West Kirby Methodist Church
Welcome to Worship
16th & 23rd FEBRUARY 2025
Church website: www.westkirbymethodist.org.uk
Minister: Rev Noel Sharp. Tel: 0151 633 2558.
Email: noelsharp@wirralmethodist.org.uk
Community & Church Development Lay Worker:
Sam Hepworth Tel: 0151 625 3224
Room Bookings: Sam Hepworth Tel: 0151 625 3224
Email: westkirbymc@yahoo.com
16th FEBRUARY SERVICE
10.30 a.m. Rev Lily Twist
Steward: Elaine Phillips
Welcome: John Sprigge & Irene Davis
Reader: John Sprigge
The flowers this week are kindly donated
Di Sleight in memory of her Dad.
23rd FEBRUARY SERVICE
10.30 a.m. Own Arrangement
Leaders: Anne Taylor & Eve Townley
Steward: Eve Townley
Welcome: Erica Rimmer & Kim Harrison
Reader: Erica Rimmer
NOTICES
CHURCH FAMILY
It is with sadness that we share with you the news of the death of Ken Brimble and Linda Wakefield. Ken’s funeral is on Monday, 3rd March 1 p.m. at Landican. Linda’s funeral is on Wednesday, 5th March 2.15 p.m. at Church following a service beforehand at Landican.
METHODIST DISCIPLESHIP & SPIRITUALITY
Noel & Sam have been leading sessions on Monday afternoons looking at how the strengths of Methodism from the past can shape our spirituality and living today. Sessions have included some reading, reflection, sharing and praying together. Each session will begin at 2.30 p.m. and finish at 4 p.m. The final session is on Monday, 17th February and is entitled The Catholic Spirit – Wesley & Inclusion.
LEGO CLUB
The next session in the Church Hall is on Wednesday, 19th February from 3.15 p.m. until 5 p.m. The Club is suitable for children from Reception to Year 6. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
ADVANCE NOTICE – CLIMATE SUNDAY
On the 2nd March the Café Style Service will be a special one to mark Climate Sunday and will be led by Rev John Barnett.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE
This year’s service will be held at Riverway at 2 p.m. on Friday, 7th March. The service has been prepared by Christian women in the Cook Islands on the theme “I made you wonderful” and is based in Psalm 139:14 – I praise you for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. All warmly invited to attend.
PLAN OF SERVICES AT WEST KIRBY
Copies of the new Plan of Services at West Kirby covering the three months commencing Sunday 2nd March are now available. Pick up your copy from the table in the foyer.
GIFT AID SMALL DONATIONS SCHEME (GASDS)
For those of you who may not be aware, our Church can claim gift on small cash donations up to a maximum of £8,000 in each financial year. Currently we are falling behind in achieving this target and everyone is encouraged to help reach £8,000 in whatever they feel able e.g. by increasing their giving on a Sunday or at any other church events when donations are welcome.
FOLK CONCERT AT MORETON METHODIST
Moreton Methodist are hosting a Folk Concert on Friday, 28th February at 7.30 p.m. (doors open at 7.00 p.m.) See poster for details. Tickets are £10 including refreshments and are available by following the link below.
Items for inclusion in the notices should be sent to the Editor, Elaine Phillips,
Flat 3 Lyndhurst, 82 Meols Drive, West Kirby, CH48 5DD (Tel: 07733 057 315) 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.