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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. ***** Hoping you had a wonderful Christmas and wishing you a Happy New Year
full of God's great blessings -
click here for more plus Rev Matt's message.
Church Services 12 Jan at 10.30 am - Rev Matt Sheard (Covenant Service with Holy Communion)
19 " at 3.00 pm - Peter Beal
26 " at 10.30 am - Deacon A. Carter
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 Bring & Buy Coffee Morning - Saturday, 11 January. Everyone is invited to our first church fundraiser of 2025. You can bring along any unwanted new & unused items which someone else would be happy to buy, and/or maybe grab yourself a bargain! There will also be the raffle of a hamper. Fellowship and Bible Study: Normally 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.
On Tuesday, 7 January the group watched the film, Bruce Almighty, a comedy in which Bruce, after complaining about God, is given almighty powers and has to grapple with answering everybody's prayers! Following this, on 14 January, the group's focus will be a discussion of the film. Please note, this meeting will take place at the home of Peter & Gillian beginning at 10.30 am so please contact Peter if you would like to attend. Prayer Requests: Would you like members of the church to pray for a particular need? In our Prayer Corner in the Social Room there are pens and slips of paper on which you can write your request, and a box where you can post it. It can be anonymous if you wish. On the following Tuesdays, the Fellowship group will pray according to your request. Spread the word about this! Knit & Natter: This social group normally meets each Thursday - 10 am until 12 noon in the Social room but they are having an extended break after the Christmas period. Watch out for their restarting date.
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 January 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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