PLEASE PRAY for those people around the world for who the start of 2020 is a painful one: through loss of loved ones, fear for safety or devastation as a result of extreme weather conditions. Help us to be thankful for all we have and generous to those in need.

READ THE GOOD NEWS – Matthew 2: 1-12 – Just as Herod could not derail God’s plan for His Son, Jesus, help us to trust that the Father has given us, his children, all we need to resist those that might tempt us to stray from his path.

PRAYER AND WORSHIP IN THE COMING WEEK

Monday 6th January
09.30am Morning Prayer, Christ Church

Tuesday 7th January
09.30am Morning Prayer, St Mary’s
1.30pm Songs of Praise, Greenacres

Wednesday 8th January
9.00am Holy Communion BCP, St Bart’s
10.00am Meltham Churches Together Prayers for the Community, St Bart’s

NEXT SUNDAY 12th January – Meltham Churches Together morning service – week of prayer for Christian Unity
10.30am Meltham Methodist Church – Covenant Service
4.30pm St James’ FIVE ALIVE

OTHER DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Friday 10th January
10.30am-12 noon St Bart’s, Coffee and Chat.
7.30-9pm St Mary’s Youth Group HD9 Club for 11-17 year olds – a great place to make new friends.

Saturday 11th January
Note: no coffee morning in Church Hall but there is a coffee morning in aid of Kirkwood Hospice at the Methodist Church.

STARTING AGAIN ON 17TH JANUARY
10.00am-12noon St James’ Community Card Group. New members very welcome. For information contact Christine Rolls on 01484 340342