Whats on this week:-
Monday - Bowling Club at 2.30pm
Monday - Moatlands Bible Study at 7.30 pm
Tuesday -
Wednesday - Baby and Toddlers at 10am to 11.30 am
Thursday - Bible Study at 2 pm
Thursday - Prayer meeting at 7 pm
Whats on this week:-
Monday - Bowling Club at 2.30pm
Monday - Moatlands Bible Study at 7.30 pm
Tuesday -
Wednesday - Baby and Toddlers at 10am to 11.30 am
Thursday - Bible Study at 2 pm
Thursday - Prayer meeting at 7 pm
Sunday 19th March 2023
Service
led by Rev Buddy Kirwan
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Sunday 19th March 2023
Service
led by Rev Buddy Kirwan
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Sunday 12th March 2023
Service
led by Rev Daphne Twinem
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Sunday 12th March 2023
Service
led by Rev Daphne Twinem
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Sunday 5th March 2023
Service
led by Rev Buddy Kirwan
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Sunday 5th March 2023
Service
led by Rev Buddy Kirwan
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Sunday 26th February
Service
led by Rev Daphne Twinem
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Sunday 26th February
Service
led by Rev Daphne Twinem
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Sunday 19th February 2023
Service
led by Rev Buddy Kirwan
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Sunday 19th February 2023
Service
led by Rev Buddy Kirwan
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Sunday 5th February
Service
led by Rev Daphne Twinem
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Sunday 5th February
Service
led by Rev Daphne Twinem
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Sunday 29th January
Service
led by Rev Buddy Kirwan
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Sunday 29th January
Service
led by Rev Buddy Kirwan
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Sunday 22nd January
Service
led by Rev Daphne Twinem
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Sunday 22nd January
Service
led by Rev Daphne Twinem
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Sunday 8th January
Service
led by Rev Daphne Twinem
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Sunday 8th January
Service
led by Rev Daphne Twinem
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Sunday 1st January 2023
Covenant Service
led by Rev Buddy Kirwan
Sunday 1st January 2023
Covenant Service
led by Rev Buddy Kirwan
Sunday 18th December 2022
Carol Service of Lessons
led by Rev Buddy Kirwan
Sunday 18th December 2022
Carol Service of Lessons
led by Rev Buddy Kirwan
Buzz Sunday School Service
Sunday 11th December 2022
Led by Buzz
Buzz Sunday School Service
Sunday 11th December 2022
Led by Buzz
Salvation Army Service led by Rev Daphne Twinem and Bandmaster Stewart Leathem held on Thursday 8th December. To listen to the service click on the link opposite
Sunday 4th December 2022
Service
led by Rev Daphne Twinem
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Sunday 4th December 2022
Service
led by Rev Daphne Twinem
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Sunday 20th November 2022
Service
led by Rev Daphne Twinem
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GIRLS BRIGADE ENROLEMENT SERVICE ON WEDNESDAY 30TH NOVEMBER AT 7 PM IN CHURCH
Sunday 20th November 2022
Service
led by Rev Daphne Twinem
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GIRLS BRIGADE ENROLEMENT SERVICE ON WEDNESDAY 30TH NOVEMBER AT 7 PM IN CHURCH
Sunday 13th November 2022
Remembrance Service
led by Rev Buddy Kirwan
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Sunday 13th November 2022
Remembrance Service
led by Rev Buddy Kirwan
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Sunday 23rd October 2022
led by Rev Daphne Twinem
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Sunday 23rd October 2022
led by Rev Daphne Twinem
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Sunday 16th October 2022
led by Rev Buddy Kirwan
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Sunday 16th October 2022
led by Rev Buddy Kirwan
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Sunday 9th October 2022 Harvest Service
led by Rev Daphne Twinem
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Sunday 9th October 2022 Harvest Service
led by Rev Daphne Twinem
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Sunday 2nd October 2022
Service led by Rev Buddy Kirwan
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Sunday 2nd October 2022
Service led by Rev Buddy Kirwan
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Sunday 25th September 2022
Service led by Rev Daphne Twinem
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Sunday 25th September 2022
Service led by Rev Daphne Twinem
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Sunday 18th September 2022
Service led by Rev Buddy KIrwan
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Sunday 18th September 2022
Service led by Rev Buddy KIrwan
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Sunday 11th September 2022
Service led by Rev Daphne Twinem
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Sunday 11th September 2022
Service led by Rev Daphne Twinem
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Sunday 4th September 2022
Holy Communion Service
led by Buddy Kirwan and Rev Daphne Twinem
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Sunday 4th September 2022
Holy Communion Service
led by Buddy Kirwan and Rev Daphne Twinem
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Sunday 28th August 2022
Service led by Dr Alan Webb
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Sunday 28th August 2022
Service led by Dr Alan Webb
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Sunday 21st August 2022
Service led by Rev Daphne Twinem and Jasmine
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Sunday 21st August 2022
Service led by Rev Daphne Twinem and Jasmine
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Sunday 14th August 2022
Service led by Rev Buddy Kirwan and Jasmine Beattie
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Sunday 14th August 2022
Service led by Rev Buddy Kirwan and Jasmine Beattie
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The Wedding of
Gabi Burnside - Kyle Lyness
Friday 24th June 2022 at 1pm
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The Wedding of
Gabi Burnside - Kyle Lyness
Friday 24th June 2022 at 1pm
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link opposite
Sunday 19th June 2022
Buzz Sunday School Service
Led by Jasmine Beattie and Lottie Burnside
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Sunday 19th June 2022
Buzz Sunday School Service
Led by Jasmine Beattie and Lottie Burnside
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Sunday 12th June 2022
Service led by Rev Buddy Kirwan and Jasmine Beattie
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Sunday 12th June 2022
Service led by Rev Buddy Kirwan and Jasmine Beattie
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Sunday 5th June 2022
Service led by Rev Daphne Twinem
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Sunday 5th June 2022
Service led by Rev Daphne Twinem
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Gabi and Kyle
Sunday 19th June 2022
Sunday 19th June 2022
Sunday 29th May 2022
Service led by Rev Buddy Kirwan
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Sunday 29th May 2022
Service led by Rev Buddy Kirwan
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Sunday 22nd May 2022
Service led by Rev Daphne Twinem and Jasmine Beattie
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Sunday 22nd May 2022
Service led by Rev Daphne Twinem and Jasmine Beattie
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Sunday 15th May 2022
Service led by Rev Buddy Kirwan and Jasmine Beattie
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Sunday 15th May 2022
Service led by Rev Buddy Kirwan and Jasmine Beattie
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Sunday 8th May 2022
Service led by Rev Daphne Twinem and Jasmine Beattie
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Sunday 8th May 2022
Service led by Rev Daphne Twinem and Jasmine Beattie
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Sunday 24th April 2022
Service led by Rev Daphne Twinem and Jasmine Beattie
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Sunday 24th April 2022
Service led by Rev Daphne Twinem and Jasmine Beattie
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Sunday 17th April 2022
Service led by Rev Daphne Twinem and Jasmine Beattie
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Sunday 17th April 2022
Service led by Rev Daphne Twinem and Jasmine Beattie
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Sunday 10th April 2022
Service led by Rev Fiona McCrea and Jasmine Beattie
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Sunday 10th April 2022
Service led by Rev Fiona McCrea and Jasmine Beattie
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Sunday 3rd April 2022
Service led by Rev Daphne Twinem and Jasmine Beattie
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Sunday 3rd April 2022
Service led by Rev Daphne Twinem and Jasmine Beattie
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Sunday 27th March 2022
Service led by Rev Buddy Kirwan and Jasmine Beattie
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Sunday 27th March 2022
Service led by Rev Buddy Kirwan and Jasmine Beattie
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Sunday 20th March 2022
Service led by Rev Daphne Twinem
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Sunday 20th March 2022
Service led by Rev Daphne Twinem
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Sunday 13th March 2022
Service led by Rev Daphne Twinem
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Sunday 13th March 2022
Service led by Rev Daphne Twinem
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Sunday 6th March 2022
led by Rev Buddy Kirwan and Jasmine Beattie
Sunday 6th March 2022
led by Rev Buddy Kirwan and Jasmine Beattie
Sunday 27th February 2022
led by Rev Daphne Twinem and Jasmine Beattie
Sunday 27th February 2022
led by Rev Daphne Twinem and Jasmine Beattie
Sunday 20th February 2022
led by Rev Buddy Kirwan
Sunday 20th February 2022
led by Rev Buddy Kirwan
Sunday 13th February 2022
World Methodist Partnership
led by Rev Buddy Kirwan
Sunday 13th February 2022
World Methodist Partnership
led by Rev Buddy Kirwan
Sunday 30th January 2022
Service led by Rev Daphne Twinem
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Sunday 30th January 2022
Service led by Rev Daphne Twinem
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Sunday 23rd January 2022 -
Service led by Rev Buddy Kirwan
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Sunday 23rd January 2022 -
Service led by Rev Buddy Kirwan
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Sunday 16th January 2022
click on link below to listen to hear a recording from
Dr Sahr Yambasu President of the Methodist Church in Ireland
Sunday 16th January 2022
click on link below to listen to hear a recording from
Dr Sahr Yambasu President of the Methodist Church in Ireland
Sunday 16th January - Service led by Rev Daphne Twinem
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Sunday 16th January - Service led by Rev Daphne Twinem
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Sunday 9th January 2022
led by Rev Buddy Kirwan
Sunday 9th January 2022
led by Rev Buddy Kirwan
Sunday 2nd January 2022 -
Covenant Service
led by Rev Daphne Twinem,
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Sunday 2nd January 2022 -
Covenant Service
led by Rev Daphne Twinem,
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The Christmas morning Service
The service will be led by Rev Fiona McCrea and Rev Mandy and Mark Durrell.
Also
The circuit Boxing Day service which is pre-recorded.
The service will be led by Rev Fiona McCrea and Rev Mandy and Mark Durrell.
This service can be watched any time.
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Sunday 19th December
Carol Service
Service led by Rev Buddy Kirwan
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Sunday 19th December
Carol Service
Service led by Rev Buddy Kirwan
Sunday 12th December
Sunday School - Buzz Nativity Play
Service led by Jasmine Beattie and Rev Daphne Twinem
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Sunday 12th December
Sunday School - Buzz Nativity Play
Service led by Jasmine Beattie and Rev Daphne Twinem
During the absence of Rev
Gary Millar - all emergency pastoral care will be undertaken by Rev Daphne
Twinem. - PULPIT ministry will be shared
between Rev Daphne Twinem and Rev Buddy Kirwan
Daphne and Buddy
During the absence of Rev Gary Millar - all emergency pastoral care will be undertaken by Rev Daphne Twinem. - PULPIT ministry will be shared between Rev Daphne Twinem and Rev Buddy Kirwan
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Please remember to support Storehouse -
Cedar Hall will be open on Sunday mornings between 10 .30 am and 11 am for receiving any items - These will be added to main store for distribution.
Please remember to support Storehouse -
Cedar Hall will be open on Sunday mornings between 10 .30 am and 11 am for receiving any items - These will be added to main store for distribution.
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Hello!!
My name is Jasmine Mary Beattie, but people just call me Jasmine, and the odd time Yasmin but I'll usually answer to anything! I am 22 and just graduated from Queens with a BTh in Theology with a degree plus in Youth ministry.
I am looking forward and excited to taking up my role in Holywood Methodist Church as Youth Family worker, starting on Tuesday 1st September 2020 and of course seeing you all soon.
God bless Jasmine x
Hello!!
My name is Jasmine Mary Beattie, but people just call me Jasmine, and the odd time Yasmin but I'll usually answer to anything! I am 22 and just graduated from Queens with a BTh in Theology with a degree plus in Youth ministry.
I am looking forward and excited to taking up my role in Holywood Methodist Church as Youth Family worker, starting on Tuesday 1st September 2020 and of course seeing you all soon.
God bless Jasmine x
Hope means hoping when things are hopeless, or it is no virtue at all
As long as matters are really hopeful, hope is mere flattery or platitude; it is only when everything is hopeless that hope begins to be a strength. – G. K. Chesterton
Hope is called the anchor of the soul (Hebrews 6:19), because it gives stability to the Christian life. But hope is not simply a ‘wish’ (I wish that such-and-such would take place); rather, it is that which latches on to the certainty of the promises of the future that God has made. – R.C. Sproul
“I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen not only because I see it,
but because by it I see everything else.” C.S. Lewis
As we come to harvest this year, it’s difficult to find the right word to convey the strangeness of the situation we find ourselves in (along with much of the world). Words like “normal”, “strange”, “challenging” all seem played out and almost meaningless now in the face of the C-19 pandemic. That is precisely why I opened this letter with three quotes from individuals who wrote about HOPE. Not the shallow kind of hope that looks for nice weather tomorrow, or a win on Saturday. But a HOPE sure and steadfastly grounded in Christ
Hope means hoping when things are hopeless, or it is no virtue at all
As long as matters are really hopeful, hope is mere flattery or platitude; it is only when everything is hopeless that hope begins to be a strength. – G. K. Chesterton
Hope is called the anchor of the soul (Hebrews 6:19), because it gives stability to the Christian life. But hope is not simply a ‘wish’ (I wish that such-and-such would take place); rather, it is that which latches on to the certainty of the promises of the future that God has made. – R.C. Sproul
“I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen not only because I see it,
but because by it I see everything else.” C.S. Lewis
As we come to harvest this year, it’s difficult to find the right word to convey the strangeness of the situation we find ourselves in (along with much of the world). Words like “normal”, “strange”, “challenging” all seem played out and almost meaningless now in the face of the C-19 pandemic. That is precisely why I opened this letter with three quotes from individuals who wrote about HOPE. Not the shallow kind of hope that looks for nice weather tomorrow, or a win on Saturday. But a HOPE sure and steadfastly grounded in Christ
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We have all been seriously impacted by the current pandemic. Some of us have lost loved ones in circumstances where it was impossible to give them the farewell we would have wished. Some of us have had health issues made more difficult because of potential vulnerability to the virus. Some have had to cancel or postpone long-planned weddings. Our church building was closed to us for months. Guidance from every church body meant that ministers have not been allowed to visit hospitals or homes. We have been separated from our friends and loved ones. It has been a time of hopelessness and bleakness for many.
Yet throughout times such as these, God’s word remains unchanged. He who “neither slumbers nor sleeps” (Ps 121) has been watching over you and me. Jesus is still “the same, yesterday, today and forever” (Heb 13:8) and His love for you is unchanging. He still calls us to real HOPE in Him.
The HOPE that Christ calls us to is not RELIGION, it is one of RELATIONSHIP with Him - the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, the Prince of Peace. In Him our HOPE is for a harvest of love, life and liberty in the freedom of heaven. Don’t look to religion for hope in this world, look to the one who put the world in its place in His creation. Celebrate harvest this year with hope in your heart and an eye to the return of Christ.
This year, because of the risk of cross-contamination with C-19, we are unable to decorate our sanctuary as we would like to. Instead we are supporting the work of our local food bank which has been using our Cedar Hall for several months now. The need will only be greater in coming weeks and months. Your donation of non-perishable food would be greatly appreciated.
God bless,
Gary
Psalm 43:5 Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I
shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.
Romans 12:12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
Dear Holywood Methodist Church family,
A few quotes on Sabbath have been speaking to me this week in my reading and I thought I'd share them with you as we prepare to "do our own thing" as a society from September onward:
“To gain control of the world of space is certainly one of our tasks. The danger begins when in gaining power in the realm of space we forfeit all aspirations in the realm of time. There is a realm of time where the goal is not to have but to be, not to own but to give, not to control but to share, not to subdue but to be in accord. Life goes wrong when the control of space, the acquisition of things of space, becomes our sole concern.” ― Abraham Joshua Heschel, The Sabbath
“I have come to think that the moment of giving the bread of Eucharist as gift is the quintessential centre of the notion of Sabbath rest in Christian tradition. It is gift! We receive in gratitude. Imagine having a sacrament named “thanks”! We are on the receiving end, without accomplishment, achievement, or qualification. It is a gift, and we are grateful! That moment of gift is a peaceable alternative that many who are “weary and heavy-laden, cumbered with a load of care” receive gladly. The offer of free gift, faithful to Judaism, might let us learn enough to halt the dramatic anti-neighbourliness to which our society is madly and uncritically committed.” ― Walter Brueggemann, Sabbath as Resistance
May you who are weary and worn be blessed by the remembrance that God created the Sabbath for you as a gift. May you receive the rest the Spirit desires for you and that Christ waits for you in. Shabbat shalom (Peaceful Sabbath.
God bless Gary
Dear Holywood Methodist Church family,
THOUGHT FOR THE COMING WEEK . . .
Love
This is just a small bit of Barclay’s commentary on Hebrews 10 19-25 –
“Let us put our minds to the task of taking thought for others. That is to say, let us remember that we are Christians not only for our own sake but also for the sake of others. No man ever saved his soul who devoted his whole time and energy to saving it; but many a man has saved it by being so concerned for others that he forgot that he himself had a soul to save. It is easy to drift into a kind of selfish Christianity; but a selfish Christianity is a contradiction in terms.”
Barclay puts this even more forcibly than I might have done, but I agree with him. After all, aren’t we told that when faith and prophesy have passed away the one thing remaining is love. -
Contributed by:- Archie Wood.
A Quote from our Founder - John Wesley
Baby and Toddlers opens at 10 am on Wednesday 11th January 2023
Men's Breakfast
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What's Happening?
(At a glance) -
Baby and Toddlers commence on Wednesday 11th January at 10 am to 11.30 am
Prayer meetings meet every Thursday evening at 7 pm in Church sanctuary
Diamond Club meet in room 3 - first Friday of each month at 2.30 pm
Men's Breakfast meet in Centenary Hall on Saturday at 9 am Date to be confirmed
What's Happening?
(At a glance) -
Baby and Toddlers commence on Wednesday 11th January at 10 am to 11.30 am
Prayer meetings meet every Thursday evening at 7 pm in Church sanctuary
Diamond Club meet in room 3 - first Friday of each month at 2.30 pm
Men's Breakfast meet in Centenary Hall on Saturday at 9 am Date to be confirmed
Our Mission
Enabling Methodist people in Ireland, and friends, to join with partners around the world to proclaim Christ’s love and offer of salvation & to promote church growth.
We do this by giving and receiving, teaching and learning, praying and being prayed for and serving and being served.
© World Mission Partnership Edgehill House
9 Lennoxvale
Belfast
BT9 5BY
worldmission@irishmethodist.org
https://www.irishmethodist.org/world-mission-partnership
Our Mission
Enabling Methodist people in Ireland, and friends, to join with partners around the world to proclaim Christ’s love and offer of salvation & to promote church growth.
We do this by giving and receiving, teaching and learning, praying and being prayed for and serving and being served.
Edgehill House
9 Lennoxvale
Belfast
BT9 5BY
worldmission@irishmethodist.org
https://www.irishmethodist.org/world-mission-partnership
Appeal
Climate change brings hunger to Ethiopia. But your love brings hope.
You can give online at
https://www.christianaid.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/climate-justice- or by telephone
For more information please contact Rosalind McLaughlin
Appeal
Climate change brings hunger to Ethiopia. But your love brings hope.
You can give online at
https://www.christianaid.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/climate-justice- or by telephone
For more information please contact Rosalind McLaughlin
Six short prayers for the Lenten period
Lord, as we enter Lent help us to draw near to you in praise, stripping away all that distracts us from worship. Amen
As Jesus resisted temptation by the devil in the wilderness, help us reflect on his faithfulness to God, his rejection of worldly values and hold these thoughts in our hearts throughout Lent and beyond. Amen
Jesus, you prayed and fasted. As your disciple teach me about spiritual discipline in my relationship with you. Amen
Lord may Lent be a time of inward searching that makes me more able to look with compassion at the needs of the world. Amen
Thank you Lord for desert experiences, when being confronted with myself makes me realise my need of you. Amen
Lord, you've guided us through the difficult days of Lent, encouraging us along the way. We pray as we move towards the darkest day, that you'll not forsake us but remind us of our Saviour's ultimate gift and promise of new, abundant, eternal life for all who believe and trust in him, your precious son, Jesus. Amen
https://www.methodist.org.uk/our-faith/worship/lent-and-easter/prayers-for-lent-and-easter/
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Special Announcement appeal
Storehouse Food store Holywood.
which is currently using the Cedar Hall as a storage facility
It is envisages that due to the threat of a economic decline there will be over the coming months a big demand for food parcels, a team of volunteers are distributing food parcels to those in need in the Holywood area.
If you would like to donate tins of food , pasta, cereals fruit and vegetables towards this worthy cause
Cedar Hall will be open on Sunday mornings between 10 .30 am and 11 am for receiving any items - These will be added to main store for distribution.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Prayer Telephone ministry a good way of keeping in touch with others.
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During this time we will be observing Government guidelines on Social Distancing. It therefore is in your best interest and personal safety that when entering the church premises please record your name and contact details on a sheet provided (details will be held for 14 days).
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Six short prayers for the Lenten period
Lord, as we enter Lent help us to draw near to you in praise, stripping away all that distracts us from worship. Amen
As Jesus resisted temptation by the devil in the wilderness, help us reflect on his faithfulness to God, his rejection of worldly values and hold these thoughts in our hearts throughout Lent and beyond. Amen
Jesus, you prayed and fasted. As your disciple teach me about spiritual discipline in my relationship with you. Amen
Lord may Lent be a time of inward searching that makes me more able to look with compassion at the needs of the world. Amen
Thank you Lord for desert experiences, when being confronted with myself makes me realise my need of you. Amen
Lord, you've guided us through the difficult days of Lent, encouraging us along the way. We pray as we move towards the darkest day, that you'll not forsake us but remind us of our Saviour's ultimate gift and promise of new, abundant, eternal life for all who believe and trust in him, your precious son, Jesus. Amen
https://www.methodist.org.uk/our-faith/worship/lent-and-easter/prayers-for-lent-and-easter/
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Prayer Telephone ministry a good way of keeping in touch with others.
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During this time we will be observing Government guidelines on Social Distancing. It therefore is in your best interest and personal safety that when entering the church premises please record your name and contact details on a sheet provided (details will be held for 14 days).
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After Sunday morning service
After Sunday morning service
It Started with One Person
It
started with one person,
In
city of Wuhan,
It
has the DNA of Bats,
Transferred by Pangolin?
A
little tiny virus,
A
nasty little ball,
Its
size .12 microns,
Too small to see at all!
And
yet it now has travelled,
Around
our modern globe;
It
lives within each person,
Of which it takes some hold
It
turns our precious cells,
Into
production lines,
To
reproduce its horrors,
A crime devoid of fines!
To
many, proving fatal,
Regardless
of their age;
Last
wave at door of ambulance,
Lost
company, we crave!
And
yet, it cannot rob us,
Of
life, more precious still:
It
started with one person,
And can each life fulfil
For
life of the Messiah,
Can
dwell within your heart,
And
bring rich life, Eternal,
No virus ere can part!
If
you will look to Jesus,
Who
died, upon the Cross,
By
faith, He’ll live within you,
A life that death can’t part!
His
love, alive within you,
Can
safely there abide,
And
make your soul a factory,
That spreads the message wide
The
virus can bring death,
That
one last enemy;
But
Jesus will give life,
And set your spirit free
And
walking in the Spirit,
Death
cannot hold such dread;
For
He, who breathed the breath of life,
Will raise you from the dead!
Let’s
walk in faith, yet sobered,
By
sadness all around,
And grieving
hearts, now hurting,
For those no longer found
And
grasp real life in Jesus,
Who
rose, first Easter morn,
He
longs to fold His arms of love,
Round those bereaved, forlorn
Alan
Webb
17th April, 2020
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