We are preparing a planning submission to allow us to install an illuminated LED cross above our Church Entrance. If anyone has any experience in writing a planning submission to Warrington Borough Council and are willing to assist then could you please contact Iain.
Please pray for our Sunday School & Junior Church and their leaders, which numbers may increase and our young people continue to learn of the love of Jesus. We give thanks for the continuing ecumenical work within Rainhill village and ask a blessing upon our Minister, Jenny, and other church leaders in the village as they continue to develop ecumenical outreach within Rainhill High School. Please pray that we might understand God’s vision for us at St James.
Minister: Rev Jenny MacGregor.
The next 3 streets/projects in the Latchford area are St. Augustine’s Avenue, Henshall Avenue and Latchford Methodist
Easter Offering Envelopes are in the pews this morning. Money raised will be for Home and Overseas Mission.
House Group restarts on Monday 9th April at 1.30pm. All are welcome to join us in the lounge. It will continue on 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month until 23rd July.
Feast your Faith at Linda Bishop’s home will be a week later than usual on Wednesday 11th April: 6.30pm if you are eating, otherwise 7.30pm. All are welcome but Linda or Kit know if you are coming for catering purposes and speak to Kit if you want a lift.
The next Friendly club is on 20th April at 7.30pm. Please do not sit and be lonely. This month will be dominoes and scrabble. Hope to see you there. We would like the group to also have ideas about what they would like to do at future clubs.
Many thanks to those people who knitted angels last year. Can we ask you to keep knitting them and put them in the bag by the vestry door please. If you’ve not knitted an angel before then patterns are available from Jean O. or you can find them on the internet.
We give thanks for the people of our Circuit as we seek to live out our calling as the disciples of Jesus and ask for your prayers as the Circuit faces the challenge of redefining itself in the context of the changing face of Methodism. Recognising that the future form the church will be different to that of the past, that ordained ministers are in increasingly short supply, and that many lay leaders of the Circuit are completing their term of office, we pray for a fresh vision of the church of the future.
The next 3 streets/projects in the Latchford area are Kingsway South, Lindley Avenue and Christ Church
The Friendly club will be hosting Domino’s this Friday, 23rd, starting at 07.30pm. Everyone is welcome, from beginners or experts alike.
You are invited to a Lent course on Wednesday evenings up until 21st March inclusive at 7.30pm in the lounge. Come for one or two or all of them. Please use the door on the left side of the church. This is open to everyone, from all churches or none. We look forward to seeing you
At March’s New Song Café we will welcome Rev Loraine Mellor, a previous Circuit Superintendent and currently President of Methodist Conference to join us and speak. There will be cake, music and fellowship aplenty while we worship together at Bold Street Methodist on Sunday 25th March at 7pm. All are welcome.
Tenebrae A Service of Shadows with the Folkus Gallery Band at St. John’s UR Church on 25th March at 7:00pm.
On Saturday 31st March from 11:00am to 2:00pm at Bold Street Methodist. For more details please see the poster on the notice board.
Message from Christine – Thank you for your support of the Fairtrade stall. We raised £366.75 over the last twelve months to help farmers and other people who would not be able to look after their families.
Our organ was donated by Mary Hartley on March 18th 1909, in memory of her father, John Hartley. Therefore the organ is 109 years old today!!!
The next 3 streets/projects in the Latchford area are Gaskell Avenue, Simkin Avenue and Newman Catholic Church
We pray for Padgate and its mission and service among the local community. We pray for Deacon Helen Coleman as she continues to discover new opportunities for mission in the Padgate area. We pray for Mark Coles as he tries to juggle his time at Padgate and elsewhere in the circuit. We pray for the people at Padgate: inspire them to spread your love further into the community; to grow in faith; to bear witness to the living Christ in their community; and as they continue to seek to worship in new and inspiring ways.
Ministers: Rev Mark Coles and Deacon Helen Coleman
You are invited to a Lent course on Wednesday evenings up until 21st March inclusive at 7.30pm in the lounge. Come for one or two or all of them. Please use the door on the left side of the church. This is open to everyone, from all churches or none. We look forward to seeing you.
I’m sorry to be sending news of the death of Michael Harding, the (adult) son of David and Joan. Michael and David were regulars at NS Cafe and we send David, Joan and their wider family our love and prayers at this time.
We ask for a blessing on our church, Prescott & Whiston, in its discipleship and outreach, remembering the Brownies, Mum & Tots and the Choir. We pray for the church family as they share with the Asylum seekers and refugees. We thanks God for our minister Rev Sue Smith.
The next 3 streets/projects in the Latchford area are Reynolds Street, Bridgewater Avenue and St. Johns’
You are invited to a Lent course on Wednesday evenings up until 21st March inclusive at 7.30pm in the lounge. Come for one or two or all of them. Please use the door on the left side of the church. This is open to everyone, from all churches or none. We look forward to seeing you.
Many thanks to those people who knitted angels last year. Can we ask you to keep knitting them and put them in the bag by the vestry door please. If you’ve not done it before patterns are available from Jean or you can find them on the internet.
Discipleship Service 11th March at 6:30pm in the hall
There are still a few spaces on the flower list if anyone is interested.
Café Jam tonight, 6:00pm for 6:30pm.
The next 3 streets/projects in the Latchford area are Plinston Avenue, Bolton Avenue and St. James’
We pray for our Church in 2018 that it may develop both numerically and spiritually. Be with Mark, our minister and Helen our Deacon together with our newly constituted Management Stewards as we seek to develop our Mission Projects including themed services. We also pray for our Lay Workers, Laura and Linda as they bring Jesus Christ to the children and young people. We thank you that we have so many volunteers who act as ambassadors, catering staff and cleaners and help to meet the needs of the many members of the community that use our premises.
Ministers: Rev Mark Coles and Deacon Helen Coleman
Please be aware this evenings Tai Chi session has been cancelled due to the inclement weather.
Please considering staying home tonight, stay warm and check on any vulnerable neighbours.
There are still a few spaces on the flower list if anyone is interested.
1St March 2018
Latchford Methodist Church – 7.30pm
All meetings are an offering of our worship to God. I hope you will pray for the meeting as we come to commit ourselves to God.
We pray for Padgate and its mission and service among the local community. We pray for Deacon Helen Coleman as she continues to discover new opportunities for the mission in the Padgate area. We pray for Mark Coles as he tries to juggle his time at Padgate and elsewhere in the circuit. We pray for the people at Padgate: inspire them to spread your love further into the community; to grow in faith; to bear witness to the living Christ in their community; and as they continue to seek to worship in new and inspiring ways.
Ministers: Rev Mark Coles and Deacon Helen Coleman
The next 3 streets/projects in the Latchford area are Westy Lane, Chantler Avenue and Latchford Christian Fellowship
A musical presentation on Saturday 3rd March at 7pm at Bold Street Methodist. Please see poster on the notice board for more details.
Friday 9th March at Lymm United Reformed Church at 7:30pm. Please see poster on the notice board for more details.
Coffee Morning at Farnworth Methodist Guild on Saturday 17th March, 10:00am till noon. Please see poster on the notice board for more details.
The next 3 streets/projects in the Latchford area are Longdin Street, Stringer Crescent and Latchford Methodist
We pray this morning for the members and friends of Balmer Street and for their minister Revd. Martin Wood. Bless the ministry of this church in its discipleship and outreach, that all those in the community of Balmer Street Church may encounter the love of God in the witness of the people.
You are invited to a Lent course on Wednesday evenings from 21st February to 21st March inclusive at 7.30pm in the lounge. Come for one or two or all of them. Please use the door on the left side of the church. This is open to everyone, from all churches or none. We look forward to seeing you.
Sunday 18th February at 9am in the hall.
On 25th February New Song and Bold Street churches are hosting a meal at 5pm before the New Song Cafe. All are invited even if you do not want to stay to Cafe.
Bless the ministry of the church, the nursery and our day school. We pray for our minister, Rev Martin Wood and our new Deacon Julie Hudson and her outreach work to engage with local families. We pray that her endeavours to engage with families and the surrounding population bear fruition. Martin continues with the mother and toddler group on Wednesdays, the credit union and messy church and we extend a warm invitation to anyone who would like to join us. Please pray for the sick and lonely at this time and we especially think of members who, due to illness, are unable to be with us to worship but they are in our thoughts and prayers.
Minister: Revd. Martin Wood
The next 3 streets/projects in the Latchford area are Rock Road, Brook Place and Christ Church
Café Jam on Sunday 4th March, 6:00pm for 6:30pm.
Worship in A Folk Style at Cross Lane United Church on Sunday 29th March at 10:00am.
Feast your Faith at Linda’s home Wednesday 7th February. All are invited to this new fellowship featuring food at 6.30pm and at 7.30pm an opportunity to ask the questions you have always wanted to ask and to have discussion in a safe environment. Song, prayer and conversation. Let Linda or Kit know if you are going so there’s sufficient food. You are welcome at 7.30pm – or any other time if you can’t manage 6.30pm. If you would like to take juice or a dessert that will be much appreciated but please don’t think you have to! Please see church paper notices for the address or ask.
Discipleship Service on Sunday 11th February at 6.30pm in the hall
New Song Café Meal On 25th February New Song and Bold Street churches are hosting a meal at 5pm before the New Song Café. All are invited even if you do not want to stay to Café. More information and menu to pre-book your meal will be available next week. Book the date!
House Group will meet on Monday 12th February at 1.30pm in the lounge
Look out for your personal invitation to the Lent course – coming soon!
Sorry that the club was cancelled for the 19th January but we will be back to normal on 16th February
The next 3 streets/projects in the Latchford area are Back Brook Place, Grammar School Road and Latchford Baptist
We give thanks for the ministry of Rev Linda Bishop with us. We pray for an openness of heart and mind as we find new ways of working together to spread the Good News. We ask you to pray for our young people as we work with them in New Song Kids and in our time together at Breakfast. We give thanks for the children’s enthusiasm and boundless energy and thanks for all those who lead this work as we have the joy of seeing the children growing and learning more about living their life with God.
Minister: Revd. Linda Bishop
Soup & Light Lunch at Trinity Church, Widnes on Saturday 3rd February from 11am to 1pm. Please see poster on the notice board for more details.
Social Evening at St. Philips Church on Saturday 24th March at 7:30pm.
Lord God we thank you that you do not need us to be part of a perfect church or for us to be perfect Christians. But we know that you have called us broken and imperfect people to care for a fractured world and to journey with its hurting people. Show us how to use our gifts in your service and our brokenness to your glory. Guide us as we continue to discern your will for this community now and in the future. That what we do may be in your strength as sometimes that is all we have left.
Minister: Revd. Sue Smith
The next 3 streets/projects in the Latchford area are Lower Wash Lane, Common Lane and Newman Catholic Church
We would love to receive a few more logo ideas and so we have extended the submission date by an extra week. Please send us your logo designs by Sunday 28th Jan.
| 6th Jan 2024 | Epiphany |
| 7th Jan 2024 | Covenant Sunday |
| 18th - 25th Jan 2024 | Week of Prayer for Christian Unity |
| 14th Feb 2024 | Church Council 7.30pm |
| 11th Feb 2024 | Sunday before Lent |
| 13th Feb 2024 | Shrove Tuesday |
| 14th Feb 2024 | Ash Wednesday |
| 18th Feb 2024 | First Sunday in Lent |
| 1st March 2024 | World Day of Prayer |
| 10th March 2024 | Mothering Sunday |
| 18th March 2024 | Our Church Organ is 115 years old today |
| 24th March 2024 | Palm Sunday |
| 28th March 2024 | Maundy Thursday |
| 29th March 2024 | Good Friday |
| 31st March 2024 | Easter Sunday |
| 9th May 2024 | Ascension Day |
| 12th - 18th May 2024 | Christian Aid Week |
| 19th May 2024 | Pentecost |
| 24th May 2024 | Wesley Day |
| 26th May 2024 | Aldersgate Sunday |
| 26th May 2024 | Trinity Sunday |
| 5th June 2024 | Church Council |
| 9th June 2024 | Methodist Homes Sunday |
| 28th June 2024 | Warrington Walking Day |
| 15th Sep 2024 | Harvest Festival Service |
| 22nd Sep 2024 | Warrington Fun Run. Possible road closures No Sunday Service |
| 10th Oct 2024 | Our church building is 130 years old today. Happy Birthday Latchford Methodist Church. |
| 11th Oct 2024 | 130 years Music Concert |
| 12th Oct 2024 | 130 years Celebration Open Day |
| 16th October 2024 | Church Council 7.30pm |
| 12th Nov 2024 | Remembrance Sunday |
| 23rd Nov 2024 | Christmas Brunch & Stalls |
| 1st Dec 2024 | Advent Sunday Year C Begins |
| 7th Dec 2024 | Christmas meal |
| 8th Dec 2024 | Christmas Tree Service where we gratefully accept your generous donations of new Toys for Children who wouldn't normally receive a gift |
| 15th Dec 2024 | Carol Service |
| 20th Dec 2024 | A quieter reflective service for those who are grieving or facing loss. |
| 25th Dec 2024 | Christmas Day Family Worship @ 10.30AM |
| 19th Feb 2025 | Church Council 7.30pm |
Many thanks to those people who knitted angels last year. Jean and Kit spread them around the village before Christmas on railings, trees, seats etc as well as giving some to people at the bus stop and others in a cafe. We would like to do this again next Christmas with an even bigger host of angels so can we ask you to keep knitting them and put them in the bag by the vestry door. If you have not done it before then patterns are available from Jean or you can find them on the internet.
The next Church Council Meeting has been postponed until March 1st.
Pet Blessing Service on Sunday 4th February at Stockton Heath Methodist Church. Refreshments at 10am with the service starting at 10.30am. Please see the poster on the notice board for more details.
Homeless Service for homeless week in on 28th January at 6.30pm at Holy Trinity Church in the town centre. There are refreshments afterwards.
Sunday 21st Jan (today) at 3.30pm at Kent Street Community Church, service led by Revd Linda Bishop
Tuesday 23rd Jan at 2.30pm at Latchford Church.
ALL are welcome to both services
We pray for our new minister Linda Bishop as she comes to the circuit that we may work together to fulfil God’s work in Latchford and grow our mission in the local community and with all the groups that use our buildings. And as we look at new ways to raise fund for this work and to improve and make the building alive to God’s work.
Minister: Revd. Linda Bishop
The next 3 streets/projects in the Latchford area are Westbrook Avenue, Archer Avenue and St. Johns’
Dementia Awareness training session at Farnworth Methodist Church on Saturday 10th February from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Friendly Club will start back on Friday 19th January. Hope to see you there. 7:30pm to 9:30pm
The next 3 streets/projects in the Latchford area are Westy Surestart Project, St. Rocco’s Hospice Shops and St. James’
We pray this morning for the members and friends of Hood Manor Church and for their minister Revd. Mark Coles. Bless the ministry of this church in its discipleship and outreach, remembering Rainbows and Ladies’ Fellowship and all those in the community of Hood Manor Church may encounter the love of God in the witness of the people.
Minister: Revd. Mark Coles.
We continue to support our local Food Bank. We pray for the Young Carers’ Group as they continue to flourish. We also thank God for the ministrations of our Minister.
Minister: Revd. Iris Musgrove.
The next 3 streets/projects in the Latchford area are Shrewsbury Street, Pearson Avenue and Latchford Christian Fellowship
£73.00 was raised from Christmas Post for Room In the Inn. Thank you to everyone
ALTERnativity Acknowledgement to thank David Lunan and Lynn Pedan from ALTERnativity (part of Church of Scotland) for the use of the Angel and Mary script and for the ideas for our service
The Ladies Group, Bright Hour, Sing for Fun, Friendly Club, Morning Prayers, Kids Connect & KC will not be meeting this week.
Coffee Morning will be as normal on Saturday 30th at 10:30.
Have a wonderful Merry Christmas
Please pray for the community outreach carried out at Cross Lane. We also pray for the asylum seeker who has become a part of our congregation.
Minister: Revd. Malcolm Fife
The next 3 streets/projects in the Latchford area are Surrey Street, Clarke Avenue and Latchford Methodist
These groups are not meeting this week.
This quiz has now been moved to Saturday 10th March 2018 at 7pm for 7.30pm at Grappenhall ex-serviceman’s club.
Christmas cards are available this morning, Sunday 17th, for collection.
Please remember our congregation in your prayers as we prepare for our Christmas celebrations. Please pray also for all the community who use our premises that they may receive the joy of the Christmas message. Remember Jenny, our minister, leading us into the New Year as we seek to further develop our community links and Christian witness.
Minister: Revd. Jenny MacGregor
The next 3 streets/projects in the Latchford area are Oldham Street, Minerva Close and Christ Church
If you are knitting angels; Please bring them in by next Sunday 17th December. They will have labels put on them which include a Christmas message and left around the village for people to take. Thank you.
We pray for all those on our Prayer List, the other 2 Churches in Burtonwood and the 3 Nursing homes. We pray for all those who use our premises throughout the week. Bless our Sunday School children and their teachers; it is a joy to see them on Sundays.
Minister: Revd. Martin Wood.
The next 3 streets/projects in the Latchford area are Clelland Street, Loushers Lane and Latchford Baptist
Lyons court Holy Communion on Tuesday 5th has been moved to the lounge adjacent to the Church Hall after the Butterfly’s Nativity in the church hall.
We have all been invited to attend Butterfly’s Nursery Nativity in the Church Hall on Tuesday 5th between 1.45pm and 2.30pm.
Dear Lord, we come into this moment to pray for the people, friends and family of Bold Street as they prepare for the season of Advent and the year to come. Remind us to be thankful for the year that has passed and to be grateful for the support of our church family. Amen
Minister: Revd. Linda Bishop.
The next 3 streets/projects in the Latchford area are Grove Street, Secker Crescent and Newman Catholic Church
Gwen Robinson sadly passed away this week. Please remember her daughter Sue, family and friends in your prayers.
There will be a New Song Network Quiz night on Saturday 20th January at 7pm for 7.30pm at Grappenhall ex-Serviceman’s club.