The last friendly club went extremely well and three new members joined. The next meeting will be on the 17th August and we will have Dominoes and a beetle drive.
If anyone would like further information then please speak with Barbara G.
Saturday 11th August from 11am until 2pm at Manse Garden, 7 Hudson Close, Old Hall.
Entry is £1. Latchford are having a book stall at the Garden Party and so if you can help man the stall during the day then please let Julian know.
Rev K&S Chatham = 50
Wendy T. (Latchford) = 43
Gill B. (Farnworth) = 43
Margaret D. (Weaverham) = 43
Marjorie A. (Latchford) = 41
So the winner is Rev. K&S Chatham.
Thank you for all who took part.
Can people please save bottle tops, all different colours, for Kids Club. Please give them to Wendy or Jean. Thank you.
NHS are asking for help to provide around 7,000 woolly hats for new-born babies in red, yellow and green at local hospitals. If you need the pattern please can you copy it and put the original back on the notice board for others.
11th August – Jane & Stephen D.
25th August – Christine & George C.
The next 3 streets/projects in the Latchford area are Barry Street, Frederick Street and Latchford Christian Fellowship.
As we thank God for the ministry of Sue Smith during the last year so we pray for the ministry of Sian as she comes to the circuit in this her first appointment. As a church we continue to pray for our project ‘To serve the present age’ that we may continue to discern the will of God and uphold the focus within our vision statement: Worship Growing in faith Challenging injustice and showing God’s love to each other and those within the community we serve Loving Caring Serving as well as reordering the premises to make them fit for this purpose.
Minister: Rev Sue Smith
Sorry, but no Church Notices this week as Sunday’s Service was a united service at Bold Street.
Overall with a few other bits and pieces the total raised is £604.25
Thank you everybody for all your help.
The next 3 streets/projects in the Latchford area are Miller Street, Milton Grove and Latchford Methodist.
We thank God for his faithfulness, and ask his blessing on the various groups that meet at Hood Manor and our minister, Rev. Mark Coles. We pray for guidance as we seek to be a Christian witness in serving this community.
Minister: Rev Mark Coles
Saturday 8th September, 10:00am to 4:00pm. More details coming soon or please see the information on the notice board.
The next 3 streets/projects in the Latchford area are Pear tree Place, Maple Grove and Christ Church
We pray for the Church at Heath Street and we give thanks to God for the blessings he has given to us. A steady but growing congregation, reflecting the growing diversity within our community. The growth of our work among young people, both in the junior church but also through the ever popular Messy Church and our relationship with those who run the Youth Club as they use our premises, may they continue to grow and develop in this important work. We give thanks, as we look around our congregation that we, whilst ever conscious of our financial burdens are helped to maintain our real focus, the focus of Christ on the needs of the community around us. We give thanks for the time and dedication given by Rev Iris Musgrove as she nears her conclusion to the work with us here at Heath Street and the Sankey Valley Circuit. We pray for Gods blessings in all she does in the future.
Minister: Rev Iris Musgrove
We are having a quiz for M.H.A., Cost £1 per go. There is a £20 gift voucher prize. As it is holiday time this will be open until 23rd July for people to get their forms back. If you would like a form please see Barbara G.
Flo would like to invite you all top share her 90th Birthday Lunch at church on Sunday July 29th at 12.30pm
Please add your name to the list on the pulpit table for catering.
There is a Discipleship meeting tonight at 6.30pm in the hall. All are welcome.
Strawberry Cream Tea on Saturday 18th August at Latchford Methodist Church
Who Is The Greatest Family Night at Bold Street Methodist on Saturday 14th July at 5:30pm.
The next friendship club will be 20th July. It is open to all this month. It is Snakes & ladders, Yipping Point and Dominoes.
The last 2 meetings of the house group before the summer break will be on Mondays 16th and 23rd July, both at 1:30pm in the lounge (no meeting on 9th). All welcome.
The next 3 streets/projects in the Latchford area are Marbury Street, Cedar Grove and Latchford Baptist
We pray today for Farnworth and its mission and service among the local community, including the work amongst children and the elderly, for inspiration as new ways of outreach are explored, and for their minister.
Revd. Jenny MacGregor.
If anyone has any photographs of this years walking day they would like to share then then could you please forward a copy to Iain for our Church website Gallery.
Warrington Male Voice Choir Concert on Saturday 7th July at 7:30pm at St. Elphin’s Church Tickets available from Amanda D. email [email protected] or telephone 815095 or tickets will be available on the door.
M.H.A Quiz We are having a quiz for M.H.A., Cost £1 per go. There is a £20 gift voucher prize. The closing date will be the end of June of the middle of July. If you would like a form please see Barbara G.
Cream Tea on 18th August, details to follow
Beckie would like to thank everyone who sponsored her for the ‘Step Out for Stroke’ walk
Please let Emma T. know if you would like this year’s prayer book. They are £3.50 each
Jean B. is on the move. Please see today’s paper version of the church notices for her new address and phone number, or ask Jean.
At the Circuit Meeting on 20th June, David Easton announced that he will be leading a party to Oberammergau Passion Play in 2020. the proposed date is 1st – 8th July 2020. there will be a meeting at Penketh on 19th July at 7:30pm where David will have some more information on what is proposed. There will be a DVD shown describing the Passion Play Event. All are welcome to attend the meeting to learn more about the Passion Play whether or not you decide to come to Oberammergau
14th July – Kathy H. & Jane O.
28th July – Barbara R. & Barbara M.
The next 3 streets/projects in the Latchford area are Enville Street, Beech Grove and Newman Catholic Church
We pray for the outreach activities of the church. For the Friday shoppers service and for all who use the building over the course of each week.
Minister: Rev Malcolm Fife
Circuit Service tonight at 6:30pm at Cross Lane Church, Newton-le-Willows. Please see the poster on the notice board for details.
Church Council Meeting this Thursday, 28th June at 7:30pom
Walking Day is on Friday 29th June. Please be at Church for 9:00am to leave at 9:20am. The retiring Queen is Emily Drury and our Junior Church King will be Sol Lonergan.
Service of Remembrance this afternoon at 3pm at Walton Lea Crematorium.
Warrington Male Voice Choir Concert on Saturday 7th July at 7:30pm at St. Elphin’s Church Tickets available from Amanda Davies email [email protected] or telephone 01925 815095 or tickets will be available on the door.
Does anyone have any photographs or information about Bessie Gosling (maiden name Jackson) or her brother Ernest Jackson from the 1940’s for a family member researching her history. Bessie and her son Alan Gosling belonged to the Church. Bessie’s brother Ernest Jackson is on our World War 1 memorial too. Bessie was born in 1900 and died in 1948. If you have anything that could help with this research please let Kit H. or Iain C. know.
The next 3 streets/projects in the Latchford area are Kent Street, Ash Grove and St. Johns’
Please pray for us as we celebrate our 173rd Anniversary today with our minister the Revd. Jenny MacGregor and our friends from the Mission. We ask for your prayerful support for our work, witness and mission within the local community and our efforts to continue to extend this work.
Minister: Revd. Jenny MacGregor.
Music For A Summer’s Day by Barbara Miller and her pupils on Saturday 14th July at 2pm. Tickers £5. refreshments include strawberries, cream, cakes, coffee, tea and soft drinks
The next 3 streets/projects in the Latchford area are York Street, Myrtle Grove and St. James’
We give thanks for the community in our village and hope that the 3 Churches will continue to try and work together as we have in the past. It is very hard when you only have a small number of people to do all the jobs which are required, but we know that with your help Lord, we can do it.
Minister: Rev Martin Wood
The Stroke Association is holding a Step out for Stroke sponsored walk on 23rd June at the Halliwell Jones Stadium. If you wish to sponsor Beckie C. then please find the form on the pulpit table.
The next three street/projects in the Latchford area are New Road, Hawthorne Grove and Latchford Christian Fellowship.
We pray this morning for the members and friends of Bold Street and for their minister Rev Linda Bishop. Bless the ministry of this church in its discipleship and outreach, that all those in the community of Bold Street Church may encounter the love of God in the witness of the people.
Our Faith, Our Planet at Manchester Cathedral on Thursday 7th June from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. All Welcome. Free Admission.
Circuit Service on Sunday 24th June at 6:30pm at Cross Lane Church, Newton-le-Willows. Please see the poster on the notice board for details.
We are having a quiz for M.H.A., Cost £1 per go. There is a £20 gift voucher prize. The closing date will be the end of June of the middle of July. If you would like a form please see Barbara G or pick one up from the pulpit desk.
Please will anyone with M.H.A. boxes please bring them in for emptying as soon as possible and give them to Barbara G.
The next 3 streets/projects in the Latchford area are Lord Street, Park Avenue and Latchford Methodist
We pray this morning for the members and friends of Ashton and for their minister Rev Iris Musgrove. Bless the ministry of this church in its discipleship and outreach, that all those in the community of Ashton Church may encounter the love of God in the witness of the people.
Minister: Rev Iris Musgrove
The next 3 streets/projects in the Latchford area are School Street, Evans Place Street and Christ Church
Please remember friends in Antrobus today, a small but stable group of people enjoying local rural Methodist fellowship. Pray for our continued Caring, Loving and Christian Presence in the Village and during the Summer taking part in Village activities such as the Rose Queen Fete. Also pray for our active ecumenical links and events between the Methodist Chapel and with St Marks church.
Minister: Rev David Easton
Afternoon Tea on Saturday 16th June from 2pm to 4pm at Bold Street.
Please pray for Wesley Church members as we go forward through this year. Pray that we are enabled to support each other through the difficult times which some members have and are experiencing. We rejoice in our outreach to the community through the Tea and Coffee Pot held on Friday mornings. Please pray for opportunities and blessings.
Minister: Rev Martin Wood.
The next 3 streets/projects in the Latchford area are Old Road, Beatrice Street and Latchford Baptist
Easter Offering Dedication Service at Church on 15th May at 2.30pm. As part of the service we are asked if we would like to collect pens for children in the Philippines.
Alice McNamee’s Funeral will take place at Church on May 17th at 2.30pm and then 3.40pm at the crematorium.
St. James’ are having their annual strawberry tea in aid of the circuit charity. This will be held on Saturday 23rd June from 2pm until 4pm. Tickets are £3 which includes strawberries or peaches and cream or ice cream, plus cake with tea, coffee or juice.
The house group meeting on Monday 14th May has been cancelled as the majority of it’s members will be attending a funeral.
We have had an urgent request from County Methodist Church to circulate the link below regarding a missing person – Glenys Perry. The link is to a Police missing person file. There are several names on the file, but Glenys Perry is the person of interest on this occasion.
https://www.merseyside.police.uk/news/missing-persons/glenys-perry/#5af35681a2b32
We would like to say thank you for all the hard work, time and effort that has been placed into designing a logo for our Church website and publications. We have tried the submissions on our website but unfortunately when we scale them down to the small sizes we need they loose clarity and shine. We therefore hope you will try once more, please see below for more details and an example.
The deadline for submissions has been extended and left open for the next few weeks.
The Circuit Charity for the last two years has been Parkinson UK. We are now looking for a new charity to support from September 2018. Proposals are invited from all circuit churches (one from each church). The proposal should be on an A4 page and give a brief outline of the charity and why the circuit should consider adopting it. The circuit Leadership Team will consider the proposals and a maximum of three will be shortlisted for consideration. The 3 churches whose proposals are shortlisted will be asked to give a short presentation at the June Circuit meeting and a vote will then be taken at a meeting to decide which one will be accepted as the circuit charity for the next two years. Proposals should be submitted to Jane Otterson, Senior Circuit Steward, by 1st June preferably by e-mail. mailto:[email protected]
We pray this morning for the members and friends of Trinity and for their minister Rev Jenny MacGregor. Bless the ministry of this church and its discipleship and outreach, that all those in the community of Trinity Church may encounter the love of God in the witness of the people.
Minister Rev Jenny MacGregor.
The next 3 streets/projects in the Latchford area are Thelwall Lane, Sir Thomas Boteler High School and Newman Catholic Church
Why Sarah Easton is running 12 marathons in 12 countries in 12 months at Stockton Heath Methodist on 4th June at 7:30pm.
Firefest at Knutsford Methodist Church from 11th to 13th May.
Dance the Night Away at the Oaks Centre, Penketh on Friday 18th May at 7:30pm. For more details please see the poster on the notice board
The Two cathedrals in Liverpool provides an opportunity for the Christians of Merseyside to celebrate their faith. You are invited to join in this year’s celebrations on 20th may from 3:00pm to 5:00pm.
A day for the spiritually curious on Saturday 9th June in Maghull.
We have had an urgent request from County Methodist Church to circulate the link below regarding a missing person – Glenys Perry. The link is to a Police missing person file. There are several names on the file, but Glenys Perry is the person of interest on this occasion.
https://www.merseyside.police.uk/news/missing-persons/glenys-perry/#5af35681a2b32
House Group will take place on 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month until 23rd July in the lounge.
Next meeting will be on 18th May at 7:30pm but now as well as Church members we are happy to say it will be open to the homeless and the lonely this month. We will have dominoes and bingo. Please members let Barbara G. know what you would like for the next meeting
We would like to say thank you for all the hard work, time and effort that has been placed into designing a logo for our Church website and publications. We have tried the submissions on our website but unfortunately when we scale them down to the small sizes we need they loose clarity and shine. We therefore hope you will try once more, please see below for more details and an example.
Our Father, the one eternal God who came to earth in a human form, he came with words of comfort to all of us to teach us how to live in harmony with one another and most all to love one another as He loves us. When we are down and we are sad the world is weary, open our hearts to the things he has taught us through his only Son, Jesus Christ who lives and reigns with us forever.
Minister: Rev Martin Wood
The next 3 streets/projects in the Latchford area are Knutsford Road, Lockett Street and St. Johns’
We would like to say thank you for all the hard work, time and effort that has been placed into designing a logo for our Church website and publications. We have tried the submissions on our website but unfortunately when we scale them down to the small sizes we need as they lose their clarity and shine. We therefore hope you will try once more.
House Group will take place on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month until 23rd July in the lounge.
The next 3 streets/projects in the Latchford area are Cumberland Street, Oldham Street and St. James’
We pray for all the young families coming through our doors that they may come to know Jesus as their Saviour and enter into a Christian life. We ask for a blessing on all the children that they may grow up knowing Jesus as their friend and guide. We pray for our school; for the children and staff that they may follow their Christian values in all their work and relationships.
Minister: Rev. Sue Smith
Please pray for our minister, Rev. Linda Bishop, as she leaves today to join a three day mission to Ireland so that she may be blessed with strength, guidance and insight needed to answer God’s call.
At Padgate Methodist on 21st April from 10am until 12pm. Please see the poster on the notice board for more details.
Quiet Day at Bold Street Methodist on Saturday 21st April from 10am until 12pm. Please see the poster on the notice board for more details.
An Evening of Delightful Song at Lymm Methodist on Saturday 28th April at 7.30pm. No ticket required.
World renowned classical guitarist performs in a concert in aid of Mexican Children on 11th May at 7.30pm at Stockton Heath Methodist Church. Please see the poster on the notice board for more details.
Saturday 7th July at 12pm. For more details please see the poster on the notice board.
A truly spectacular walk across this world famous beauty spot. Setting off from Arnside, the 7 – 8 mile walk will take you across the magnificent bay to finish at Kent’s Bank. Led by Cedric Robinson, you will enjoy breathtaking scenery whilst raising funds for Action for Children. Registration fee is £10 which includes well deserved tea and cake at the Abbot Hall Hotel, Kent’s Bank, at the end of your walk.
https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/in-your-area/events/walking/morecambe-bay-sponsored-walk/
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.
We pray for the people of St. Martin’s and all the families who come into the building. We pray that those who come for church activities such as Meeting Point, Tots, Sticky Church, The Sop and the Singing group that they feel your love through those that engage with them. We pray for those who come to use the room, the Cine Club, Shooting stars and the Martial Arts group that they feel comfortable and cared for. We pray that all we do is in your name.
Minister: Sue Smith
The next 3 streets/projects in the Latchford area are Davies Avenue, Powell Street and Latchford Christian Fellowship
New Song Breakfast next Sunday morning at 9:00am for 9:30am service at Latchford
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.