Sunday 23rd November 2025

Good morning, a very warm welcome to our church and hope you feel at home, as well as worshipping God. The theme for the week is "Christ The King Sunday."

10.30am: Mrs. Sharon Harbottle will be leading our Morning Worship.

There will a voluntary collection during the service, which will be sent to Christian Aid appeal “No Crib for a Bed -when fleeing violence.”

3.00pm: Cradle Roll Service.

Steward On Duty:

Jane Durkin.

Welcomer:

Sue Robb.

Worship Leader:

Anne Haslam.

Offertory / Count:

Kevin Durkin / Trevor Massey.

Hymns:

StF 56 King of Glory
StF 272 From heaven you came
StF 479 The King of love my Shepherd is
StF 333 Majesty
StF 362 Meekness and Majesty
StF 354 Jesus the name we honour (to be sung during the offering)
StF 327 Jesus is King
StF 188 There’s a light upon the mountains

Readings:

Jeremiah 23:1-6; Luke 23 :33-43; Colossians 1: 15-20.

Flowers Today:

Flowers are donated by Ruth Hall, remembering my lovely Dad and, this year, my wonderful Mum on what would have been her 90th birthday.

Distribution of Flowers after the Service

Judith Whittle and Julie Smith.

Coffee / Tea:

Coffee/Tea are being served by Barbara Cunniff’s team: Lynne Haighton, Kath Powter Pat Clark & John Clark.

Sunday's Streamed Service

THE COFFEE LOUNGE IS OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY: 10.00am - 2.00pm.

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Monday

11.00am - 12.15pm: Ukulange Group.

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Tuesday

10.00am - 10.30am: Prayer Group. All are welcome to join us.

10.00am - 12.00pm: Knit and Natter. All are welcome to join us.

10.00am - 12.00pm: English Conversation Class.

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Friday

10.00 - 11.30am: ABC Group. All are welcome to join us.

6.30pm - 7.45pm: Youth Club at the Annexe.

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Our Advent Course for 2025: This short Advent Course is called 'Singing the Story' being held on 3rd, 10th, & 17th December 7.30 – 9.00 pm. Please see Robert Creamer or Brian Smith for details or pick up a flyer today. Don't miss the 'advert' on screen! If you might be interested in coming along, it would be helpful if you could let Robert C. or Brian know.

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Gifts of Grace: will have a stall in the Coffee Lounge following the morning service on 30th November 2025. There are beautiful gifts available for Christmas presents as well as decorations, many made in Bethlehem. They include olive wood carvings, cashmere scarves, olive oil etc. Cathy Taylor.

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Wingates Band Christmas Concert: Tickets are selling quickly for the Wingates Band Christmas Concert on Sat. 6th Dec at the Triangle price £10 (inc. refreshments). They can be obtained from the Coffee Lounge or Stuart Whittle (Tel: 01204 847797 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) Any raffle prizes would be appreciated.

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Perspectives: Developing our faith together in small, familiar groups.

Exploring different approaches to Bible Study and prayer.

A safe space to share and ponder our individual beliefs, troubles, challenges, questions and doubts - deep or trivial. (Just don’t expect any clear answers!)

Meeting fortnightly, starting Wednesday 14th January 2026 at the Triangle. Please sign up by 22nd December - speak to Robert Eves, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Depending on numbers, groups (of about 8) will be mutually agreed ahead of the first meeting.

Please let me know any specific requests on this, though there will be an opportunity to swap round.

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Sunday 30th November 2025

10.30am: Revd. Paul Martin will be leading our Morning Worship, including the Toy Service.

This is organised throughout Bolton by the Lions Club of Bolton. If you can please donate toys for children up to the age of 11 OR please make a monetary donation for the Lions to either purchase toys or vouchers for older children.

Steward On Duty:

Alan Jermyn.

Welcomer:

Carol Jermyn.

Worship Leader:

Susy Martin.

Offertory / Count:

Flavio Mazini / Glennys Astley.

Flowers:

are donated by Aileen Valentine, in loving memory of Norman and May Warren, Jack and Edna Entwisle.

Distribution of Flowers:

Carol Jermyn and Joan Crompton.

Coffee / Tea:

are being served by Joyce Read’s team: Sue Robb, Margaret Walker, Alison Foster & Eileen Riding.

Next Week's Notices

All notices for Sunday (30th November 2025) should be sent to me by 6pm at the very latest please on Wednesday (26th November 2025) please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or ring and leave a message at 01204 413664. Thank you.

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