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CON                 ACT
WOODFORD METHODIST CHURCH
       DERBY ROAD
  SOUTH WOODFORD E18 2PU

         AN INVITATION

     APRIL & MAY 2018
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                         To all who are weary and need rest
                   To all who are friendless and desire friendship
                 To all who believe in God and wish to worship Him
                   To all who are grateful and would give thanks
                   To all who hunger for prayer and wish to pray
                      To all who know sin and need the Saviour
                          This Church opens wide its doors
                       And in the Name of the Lord Jesus bids

                                     WELCOME

                      WOODFORD METHODIST CHURCH

                           New ways to get in touch with us

                                       Website:

                        www.woodfordmethodistchurch.org.uk

                                        Email:

                       info@woodfordmethodistchurch.org.uk

                                     OUR DOOR
 O God, make the door of this house wide enough to receive all who need human love
and fellowship, narrow enough to shut out all envy, pride and strife. Make its threshold
 smooth enough to be no stumbling block to children, nor to straying feet, but rugged
and strong enough to turn back the tempter’s power. God, make the door of this house
                     the gateway to thine eternal kingdom. Amen.

                       (Inscription over the door of a church)
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                                                                   APRIL/MAY 2018

                                                            DerbyRd,
                   The Methodist Church                     South Woodford,
           Woodford Congregation in Forest Circuit          E18 2PU
                          (35/33)                           (H)Tel:0208523 4035

     Our Vision:                                   Please visit our website:
        “United in God’s Love & in
www.woodfordmethodist.org.uk
         Service for the Glory of God!”
_______________________________________________________________________________________

Resurrection, a place of fullness

In the last 5 weeks there were a lot of people reflecting on the Season of Lent,
particularly learning with some of Jesus’ experiences on that time. The Holy Week,
also, brings memories about Jesus’ passion, condemnation and death upon the cruz,
cross. Looking on those events we can see the Lord establishing a clear connection,
relationship and unity with God by his own sacrifice.

Jesus’ death and resurrection teach us how incredible his love is unconditional. When
he conquered the death, our sins were forgiven and broke any barrier that was
supposed to block any person to connect with God. One of the incredible phenomenon
happened once Jesus cried aloud and breathed his last time. The Gospel of Mark
15.38 highlights that the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.

In Jesus Christ, we are all welcome to have a close relationship with God. From that
time onwards, he become the most high priest who intercedes for each of us and
reconnect with the Creator. The divine and human interconnect by grace.

After that special momentum, the new season of relationship is open until the end of
times. What does it mean for us? The death and resurrection become the foundation
for Christian faith in which Jesus is confirmed to be one with God and the agent of
reconciliation between God and humanity.

The Apostle Paul says in 2 Corinthians 2.17-19:

         Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: the old has
         gone, the new is here! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself
         through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was
         reconciling the world to himself through Christ, not counting people’s sins
         against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation.
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The truth behind of God’s intention to reconnect the whole humanity to him through
Christ is to make sure we learn or re-learn principles of living in peace with God and
one another. In some respect, Easter's celebration is all about, of course, forgiveness of
sins and liberation from its power but also in the restoration of humanity to the image
of God and be fulfilled with the wholeness of God.

It is incredible this, because we can live out a lifestyle based on those values that can
bring more harmony to our communities and people around us and the world. The
risen Christ empowers us to be God’s presence in our daily experiences. Therefore, all
the situations that drive people to face challenges or conflicts, they might be taken by
more positive approach as Christians are victorious people in whatever capacity or
circumstances their experiences are.

The Christ’s resurrection has a very important meaning in our faith, because, once we
have an encounter with him, there is the preposition of sharing the Kingdom of God’s
values through people’s connection. In other words, we live out the meaning of
resurrection by faith and deeds. We are promoters of a lifestyle that love, peace,
justice, equality, respect, and many other Kingdom's values are crucial to build a
healthy relationship through our connections. In all we do, we share our faith in the
power of resurrection.

The international and national societies are experiencing great challenges as the raising
of social, political and economic issues are taking huge proportions of impacting
people’s lives and communities. We experience an incredible time of uncertainties
with Brexit, financial problems, immigration, refugees, the increase of kidnaps in
Nigeria, the conflict in Syria, etc..

Those situations above show us how important is to live out a fervent and radical faith
in the resurrected Lord. The invitation is to live widely the meaning of peace which
God has instituted in Christ.

The Easter celebration has become an invitation for all of us to live out the meaning of
the risen Lord in a very practical way. Let us offer peace (Shalom) to one another
breaking any barriers or blockage that avoid us to experience a more constructive life.
May you offer peace to your enemies, to your relatives, to your friends, to your
neighbours, to your colleagues, etc.

Easter is a time of liberation, restoration, healing, reconciliation and connectedness.

Jesus is risen in order we are blessed to offer blessings to others.

Feliz Pascoa - Happy Easter

Oseias, minister.
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CHURCH FAMILY NEWS

Congratulations to:

Winfred, who celebrated his 18th birthday on 19th March.

Lacey & Erkan, who recently also had a baby boy, Quincey Elijah, a brother for Zyah.
Lacey has requested prayers as since he was born, Quincey’s health has been a
concern.

Buli, who has been awarded a BA (Honours) in Criminology.

Welcome to Cherilee, administrator for Shern Hall and Woodford

Please pray for:

All those of our congregation who are unwell or in any kind of difficulty and for
family who may be supporting them.

Lydia’s mum who returned to Dominica for a short while. She was pleased to see that
the damage that was done to her house during the hurricanes of last year, was
gradually being rectified. Pray that she can return to her fully restored home before too
long.

Tina and William on the passing of William’s mother recently. They return to Ghana
for the funeral.

Comfort, who is in Ghana at present, has asked for prayers for her brother who is ill.

We remember those who died and those who were affected by the attack on
Westminster Bridge, one year ago on Thursday, 22nd March. We also think of the
people of southern France after the siege on Friday and the family of the police officer
killed.

It is with regret we announce the passing of Dorothy Barr member at Winchester
Road. Dorothy used to attend the united evening services with Winchester Rd, North
Chingford and us. Please remember her family and friends at this sad time.

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The President of the Methodist Conference, the Revd Loraine N Mellor, and the Vice-
President, Jill Baker, have called for all Methodists to pray for those affected by the
fire that engulfed a shopping and entertainment complex in the Siberian coal-mining
city of Kemerovo, killing at least 64 people, the majority of whom were children.

Kemerovo, a coal-producing area, is 2,200 miles east of Moscow. The 23,000 sq m
shopping centre opened in 2013 and contained a cinema, trampoline park and a petting
zoo.
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“Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go to the families and friends of those who were
killed and injured, and to all affected in whatever way by this horrific and preventable
fire,” the Revd Mellor said.

The President shared the following prayers:

Sisters and brothers in Christ, at this time of death and parting, we are confident that
God knows us and is with us. As we seek the strength and comfort of God, let us bring
our confusion and sorrow, our anger and pain, and lay them before God.

God of infinite compassion, look in love on those who mourn. Be their support and
strength that they may trust in you. And be delivered out of their distress.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

You are warmly invited to attend the Forest Methodist Circuit Service of Welcome for
the Revd. Stuart Bell as the Forest Circuit Superintendent Minister. Revd. Oseias da
Silva will lead the service and Revd. Nigel Cowgill will preach the sermon.

The service will be held on Sunday 8th April 2018 6:30pm at LEYTONSTONE
METHODIST CHURCH,
578 High Road, Leytonstone, E11 3DA.
Please try and attend to support all at this service.

Easter Offering 2018 – Every Easter, the Methodist Church in Britain invites
donations to the World Mission Fund through the Methodist Women in Britain annual
Easter Appeal. Appeal envelopes are available at the back of the Church. Please
support this appeal if you are able to.
The Circuit Easter Offering Service will be on Sunday 22 nd April at 6:00pm at
Loughton Methodist Church at 6:00pm. The preacher will be the Revd Jenni Sweet
Kirby. Please do your best to attend this service.

Sunday 15th April The Messy Church Pilot 3:30pm – 5:30pm. If you can help with the
preparations e.g. putting up tables, preparing food, clearing away etc. please speak to
Maxine as soon as possible. You don’t have to be here for all of the two hours
although if you did you would be very welcome! This is an exciting mission and
outreach venture so your prayers will be appreciated.

Church Spring Clean!
Book the Dates Friday 20th and Saturday 21st April – further details in future
Notices or from Mick.

Sunday 22nd April - During the morning service the Annual Church General meeting
will be held.
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Situation Vacant

                                 Wesley’s Café Manager
              (1 year fixed term contract with extension subject to funding)
Loughton Methodist Church has an exciting opportunity for a Café Manager to take
responsibility for the running of Wesley’s Café.
The purpose of the role is to manage all aspects of the operation of ‘Wesley’s Cafe’ as
a key ministry of Loughton Methodist Church, including sales, stock management, and
the recruitment and management of volunteers, while providing a supportive, loving
and caring Christian atmosphere that welcomes the community of Loughton.
Hours: 16-20 hours per week (negotiable) worked flexibly Monday-Saturday between
the hours of 8.30am and 4pm
Salary: £10.20 per hour
For an application pack, or for further details please contact Victoria Williamson on
victoriajwilliamson@gmail.com
               The closing date for applications is Sunday 15th April 2018.
 The Church of England and Methodist Church are committed to the safeguarding and
   protection of all children, young people and adults, care and nurture of children
  within our church communities. We will carefully select, train and support all those
  with any responsibility within the Church, in line with Safer Recruitment principles.

BB NEWS FROM YOUR COMPANY – THE 9th WALTHAM FOREST

On March 12th, three of our senior members had the honour of representing the BB at
the Commonwealth Service in Westminster Abbey in the presence of the Queen and
many from the Royal Family, Teresa May and many other well known people. They
are shown in the above photo at Victoria Station with the Brigade Secretary and CEO
Bill and from left to right are Toby, Jonathan and Finlay. They were taken to lunch (at
Ben and Jerry’s, I believe) prior to walking to the Abbey. The excellent Service was
broadcast on BBC1 and the lads were seen for a couple of seconds in the broadcast!
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Bill sent me a text afterwards to say how well they did and how polite they were. Well
done, guys!
Other BB News includes a successful Pancake Party jointly with the Brownies and
about 16 young people had a good evening of fun, games and, of course, pancakes. A
special thank you to Kate and Maureen Poole for making the delicious pancakes.
We have also enjoyed a number of Battalion competition successes recently:
      • Juniors Glan Neil Bible Competition winners
      • Juniors Figure Marching runners up
      • Company Sector Colour Party winners – we now hold the Battalion Colour
          for 12 months
      • Company Section Bible Quiz winners
      • Company Section Table Tennis winners
      • Juniors Team Games winners

Lastly, I would like to thank all the staff for their support over the past year that has
passed very quickly since Frank Patient and his wife Enid moved to Chelmsford. On
Saturday May 12th, we have our Annual Inspection & Display in the Church Hall at
6.30 and we are delighted to announce that our former Captain, Frank Patient will be
our Inspecting Officer. Please put the date in your diaries to join us, encourage the
boys and meet Frank & Enid again.
                                                       Mick Higgins – Company Captain

                              Thy Kingdom Come is a global prayer movement that
began in the Church of England in 2016. The Archbishop of Canterbury is inviting
people around the world to join the movement, and the Methodist Church of Britain
has become a partner in the initiative. The World Methodist Council is also
encouraging Methodists across the world to take part.
The aim of Thy Kingdom Come is that Christians pray that people might know Jesus
Christ during a focused time between Ascension and Pentecost from 10 - 20 May
2018.

The hope is that:
People will commit to pray with God's world-wide family - as a church, individually
or as a family
Churches will hold prayer events, such as 24-7 prayer, prayer stations and prayer
walks, across the UK and in other parts of the world
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People will be transformed through prayer by the Holy Spirit, finding new confidence
to be witnesses for Jesus Christ
The invitation is simply for people to pray in whatever way they want, with whoever
they want and wherever they can, that others might know Jesus Christ.
To take part,you can sign up and 'pledge to pray' on the Thy Kingdom
Website; www.thykingdomcome.global

News from the World Church
Justice and Service
Human trafficking – especially of women into the sex trade – is one of the big issues
the Methodist Church Southern Africa (MCSA) has devoted itself to tackling. Leading
the charge is Siyabulela Tonono, MCSA’s Justice and Service Field Assistant. The
Methodist Church in Britain supports Siyabulela’s work with a grant of £7,000.
Thanks to Siyabulela’s input, human trafficking was one of the key issues on the
agenda of the MCSA Mission Congress last year. “The Congress is an event that
happens once every 10 years in the life of the Church and is aimed at assessing the
impact of Methodist work in our connexion,” Siyabulela explains. “It is where the
MCSA’s mission agenda is set. The issues relating to human trafficking were eye-
opening and challenged many. Local churches were encouraged to find out more about
it. “Through this work I have been exposed to the many challenges regarding the
extent of human trafficking and abuse in all facets of South African society. It has
been eye-opening and a great challenge, motivating me to work even harder in
encouraging others to get involved. The cruelty of human trafficking and its effects on
people is an injustice that must be eradicated from society. The Church, as an organ of
society that has a presence in all communities throughout Southern Africa, has an
important role to play. I believe our contributions through awareness campaigns can
go a long way in empowering and educating society to deal effectively with these
social ills. “I am encouraged by the efforts of all the churches in working on the issue
of human trafficking. The interest of the organisations of the MCSA in getting
involved and the motivation of all NGOs to work together in this area are a source of
inspiration and encouragement.”

Lessons from Chile by the Revd Dr Laurence Graham, President of the Methodist
Church in Ireland (see also Moving Stories)
“It’s a real expression of love that you can share in the work we are doing to welcome
others,” said Mariela Correa Montecinos, at the beginning of our meeting on the first
day of my visit to the Methodist Church in Chile. I was quickly to discover that all
Methodists can learn lessons from the Chilean Methodist Church. The Church
appointed Mariela in October 2016 as National Coordinator for its work with migrants.
 Methodists in Britain and Ireland pay for her salary via the Nationals in Mission
Appointment (NMA) programme. The motivation for this work is that in recent years,
more than 80,000 Haitian people have arrived in Chile. Mariela spent the first period
after her appointment visiting every district of the Church, meeting with men’s,
women’s and youth groups as well as whole congregations. Her goal was to share
correct information and debunk myths. She noted that people’s prejudices are often
based on a lack of knowledge. Part of Mariela’s work is to coordinate the work of
many local congregations up and down Chile who are doing what they can to give
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initial assistance to Haitian migrants and empower them to make their way in life in
their new country. I saw Methodist churches in various locations with doors flung
wide open to receive Haitians into their midst. In many church halls, there are
mattresses stacked up so that Haitians can sleep there until they find permanent
accommodation. The Chilean Methodist Church is seeking to register as an NGO
sothat it can access more funding for this work. As I stood in the town square of
Curico (3 hours south of Santiago), chatting in Haitian Creole with a group of about 30
young Haitian men and women, I realised how important this reception work is. The
big challenge coming out of this to us Methodists in Britain and Ireland is how we can
be more proactive in reaching out to immigrant peoples and attacking prejudice. We
need to do more than just sit and wait for people to come to us. Let us follow the
Methodist Church in Chile’s example and proactively reach out to vulnerable migrant
peoples in our midst.

Pray for the Methodist Church Southern Africa (MCSA) as it seeks to help combat
human trafficking – especially of women into the sex trade. Pray especially for the
work our NMA post holders are doing towards this. Pray also for South Africa as it
suffers from extreme water shortages because of drought. Pray for rain! Praise God for
the work of the Methodist Church in Chile with Haitian migrants. Ask God how you
can be more proactive in reaching out in love to migrant peoples and speaking out
against prejudice.
                                                               Contributed by Phyllis

Moving Stories: A Journey to Chile

As part of the Moving Stories budget, funds were set aside for the Chairs of District
and Project Worker to visit different places throughout the world that are doing similar
work in Migration.

In January 2018, Revd Nigel Cowgill and Becky Cutcliffe were given the opportunity
to join President of the Irish Conference, Revd Laurence Graham, on his World
Church visit to Chile.

In 2017, almost 100,000 Haitians left their homeland to migrate to Chile, according to
Chile’s border police, following the numerous natural disasters that have devastated
Haiti in recent years. This wave of Haitians arriving in Chile has grown steadily over
the past three years. Current immigration laws in Chile allow Haitians to enter the
country under a three-month visitor’s visa, during which they must find contracted
employment and thus be eligible to renew their stay in the country. However, finding
work is difficult and many Haitians are ending up destitute, homeless and rejected by
parts of Chilean society who have had little contact with black and minority ethnic
groups (other than Chilean indigenous ones).

During the eight days spent in Chile (specifically, Santiago, Chillan and Curico), Nigel
and Becky were given the opportunity to meet with several churches, and see and hear
about the work they are doing to help Haitians settle into their new lives. While the
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Methodist Church in Chile has only been actively helping the Haitian migrants for the
past eighteen months, it was incredible to see how much they’ve already taken on.

Here are several initiatives begun by the Methodist Church in Chile:

    •    Language classes to address the language barrier between the Chileans
         (Spanish) and the Haitians (French-based Creole).
    •    Accompanying Haitians to their various meetings with doctors, landlords, and
         border security, to avoid them being taken advantage of due to the barrier in
         communication.
    •    Finding work is the primary concern for most Haitians, who are currently
         primarily relying on seasonal work in the summer months. The Church in
         Chillan have contacted businesses in their city and asked to be told of
         employment opportunities. Businesses are now trusting the Church to send
         them reliable and trustworthy workers.
    •    The churches run an open-kitchen policy, where Haitians can use church
         facilities to cook food (many are living in small houses with 20+ other people).
    •    Church members teaching new skills to Haitians (e.g. driving, welding,
         carpentry, cooking, etc.) has helped employment rates among the Haitians.
    •    The Methodist Church in Chile is offering scholarships of up to 50% of college
         fees to a certain number of Haitians each year who desire to complete
         additional education.
    •    So much more!

Nigel and Becky were most humbled by the attitudes of the church leadership in Chile.
They were very upfront and honest about the prejudices and resistance they were still
facing from members within their congregations, and their need to address these
attitudes at their root. Nigel and Becky left Chile with this question at the forefront of
their reflections:

How can we in London attack prejudice, ignorance and hostility toward migrants in a
proactive way, instead of being reactive?

                     There is a District Conference about Migration and the challenges
                     that it involves. Friday 20 July 2018–Sunday 22 July 2018 ·
                     High Leigh · Hoddesdon. In 2019 there will be a celebration of
                     moving stories.

                     Revd. Michaela Youngson recently visited Calais as part of the
                     Moving Stories Project. Report in next Contact.
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HOMELESS JESUS

You may remember that in one of the previous issues of Contact I mentioned that
Methodist Central Hall, Westminster in 2015 was offered a full-sized Homeless Jesus
sculpture by Canadian Sculptor Timothy Schmalz. They made application to
Westminster City Council to place it outside their building. Numerous Homeless Jesus
sculptures are sited in prominent locations across the world, (Toronto, Washington DC
and Madrid). This would have been the first one to be displayed in the UK. The
application was refused, (to much media attention) as was the Appeal to that decision.
One reason offered for this decision was that the area around Parliament Square was
already saturated with monuments, and an outdoor monument of the person of Jesus
Christ was “not important enough” to warrant an exception being made!

The first one in the UK was placed in Glasgow city centre. Jill Baker, the vice-
President of Conference attended the unveiling on 7 th December. So I was very glad to
attend the unveiling of the "Homeless Jesus" in Glasgow city centre on Thursday 7th
December. After some introductions by Father Willy Slavin, who initiated the idea,
Rev. Ian Galloway (Church of Scotland Glasgow Presbytery moderator) prayed, using
the striking words; "Here you are, Lord but not lording it, once more awkwardly in a
manger laid. Still there is no room at the inn, not for the likes of you". Matthew 25:31-
46 was read by URC minister Rev. Mary Buchanan and the Roman Catholic
Archbishop Philip Tartaglia blessed the sculpture.

Not unusually, for Glasgow, it was quite cold, and began to rain during the ceremony,
but this only served to highlight the real conditions in which many have to sleep rough
night after night. Grant Campbell, Chief Executive of Glasgow City Mission (far L in
the photo above) told us that 50 people had spent the previous night in the shelter they
provide in the city.

Other speakers highlighted the poignancy of installing this sculpture and drawing our
attention to homelessness as Christmas approaches, when the streets are full of
shoppers and when the stores are at their busiest, but also when we remember that
even from birth Jesus had no secure home.
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On Good Friday at Methodist Central Hall, Westminster, a smaller version of the
Homeless Jesus sited in the reception area, was dedicated by Revd. Tony Miles,
Acting Superintendent of Methodist Central Hall. It was expected that this would be in
in the presence of the Dean of Westminster, Revd. Dr John Hall, the Lord Mayor of
Westminster, Ian Adams, Canon Christopher Tuckwell of Westminster Cathedral and
The Passage, a Homeless Charity based in Westminster.

Revd. Dr. Martyn Atkins, Superintendent Minister of Methodist Central Hall said
recently, ‘The only other smaller sculpture of the Homeless Jesus was presented to
Pope Francis in 2013. We hope that, despite not being able to place a full-size
sculpture outside of our building, this smaller sculpture, placed in at the entrance of
our building will cause our many thousands of visitors each year to pause for a
moment and remember the millions of displaced and homeless people across the
world.’

Through his art Tim Schmalz intentionally illustrates the words of Jesus in Matthew
25:40; "Just as you did it to one of the least of these who are my family, you did it to
me”.

DATA PROTECTION

The London District held a very informative morning on Data Protection. The
presentation was done by two members of staff from TMCP. The date protection act
comes into force on 25th May. . I will try and put together some information regarding
emails, notices and directories in due course – in the meantime, the advice from TMCP
is DON’T PANIC but begin to take action now!

                                                                              Sheila Platt
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PRAYERS FOR APRIL/MAY

When everything was dark and it seemed that the sun would never shine again, your
love broke through.
Your love was too strong, too wide, too deep for death to hold.
The sparks cast by your love dance and spread and burst forth
with resurrection light.
Gracious God,
We praise you for the light of new life made possible through Jesus.
We praise you for the light of new life that shone on the first witnesses of resurrection.
We praise you for the light of new life that continues to shine in our hearts today.
We pray that the Easter light of life, hope and joy, will live in us each day; and that we
will be bearers of that light into the lives of others. Amen.
                                                                Revd. Michaela Youngson
                                         President of the Methodist Conference Designate

We ask for your forgiveness, Lord, when we forget the power that lies within,
and trust instead upon our human strength. Remind us of that glorious day when your
Spirit transformed the lives of those who hid in fear, into men of power.
Renew these hearts which have grown cold with flames of fire, as on that Pentecost,
that this might be the church that you desire.
                                                              faithandworship.com

DIARY – APRIL 2018

Sunday 1st         6.30am                     Son-rise Service at Hope Hill (behind
                                              Waterworks)
                  10.30 a.m.                  Morning Worship – Revd. A. Fummey S

Tuesday 3rd       10 – 12 noon                Coffee in the Haven

Sunday 8th        10.30 a.m.                  Morning Worship – Miss Glynis Barber
                   6.30 p.m.                  Circuit Welcome Service @ Leytonstone
                                              for Revd. Stuart Bell
Monday 9th        12 -1.15 p.m.               Lunch Club in the Hall

Tuesday 11th       10 – 12 noon               Coffee in the Haven

Sunday 15th       10.30 a.m.                  Morning Worship – Worship Leaders
                  3.30pn – 5.30pm             Pilot for Messy Church

Tuesday 17th      10 – 12 noon                Coffee in the Haven
                   8.15p.m                    Finance/Property Meeting
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Sunday 22nd         10.30 a.m.               Morning Worship – Revd. O. da Silva
                     6.00 p.m                Dedication of the Easter Offering
                                             @ Loughton Methodist Church

Tuesday 24th        10 – 12 noon             Coffee in the Haven

Sunday 29th         10.30 a.m.               Morning Worship – Revd. O. da Silva

                                     DIARY – MAY 2018

Tuesday 1st         10 – 12 noon             Coffee in the Haven

Sunday 6th          10.30 a.m.               Morning Worship – Mrs H, Hall

Tuesday 8th        10 – 12 noon              Coffee in the Haven

Sunday 13th         10.30 a.m.               Morning Worship – Mr. R. Hayward

Monday 14th         12 – 1.15 p.m.           Lunch Club in the Hall

Tuesday 15th        10 – 12 noon             Coffee in the Haven

Sunday 20th         10.30 a.m.               Pentecost Sunday – Revd. The Lord
                                             Leslie Griffiths S

Tuesday 22nd        10 – 12 noon             Coffee in the Haven

Sunday 27th         10.30 a.m.               Morning Worship – Revd. O da Silva

        The Editor for this edition was Sheila Platt. Contributions for the next
        edition to be sent to Mrs Sheila Platt by midday on Tuesday, 15th May,
        2018

                                                                         Edition 229

              The views expressed in the Contact are not necessarily those
                       of the Methodist Church or the Editors.
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                              Activities day by day

Sunday                   10.30 - 11.30am Worship Service
                          For other services, see noticeboard

Monday                   10.00 – 12noon      Dizzy Tots
                         12.00 - 1.15pm      Lunch Club (2nd in month)
                          2.00 - 4.00pm      Singing for Fun U3A (3rd in month)
                          6.00 - 7.30pm      Brownie Pack (term time)
                          8.00 - 9.00pm      Karate Class

Tuesday                  10.00 - 12noon      Coffee in the Haven
                          1.30 - 3.30pm      Flower-arranging U3A (2nd in month)
                          4.15 - 5.45pm      Tudor Rose Dancing Class
                          7.30 - 9.00pm      Ultrasound Ladies Choir
                          6.30 - 8.05pm      Boys’ Brigade (Anchor Boys & Juniors)
                          7.45 - 9.45pm      Boys’ Brigade (Company Section)

Wednesday                 9.45 - 12noon      Pilates Class
                          9.30 - 12noon      Monkey Music (term-time)
                         10.00 - 11.00am     Music & Movement U3A
                                             (1st & 3rd in month)
                           4.15 - 7.30pm     Tudor Rose Dancing Class
                           7.30 - 9.30pm     Woodford Singers
                           8.00 - 9.30pm     Hatha Yoga Class

Thursday                  10.30 - 11.15am Hey Diddle Diddle
                           4.15 - 5.45pm  Tudor Rose Dancing Class

Friday                     9.45 – 11.45am Sounds Right
                           4.15 - 8.30pm Tudor Rose Dancing Class

Saturday                  9.30 - 2.30pm      Tudor Rose Dancing Class
                          6.30 – 9.30pm      Jagannath Hall Alumni Association
                                              monthly)

  Smart Raspberry Cookery for Children – Occasional Saturdays & some week days
           during school holidays – Contact details are on Notice Board

          When preparing for a show The Thistles Musical Theatre Company
         meet Monday and Friday 8.00pm – 10.00pm plus occasional Sundays.
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