CRÈCHE - 0 4 There is a room available for parents with young children, with toys etc, plus the facility to listen to the Service through the speaker system Welcome to all our Visitors. We do pray that you will receive a blessing as you worship with us. Everyone is very welcome to join us for tea coffee in the hall a er the service. Church for the Villages - Mee ng in Ne leham Website: www.ne leham.org.uk Rev. Alan Swann Minister & Superintendent Lincoln Circuit Telephone 01522 754618 (avoid Friday) Email alan.swann@methodist.org.uk Local Ministry Team All enquiries to Marcus Harborne (Chief Steward) Telephone 01522 595698 Email marcus.harborne@ntlworld.com Treasurers Bernie & Mar n Gerrish Telephone 01522 751336 The Spirit the bride say, Come!. And let him who hears say, Come!. Whoever is thirsty, let him come; whoever wishes, let him take the free gi of the water of life. Revela on 22:17 NOTICES AND NEWS 10th 2017 This set of no ces is for two weeks beginning on the 10th. Please con nue to pray for one another reach out, not just to Ne leham surrounding villages, but to people all over the world. We can all show the love of God in many different ways. May you all be blessed with the great riches of God s love so you in turn can share the riches of His love with those around you. Any informa on for the No ces News can be sent to us at nmc.no ces@b nternet.com or dropped in the box in the foyer at church, or by telephone. Please do not send items for the no ces to individual accounts, thank you. The deadline for items for the next set of no ces is Wednesday 20th for distribu on on the 24th. Advent means the coming ; so not only are we preparing to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, we are also preparing for his coming again to redeem us all. In Revela on 1:8 the Lord God says I am the Alpha the Omege, who is, who was, who is to come, the Almighty. Are your prepara ons well under way? Not just the decora ons, cards, presents, food; are you prepared in your hearts for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ? He is coming at a me that no one knows, so we need to be constantly ready. I found the following in a magazine over forty years ago it is s ll relevant today:- He descended that we might ascend (John 6:38; John14:3) He became poor that we might become rich (2 Corinthians 8:9; James 2:5) He was born that we might be born again (John 1:14; John 3:1-7) He became a servant that we might become sons (Philippians 2:7; Gala ans 4:6-7) He had no home that we might have a home in Heaven (Ma hew 8:20; John 14:2) He was hungry that we might be fed (Ma hew 4:2; John 6:50) He was thirsty that we might drink of the wells of salva on (1 John 19:28; Isaiah 12:3) He was wearied that we might rest (1 John 4:6; Ma hew 11:29) He was stripped that we might be clothed (Ma hew 27:28; Revela on 3:5) He was forsaken that we might not be forsaken (Ma hew 27:46; Hebrews 13:5) He was sad that we might be glad (Isaiah 53:3; Philippians 4:4) He was bound that we might go free (Ma hew 27:2; John 8:32-36) He was made sin that we might be made righteous (2 Corinthians5:21) He died that we might live (1 John 19:33; John 5:24 25) He will come down that we may be caught up (1 Thessalonians 4:16-18)
What s on @ NMC Wednesday 10th 9.00am Alan Measures 10.45am Alan Measures 3.00pm Messy Church 13th 1.30pm Crea vity Fellowship ADVENT SERVICES Please note that there will be extra services during the month of for the Advent Season. 17th 4.00pm Carol Service Led by Rev Alan Swann Wednesday Monday 17th 9.00am Brian Sco 10.45am Brian Sco 4.00pm Rev Alan Swann Carols by Clelight 20th 1.30pm Crea vity Fellowship 24th 10.00am Rev Alan Swann United Service 25th Christmas Day Rev Alan Swann Christmas Day, Monday 25th Service at, do come join us as we celebrate the real meaning of Christmas. POINTS TO FOCUS OUR PRAYERS A Happy Christmas To Everyone 31st United Service at Welton Methodist ROTA Sun. 10th 17th 24th s Tea Coffee 9:00 Service Jean Anne Liz John Bett Beryl 10:45 Service Janet Linda Pam Sue B Mary Sue L 10:45 Welcomers Pam s Cell David s Cell 9.00am CAP Centre Messy Church Children s work Poten al building project Community Ac vi es New opportuni es for mission Developing prayer healing ministries Roles which need filling in the Church How can we use our gi s talents for God s glory The future mission ministry of the newly formed Lincoln Methodist Circuit Circuit ministers, staff local preachers Churches/Chris ans working together in Ne leham The sick, bereaved or hur ng in our Church family Monday Morning Open Prayer For all who wish to a end the Open Prayer me on a Monday, please note the mee ng will take place at the home of Brenda Smith, 64 Greenfields, Ne leham at Telephone 01522 752200
. The next Messy Church is on the 10th. Please feel free to come along have some fun. Your prayers are asked for God s guidance in all that happens that people will come enjoy their me at Messy Church. Thank you to all those who have come forward to help with Messy Church. Please con nue to pray for this venture help in any way you can. MINCE PIES! CHRISTMAS MEDITATION We would welcome any dona ons of mince pies for the service of nine lessons carols on 17 th. It would be helpful if they could be brought to church either the previous or on the morning of the Carol service, so we know in advance that we have enough ( are not dashing to the co-op during the singing of the first carol!). Many thanks in advance, Judith Allo NMC LIBRARY Why not have a browse in our library, there is some thing for everyone with books on : Prayer The Holy Spirit How to talk about your Faith Biographies Study Books more The books in the Library are in a bookcase. They are available every week, just take your chosen book mark it down in the log book provided. There is no return by date, keep the book for as long as required. Reepham Methodist Church 15th 12 noon Reepham Methodist Church will be holding a Christmas medita on service to which there is an open invita on to all. The service will be led by Roy Jackson. Church Diary Bookings If you want to use the Church or the Hall please don t just assume it is available, book it with: Liz Hargi on 01522 870058 or 07933269629 or liz.hargi @hotmail.co.uk
CAROLS AT THE DOOR 1st January 2018 Please take note that there will be no walk in the next walk will be in the New Year on the 1st January 2018. This will be the TURKEY BUSTER WALK at Hartsholme Park star ng at 1.15pm, to which all are welcome. Sturdy footwear suitable clothing will be required. Saturday 23rd Central Methodist Church Central Methodist Church has invited anyone who wishes to join them singing Christmas Carols on the High Street outside their building. Proceeds will go towards Ac on for Children. start for about 1 hour. This is a good witness to remind passers-by what Christmas is about as the carols are sung.
MENS BREAKFAST TEST OF FAITH 9th January Burton Road Methodist Church 7.30pm Are science Chris anity in conflict? What does crea on mean? Is cloning ethical? January 6th 9.00am The Plough Inn Ne leham Please come along to the Men s breakfast share with us as we enjoy a cooked breakfast amongst good company, with Jesus at the centre. Please let John Marshall know whether or not you are able to join us by Tuesday 2nd January. Email: nmc.mensbreakfast@hotmail.co.uk Or Tel: 01522 754326 SAFARI SUPPER "Test of faith is a fantas c resource for anyone wan ng to think through faith in this scien fic age." Dr Russell Rook. The Methodist Church in Lincoln, in partnership with the diocese, are holding discussion groups about science faith, based on materials produced by the Faraday Ins tute for Science Religion in Cambridge. These will take place at Burton Road Methodist Church, at 7 for 7.30pm on Tuesday evenings for 5 weeks, beginning on the 9th January 2018. For more informa on please contact Rev Helen Hooley, or visit h p://www.testoffaith.com Saturday 18th January 2018 We are arranging a Safari Supper. As this will be our first social event of the year, we hope you can support our venture. Tickets will cost 5 per person (hosts do not pay); this includes Starter, Main, Dessert Coffee. If you feel happy to host a starter main for six people (two hosts plus four guests) would you please phone Dawn on 01522 752196 as soon as possible. Hosts will be given 15 towards the cost of the starter main course. Marcus Alyson have very kindly offered to host the dessert course at their home where everyone will meet up. Hopefully it will work like this :- Four people visit a home for a starter, they then split move onto another home for the main course, this gives as many people as possible the opportunity to socialise. I expect I will need to tweak a few details, but hope everyone will feel happy to par cipate. Tickets will be available from 17th, at Church or phone Dawn on 01522752196.