West Kirby Methodist Church
Welcome to Worship
21st & 28th APRIL 2024
Church website: www.westkirbymethodist.org.uk
Minister: Rev Noel Sharp. Tel: 0151 633 2558.
Email: noelsharp@wirralmethodist.org.uk
Church & Community Development Lay Worker:
Sam Hepworth Tel: 0151 625 3224
Room Bookings: Sam Hepworth Tel: 0151 625 3224
Email: westkirbymc@yahoo.com
21st APRIL SERVICE
10.30 a.m. Rev John Barnett
Communion
Steward: Sally Brimble
Welcome: Heather Morgan & Gillian Ladlow
Reader: Heather Morgan
28th APRIL SERVICE
10.30 a.m. Own Arrangement
Leader: Elaine Phillips
Steward: Sally Brimble
Welcome: Eve Townley & Elaine Moss
Reader: Eve Townley
NOTICES
CHURCH FAMILY
Following the sad news of the passing of Marj Newbury we have heard that a service of thanksgiving will take place here at church at 2.30 p.m. on Monday, 22nd April followed by cremation at Landican at 3.30 p.m. Our thoughts and prayers are with Marj’s family at this difficult time.
EASTER OFFERING DEDICATION SERVICE
This Circuit Service takes place here at Westbourne Road on Sunday 28th April at 4.30 p.m. The theme for the service is “Let justice roll on like a river” (Amos 5:24). Refreshments will be served after the service. All are welcome.
ENVELOPE SCHEME 2024-25
Packs of envelopes for those who already make their weekly offertory through this scheme have been distributed. If you would like to know more about making regular weekly donations, please speak to myself or David Gane.
Elaine Phillips
TEAMS4U SHOEBOXES
We are decorating shells to go in this year’s shoeboxes. If you have any scallop or similar shells that you no longer need, please would you consider donating them to the Craft Group.
Thank you.
Carole Barnett
WELL-FED (REAL MEALS ON WHEELS)
We are now partners with this Shotton based social enterprise organisation and are now a food hub. Their chefs work to make nutritious recipes and offer meals for every household – families, single people, older people including microwave meals for one at reasonable prices.
Meals can be ordered here at our church each Wednesday between 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. and collected the following Wednesday between 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. or on a Thursday or Friday between 10 a.m. & 12 p.m.
Meals can also be ordered online at www.wellfedmeals.co.uk See flyers in the church foyer giving sample menu choices or speak to Sam Hepworth for more information.
LITTLE LAMBS
The church’s pre-school toddler group resumed on Tuesday, 16th April at 10.00 a.m. We have lost two volunteers – Dirk (who has retired) & Graham (who has moved away) and would really like to recruit additional volunteers. If there is anyone willing and able to join the team and would like further information, then please speak to me.
Elaine Phillips
STRICTLY METHODANCE
Please note that Strictly Methadone will not be meeting on the 24th April as Richard & Irene, who run it, will not be available.
CARERS SOUP ‘N’ SUPPORT
Please note that the date of the next lunch has been changed to Thursday, 16th May due to the church being used as a Polling Station Local Elections on the 2nd May. The speaker will be from Dementia UK.
CHURCH ANNIVERSARY
On Sunday, 19th May we will be celebrating the Church Anniversary. Our former Minister Rev Jim Dobson will be leading this service which will include communion. After the service there will be a faith lunch giving everyone the opportunity to catch up with Jim, Marilyn & Simon.
Items for inclusion in the notices should be sent to the Editor, Elaine Phillips, 13 Burlingham Avenue, West Kirby, CH48 8AJ (Tel: 0151 625 2615) or emailed to elaine5649.ep@gmail.com by 11.59 p.m. on the Tuesday preceding the Sunday of publication. Any additional notices may be handed to the Steward on duty to be read out to the congregation.