 1. There is a copy in the vestibule for you to look at; in order to gauge how many we should order for Priory, please indicate if you would like a copy. Easter Breakfast - 27th March Please see the signup sheet in the vestibule to sign up for Easter breakfast starting from 8:30am.
Support for Yarlswood Detention Centre As part of the Goldington Churches Together initiative to support the residents at Yarlswood, Priory will send 40 Easter cards written to the residents on Priory s behalf. Thanks to Hazel and her Crafts Group for doing this. There is still a great need for Bibles, so if you have any spare Bible in good condition, please give to Glayne before Palm Sunday so they can be sent too. There is no need for suitcases at present. Thanks Many thanks to those who came and listened to our Janet on Saturday afternoon plus all those who provided the cakes. Janet has indicated that they really appreciated the support and would like to come and sing (not a practice) at a Coffee Morning in the Autumn again for church funds. The total raised on Saturday was 83.00 again for church funds. John and Norma Easter Offering 2016 Envelopes will be distributed today and next Sunday. The monies raised will support the work of Methodist World Mission Fund. Please return the envelopes with your offering on the next few Sundays but not later than Sunday 24th April. The Circuit Easter Offering Dedication Services for North Bedfordshire Circuit will be held here at Priory on Thursday 26th May at 2.30pm Eleanor Mackirdy Spring Concert at Priory : 30 th April 7.30pm. Last September I joined up with a saxophone group called Sax s Cool! More than a dozen sax s, a couple of guitars, a bass and now drums. They have kindly agreed to bring a concert to Priory for thousands facing poverty and sickness in Zimbabwe. The programme will include a wide variety of music arranged for sax ensemble, quite a number from pre-war period. Please reserve the date and come if you can. Tickets ( 5) will be available early in March. Zimbabwe s People - facing months of severe drought and famine, many will not survive. The April harvest has already been destroyed. UN say three million need food. The Government has no budget to buy in maize this year.. even though over half a million pounds has just been spent on celebrating the president s birthday! The UN and EU are giving some support. I hope that we may be able to provide a little help too. David Winwood. Youth Circuit Dates Sunday 24 th April Circuit Easter Egg Hunt and Youth Service Finishing at Flitwick Sunday 26 th June Circuit Youth Service Summer Celebration at London Road FAREWELL COFFEE MORNING FROM JANE AND PETER WHYMARK As many of you know Jane and Peter Whymark are moving to Cheshire, hopefully on 15th April. They would like to take the opportunity to say goodbye to as many people as possible, so you are all cordially invited to a coffee morning at Kempston East Methodist Church on Saturday 9th April from 10.30-12.00. Any proceeds to be given to the K.E. Charities Account.
Calling All Gardeners After the success of the Biscuit Walk we plan to have Plant Sales on the 22nd May. So as we are coming up to the season of tidying up the garden, dividing plants, planting cuttings and sowing seeds, please do a few extra pots for this fundraising event. If you need plant pots please pick up from under the table in the welcome area. Thank you. Susanne Edwards Posters On The Board In The Welcome Area - Updated weekly. Don t forget to take a look at the posters with all the details of events happening at Priory, within the circuit churches and in Bedford - see if any take your interest. www.northbedsmethodist.org.uk You are invited to attend a Free Church Service in the Lady Chapel on the dates Mentioned below: Wednesday 6 th. April 2016 at 11a.m. Preacher: The Reverend David Ronco, Baptist Minister, Central Baptist Association. The service is followed by a Fellowship Lunch Wednesday 4 th. May 2016 at 11a.m. Preacher: Major Dr. John Read, The Salvation Army U.K. Ecumenical Officer. Service is followed by a Fellowship Lunch Special Services and Activities: Holy Week Monday Wednesday 21 st. 23 rd. March 2016 At 8pm. Address followed by Night Prayers. Preacher: The Very Reverend Keith Jones former Dean of York. Good Friday 25 th. March 2016 at 8pm. Unity at the Cross A reflective ecumenical service. Organized by Churches Together in St Albans. Easter Services Please view the Cathedral Website:www.stalbanscathedral.org. All are Welcome Free Church Service Contact: Reverend Peter Hudson. Email:peter.hudson@uwclub.net Phone: 01727 812076. Sunday 3 rd April, 5.00pm to 8.00pm at The Gateway Building, Bedford Campus Polhill Avenue, Bedford, MK41 9EA Family What does it mean to you & your faith and belief? Bedford as One plan to hold a series of events where groups can share the similarities of their faiths and beliefs. The topic for the second event is Family. This event is designed to encourage different groups to share with each other their similarities by choosing a significant reading about family, such as a scripture, poem or quote and sharing it with the other delegates. There will also be an opportunity to talk about any projects that your group is currently running, and finding out about what other groups are doing, that involve family. If this is an event that you would like to be involved in you can please contact Jo Tester on 01234 276204 or at jo.tester@bedford.gov.uk.
13th April 20th April 27th April 4th May 11th May 18th May BELIEF SPRING COURSES Making Sense of Science and Christian Faith Science and Christianity: The myth of conflict Beauty and awe in an evolving cosmos What hope for the environment? Genes, genetics and playing God What makes you human? God and an imperfect world The Course has been compiled and will be delivered by The Revd Canon Dr Tim Bull, The Revd Dr John Weaver and Laurie Hawkins The Course will start at 8pm and will be held at St Andrews Church Kimbolton Road Bedford MK 40 2PF. 5 per session will be payable on the day (includes refreshments) Bishop Peter Doyle We are also pleased to share with you that Bishop Peter Doyle - Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Northampton will visit BELIEF on Saturday 4th June 2016 10.30am to 12.30pm He will be speaking about his experiences as the representative of the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales at the 2015 Synod on Marriage and Family Life held in Rome. At St Andrews Church Kimbolton Road Bedford. MK40 2PF 10 per person (including refreshments) payable on the day