MELTHAM PARISH CHURCH HALL
The 2019
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
will be held on
WEDNESDAY, 20TH FEBRUARY
at 7.30pm
in Meltham Parish Church Hall,
Greens End Road, HD9 5NW
Everyone welcome
Nomination forms for election to the committee
can be obtained by calling 07860 636931
These are to be returned by Wednesday, 13th February 2019
PLEASE PRAY for our retired Clergy and their families. Serving so faithfully and fervently, pray for their health and protection, for them and their family members. Be thankful for all they have done and continue to do for our Parish and community.
READ THE GOOD NEWS – Luke 2.22-40 – As Simeon was promised that he would see the Lord’s Messiah during his life. Let us be inspired by him to pray that we would see revival among our nation, through Jesus Christ, during our lifetime too. “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may
now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations; A light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.”
PRAYER AND WORSHIP IN THE COMING WEEK
Monday 4th February
9.30am – Morning Prayer, Christ Church
Tuesday 5th February
9.30am – Morning Prayer, St Mary’s
Wednesday 6th February
9.00am – BCP Holy Communion, St Bartholomew’s
10.00am – Meltham Churches Together Prayers for the Community, St Bartholomew’s
NEXT SUNDAY 10TH FEBRUARY
St Bartholomew’s, 9.30am – Holy Communion
St James’, 9.30am – Holy Communion
5.00pm – 5 Alive
Christ Church, 11.15am – Service of the Word
St Mary’s, 11.15am – Holy Communion
OTHER INSERTS FOR YOUR DIARY:
Monday 4th February – “Journeys”
Our weekly course continues which helps us to find out more about Jesus, to explore and deepen our own personal faith and learn how to put that faith it into words. 7.00 – 8.30pm each Monday, at St James’ Church, Meltham Mills. For more information please speak to Rev John Dracup.
Wednesday 6th February – Growth & Development Meeting
7.30 – 9.00pm at The Vicarage
Please send all weekly news entries to Amelia at
parishofchristtheking@gmail.com
PLEASE PRAY for conviction. In a world that is changing so quickly around us, pray that we as Christian’s would have a high conviction against what is not of God. And that He would help us and strengthen us not to conform, but to be transformed by His Holy Spirit.
READ THE GOOD NEWS – Luke 4:14-21 Let us be so familiar with His word, reading and feeding from it daily, that like in this passage when scripture is fulfilled, we would not miss it, but have our eyes set firmly on Jesus.
PRAYER AND WORSHIP IN THE COMING WEEK
Monday 28th January
9.30am – Morning Prayer, Christ Church
Tuesday 29th January
9.30am – Morning Prayer, St Mary’s
Wednesday 30th January
9.00am – BCP Holy Communion, St Bartholomew’s
10.00am – Meltham Churches Together Prayers for the Community, St Bartholomew’s
NEXT SUNDAY 3RD FEBRUARY
St Bartholomew’s, 9.30am – Holy Communion
St James’, 9.30am – Service of the Word
Christ Church, 11.15am – Service of the Word
St Mary’s, 11.15am – Holy Communion
OTHER INSERTS FOR YOUR DIARY:
Monday 28th January – “Journeys” – A five week course which helps us to find out more about Jesus, to explore and deepen our own personal faith and learn how to put that faith it into words. 7.00 – 8.30pm each Monday, at St James’ Church, Meltham Mills.
For more information please speak to Rev John Dracup.
Tuesday 29th January – St Bartholomew’s Women’s Fellowship AGM in St Bartholomew’s Church, 2.00pm
Wednesday 6th – Saturday 9th February – Robin Hood – The Pantomime – Presented by The Stage Company at Meltham Church Hall, 7.15pm (1.15pm & 6.30pm Saturday only). Tickets available from The Flower Box or Tel: 684998
Adults – £7 / Concessions – £5
Please send all weekly news entries to Amelia at parishofchristtheking@gmail.com
PLEASE PRAY for a personal closeness to God. At a time when we, as individuals and as a Nation, need Him to provide, protect and bring us back to glory, let us strive to live closely with Him.
READ THE GOOD NEWS – John 2.1-11
‘What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which He revealed His glory; and His disciples believed in Him.’ As this was the first of many miracles Jesus performed, it is similar to the first miracle He performs in our own lives – that moment of salvation where we believe in Him, accepting His love, forgiveness and grace. But although that is the first, there is a continuous flow of
miracles that Jesus has to offer us throughout or lives and daily walk with Him.
PRAYER AND WORSHIP IN THE COMING WEEK
Monday 21st January
9.30am – Morning Prayer, Christ Church
Tuesday 22nd January
9.30am – Morning Prayer, St Mary’s
Wednesday 23rd January
9.00am – BCP Holy Communion, St Bartholomew’s
10.00am – Meltham Churches Together Prayers for the Community, St Bartholomew’s
NEXT SUNDAY 27TH JANUARY
St Bartholomew’s, 9.30am – Holy Communion
St James’, 9.30am – Holy Communion
Christ Church, 11.15am – Holy Communion
St Mary’s, 11.15am – Service of the Word
OTHER INSERTS FOR YOUR DIARY:
Wednesday 23rd January – PCC Meeting – 7.30pm at St Bartholomew’s Church
Monday 28th January – “Journeys” – A five week course which helps us to find out more about Jesus, to explore and deepen our own personal faith and learn how to put that faith it into words. 7.00 – 8.30pm each Monday, at St James’ Church, Meltham Mills.
For more information please speak to Rev John Dracup.
Saturday 2nd February – Leading a Nurture Group – We’ll be looking at the how-to’s on leading a nurture group, including how to plan, how to
get going and dealing with the challenges of leadership. The first session is to be held at St James’ Church, 10.00am – 4.00pm.
For more information please speak to Mandy Aspland or visit www.learning.leeds.anglican.org/events
Please send all weekly news entries to Amelia at parishofchristtheking@gmail.com
PLEASE PRAY for the Week of prayer for Christian Unity. As Christian’s all around the world come together and join in prayer, let us not
underestimate the power of prayers lifted up in Jesus’ name. This year’s focus for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is ‘Only Justice’. For more information and resources please visit www.ctbi.org.uk
READ THE GOOD NEWS – Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 ‘And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.”. Let us endeavour to serve and live the lives that God has called us to, with righteousness, passion and commitment, glorifying Him and what He has saved us from. That we too may receive the words ‘with you I am well pleased.’
PRAYER AND WORSHIP IN THE COMING WEEK
Monday 14th January
9.30am – Morning Prayer, Christ Church
Tuesday 15th January
9.30am – Morning Prayer, St Mary’s
Wednesday 16th January
9.00am – BCP Holy Communion, St Bartholomew’s
10.00am – Meltham Churches Together Prayers for the Community, St Bartholomew’s
NEXT SUNDAY 20TH JANUARY
St Bartholomew’s, 9.30am – Holy Communion
St James’, 9.30am – Service of the Word / Meditation
Christ Church, 11.15am – Holy Communion
St Mary’s, 11.15am – Service of the Word
OTHER INSERTS FOR YOUR DIARY:
Monday 21st January – Meltham Churches Together Meeting – 7.30pm at Meltham Methodist Church
Monday 28th January – “Journeys” A five week course which helps us to find out more about Jesus, to explore and deepen our own personal faith and learn how to put that faith it into words. 7.00 – 8.30pm each Monday, at St James’ Church, Meltham Mills.
For more information please speak to Rev John Dracup.
Please send all weekly news entries to Amelia at parishofchristtheking@gmail.com
PLEASE PRAY that as the excitement of Christmas and New Year is now behind us, and the ‘January blues’ begin to set in, that we would
continue to keep Jesus as our daily focus and that the passion we have for Him stays alive throughout the year.
READ THE GOOD NEWS – Matthew 2:1-12 as the Magi followed the star to find Jesus, endured the long journey and challenges, bringing Him gifts, let us too do all it takes to follow Jesus with all our hearts.
PRAYER AND WORSHIP IN THE COMING WEEK
Monday 7th January
9.30am – Morning Prayer, Christ Church
Tuesday 8th January
9.30am – Morning Prayer, St Mary’s
Wednesday 9th January
9.00am – BCP Holy Communion, St Bartholomew’s
10.00am – Meltham Churches Together Prayers for the Community, St Bartholomew’s
NEXT SUNDAY 13thJANUARY
St Bartholomew’s, 9.00am – Holy Communion
Meltham Churches Together Covenant Service, 10.30am – Methodist Church
St James’ 4.30pm – 5 Alive
Please note: The Covenant service is replacing our regular worship in other congregations on this occasion. We would like to encourage you to
attend and mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and rededicate ourselves as followers of Christ for the coming year.
OTHER INSERTS FOR YOUR DIARY:
Saturday 12th January – Winter Warmer
Come and join us for Pies, Peas & Pudding followed by Tea & Coffee at Christ Church, Helme, 12.00 – 2.00pm.
Tickets £8 per person, are available from Janet – 01484 851424 or Irene – 01484 664163
Monday 21st January – Meltham Churches Together Meeting
7.30pm at Meltham Methodist Church
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11
Please send all weekly news entries to Amelia at parishofchristtheking@gmail.com
Catch up with all the latest across the #Meltham Parish in the January magazine – read it online here:
Happy New Year to you all.
PLEASE PRAY for 2019. For a blessed year for many, for our churches, families, communities and many more. That this year we would see growth,
not just numerically but in our relationships with Jesus.
READ THE GOOD NEWS – Luke 2:41-52 As Jesus was found in His Father’s house, let us be found in our Father’s house also. Coming to Him to repent, to have forgiveness, to receive joy and peace.
SUNDAY 30TH DECEMBER – JOINT PARISH COMMUNION – St Bartholomew’s, 9.30am – ALL WELCOME – NOTE! – no services in the other churches.
31st December – New Years Eve Party – for all the family!
Meltham Parish Church Hall, 7.30pm till after midnight. Bring your own drinks and nibbles. There will be music, fun & games for all ages.
Tickets available from the Flower Box or call Pam (01484 349857 / 07761 393502). Tickets £3 each or £10 for a family of four.
PRAYER AND WORSHIP IN THE COMING WEEK
Wednesday 2nd January
9.00am – BCP Holy Communion, St Bartholomew’s
10.00am – Meltham Churches Together Prayers for the Community, St Bartholomew’s
Please Note Morning Prayer in the Parish will resume next week as usual, including:
Christ Church – 7th January & St Mary’s 8th January.
NEXT SUNDAY 6TH JANUARY
St Bartholomew’s, 9.30am – Holy Communion
St James’, 9.30am – Service of the Word
Christ Church, 11.15am – Service of the Word
St Mary’s, 11.15am – Holy Communion
OTHER INSERTS FOR YOUR DIARY:
Wednesday 2nd January – Growth & Development Meeting at The Vicarage, 7.30pm
Saturday 5th January – White Elephant Sale Coffee Morning at Meltham Parish Church Hall, 9.30am. Bring along all your unwanted gifts to help raise funds for new windows in the Church Hall.
Saturday 12th January – Winter Warmer – Come and join us for Pies, Peas & Pudding followed by Tea & Coffee at Christ Church, Helme, 12.00 – 2.00pm. Tickets £8 per person, are available from Janet – 01484 851424 or Irene – 01484 664163
Please send all weekly news entries to Amelia at parishofchristtheking@gmail.com
Baby Shark made an appearance at the #Meltham Parish nativity as we celebrated the birth of baby Jesus with a party! Soon, the whole church were joining in with the younger ones leading the way showing the older ones how to do it! Well done everyone for joining in – even with the actions! It’s got to be the best one yet! Hilarious!
