'I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.' 

Matthew 9:13

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SUNDAY 7TH JUNE 2026

Vestry Steward for this Sunday will be Lesley

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9.00am GRIMSBY 10K RUN

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10.30am Service in Church and on Zoom,

led by Lester Kitching

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Tel: 0131 460 1196, Zoom Meeting ID: 991 3848 4887, Passcode: 135246

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We have a plate for offerings or bank details are below

Scartho Methodist Church, Sort Code: 089299, Account No. 65488191

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WEEKLY HOUSEGROUPS & BIBLE STUDY MEETINGS
Sundays at 7pm – contact Inga Greet on 07432864616
Mondays at 2pm – contact John Boardman on 822180
Wednesdays at 10am – contact Kath Melling on 07989955282 
Wednesdays at 8pm – contact Dawn Gregory on 07751481542
Thursdays at 9.30am – contact Peter Tappin on 01472 825737

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WEDDING INVITATION

Babs and Colin would like to invite everyone to share in the joy of their marriage

at Scartho Methodist Church on Saturday 18th July, at 2pm.

 

They also want to invite you to an Informal Buffet afterwards.

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In order that they can estimate numbers for food preparation, they would be grateful if those wishing to join them

at the buffet, would put their names and the number of people coming on the form in the Front Hall

by Thursday 18th June please.

 

Please note that they do not need wedding presents, but they would be delighted with our presence.

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AN IMPORTANT DATE!

Our Annual General Meeting this year is on Sunday 14th June after the morning service. 

As usual, we will have a "bring and share" lunch after the meeting.

 

At this meeting we will have a short update about what the 4 working parties have been doing towards the

One-Church arrangements, which are now aiming at September 2027.

 

Also, at this meeting we will appoint Leadership Team members and Representatives to the Church Council.  

If you would like to know more about these roles then please ask one of the present Leadership Team. 

We do have vacancies in both these areas. 

 

Please be aware too that we do also have vacancies in other roles such as Worship Leader, Vestry Steward,

and Chair of Reaching Out.  These roles do not have to be agreed by the AGM but are vacant now and can be

formally agreed at the Church Council Meeting in October.   Please prayerfully consider all of these roles to see

how you can help in the continued running and witness of our church here at Scartho. 

 

If you would like to come along and explore any of these areas, before "jumping-in" then you would be most welcome.  Please mention it to either Rev Susan or any member of the Leadership Team.

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MESSY CHURCH

There will be a Messy Church taking place

on Saturday 6th June, from 12 – 1.30pm.

The Theme this month will be: Pentecost/Holy Spirit.

If you would like to help in any way, please see Denise.

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SUNDAY COFFEE ROTA

I am currently putting together the rota for Sunday Morning coffee, and we are going to be very short

this next quarter (June to August).

Please would you consider if you are able to help us out – additional long term help would be amazing,

but even if you can only offer one Sunday over the next few months, then that would be a big help.

If you think that you can help us out, or just want to find out what's involved,

then please let me know.

Many Thanks, Dawn xx

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MUSIC FOR A SUNDAY AFTERNOON

There will be an Afternoon of Music with the Market Rasen Ukulele Band

at North Thoresby Methodist Church on Sunday 7th June, at 3pm.

Light refreshments will be available and donations will be received.

All are Welcome.  

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SUMMER FAIR

There will be a Summer Fair at Newstone Methodist Church, Anningson Lane, New Waltham

on Saturday 4th July, from 1 – 4pm.

Back to Brass will be playing throughout the afternoon.

There will be an Indoor Display and the Indoor Theme will be:

'Childhood Memories, Toys & Games.'

There will be Stalls, Raffle, Books, Hook a Duck, Roll a Ball, Giant Connect 4 and other games.

Bits & Bobs will be for sale, Refreshments & Scrummy Cakes.

All welcome.

There is free admission with all proceeds for our Church Funds.

It should be fun!​​

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LOCAL PREACHER RECOGNITION SERVICE

On Tuesday 23rd June, at 7pm there will be a special service to celebrate Inga completing her studies and being

recognised as a trained Local Preacher.  There is a lot of work involved in studying to be a Local Preacher,

and a lot of work to come in preparing and leading services.

It would be great if we as a congregation could support Inga at this celebration service, as she is recognised

for her work and is formally commissioned as a Local Preacher.

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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.

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COMMUNION SERVICE

There will be a Short Circuit Communion Service

on Wednesday 10th June, at 2pm.

The Service will be led by Rev Joy Osborne.

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SUNDAY CLUB – SUNDAY 7TH JUNE

There will be NO formal Sunday Club during the short service which

follows the Grimsby 10K Run.

Any children present, are welcome to use the activity bags that hang at the back of church. Formal Sunday Club will resume on Sunday 14th June.

Thank you, Karen.

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MONTHLY PRAYER DAY

Just to remind you that Tuesday 9th June, is the church's 'Pray at Home Day.'

 

We are being encouraged to be united as a church family to pray together.

The set prayer times to join together are between 10 – 11am, 1 – 2pm or from 7 – 8pm.

If these times are not convenient for you, you can join in with prayer any time

on that day.

 

Starting with the Lord's Prayer then perhaps use the following:

Heavenly Father, 

We bless your Holy Name, ever grateful for Your constant support that never changes.

Help us to recognise that we daily fall short of your ways and standards but as we come in repentance

you freely forgive us. 

For Rev Susan, the leadership team and the church family as we meet for the AGM, seeking Your will and the

wisdom to follow Your leadings.

Praying for those who are ill at this time in our fellowship and remembering people in our community

with financial problems meaning families needing food banks, struggling with addictions,

with mental health issues, those with long term health problems, their Carers, the homeless,

the lonely and families who have lost loved ones lately. 

May they know your love and peace through the help they receive. 

 

We ask all of this in the precious name of Jesus our Lord and Saviour.

Amen.

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CHURCHES TOGETHER IN N.E. LINCS

The next monthly gathering to pray for our community will be

at Scartho Methodist Church on Wednesday 10th June, at 10am.

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MEN'S FELLOWSHIP

The next Men's Fellowship will be on Monday 15th June, at 7.30pm.

It will be held in the Front Hall.

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BIBLE MONTH

As in previous years, during the last three weeks in June and the first week in July, we will be joining in

with Bible Month alongside the rest of the Circuit.  This year we will be studying the book of Philippians.  

Each Sunday during Bible Month, our preachers will be preaching on themes taken from Philippians.  

Our Housegroups will also be following the same themes so if you are not already in a group, this is a good time

to try one out.  Material is also available on the website for you to use at home in your personal Bible Studies

including study notes and a Bible journaling kit – over the next few weeks.  If you are unable to access the

Bible Month website there will be some copies available at church should you want one.  

For resources or more information about Bible Month, please visit the website at:

https://www.methodist.org.uk/faith/the-bible/bible-month/

Any questions you may have about Bible Month at Scartho,

please see one of the Leadership Team or Housegroup leaders.

 

SUMMER STAY AND PLAY

We are hoping to run our Stay and Play again this summer and need your help!

It will be every Tuesday in August (4th/11th/18th & 25th) from 2 – 4pm.

It will include setting up and clearing away.

We need as many helpers as possible to help run the activities, chat to parents, children, grandparents and carers,

to serve drinks, play games inside and outside, run crafts, sit on the door etc. 

We also need people to help us set up and pack away.

You don't need to bring your own activity but if you want to, and it is suitable, you're very welcome to do so.

This is one of our main outreach events of the year, and we have already had a lot of enquiries from

local families about when it will be taking place.  However, we can only run this if we have enough support each week.  

As such, if you are able to help, even if only for one week, please can you let Andrew know which dates you are

able to commit to as soon as possible.

Thank you.

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MEMORY LANE CHOIR

The Memory Lane Choir will be joining us for an afternoon of entertainment 

on Wednesday 24th June, at 2pm.

Refreshments will be served.

If anyone can contribute by buying or baking a cake for this event, it would be truly appreciated.

Thank you.

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PRAYER
A reminder, that if you would like to pray with someone, or just chat through what you've
just heard or any other issues, please stay behind at the end of the service and ask a   
door steward or somebody you have seen involved in leading the worship.
We have people who are willing to pray, talk or just listen if required.​​