WELCOME TO BRAMHOPE METHODIST CHURCH

Minister Rev Roger Smith / Deacon Jenny Parnell

Sunday 26thNovember2017

OUR CHURCH MISSION STATEMENT: “Together as a Church family we are aspiring to love God, the Community and each other through worship, prayer, learning, service and outreach”

The Lectionary Readings for today are: Matthew 5:17-20 & 7:24-29, Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Hosea 10: 1-8 & 12, Leviticus 19: 1-2 & 9-18, Hosea 14: 1-9, Isaiah 49: 8-16, Genesis 1: 1-2:3, Deuteronomy 11: 18-21 & 26-28, Psalms 119:1-8 & 33-40, 6, 13, 131, 147:1-20, 31:1-5 & 19-24, 1 Corinthians 3:1-23, 4:1-5, Galatians 4:8-20, 5:2-10, Romans 1:16-17 and 3:22-28

A Prayer Request Book is available in the Vestibule, in which you can write your prayer concerns, and these can be included in the service. If you want someone to pray with you after the Service a member of the Prayer Ministry Team will be available - please speak to Steve Weatherleyor one of the Stewards.

We extend a warm welcome to all, especially visitors or those worshipping with us for the first time

Bramhope Road Prayers: Leeds Road, Ashcroft House, St Giles Garth & Glenmore Court

Please stand as the Preacherand Choir enterchurch and join in singing the INTROIT

The flowers today have been kindly donated by Janet Nield

Today’s Service is led by our Minister, Rev Roger Smith and will focus on World Mission – donation envelopes will be available in the pews

This week’s Diary:

Monday10.30amMen’s Brunch

2.00pmTea Dance

Tuesday10.00-12.00Coffee Shop

Thursday2.00pmMeeting Point – Helen gets Crafty

Next Sundaythe 3rd December

8.30am Prayer Breakfast

10.00am – Our Holy Communion Service will be led by Rev Keith Reed

On Sunday 10th December – we will be collecting TOYS for the SALVATION ARMY – please support this appeal with new or good quality second hand books and toys.

A Christmas Choral Concert here – Sunday 10th December at 7.30pm by Ensemble Pro Victoria – tickets £12.50 from Jack – given in support of the Organ Repair Fund.

Carol singing at the Fox and Hounds in aid of Action for Children on Thursday 21st December – meet outside church at 6.20pm. Please join us as we share the Christmas message.

Sunday 3rd December 3.00-5.00pm at Leeds Town Hall – A Christmas Concert with the Salvation Army raising funds for The Royal British Legion

Otley Parish Church Christmas Tree Festival 6 – 10th December – musical performances and café throughout. Admission free.

Thank you to everyone who supported the Shoe Box Appeal, 49 boxes were donated and delivered to the collection point.

Access to premises: Michael Beard 0113 203 7170

All Church Enquiries: Jack Foster 0113 267 2906

Website enquiries: Bernard Neville 0113 267 8169

Items for the Weekly Notices: Sue Ward 01943 467517