Sunday 15th January 2012

 

 

 Family News

 

Sunday 8th January 2012

10-30am: Morning Worship for Covenant led by Rev Helen Harrell.

Sunny Dudes for young people remain in through the service.
Today's readings are: Exodus 24: 3 to 11, Jeremiah 31: 31 to 34,
Romans 12: 1 and 2 and John 15: 1 to 10.
You are all invited to stay for refreshments after the service.
6pm: Big Worship time at Methley Methodist Church with theme Covenant.

This Week:

Monday 9th: House Fellowship recommences- as announced.
Tuesday 10th: "Evangelism- how to do it", 7-30pm at Micklegate.
Wednesday 11th: Wednesday Fellowship takes a break.
Thursday 12th: Pastoral Meeting at Mary's where pastoral visitors will update lists as we seek to look after each other. 7-30pm.
Saturday 14th: Al-Anon here in the hall, 7-30pm.
Saturday 14th: Circuit Youth get together at Ropewalk for High School ages. Disco and other activities. Starts 7pm.

Advance Notices:

Sunday 15th 10-30am: Morning Worship led by Rev Max Bradley.
Monday 16th: House Fellowship as announced.
Tuesday 17th: "Evangelism- how to do it", 7-30pm at Central.
Wednesday 18th: Wednesday Fellowship recommences, 2-15pm.
Saturday 21st: Circuit Funday for younger people at Trinity Castleford. See Deb
Saturday 21st: SESKUB Churches Together for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Short service at 6pm, talk and faith tea here at Upton. Starts 6pm.
Saturday 28th: "First Impressions Count" does your church attract or scare? At Trinity Castleford led by Rev Beverley Hollings 9-30 to 12-30.

Family News

Happy New Year!
Joyce has a cold this morning.
Any news for next week's notices to Nigel or Deb on 644843
www.uptonmethodistchurch.org.uk and see www.aireandcaldercircuit.org.uk

 

 

Sunday 1st January 2012
10-30am: Morning Worship led by members of our own congregation
Sunny Dudes for young people remain in through the service.
Today's reading is Ephesians 1: 3 to 14
You are all invited to stay for refreshments after the service.

This Week:
Monday 2nd: No House Fellowship- holiday.
Tuesday 3rd: The first of an eight week course led by Rev Jacob Kaiga on "Evangelism- how to do it" 7-30pm at Central, then next at Micklegate.
Wednesday 4th: Wednesday Fellowship takes a break.
Saturday 7th: The first meeting of Al-Anon here in the hall, 7-30pm.

Advance Notices:
Sunday 8th 10-30am: Morning Worship for Covenant led by Rev Helen Harrell.
Monday 9th: No House Fellowship- holiday.
Tuesday 10th: "Evangelism- how to do it", 7-30pm at Micklegate.
Wednesday 11th: Wednesday Fellowship takes a break.
Thursday 12th: Pastoral Meeting at Mary's where pastoral visitors will update lists as we seek to look after each other. 7-30pm.
Saturday 14th: Al-Anon here in the hall, 7-30pm.
Saturday 14th: Circuit Youth get together at Ropewalk for High School ages. Disco and other activities. Starts 7pm.
Saturday 28th: "First Impressions Count" does your church attract or scare? At Trinity Castleford led by Rev Beverley Hollings 9-30 to 12-30.

Family News
Eden is eight on Wednesday 4th.
Congratulations to Mary and Brian who have a new grand-daughter Sophia Rose.
Please sign the card for Wendy Jewitt to assure her of our thoughts and prayers as she shortly has a major operation.
Any news for next week's notices to Nigel or Deb on 644843
www.uptonmethodistchurch.org.uk and see www.aireandcaldercircuit.org.uk

Sunday 25th December 2011
10-15am: Morning Worship led by Rev Richard Oldroyd.
Sunny Dudes for young people remain in through the service.
Just this Sunday, no refreshments
This Week:
Monday 26th: No House Fellowship- holiday.
Wednesday 28th: Wednesday Fellowship takes a break.
Saturday 31st: 8pm. New Years Social. Come for a time of fellowship, games and a bit of food. If you have a 'turn' then all the better (poems, games, competitions). Bring some left over food to share.
Saturday 31st: Watchnight Service led by Rev Helen Harrall, 11-30pm.

Advance Notices:Saturday 28th: "First Impressions Count" does your church attract or scare? At Trinity Castleford led by Rev Beverley Hollins 9-30 to 12-30
Family News
Wendy Jewitt- local preacher- is due shortly to go into hospital for a major operation. Joyce has a card for Wendy which it would be good to sign assuring her of our thoughts and prayers.
Our copies of Singing the Faith have arrived!
Any news for next week's notices to Nigel or Deb on 644843
www.uptonmethodistchurch.org.uk and see www.aireandcaldercircuit.org.
Sunday 1st January 2012 10-30am: Morning Worship led by members of our own congregation.

Monday 2nd: No House Fellowship- holiday.
Tuesday 3rd: The first of an eight week course led by Rev Jacob Kaiga on "Evangelism- how to do it" 7-30pm at Central, then alternating with Micklegate.
Wednesday 4th: Wednesday Fellowship takes a break.
Saturday 7th: The first meeting of Al-Anon here in the hall, 7-30pm.

Sunday 18th December 2011
10-30am: Morning Worship led by Mr Paul Hayes.
Sunny Dudes for young people leave part way through the service.
Today's readings are: 2 Samuel 7: 1 to 11 & 16 and Luke 1: 26 to 38.
You are all invited to stay for refreshments after the service.
6-00pm Our Carol Service followed by drinks and mince pies. Led by Rev Helen Harrell.
This Week:Saturday 31st: 8pm. New Years Social. Come for a time of fellowship, games and a bit of food. If you have a 'turn' then all the better (poems, games, competitions).
Saturday 31st: Watchnight Service led by Rev Helen Harrall, 11-30pm.

Family News
Pype-Mai is three on Thursday 22nd. Thomas (Robinson) is ten on Friday 23rd.
If you would like a copy of last week's nativity on DVD to loan or keep, please see Nigel.
You might like to send a card to church (for display) and send any monies saved to charity.
Any news for next week's notices to Nigel or Deb on 644843
www.uptonmethodistchurch.org.uk and see www.aireandcaldercircuit.org.
Monday 19th: House Fellowship as announced.
Wednesday 21st: Wednesday Fellowship takes a break.
Wednesday 21st: Circuit Carol Service at Featherstone, 7-30pm. If you would like transport, contact Nigel.

Advance Notices:
Sunday 25th 10-15am: Morning Worship led by Rev Richard Oldroyd.

Monday 26th: No House Fellowship- holiday.
Wednesday 28th: Wednesday Fellowship takes a break.

Sunday 11th December 2011
10-30am: Morning Worship led by Mr Peter Finneran.
Sunny Dudes for young people leave part way through the service.
Today's readings are: 2 Peter 3: 8 to 15 and Mark 1: 1 to 8.
You are all invited to stay for refreshments after the service.
6pm: Big Worship at Methley - "Light"

This Week:
Monday 12th: House Fellowship as announced.
Monday 12th: Methodist Women in Britain Carol Service, Trinity Wakefield, 2pm
Wednesday 14th: Wednesday Fellowship Carol Service, 2-15pm at church.
Thursday 15th: Worship Consultation at church, 7-30pm. All welcome.
Saturday 17th: Christian Aid Carol Singing at the library in South Elmsall, 10am.
Saturday 17th: Christmas Tree Festival at Micklegate.

Advance Notices:
Sunday 18th 10-30am: Morning Worship led by Mr Paul Hayes.
6-00pm Our Carol Service followed by drinks and mince pies. Take an invitation.
Monday 19th: House Fellowship as announced.
Wednesday 21st: Wednesday Fellowship takes a break.
Wednesday 21st: Circuit Carol Service at Featherstone, 7-30pm.

Family News
Christine Hewitt was to have been with us today, but is not well.
Thanks to those who carol sang with us yesterday. £89-09 was raised for the 'Restore' charity.
You might like to send a card to church (for display) and send any monies saved to charity. Mary has sent cards on our behalf to those who have been in contact with us this year.
Paula (650207) asks that maybe you could collect old clothes and textiles to help Ackworth Boys brigade raise money for Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
Any news for next week's notices to Nigel or Deb on 644843
www.uptonmethodistchurch.org.uk and see www.aireandcaldercircuit.org.

Sunday 4th December 2011
10-30am: Morning Worship with Holy Communion led by Rev Helen Harrell.
Sunny Dudes for young people return part way through the service.
Today's readings are: Isaiah 40: 1 to 11 and Mark 1: 1 to 8.
You are all invited to stay for refreshments after the service.
2-30pm: Christingle Crafts here, and service at 4-30pm.

This Week:
Monday 5th: House Fellowship as announced.
Wednesday 7th: Wednesday Fellowship have their Christmas outing- no meeting.
Wednesday 7th: Local Preachers and Worship Leaders meeting at Parkside.
Saturday 10th: Carol Singing on the High Street from 9-30am. Please join us.
Saturday 10th: Ackworth Christmas Fair from 12 noon to 3pm.
Saturday 10th: Sandal Methodist Church; informal seasonal music 7-30pm

Advance Notices:
Sunday 11th 10-30am: Morning Worship led by Mrs Christine Hewitt.
6pm: Big Worship at Methley - "Light"
Monday 12th: House Fellowship as announced.
Monday 12th: Methodist Women in Britain Carol Service, Trinity Wakefield, 2pm
Wednesday 14th: Wednesday Fellowship Carol Service, 2-15pm at church.
Thursday 15th: Worship Consultation at church, 7-30pm. All welcome.
Saturday 17th: Christian Aid Carol Singing outside the library in South Elmsall from 10am to 11am.
Wednesday 21st: Circuit Carol Service at Featherstone

Family News
Abi and Elle Theaker are thirteen on Monday 5th. Steve Jones celebrates his birthday on Wednesday 7th. Joyce hers next Sunday 11th.
Paula (650207) asks that maybe you could collect old clothes and textiles to help Ackworth Boys brigade raise money for Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
Any news for next week's notices to Nigel or Deb on 644843
www.uptonmethodistchurch.org.uk and see www.aireandcaldercircuit.org.uk

Sunday 27th November 2011
10-30am: Morning Worship led by Mr David Curtis.
Sunny Dudes for young people remain in through the service.
Today's readings are: Genesis 1: 1 to 13, and John 1: 1 to 14.
You are all invited to stay for refreshments after the service.
Paula has organised a FairTrade stall for after this service.
6-00pm: 3 circuit services following various styles- Normanton- Big Worship, Kings Way- Creatively traditional, Ropewalk- reflective see plan
6-30pm: SESKUB Churches Together service at St Mary's South Elmsall.

This Week:
Wednesday 30th: Wednesday Fellowship, 2-15pm at church.
Saturday 3rd December: Tree Festival at Trinity, Castleford 1 to 4pm.
Sunday 4th: Christingle Crafts here, 2-30pm and service at 4-30pm.
Saturday 10th: Carol Singing on the High Street from 9-30am.
Monday 12th: Methodist Women in Britain Carol Service, Trinity Wakefield, 2pm

Family News
David asks that we bring a favourite holiday photograph for his service on the 27th, He will be asking one or two to share what they like about their picture.
Daily Bread study notes are available today.
Any news for next week's notices to Nigel or Deb on 644843
www.uptonmethodistchurch.org.uk and see www.aireandcaldercircuit.org.uk

You are all invited to stay for refreshments after the service.
6-00pm: King James Bible Festival Service at Sandal. See poster.

This Week:
Monday 21st: House Fellowship as announced.
Wednesday 23rd: Wednesday Fellowship, 2-15pm at church.

Advance Notices:
Sunday 27th 10-30am: Morning Worship led by Mr David Curtis.
Sunday 27th: SESKUB Churches Together service at St Mary's South Elmsall, 6-30pm- note the change to time and venue.
Paula has organised a FairTrade stall for Sunday 27th.
6-00pm: 3 circuit services following various styles- Normanton- Big Worship, Kings Way- Creatively traditional, Ropewalk- reflective see plan
Monday 28th: House Fellowship as announced.
Monday 28th: House Fellowship as announced.
Wednesday 30th: Wednesday Fellowship, 2-15pm at church.
Friday 2nd Dec: Carol Service planning meeting at Brian and Mary's, 7-30pm.
Saturday 3rd: Tree Festival at Trinity, Castleford 1 to 4pm.

Advance Notices:
Sunday 4th 10-30am: Worship with Communion led by Rev Helen Harrell.
Sunday 4th: Christingle Crafts here, 2-30pm and service at 4-30pm.
Monday 5th: House Fellowship as announced.
Wednesday 7th: Wednesday Fellowship, 2-15pm at church.
Saturday 10th: Carol Singing on the High Street from 9-30am. Please join us.
Monday 12th: Methodist Women in Britain Carol Service, Trinity Wakefield, 2pm

Family News
Nigel celebrates his birthday on Friday 2nd.
Joyce says a big thank you after she was able to send off 66 shoeboxes for this year's Christmas appeal. We, Barnsley Road & friends contributed.
Paula (650207) asks that maybe you could collect old clothes and textiles to help Ackworth Boys brigade raise money for Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
Enews, New Plans and Daily Bread study notes are available today.
Any news for next week's notices to Nigel or Deb on 644843
www.uptonmethodistchurch.org.uk and see www.aireandcaldercircuit.org.uk

Sunday 20th November 2011
10-30am: Morning Worship led by Mrs Meg Towle.
Sunny Dudes for young people leave part way through the service.
Today's readings are: 1 Kings 19: 9b to 13a, Romans 10: 5 to 15
and Matthew 14: 22 to 36.

Sunday 13th November 2011
10-00am: Morning Worship led by Rev Trevor Grewcock.
Sunny Dudes for young people leave part way through the service.
Today's readings are: John 15: 9 to 17 and Romans 8: 31 to 35 and 37 to 39.
There will be an opportunity part way through the service to leave and attend the activity at the War Memorial in Upton.
You are all invited to stay for refreshments after the service.
6pm: Memorial Service led by Rev Helen.
6pm Big Worship at Methley.

This Week:
Monday 14th: House Fellowship as announced.
Tuesday 15th: SESKUB Churches Together meeting at St Joseph's-7-30pm.
Wednesday 16th: Wednesday Fellowship, 2-15pm at church.
Wednesday 16th: SESKUB churches together stall is at the lights switch on.

Advance Notices:
Sunday 20th: Morning Worship led by Mrs Meg Towle.
Monday 21st: House Fellowship as announced.
Wednesday 23rd: Wednesday Fellowship, 2-15pm at church.
Sunday 27th: SESKUB Churches Together service at St Mary's South Elmsall, 6-30pm- note the change to time and venue.
Sunday 4th December: Christingle Crafts, 2-30pm and service at 4-30pm.

Family News
Alex celebrates his birthday on Tuesday 15th and Elaine's is on Wednesday 16th.
Deb will be placing the order for the Singing the Faith books next week
Paula has organised a FairTrade stall for Sunday 27th.
£196.32 was raised at yesterday's fayre: £6.00 for Children in Need, £40 for the Guiding centenary fund and Barnardos. Of the remainder, 10% will be donated to Restore once expenses for lunches have been paid.
Any news for next week's notices to Nigel or Deb on 644843
www.uptonmethodistchurch.org.uk and see www.aireandcaldercircuit.org.uk

Sunday 6th November 2011
10-30am: Morning Worship for All Ages + Communion led by Rev Helen Harrell.
Sunny Dudes for young people remain in through the service.
Today's reading is: Nehemiah 8: 1 to 12 and John 1: 1 to 5 and 14a.
You are all invited to stay for refreshments after the service.

This Week:
Monday 7th: House Fellowship as announced.
Wednesday 9th: Wednesday Fellowship, 2-15pm at church.
Saturday 12th Autumn Fayre here starting at 10am through to 2pm. Stalls, games and light lunches.

Advance Notices:
Sunday 13th: 10-00am: Morning Worship led by Rev Trevor Grewcock.
There will be an opportunity part way through the service to leave and attend the activity at the War Memorial in Upton.
6pm: Memorial Service led by Rev Helen. If you have a name of someone you would like especially remembering, please let Helen know.
Monday 14th: House Fellowship as announced.
Tuesday 15th: SESKUB Churches Together meeting at St Joseph's- Moorthorpe
Wednesday 16th: Wednesday Fellowship, 2-15pm at church.
Sunday 27th: SESKUB Churches Together service at All Saints South Elmsall, 6pm- not the time in the plan.
Sunday 4th December: Christingle Service and crafts in the afternoon.

Family News
Luka is seven tomorrow 7th and Joyce celebrates her birthday on Friday 11th.
We have a wreath to place on the War Memorial next week, but need someone to offer to place it there.
Paula has organised a FairTrade stall for Sunday 27th.
Minutes of the recent Church Life Forum are on the noticeboard.
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes are needed by Joyce by Sunday 13/11/11.
Any news for next week's notices to Nigel or Deb on 644843
www.uptonmethodistchurch.org.uk and see www.aireandcaldercircuit.org.uk 

Sunday 30th October 2011
10-30am: Morning Worship led by Rev Jim Heap.
Sunny Dudes for young people leave part way through the service.
Today's readings are: Matthew 23: 1 to 12 and 1 Thessalonians 2: 5 to 12
You are all invited to stay for refreshments after the service.
3pm:  Good News at Micklegate.

This Week:
Monday 31st: House Fellowship as announced.
Wednesday 2nd November: Wednesday Fellowship, 2-15pm at church.
Thursday 3rd: Christian Aid event at Wakefield Cathedral; special service with West African food and guest speakers from Sierra Leone from 5-30pm. See poster.
Saturday 5th: Burning Within; Creative Ways to engage with the Bible at gracious Street Knaresborough from 10am to 3-30pm. See over. Keynote speaker is Martyn Atkins- general secretary of the Methodist Church.
Saturday 5th: Autumn Fayre at Micklegate from 10-30am to 2-30pm
Saturday 5th: Bonfire and food at church from 5-30pm. Idea of numbers to Deb please.

Advance Notices:
Sunday 6th: 10-30am: Morning Worship for All Ages with Communion led by Rev Helen Harrell.
Monday 7th: House Fellowship as announced.
Wednesday 9th: Wednesday Fellowship, 2-15pm at church.
Saturday 12th Autumn Fayre here starting at 10am through to 2pm. Deb will provide light lunches.
Sunday 13th: Service commences at 10am - not as the plan. There will be an opportunity part way through the service to leave and attend the activity at the War Memorial in Upton.
Sunday 13th 6pm Memorial Service.
Tuesday 15th: SESKUB Churches Together meeting at St Joseph's- Moorthorpe
Sunday 27th: SESKUB Churches Together service at All Saints South Elmsall, 6pm- not the time in the plan
Sunday 4th December: Christingle Service and crafts in the afternoon
Saturday 10th: Carol Singing on the High Street here in Upton.
Saturday 17th: Christian Aid Carol Singing in South Elmsall.

Family News
Millie (Hodge) is six on Friday 4th, Marlene celebrates her birthday on Saturday 5th.
Joyce requests that Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes are brought back by Sunday November 13th.
You may be concerned about Halloween even though it can be linked to All Saints' Day. You may wish to display a 'no trick or treat poster' to discourage these activities at your home.
Please return JMA boxes to Paula.
If you want your own personal copy of Singing the Faith please let Deb know.
Any news for next week's notices to Nigel or Deb on 644843
Our web site www.uptonmethodistchurch.org.uk

Sunday 23rd October 2011

10-30am: Morning Worship led by Mrs Margaret Bendle.
Sunny Dudes for young people leave part way through the service.
Today's readings are: Isaiah 49: 1 to 7 and John 1: 35 to 42
You are all invited to stay for refreshments after the service.

This Week:

Monday 24th: House Fellowship as announced.
Wednesday 26th: Wednesday Fellowship, 2-15pm at church.
Wednesday 26th: Christian Aid sculpture and photographic exhibition at Wakefield Cathedral starts (until 9th Nov, from 8am to 5pm)
Thursday 27th: House Group takes a break.

Advance Notices:

Sunday 30th: 10-30am: Morning Worship led by Rev Jim Heap.
Sunday 30th: Good News at Micklegate, 3pm.
Monday 31st: House Fellowship as announced.
Wednesday 2nd November: Wednesday Fellowship, 2-15pm at church.
Thursday 3rd: House Group takes a break.
Thursday 3rd: Christian Aid event at Wakefield Cathedral; special service, West African food, guest speakers from Sierra Leone from 5-30pm. See poster.
Saturday 5th: Burning Within; Creative Ways to engage with the Bible at gracious Street Knaresborough from 10am to 3-30pm. See over.
Saturday 5th: Bonfire and food at church.
Saturday 12th Autumn Fayre here starting at 10am.

Family News

Did you see the excellent article in the Pontefract and Castleford Express about the new Lieutenant at the Salvation Army?
A reminder- the clocks go back next week. Please return JMA boxes to Paula.
If you want your own personal copy of Singing the Faith please let Deb know.
Any news for next week's notices to Nigel or Deb on 644843
Our web site www.uptonmethodistchurch.org.uk

Sunday 16th October 2011
10-30am: Morning Worship with Holy Communion led by Rev Rex Owen.
Sunny Dudes for young people return part way through the service.
Today's readings are: Isaiah 45: 1 to 7 and Matthew 22: 1 to 14.
You are all invited to stay for refreshments after the service.

This Week:

Monday 17th: House Fellowship as announced.
Wednesday 19th: Wednesday Fellowship, 2-15pm at church.
Thursday 20th: House Group takes a break.

Advance Notices:

Sunday 23rd: 10-30am: Morning Worship led by Mrs Margaret Bendle.
Monday 24th: House Fellowship as announced.
Wednesday 26th: Wednesday Fellowship, 2-15pm at church.
Thursday 27th: House Group takes a break.
Saturday 5th November: Bonfire and food at church.
Saturday 12th Autumn Fayre here starting at 10am.

Family News

Many of our younger people are at the activity weekend- they say thanks for church support.
We are intending to purchase copies of the new Methodist songbook- Singing the Faith- if you would like your own personal copy, please see Deb.
Please return JMA boxes to Paula.
Paula requests we use bluetak (in vestry drawer) and not drawing pins in the outside notice board.
Any suggestions for next month's e news to Mary please.
Please help compile a list of church key holders.
Any news for next week's notices to Nigel or Deb on 644843
Our web site www.uptonmethodistchurch.org.uk
 
Sunday 9th October 2011
10-30am: Morning Worship led by Mr Donald Woolley.
Sunny Dudes for young people leave part way through the service.
Today's readings are: Deuteronomy 31: 1 - 8. Acts. 7: 20 - 35
You are all invited to stay for refreshments after the service.

This Week:
Monday 10th: House Fellowship as announced.
Monday 10th: District Forum Night at Oxford Place, Leeds from 7-30 to 9-15pm. Theme is Contemporary Discipleship (the General Secretary's Conference Report). "A significant report and churches need to be aware of its content." Nigel is intending attending.
Wednesday 12th: No Wednesday Fellowship ( just this week)
Wednesday 12th: A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Mavis Perkins at Barnsley Road at 3pm. The family requests that mourners wear brightish colours.
Thursday 13th: House Group takes a break.

Advance Notices:
Sunday 16th: 10-30am: Morning Worship with Holy Communion led by Rev Rex Owen.

Monday 17th: House Fellowship as announced.
Wednesday 19th: Wednesday Fellowship, 2-15pm at church.
Thursday 20th: House Group takes a break.

Family News
Marcus celebrates his birthday on Monday 10th.
A new copy of the circuit news is available today- see notice board
If you have a church key could you please bring it to church over the next couple of weeks to enable us to compile a list of key holders/ number the keys. Thanks.
Mary is working hard to revise the web site. If you have ideas for news/ articles then please see her.
Any news for next week's notices to Nigel or Deb on 644843
Our web site www.uptonmethodistchurch.org.uk

 

Sunday 2nd October 2011

10-30am: Morning Worship led by Rev Helen Harrell with the baptism of Connor.
After the service we will share a faith lunch (with a chilli made by John)
Sunny Dudes for young people remain in through the service.
Today's reading is Matthew 21:36-44
You are all invited to stay for refreshments after the service.
We welcome our friends from Ropewalk Methodist.

This Week:

Monday 3rd: House Fellowship as announced.
Wednesday 5th: Wednesday Fellowship, 2-15pm at church.
Thursday 6th: House Group takes a break.
Thursday 6th: Church Council, 7-30pm. The circuit steward allocated to us is Ms Kathryn Stainburn. Items for agenda to Brenda or Deb.
Friday 7th: (and Sat 8th) Old Time Music Hall at Sandal- see poster.
Saturday 8th: Church Life Forum, 9-30am at Central. See notice board or last week.
Saturday 8th:Prayer meeting 8-30am followed by Breakfast and then Coffee Morning (10am to 12 noon)

Advance Notices:

Sunday 9th: 10-30am: Morning Worship led by Mr Donald Woolley.
Monday 10th: House Fellowship as announced.
Monday 10th: District Forum Night at Oxford Place, Leeds from 7-30 to 9-15pm. Theme is Contemporary Discipleship (the General Secretary's Conference Report). "A significant report and churches need to be aware of its content."
Wednesday 12th: Wednesday Fellowship, 2-15pm at church.
Thursday 13th: House Group takes a break.

Family News

Did you see Pauline in the local paper?
The jug used this morning to pour the water for the baptism is a gift from Jean- Helen's Mum.
Arnold tells us that Warde Aldham is now part of Methodist Homes for the Aged
A new copy of the circuit news is available today- see notice board
Any news for next week's notices to Nigel or Deb on 644843
Our web site www.uptonmethodistchurch.org.uk
 
Sunday 25th September 2011
10-30am: Harvest Morning Worship led by Mrs Sandra Oldroyd. We will bring forward harvest gifts during the service and buy them back for our charity- Restore York- at the end. (details of Restore York are in the hall)
Sunny Dudes for young people remain in through the service.
Today's reading is Matthew 25: 31 to 40
You are all invited to stay for refreshments after the service.
3pm: Good News Afternoon at Micklegate. A new venture with a different style of fellowship and worship with testimony. It is followed by a bring and share tea with a completion time of 5pm. Organised by Rev Jacob Kaiga.
Kippax continue their Wedding Dress & Flower Festival weekend- see poster.

This Week:

Monday 26th: House Fellowship as announced.
Wednesday 28th: Wednesday Fellowship, 2-15pm at church.
Wednesday 28th: Worship Consultation, 8pm.
Thursday 29th: House Group takes a break.
Thursday 29th: Youth Meeting at Wrenthorpe:- reps invited.

Advance Notices:

Sunday 2nd: 10-30am: Morning Worship led by Rev Helen Harrell with the baptism of Connor.
After the service we will share a faith lunch (with a chilli made by John)
Monday 3rd: House Fellowship as announced.
Wednesday 5th: Wednesday Fellowship, 2-15pm at church.
Thursday 6th: House Group takes a break for the summer.
Thursday 6th: Church Council, 7-30pm. The circuit steward allocated to us is Ms Kathryn Stainburn. Items for agenda to Brenda or Deb.
Saturday 8th: Church Life Forum, 9-30am at Central. See over.

Family News

Many thanks to all those who worked hard to make last weekend a success- much preparation and work in the background.
Thanks also to those who have decorated our church for Harvest
Any news for next week's notices to Nigel or Deb on 644843
Our web site www.uptonmethodistchurch.org.uk
Sunday 18th September 2011
10-30am: Morning Worship led by Mr Arnold Senior.
Sunny Dudes for young people leave part way through the service.
Today's readings are: Jonah 3: 10 to 4: 11, Psalm 145: 1 to8 and Matt 20: 1 to 16.
You are all invited to stay for refreshments after the service.
4pm Re-dedication Service with Rev Richard Oldroyd as preacher.

This Week:

Monday 19th: House Fellowship as announced.
Wednesday 21st: Wednesday Fellowship, 2-15pm at church.
Thursday 22nd: House Group takes a break for the summer.
Friday 23rd: Kippax start a Wedding Dress & Flower Festival weekend- see poster.
Advance Notices:
Sunday 25th: 10-30am: Harvest Morning Worship led by Mrs Sandra Oldroyd. We will bring forward harvest gifts during the service and buy them back for our charity at the end.
3pm: Good News Afternoon at Micklegate. A new venture with a different style of fellowship and worship with testimony. It is followed by a bring and share tea with a completion time of 5pm. Organised by Rev Jacob Kaiga.
Monday 26th: House Fellowship as announced.
Wednesday 28th: Wednesday Fellowship, 2-15pm at church.
Wednesday 28th: Worship Consultation, 8pm.
Thursday 29th: House Group takes a break for the summer.
Sunday 2nd October: Connor will be baptised and then we will share a faith lunch (with a chilli made by John)
Thursday 6th: Church Council, 7-30pm.
Saturday 8th: Church Life Forum, 9-30am at Central. A meeting to promote mission
Family News
Please remember Mavis Perkins and family. Mavis is very poorly in Warde Aldham Nursing Home with pneumonia.
Many thanks to all those who worked hard to make yesterday a success- special thanks to our younger people.
Any news for next week's notices to Nigel or Deb on 644843
 
Sunday 11th September 2011
10-30am: Morning Worship led by Miss Margaret Dodd.
Sunny Dudes for young people leave part way through the service.
Today's reading is: 2 Kings 5:1-3 and 9-14
You are all invited to stay for refreshments after the service.
6pm Big worship at Methley Church.

This Week:

Monday 12th: House Fellowship as announced.
Monday 12th: Circuit Assembly Meeting at Trinity, Castleford.
Tuesday 13th: SESKUB Churches Together AGM meeting here- 7-30pm. All are welcome. Refreshments prior to meeting.
Tuesday 13th: Methley Movies screening Amazing Grace, 7pm.
Wednesday 14th: Cleaning church and hall from 10-30 to 12 followed by lunch.
Wednesday 14th: Wednesday Fellowship, 2-15pm at church.
Thursday 15th: House Group takes a break for the summer.
Saturday 17th: Our open day- from 10am to 4pm. Light lunches from 12 to 2. Any donations of cakes welcome.

Advance Notices:

Sunday 18th: 10-30am: Morning Worship led by Mr Arnold Senior
4pm Re-dedication Service with Rev Richard Oldroyd as preacher.
Monday 19th: House Fellowship as announced.
Wednesday21st: Wednesday Fellowship, 2-15pm at church.
Thursday 22nd: House Group takes a break for the summer.
Wednesday 28th: Worship Consultation, 8pm.
Thursday 6th October: Church Council, 7-30pm.

Family News

Brenda celebrates her birthday on Friday 16th.
Please remember Shirley and family following the death of her mum- Shirley. The cremation is on Tuesday.
If you would like a reserved seat for next Sunday afternoon, please see Mary.
Deb has a rota for Saturday's roles- please sign up. Other rotas are on the board.
Any news for next week's notices to Nigel or Deb on 644843
Our web site www.uptonmethodistchurch.org.uk

15/1/2012 MS