From P. J.: Scripture helps us defend our faith. The apostle Peter instructs believers to be ready with an answer for our hope and faith in Jesus. Scripture also helps form our character. Paul makes it clear that the Word of God is alive, active, and pierces our souls. And since God’s Word is so powerful, we should commit some passages to heart so God can work in and through us. March 9th – Proverbs 22:2 - Rich and poor have this in common; the Lord is the maker of them all
The Kingswood Foodbank is in need of tins of meat, toms, fish & fruit, custard, rice pudding, washing up liquid and men’s shampoo. Thank you very much.
Today (8th) is International Woman’s Day. International Women's Day (IWD) has been around for over a hundred years, as have many of the issues still impacting women's advancement. Since 1911, IWD belongs to all who care about gender equality. Celebrate women's achievement. Raise awareness about discrimination. Take action to forge gender parity. All IWD activity is valid, that's what makes IWD so inclusive.
Today is the 6th anniversary of the outbreak of COVID-19. It is a Day of Reflection, an occasion to think and pray for those who lost their lives, to give thanks for the tireless work and acts of kindness by so many.
Members may recall Nana and Sofia who used to worship with us and got married during that time. They have been blessed with a baby son, Lael Nana Kwabena Amedor,
The 3rd Sunday in Lent, often called "Oculi Sunday" (Latin for "eyes") in liturgical traditions, marks the halfway point, emphasizing repentance, spiritual renewal, and a, deeper, more focused, walk with God. Key traditions focus on the Samaritan woman at the well ("living water"), the cleansing of the temple, or the Veneration of the Cross in Eastern Orthodoxy.
Paper copies of the Preaching Plan are available at the back of the church.
The Winter Olympics have just started. Why do I mention that? Well one of the French competitors is Mollies Grandson, Oscar. He is taking part in 2 skiing events, the downhill and the slalom.
On the 9th May, the East Bristol Cluster is holding a sponsored walk in aid of Christian Aid and Turnaround Bristol. Starting at 10am at Shortwood Methodist Church, walk either 3 or 5 miles along the dramway and back. Peter has more info.
On Tuesday (10th) there is a Pastoral Visitors meeting at 1pm at the Coffee Cup (along the road from the Church).
Lectionary 8th to 14th March. Exodus 17.1-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5.1-11; John 4.5-42. Who are you? Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at the well. After first seeing herself as an outsider, she learns that Jesus’ gift of ‘living water’ is also extended to her. In a scenario that is defined by much division, Jesus brings a new, united identity for all as the people of God. This week, think about the question ‘Who are you?’. Throughout the Gospels, people wonder who Jesus is. In this week’s passage from John’s Gospel, the Samaritan woman wonders the same, and, as she discovers more about who Jesus is, she also discovers more about herself.
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.