This Week's Notices

Extra Notices

WEEKLY HOUSEGROUPS & BIBLE STUDY MEETINGS

Sundays at 7.30pm – contact Inga Greet on 475536

Mondays at 2pm – contact John Boardman on 822180

Tuesdays at 10.30am – contact Lester Kitching on 870508

Wednesdays at 10am – contact Patrick Mickleburgh on 870769

Wednesdays at 8pm – contact Dawn Gregory on 07751481542

Thursdays at 9.30am – contact Peter Tappin on 01472 825737

 

MEN'S FELLOWSHIP

The next Men's Fellowship will be on Monday 12th May, at 7.30pm.

It will be held in the Front Hall.

 

BOOK CLUB

If you’d like to join us (even just for a specific book) or would like to know more,

speak to Cathy Twomey or Kate Melling.

 

ECO TIP OF THE WEEK:

When running the hot water tap, a lot of water is wasted before it becomes hot.  This can be collected in a spare bucket or basin and used for watering plants.  Washing-up water when cooled, can also water plants, as long as it's not contaminated with bleach or other strong chemicals.  However, avoid using it on edible plants or plants with delicate foliage.

 

If anyone has any eco-tips that they would like to share, please give them to

John or Ann Boardman or email: jandab@hotmail.co.uk

 

CHURCH AGM

This year our church AGM will be on Sunday 29th June after the morning service, and before

we enjoy a 'bring and share' meal together.

We have the following vacancies which will need to be filled and ratified at the meeting.  

All these positions can only be filled by a member of The Methodist Church and will need to be Safer Recruited as is normal practice in the Methodist church.

 

1. Treasurer and possibly assistant treasurer

2. Leadership team member

3. Representatives to the Church Council

 

If you are interested in any of these roles within our church, please ask a member of the Leadership team who can advise you who best to talk to, or Heather Corry who has the job descriptions and application forms.

All applications will need to be in to Heather by Sunday 1st June.

 

SERVICE

Just to let you know that I will be going to Old Norse Lodge Care Home, Scartho Top,

to take a service on Tuesday 6th May, at 2.30pm.

If anyone would like to join me they will be very welcome.

Susan.

 

CHRISTIAN AID 2025

This year, Christian Aid week runs from Sunday 11th – Saturday 17th May.

St. Giles are having a Christian Aid Lunch in their Large Hall

on Saturday 10th May, at 12 noon for 12.30pm.

Tickets £8.  Proceeds to Christian Aid.

 

We will be having a Soup & Roll Lunch in the Large Hall after the morning service

on Sunday 11th May.

Donations to Christian Aid.

 

AFTERNOON OF LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT

The Rasen Ukulele Band will be playing on Wednesday 14th May, from 2 – 4pm

for a free afternoon of Tea, Cakes and Entertainment in the Large Hall.

Everyone is welcome.

Help will be needed for providing tea and coffee and for providing the excellent

choice of cakes.

This is part of our programme of reaching out to our community to welcome all into a warm and friendly atmosphere.  Please invite all who would benefit from a time of fun and friendship.

Full details from Val Dumbleton.

 

ADVANCE NOTICE

The Market Rasen Ukulele Band will be coming on Wednesday 14th May,

so the Wednesday Communion service will now take place at 1pm.

It will be led by Rev Jade Bath.

 

SUNDAY COFFEE ROTA

I will shortly be putting together the Sunday Coffee Rota for June, July and August, and wondered if anyone would be interested in joining and taking a turn to provide coffee after the 10.30am Sunday morning service.  It involves coming a bit before the morning service to get the coffee machine on and set up, and then making drinks for people after the service and washing up.  We have two people in the kitchen each morning (I'm happy if you come as a pair, and equally happy if you would like to be paired up with other people on the rota).  It currently works out at 2 to 3 mornings per quarter, and that would obviously decrease if we had more helpers. 

I do the rota quarterly, and ask for your availability before I do it, so you can give me dates that you're not available.

Thanks, Dawn x.

 

CIRCUIT SERVICE – SUNDAY 18TH MAY

The Circuit Service will be held at Side Door, at 10.30am.

Preacher will be Rev Angy Long,  

The Theme of the service will be 'The Methodist Way of Life.'

There will be provision for children and there will be light refreshments afterwards.

 

We are looking for volunteers to take the children out at the Circuit Service.

Those volunteering must have a current DBS.

If you are able to help can you let the Circuit Office know.  (Tel: 07543547659).

 

THY KINGDOM COME

We will again take part in this worldwide prayer initiative from 29th May – 8th June.

The books will be available on Sunday's 11th and 25th of May.

If you can't make church on one of those dates, please tell me and I will get the material to you. More information later, Chris Norman. Tel. 07891 824 086. 

 

LOGIC – (formerly the 'Common Good Foundation')

LOGIC (Leaders Organising Grimsby, Immingham & Cleethorpes) continues to be active in Grimsby.  It's first two campaigns towards improving life in our towns are tackling damp housing, and ensuring locals benefit from the major offshore windfarm projects.

At a recent meeting it was reported that 'damp walks' are still continuing to identify properties needing work.  A local A&E doctor spoke about the many times she has identified damp as being a major cause in a person's illness, and a damp course tradesman spoke about the different causes of damp in homes.  Lord Glasman is continuing to try and get grants to help remedy these problems, many of which stem from landlords of multiple properties who seem to have little regard to the condition of the homes.  LOGIC is working with local councillors to inspect properties and to all confirm their support.

LOGIC is also talking to the CEO of Ofsted to begin discussions about how more jobs, training and opportunities could be offered to local people.

This is a very interesting and worthwhile meeting to go to and possibly be involved in. 

If anyone else would like to go along, please let Heather know.

 

MEMBERSHIP SESSIONS

Over the summer Rev Susan will be running sessions to help you explore church membership – what it means and how you can become more involved in church life.

If you are interested in joining these sessions, please let Susan know as soon as possible.

Thank you.

 

ECO CHURCH

As part of our Eco Church Bronze award, we are committed to developing our grounds to improve the benefits to wildlife and use our ground productively.

 

We are developing the rear grassed area to include a bog garden and a small fruit orchard which will be planted in the Autumn.

 

We will also be fencing the developed area off to ensure it is safe when children use the rear lawn.

 

If anyone wishes to contribute with time, labour, plants suitable for wet conditions or financially towards this project please see Richard or Karl.

 

ADVANCE NOTICE – CHURCH NOTICES

The Church Notices on Sunday 11th May will be for TWO WEEKS due to the

Circuit Service at Side Door on Sunday 18th May.

Please could you let me have anything that you want in the notices during that time,

by Wednesday 7th May.

Thanks, Jo.

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