18 May 2008
Next Sunday: 30 March 2008
- 11 am
- Worship led by Mr David Cowling
We give the assurance of our thoughts and prayers to all who are unwell, awaiting or undergoing treatment, or anxious or grieving for the loss of loved ones.
Broughty Ferry Pulpit Exchange
Today is being observed in some Ferry Churches as the annual Pulpit Exchange in which Jenny Easson will be taking part for Dundee Methodists by preaching in St Mary's Episcopal Church. Please note, however, that worship in Marketgait will not be led by the Rev Graham Taylor who offers his deep apologies for this late but necessary change. Graham has expressed his very real sense of being honoured at the invitation to conduct and share Communion with us; it is hoped that there will be provision on the Autumn Plan for him to do so.
Plans showing appointed Preachers
Plans for June - August are now available on the glass-topped Vestibule table. Please uplift and distribute to those unable to collect one in person.
World Church Sunday
On Sunday June 8th, the act of worship is being planned to include a presentation by Andree Ryan who last year was in the Israel - Palestine West Bank with EAPPI, the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel. There will be further opportunity for conversation over a shared faith lunch after.
There may also be Palestinian goods for sale.
Scottish Churches House Jubilee Appeal
The ACTS Forum meeting on May 8th was delighted to receive the news that the Jubilee Appeal has raised sufficient funds to enable Phase 1 of the House refurbishment programme to proceed. The Appeal will remain open until the end of this tax year as further public support is sought to cover proposed future phases of the Business Plan.
Both the Forum and the House Interim Management Group (IMG) have expressed warm gratitude to all who have contributed to the Appeal.
For details, see the Forum and IMG's press releases on the noticeboard, or ask David E (Methodist rep on Forum), Sandy (ACTS Trustee & Treasurer) or Jenny (Scottish Friends of Ecumenism Secretary).
Malcolm's retiral - memories requested
'tricia has ascertained that the Rev Malcolm Rothwell will be retiring from active Methodist Circuit ministry from 1st September this year and that there is to be a 'farewell do' for him at the end of this month (May).
She has it in mind to prepare and send him a 'wee booklet' (or similar) with greetings / memories / good wishes from friends in Dundee.
If you have (suitable!) memories or greetings, which you wish to be included, please contact her as soon as possible.
Oberammergau Passion Play 2010
(Very advance notice!) See noticeboard for poster inviting registration with Ramsay Travel for period 15th May to 30th October 2010.
Events this week
| Date & time | Venue | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 22nd May, 7.30 pm | Dundee Methodist Church, “B” | Worship Group - an invitation is given to all interested. Topics will include planning for the next “Fifth Sundays” in June and August. |
| Friday 23rd May, 12 noon - 1 pm | YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (map) | Broughty Ferry Churches Group Hunger Lunch for Christian Aid; a warm welcome (and choice of soups!) are assured. |
Support other Organisations
Scottish Bible Society
Our support through the Bible-a-Month Club is invited in May for work in Namibia. See library area noticeboard for more information.
Our prayerful attention is drawn this week to
- opportunities faced by the small Board of the Bible Society in the Czech Republic;
- 'The Flying Bible Man' outreach programme in the Northern Territories of Australia (see www.flyingbibleman.com);
- work of two new staff members travelling throughout Germany;
- use of 'megavoice' audio-player for work among students in Cambodia;
- elections in Angola, also search for site for new Bible House building.
Forthcoming events
| Date & time | Venue | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 28th May, 7.30 pm | Dundee Methodist Church | Children's Work Group |
| Saturday 14th June, 10 am to 4.15 pm | Viewlands Primary School, Perth (map) | District Resourcing Day; everyone is invited to this annual event. Various workshops have been planned to give “tasters” of aspects of church life and to offer opportunities for learning and sharing new ideas. Facilitators have been drawn from Methodist, Church of Scotland, Baptist, and Episcopal churches. Lunch of soup and sandwiches will be provided, with tea & coffee at the start and end of the Day. For programme details and booking form (to provide an idea of numbers and workshop choices), please see Vestibule table. If you wish to go, please return a completed form to / contact the District Administrator, Fiona Inglis, Methodist Church Office, Scottish Churches House, Dunblane FK15 0AJ; tel : 01786 820295; email meth@scottishchurcheshouse.org |
Prayer Points for this week
- The President and Vice-President of Conference at Wesley Day events, Saturday;
- Cliff College Festival next weekend;
- Montrose Methodist Church Spring Fayre, Saturday;
- projects in the Darlington District (Methodist Homes);
- The Leprosy Mission's work in West India;
- Radiant Publishing and other partners in Zimbabwe (Feed The Minds);
- Bible Society work in Namibia;
- 'for true global community' (Christian Aid);
- we pray with and for the peoples of Malawi and Zambia;
- we remember fellow Methodists in the Leeds (Headingley) Circuit (Leeds District), and in Clydebank (Glasgow Circuit).
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