The next service at KMC is on 1st November when the Rev PJ is leading Holy Communion.
My apologies for missing the fact that the 10th to 18th October has been National Prayer Week. The theme for it was taken from Zechariah 1:3. "Return to me," declares the Lord Almighty, "and I will return to you." It is a call to the whole body of Christ in the UK to humble ourselves, remember God's faithfulness, and return to Him in prayer and worship. From the largest cathedral to the smallest front room, every gathering is part of this national moment. There have been plenty of resources available which can be found here Prayer Guides — National Week of Prayer. If anyone wants a printed version of anything, please let me know.
Warm Space, at the church, starts on Monday 26th October, 10am to midday. Helen is running the first 3 days but there is no one to look after Thursday and Friday – do we have any volunteers?
The Kingswood Foodbank is in need of milk, fruit juice, noodles, washing up liquid, rice pudding and pot noodles. Thank you all very much.
Today is Church Action on Poverty Sunday with the theme of Food, Faith and Fellowship. On this Sunday, we give, act and pray together in our churches around the UK. We know that by doing so we can help to bring about a more just and compassionate society, where everyone can live life to the full, freed from poverty.
Today is also Anti-Slavery Day. Slavery is an umbrella term for activities involved when one person obtains or holds another person in compelled service. Modern slavery is an issue that happens everywhere and affects us all – from the clothes we wear, to consumer electronics, to the food and drink we consume. Slavery is not just something that’s happening beyond our borders. It is happening right here in the UK too.
One of the several things that remain etched in the recesses of my mind. and possibly several members of the older congregation too, is Aberfan. Just the mention of the name brings to mind the pictures of that terrible disaster. On Tuesday (21st) it will be the 60th anniversary of that tragedy.
Lectionary for 18th to 24th October. Exodus 33:12-23Psalm 991 Thessalonians 1.1-10Matthew 22.15-22. In God’s presence. Moses asks God to help him lead the Israelites, and God reminds Moses that God’s presence goes with him. Moses then encounters God in a new way – he goes to the mountain and is hidden while God passes by. Moses doesn’t see God fully, but catches a glimpse of God’s glory. This week, we will examine the times and places where we might experience God’s presence and consider how we can create more space and awareness in our lives to know God more fully.
The purpose of Kingswood Methodist Church is to respond to God's Love in Christ and to live out that love in God's world