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SPRINGWELL VILLAGE METHODIST CHURCHOur Christian Church family is made up of people from all walks of life who are drawn together by a common faith. Please feel free to find out more about us on this site and if you live or are visiting the North-East of England (near the Angel of the North or Bowes Museum), we will be delighted to see you at any of our Church Services or events. ***** We are now in the period of Lent leading up to Easter. Click here to find out more about Lent and the significant days leading up to Easter Day Church Services 18 April at 10.30 am - Rev Matt Sheard (Good Friday)
20 " at 3.00 pm - Rev Matt Sheard (Easter Sunday - Holy Communion and with choir)
27 " at 10.30 am - Peter Beal Bede Circuit Zoom: Morning Prayers: Every Wednesday at 10 am.
Please contact contact the Bede Circuit office for log in details. Church News and Events Annual General Meeting (AGM): Wednesday, 30 April at 11 am. Rev Matt reminds us that this is not a business meeting in the traditional sense, as no formal decisions are made apart from the re-election of our stewards. Instead, it serves as an opportunity to hear about the life of the church and reflect on the past year.
Rev Matt looks forward to seeing us all! Fellowship and Bible Study: Every Tuesday from 10.30 am to 12 noon in the Social Room for tea and biscuits, sharing news, prayer, bible reading, and discussion. Everyone is very welcome.
During Lent and Easter and up to the end of April we are looking at themes from John's Gospel.
22nd April - NO MEETING 29th April - John Chapter 21 - The Risen Son forgives and forgets ALL WELCOME Next Coffee Morning - will be on Saturday, 17 May when there will be a 'Home Baking stall and proceeds will go to Christian Aid. Please save the date to support !his worthy charity. Next Church Lunch - will be on Wednesday, May 7 at 12.30. Non-church members always welcome! Knit & Natter: This social group normally meets each Thursday - 10 am until 12 noon in the Social room.
Everyone is very welcome - old or young, church member or not, faith or no faith - whether you are an experienced crafter or a complete beginner. Pass on your skills or learn new ones, Knit/crochet/sew items for charity - or maybe bring along your own project. Just come along and enjoy a cuppa, biscuits and natter - there is loads of that!. Click here for more information. Open Door: Copies of our April 2025 newsletter are available in Church. Please leave your details here if you wish to receive the Newsletter by email into your personal inbox.
It can also be read online by clicking here. Items for inclusion in future issues of Open Door are always welcome - please see Sheila P. Pastoral Needs: Please contact Rev Matt (phone 4312572) or your appointed Pastoral Visitor. We now have fewer Pastoral Visitors so if you think you could fulfil this role, please have a chat with Pat W. who can let you know what is involved.
Washington Community Food Project (WCFP) - Anyone out of work, working less hours or for ANY reason find themselves in difficulty or crisis, is urged to contact WCFP who can support and help both individuals and families (in many ways without referral).
The Food Bank is based in unit 0 upstairs in The Galleries where they are open for referrals and donations, etc Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 12 noon - 3pm. Regular donation points remain at Sainsbury's and Sainsbury's Teal Farm.
For Springwell Village, there is a collection box at the back of our Church with regular deliveries to WCFP. Donations always gratefully received. Donations can also be dropped off at any of their many drop offs - see above and their Facebook page. Examples of items always needed are:-
Dried potato (Smash), UHT Milk, tins of vegetables and rice pudding. They always welcome tinned ham/corned beef/mince, dried spaghetti, cereals and pasta sauces plus the staples - tea and instant coffee. They would also appreciate donations of baby food, wipes and nappies. They also accept pet food.
Supplies of toiletries and sanitary products are always appreciated.
As demand is increasing more than ever in these difficult times, it is vital that donations continue. They are very much appreciated by those people who find themselves in desperate circumstances. People needing help, can ask the Job Centre, their landlord, such as Gentoo, their health or social worker, some churches etc, who can make about a referral if they are in need.
The Food Bank doesn't deal with any self referrals or people who turn up on spec without going to a referral agency first." More details including the opening times are on the website: www.wcfp.org.uk also up to date news etc on Facebook:- www.facebook.com/pagesWashington-Community-Food-Project
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