Congratulations to Chris & Debbie Knight on becoming grandparents and to Eloise on becoming an Auntie, Chuck and his wife have named their 7lb 2oz son Asher.
Kingswood Foodbank needs are tins of spuds, fruit & toms, vegetarian meals, cartons of long-life milk & fruit juice and custard. Thank you all very much.
Christian Aid week starts today (Sunday). I don’t feel it right to ask people to donate given that we are also asking you to support the MWiB appeal. But if anyone does want to make a Christian Aid donation, you can do so here https://resources.christianaid.org.uk.
Tomorrow (Monday 12th) is the start of Mental Health Awareness week. Mental health is more than just a small part of our lives. It’s connected to every little thing we do, every place we go and every person around us. Mental health is our physical health, our finances, our relationships. It’s part of our defining moments and the day to day. Despite this, a recent survey found public attitudes and understanding of mental health have started to go backwards. The mental health system is broken and people facing other challenges like poverty and racism have the least access to support.
On Saturday 31st May, at Holy Trinity Church, Sing Out and Sing Along with the South Gloucestershire goodafternoon choir and the Grassy Knoll Ukulele Ensemble. Tickets are £10 on the door which opens at 7pm.
Lectionary 11th to 17th May. Acts 9.36-43; Psalm 23; Revelation 7.9-17; John 10.22-30. Called to live. A disciple called Dorcas demonstrated her faith by caring for and befriending vulnerable widows in her city of Joppa. When she dies, Peter is sent for. Peter prays and calls for her to live and she is raised from the dead. This week is about how Jesus calls us to live, sharing eternal life and making a difference in the lives around us.
“Looking for a warm, welcoming space to share your love of books? The Market Cafe lounge, on Regent Street, hosts a free monthly book club at 11am on the first Wednesday of every month. It's a relaxed and inclusive gathering where book lovers can meet, chat, and connect over great reads and great coffee. The current book (April–May) is The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab, a captivating story that’s sure to spark some lively conversation”.
The Methodist Church in conjunction with the faith organisation In Hope have launched the web site ‘Try Pilgrimage’. “Try Pilgrimage encourages Christians and non-Christians to embark on a unique journey to discover people, make new experiences and engage with their community. The website shares existing pilgrimage routes but also enables members of the public to step out of their comfort zone, create their own pilgrimages and share them on the website.” https://www.methodist.org.uk/about/news/the-methodist-church-and-hope-together-launch-try-pilgrimage. Peter can provide more info for those not on the internet.
The Methodist Church in Britain is issuing a formal apology to anyone who has been hurt or abused in any of the Mother and Baby Homes that it was responsible for in the past. Peter can provide more details if you would like them.
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.