"But the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it."
Sunday 12th July 2026
Good morning, a very warm welcome to our church and hope you feel at home. We trust that you will be able to worship God in a way that is both meaningful and uplifting. Theme: Sow generously (The Parable of the Sower).
10.30am: Revd. Phil Gough will be leading our Morning Worship including Holy Communion.
6.30pm: Quiet Space led by Revd. Sarah Hooks.
Steward On Duty:
Jane Durkin.
Welcomers:
Judith and Stuart Whittle.
Worship Leader:
Kevin Durkin / Pauline Stott.
Offertory / Count:
Flavio Manzani / Betty Anne Kirkham.
Communion Stewards:
Sheila Nelson & Betty Anne Kirkham
Hymns:
Hymn StF 59: Lord Jesus Christ, you have come to us
Hymn StF 54: I will worship you
Hymn StF 64: Praise is rising
Hymn StF 156: From the breaking of the dawn
Hymn StF 563: O Jesus I have promised
Readings For Today:
Psalm 119 v.105-112, Matthew 13v.1-9 18-23.
Flowers Today:
Flowers are donated by Brian Smith, to remember my cousin Brenda.
Distribution of Flowers after the Service
Lynda Howarth and Julie Smith.
Coffee / Tea:
Coffee/Tea are being served by Joyce Read’s team: Sue Robb, Margaret Walker, Alison Foster & Eileen Riding.
Sunday's Streamed Service
Monday to Friday
Coffee Lounge Open: 10.00am - 2.00pm.
Monday
11.00am - 12.15pm: Ukulangle Practice.
7.30pm - 9.00pm: Bible Fellowship on Zoom.
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.
Wednesday
6.30pm: Faith Food and Fellowship: This is our final Faith Food Fellowship meeting of the season Brian will be taking names on Sunday. Our speaker will be Rev. Alan Saunders, Vicar at St Peter’s, Halliwell, who will share reflections on this year’s theme: ‘My Faith, My Way: My Two Favourite Bible Stories.’
Thursday
7.00pm: Church Council Meeting. The meeting will be chaired by Rev. Chris Pritchard, due to Rev. Robert's sabbatical.
Friday
10.00am - 11.00am: "Talkin Tables." All are welcome to join us.
10.00am - 11.30am: ABC group breaks up for School Summer Holidays and restarts on Friday 4th September.
1.00pm - 3.00pm: Age Well, over in the Annexe.
6.30pm - 7.45pm: Youth Club, held over in the Annexe.
7.00pm - 9.00pm: Games Evening. All are welcome to join us.
Flower Rota For July 2026
- 26th July: Margaret Walker, in memory of Barrie
- 2nd August: Susan Wright, In memory of Naomi.
- 9th August: Marilyn Taylor, Remembering Roger & Christine.
- 16th August: Judith & Stuart Whittle, In memory of family.
- 23rd August: Ann Massey, Remembering family.
- 30th August: Donation.
Following the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal for the Venezuela Earthquake, we have sent a £500 donation from the Triangle funds to Christian Aid.
Next year’s (2026-27) Methodist Prayer Handbook is now available to order. The theme is “Sorrow - Joy”. Our prayers share in the sorrow and joys of our lives, churches and communities across this world. The Handbook contains the details of the Methodist lectionary for a daily reading, psalm and hymn, along with material and pointers for prayer for each day of the month. If you would like to order a copy, please contact Robert Creamer (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). The cost will be £4.50 per copy.
Many thanks to Joyce and Bob for organising the church trip to Embsay, Bolton Abbey and Skipton. Despite the rain, it was a very enjoyable day.
Thank You!
Trevor and Ann would like to thank everyone for their get well cards, messages and prayers whilst Trevor is suffering from a terrible skin condition. He has been very touched by the amount of support. He is currently still in hospital but hopes that he will be able to see everyone soon.
Birthdays & Congratulations!
Happy 6th Birthday to
Mason on Friday, 17th July.
Congratulations! to
Jasmine who graduated last Friday, 3rd July.
Congratulations! to
Catriona who graduates next Tuesday, 14th July. with a Master of Architecture from the University of Liverpool.
Sunday, 19th July
10.30am: Glen Atkinson will be leading our All Age Worship.
Steward On Duty:
Pauline Stott.
Welcomers:
Alex, Hannah, Sylvia and Linus Middleshaw.
Worship Leader:
Susy Martin.
Offertory / Count:
Alan Jermyn / Ann Massey.
6.30pm Worship Leader:
Estelle Buckley.
Flowers:
are donated by Jo Farris, remembering everyone.
Distribution of Flowers:
Christine Cross and Sue Robb.
Coffee / Tea:
are being served by Doreen Hobson’s team: Jo Farris, Joan Speakman, Judith Whittle & Lynda Howarth.
Parting Thought...
"God loves each one of us as if we were the only one."
Next Week's Notices
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