Ministry Team Rev Ros Watson: 07923 044709 Rachel Foster: 07736 276861

Ministry Team
Rev Kevin Johnson: 0161 928 2429
Rev Ros Watson: 07923 044709
Rachel Foster: 07736 276861
Jackie Davies: 07754 275075
Altrincham Office: amc.office@btconnect.com 0161 928 0022
Bowdon Vale: bowdonmethodist@gmail.com
Handsworth: home.bow@mha.org.uk
Timperley Office: admin@timperleymethodist.org.uk 0161 903 8188
The Vine (Hale): bookingthevine@gmail.com
Sunday 19 October 2014
A Prayer you may like to use as you prepare for worship
Father we thank you for healing those we know who have had life threatening illnesses. Breathe new strength
and life into them as they face a more certain future. We remember those whose progress is slow and often
painful and ask that you give them patience, determination and your peace as they receive treatment. For their
loved ones who care for them and watch over them we pray you will give them the strength they need at this
time. Amen.
Please remember in your prayers
and housebound’
Joyce McLaughlin
Stan & Isobel Riley
‘also remember our elderly
Sunday’s Collection last week
Jean Goodwin
Duncan Rutter
Hilda Varley in hospital
Freda Bradshaw
Dorothy Clark in hospital
Sunday 19 October
Sunday 26 October
ALTRINCHAM
All Age Morning Service with
Puppets & Holy Communion
10.30am
Led by Rev Kevin Johnson
Evening Service 6.30pm
Led by Dot Bretherton
TIMPERLEY
Morning Service 10.30am
Led by Shirley Blinston
ALTRINCHAM
Morning Service 10.30am
Led by Rev Wesley Loane
THE VINE
Morning Service 10.30am
Led by Rev Ros Watson
Circuit Engage Evening
Service 6.30pm
BOWDON VALE
Morning Service 10.45am
Led by Rev Ros Watson
BOWDON VALE
Morning Service 10.45am
Led by Rob Bee
HANDSWORTH
Thursday 23 October 2014 6.00pm
Led by Rev Ros Watson
TIMPERLEY
Morning Service with Holy
Communion 10.30am
Led by Rev Kevin Johnson
THE VINE
Morning Service 10.30am
Led by Kevin Jaquiss
TIMPERLEY SHOPPERS SERVICE
Thursday 23 October 2014 11.00am
Led by Rev Ros Watson
Church Office in Altrincham, Bowdon Vale, Timperley & The Vine (Hale)
Altrincham (A) 928 0022 amc.office@btconnect.com
Timperley (T) 903 8188 admin@timperleymethodist.org.uk
Monday 10.00am – 12.00noon (T) & 9.00am – 12.00noon (A)
Tuesday 9.00am – 12.00noon (A)
Wednesday 10.00am – 12.00 noon (T)
Thursday 11.00am – 3.00pm (A)
Friday 10.00am – 12.00noon (T) & 12.30pm – 2.30pm (A)
If you would like anything included in the notice sheet
please send or email to either office by Thursday (1pm) of
each week. If you would like to receive a copy of notice
sheet via email please send your email address to
amc.office@btconnect.com
http://www.bowdonvale.altrincham-methodist.org.uk/
Websites: http://www.altrincham-methodist.org.uk/
http://www.mha.org.uk/Ch15.aspx
http://www.timperleymethodist.org.uk/
http://www.halemethodist.org.uk
The Vine
Monday 20 October
12.30 pm Luncheon Club
2.15 pm Monday Fellowship – Rev Eleri Edwards
You are invited to contribute to a 100
word story (approx) of your personal
reflections and memories of conflicts
from the past or the more recent
past.
It is hoped that your stories will be
displayed in the Churches HOPE
SHOP in Altrincham town centre at
the end of October. This will be a space for the local
community to come together in this significant year, 100
years since the outbreak of World War 1.
Timperley Methodist Church require help with
Saturday Coffee every Saturday throughout November &
December. All offers welcome – please speak to Jean
Moore (or call 980 6336)
Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child
It is time again to plan for the filling of the Christmas Shoe
boxes. Leaflets are available at the Vine and also at
Altrincham
We ask for your help in filling a shoe box, or items towards
one or some money to help pay for the distribution of them.
Last year The Vine filled 23 boxes and sent donations of
£225.
Please either handwrite or email yours stories and post to
Altrincham Methodist Church, Woodlands Road, Altrincham
WA14 1HF or email: amc.office@btconnect.com
So that they arrive in plenty of time at the distribution
centres may I please have them all by November 1st.
It is always a joy to see photos of the children's faces as
they receive them. For many it is the only present they
receive at Christmas. Joy Walton (The Vine)
Please forward your story by Sunday 26 October at the
latest.
Thank you
At Altrincham latest drop off for boxes is Wednesday
19 November
Authentic boxes available (no need to wrap!) Please contact
Val Laws if you want one on Tel: 980 8704
Tuesday 21 October
3.30pm - 5.30pm
Harvest
Please speak with Gina Francis or
Jackie Davies if you are available
for cutting, sticking or serving tea
Every Day with Jesus – if you would like to try these Bible
Reading notes next year, please let Winnie Smart
(Altrincham) know as soon as possible. They help you to dig
deeper into your Bible and understand its message better.
----------------------Sale Cancer Christmas Quiz (£1 only!) Now on sale – Please
support this annual fundraiser – hours of fun! Val Laws 980
8704
Dancing for Grown Ups - Just to remind people that
Dance for Grown Ups is Strictly Alive and Kicking on Tuesday
evenings at Altrincham Methodist Church
7.45pm - getting started, 8.30pm moving on to greater
things.
Everyone welcome
At this year Methodist conference we have been asked to
consider and prayfully discuss Same Sex Marriage and the
Boycott Divestment and Sanctions Movement in relation to
justice for Israel and Palestine. If anyone would like either
an electronic version or in printed form can you please
contact the church office.
Meals for our young adults' group
Can you spare a Monday evening, either as a one off, or
more regularly, to cook a meal for our Connect young
adults group? They're a friendly bunch and small in
number, and you can be reimbursed your costs if you
would like. If you can help us out, please contact Rachel
Foster, preferably by email, on
altrinchamyouth@gmail.com. Thank you.
Family Film Club
Friday November 7th
The Pirates, in an Adventure with Scientists',
A lively lovely stop motion film from the Wallace and
Grommit people - Queen Victoria's in it too!
Be there for 7.45pm start, Altrincham Methodist Church
coffee bar. Refreshments and a 15 minute intermission
VOLUNTEER VACANCY
We are looking for a lady to serve on a new team working with girls aged 14-18. Programme and training provided. Rota
basis; one Tuesday evening (or more!) each month at Altrincham Methodist Church. For more information please contact
the Team Leader, Catherine Tait - 07967 339120/ catherineemilytait@yahoo.co.uk, or alternatively talk to our Youth
Worker, Rachel Foster altrinchamyouth@gmail.com, or 07736 276 861.
Altrincham Methodist Church
Christmas Tree Festival
5th 6th & 7th December
'Not Forgotten'
A Service of Prayer and Thanksgiving
We are hoping to invite lots of
groups from across Altrincham,
Timperley, Bowdon Vale & The Vine
to take part.
Timperley Methodist Church 6.30pm
Sunday November 2nd
You would need to supply a
Christmas tree (max 5ft) you can
then decorate it in any suitable way
you choose.
An opportunity to mourn the loss of a loved one, come
together with others, remember, pray and give thanks for the
life of someone greatly missed.
During the service you will be invited to light a candle to
remember, and quietly name your loved in the prayers. If
you are unable to attend, but would like your loved one
remembered please let us know.
We hope you will feel able to join us at this special service
and perhaps bring other members of your family, or friends.
The church will be open during the weekend for people to
come along and see all the trees.
If you are interested in taking part please contact the
church office at amc.office@btconnect.com by 31 October
2014.
Refreshments will be served following the service.
The Methodist Church of Altrincham, Bowdon Vale, Timperley
and The Vine, together with Timperley Parish, Christ Church
and Holy Cross.
For more information please contact.
Rev Kevin Johnson 0161 928 2429
amc.office@btinternet.com
Rev Jim Bridgman 0161 980 4330 revjimb1017@gmail.com
Many cities in the world are taking part in a prayer campaign called 40 Days For Life.
In Manchester there are prayer groups, compassionate outreach and a ‘6 days a week’ vigil. Our concern is to save the
lives of unwanted babies through witness, prayer and practical help.
In Altrincham Methodist Prayer Chapel we are there each Monday between 12.00noon and 2.00pm interceding for babies,
parents and all involved at every level. Please come along and strengthen our prayers.
You can join the Manchester Vigil by contacting 40Days@mcr4life.co.uk or 07909 920739/07810 791032
Liz Reid, Clive Robinson & Ian Elliott would like to thank everyone that sponsored them for the 180 mile Timperley to
Morecambe Bike Ride with Timperley Boneshakers. It is hoped that our final figure raised for the teams efforts will be close
to £13K for Faye’s Wish.
Timperley Boneshakers
60 & 30 mile Fun Bike Ride
Sunday 16th November 2014
Entry £10 (includes Fish & Chip lunch at Altrincham Fish Bar)
All proceeds going to the: Childrens Adventure Farm Trust
Depart: Altrincham Market at 9am
Arrive: Altrincham Market between 12:00 – 1:30pm
Limited places available to book a place contact: Ian Elliott 07840186019 or email:
timperleyboneshakers@gmail.com
Participants under 18yrs of age must be accompanied by an adult