Document 6559980
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Document 6559980
Cheadle Parish Church Those who are blessed, are called to be a blessing! In Touch 12th October 2014 Praying for Cheadle’s renewal From today until 1st December, all the churches of Cheadle and Gatley have committed themselves to pray for the renewal of our own faith and commitment, and to seek God’s blessing on our community. It is our conviction that God, on whose grace we depend, calls us to seek him, and when we do that together, he uses our prayers as a catalyst to change things! 1 in 10 of people in Cheadle have associations with a local church, nearly 100 times those who belong to political parties locally, so imagine what God might do if we agree to seek him together! At the back of church is a simple prayer card, with a shared prayer and some specific prayer requests for our church. The idea is simply at some point in each day, for the next 50 days, to pray through those requests. Mike Newman is helping coordinate the initiative, keep up to date on: http://stcuthberts.org/ wordpress/50-days-of-prayer Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity Is this your first time? Welcome! Make yourself at home. Need anything? Ask one of our welcome team who’d love to help. Stay for a chat! There are refreshments after the main services, served at the back Giving? There’s no collection during services. Please place any gifts in the box near the main door. Standing order and giftaid forms are available. Young children? Use our sound-proofed Tower Room if they get restless, or join in Sunday clubs at Upper Room Deaf? An induction loop is available. There is a special one hour (week after) launch event on Sunday 19th Oct at 5pm at Bethany Community Church in Gatley, which will finish in time to return to the evening service, so come and join us! Mobiles? Please turn OFF, unless on call Prayer? There is prayer support after 9.30 & 6.30 services, and during communion, at the front of the church by the Cheadle Cross. Cheadle Kenya Report Back evening Friday 17th October 7.15pm in Church An evening for the church family and friends to hear about our amazing trip, see video footage of our time there and hear from members of the team as they share their experiences. Do come along for a wonderful evening and be encouraged by how God is working both in Eldoret and in the lives of the Cheadle Kenya Team. Check it out! (Inside this issue) ⇒ Events happening this week p.2 ⇒ Introducing our next Curate p.2 ⇒ Events and activities coming soon p.3 ⇒ Events and Calendar p.4 We are planning on doing another trip in August 2015 so it will be of particular interest to anyone who might consider joining that trip. Learning to live/love Jesus’ way Rob Munro When Jesus summed up all that God desires of us in two commands—to love God with and in everything and love our neighbours as ourselves—he set us a challenge that has radical implications. Love is the thing that changes the priorities of a person from self-fulfilment (the more common motive of our culture) to self-sacrifice. If you love someone, you are more bothered about what pleases them than you are about pleasing yourself. The challenge to those of us who call ourselves Christians, is: how is that seen to be true in us? How do the people we share our lives with, at work, socially, next-door, see that we are doing what Jesus says in loving them. It isn’t always easy, and we don’t always succeed, which is why Jesus’ message of forgiveness for repentant sinners (like us) is such good news for us. However love grows when you start to care about and think about others more frequently. It seems to me that the love Jesus is calling us to grows when we start to pray for them. When you pray a person, you are remembering and caring for them! Sometimes in church we make get involved in big projects or initiatives, and call for lots of activity and commitment, and at times that can be a great way to make a difference. However the 50 days of Prayer initiative, that starts today, that Mike Newman has helped us organise across all the local Cheadle churches, simply calls us to give a moment of prayer to remember and care for the people around us. That is how Jesus’ lived—he cared enough to pray and gave himself in love to people that most others didn’t notice. I hope you will join in the little thing that changes everything! Yours in His service Rob Page 2 In Touch THIS WEEK COMING SOON Prayer for Israel The Veil of Tears takes place Monday 13th October at 2pm at Yolanda Conniff's home. Third Age Forum Alzheimer’s: An Engineer’s View with Fred Walker Saturday 18 October 10am-1pm in Upper Room When his wife Joan was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at 67, retired telecoms engineer, Fred Walker from Sale used his engineer’s mind to explore the possible reasons for the symptoms. In His book “Alzheimer’s: An Engineer’s View” records her 4 year journey with the disease and the coping mechanisms he developed. Local GP Natasha Fraser will also provide her perspective on supporting sufferers and their relatives. Persecuted Church The next meeting is on Sunday 19th Oct. Also please note the November meeting will be on 16th November due to absences. Look forward to seeing you, and anyone else who would like to join us to pray for our suffering brothers and sisters all over the world, at 10, Granby Rd, Cheadle Hulme SK8 6LS at 4pm on the dates advertised, followed by a bring and share tea before church. Monday 27th October - 7.30pm Upper R00m (Moseley Hall) Veil of Tears is a gripping documentary that tells the story of millions of women who are persecuted for no other reason than their gender. They are one of the most disadvantaged, abused and unreached groups in the entire world. You may know that in our congregation we have some workers from Gospel for Asia who are working to help these women. We will be watching the film together and then Helen White will share with us about her work for Gospel for Asia and her recent trip to India. Please do join us for what will be a real eye opener and a chance to find out how to support these women and the work that Gospel for Asia are doing. If you would like to see a trailer for the film you can go to http://veiloftearsmovie.com/ For more information, please see Helen White or Ellen Wells Help Needed! We're planning to host a "Light Party" again this year on 31st October in the Upper Room but need a team of volunteers for it to happen. Can you help? If so, please speak to Mark Tomlinson or Sarah Holmes or email: [email protected] Safeguarding Training 4 November at 7.30pm If you work with children (anyone under 18) in our church you need to attend Safeguarding Training. This will take place on Tuesday 4 November at 7.30 pm in the Upper Room. This training is essential for anyone who did not complete training last year, even if you have received training through work or summer camps. As a church we are committed to keeping all our children safe from harm, promoting their well-being and showing them God’s love. Contact Fiona Goode 0161 434 0426 In Touch JOIN IN WITH ... Page 3 FURTHER AFIELD Christian Institute evening Invitation Quiz Night Crucial issues facing Christians today Tuesday 14 October 7.30-9pm Bethel Evangelical Church, Bolton, BL1 2DQ Considering such issues as Religious liberty, GM babies and “Named Person” scheme (Scotland) Tuesday 18th November Put the date in your diaries now. Details to follow in due course. For more information contact Trish Wells on : 485 6798 or [email protected] Chester Cathedral Does the future have a church? This Christmas, Chester Cathedral will take visitors on an exciting journey to the magical land of Narnia, transforming spaces within Concordia Event at Nazarene College Monday 20th October 10am-3pm Speaker Tim Thornborough. the magnificent building to bring C.S. Lewis’s classic tale ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ to life. 29 November - 6 January 2015 Tim is the Creative Director at The Good Book Company. He is series editor of Explore Biblereading notes, edits the UK edition of the The Briefing and has contributed to many books published by The Good Book Company and others. Tim became a Christian as a teenager in Southport, then studied theology and Religious Studies at Bristol University. He has a lifelong passion for youth and children’s work, and has been involved in regular training events and conferences throughout the UK and USA. Tim is married to Kathy and has three teenage daughters. Tim will also be preaching at St Mary’s at 6.30pm on 19th October Free admission. Visit: www.chestercathedral.com Maranatha—Persecuted church Maranatha lecture presented by Baroness Caroline Cox "The Persecuted Church: Challenge and Celebration" Wednesday 22nd October 2014 7.30pm at St Peter's House, Precinct Centre, Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9GH. More info at:: www.maranathacommunity.org.uk “Host” Befriend an International Student “Host” is looking for kind, friendly, hospitable people of all ages whose imaginations are caught by the idea of welcoming an international student at university here, far from his or her own family, to their home, for a day, a weekend or at Christmas. You don’t need to live near a university, as students will travel for the privilege of meeting you, learning about real life in this country, and sharing their own culture. HOST is a voluntary activity which makes ambassadors for international goodwill of us all. Please see www.hostuk.org or call Martin Gill 07758 950043. For all those who are seeking to see a biblical voice shaping the CofE’s future Wanted: God’s LOOT 1) Does anyone have a single folding/put-uup bed they can loan out? If yes, please contact Gillian Lund on: 428 7700 or 07982 790112 2) Tilman is looking for a bicycle to help him get around the area. If you have one that you could lend him please contact him on: [email protected] Page 4 In Touch For our partners in mission Peter and Julie Fraser as they lead "Three Days That Changed The World" Story Trail at St John's Lindow this week. For Church Family Anne Chadwick All those involved in Selection Committees for appointing a new Bishop of Stockport, a new Vicar for St James'Gatley and a new Priest-inCharge for Godley cum Newton. Give thanks that suitable people have been approached to serve at All Hallows with St Philip's and at Emmanuel Cheadle Hulme. For the bereaved Please pray for Annette Riley, whose mother died cancer treatment recently. The Daphne Graham at home post surgery funeral was held “up Ray & Linda Collier north” last week. in hospital Cyril Faulkner ongoing treatment Lilian Lund Interim Care Kathleen Pearson For prayer meetings home after hospital 555 Prayer—every Sunday 5.55pm in Church Tower room Andrew Smith ongoing care Saturday Prayer— Christine Thompson weekly 9am in Church ongoing care Main Church Muriel Webb post surgery Prayer—1st Wed 8pm Israel Prayer— 2nd For the housebound Monday’s 2pm Prison Prayer— 1st Stephen Davies ongoing care Monday’s 8pm Sean McCausland Persecuted in nursing care church—Sunday 5th Hazel Muckells Oct 4pm in long-term care Edna Needham Missionary — 2nd at home Tuesday 8pm Jim Seddon CHHS Prayer — as in long-term care advertised Aileen Tompkins Mary Robertson in interim care Student of The Week: David Ashworth Studying Chemistry at Sheffield but currently on placement in Canterbury at home Frank Wagstaffe at home For leaders Pray for Rob Send urgent requests to [email protected] preaching at Heaton or ring the Church Office on 428 8050 to be Chapel Christian Church this morning forwarded in confidence. PRAYER CHAIN What’s Happening! 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 5.55pm 6.30pm Holy Communion (Mike Newman) Communion Service (Mel MacLeod) Morning Prayer (Mel MacLeod) Prayer Meeting in Tower Room Evening Service (Rob Munro) Monday 13th Oct 9.00am 4.30pm 6.00pm 8.00pm Staff prayers/meeting in UR Primary Saints in UR Juice Puppets meet in UR Finance and Standing Committee meet Tuesday 14th Oct 2.00pm 3.45pm 7.45pm 8.00pm Tuesday at Two meet in UR Dynamos after-school club in UR Bell Ringing practice in church Missionary Prayer Meeting Christianity Explored in Café One Sunday 12th Oct Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity Wednesday 15th Oct Thursday 16th Oct Friday 17th Oct Homegroups meet in UR 10.00am Mustard Seed pre-school meets in UR 9.30am Bible Study & Bright Start crèche in UR 7.45pm Marriage Course in Café One 10.30am Third Age Keep Fit in UR 7.15pm Kenya Feedback Evening in church Saturday 18th Oct 9.00am Prayer Meeting in Tower Room 10.00am Third Age Forum in UR Sunday 19th Oct 8.00am Holy Communion (Rob Munro) 9.30am Nine-thirty Service (Rob Munro) Eigthteenth Sunday after Trinity Includes Thanksgiving for Ellie-Mae Gough and Libby Manion 11.15am 4.00pm 5.00pm 5.55pm 6.30pm Communion with Healing (Rob Munro) Prayer for Persecuted Church Prayer for Cheadle Renewal (Bethany URC) Prayer Meeting in Tower Room Open To Question (Tim Thornborough) What’s Coming Up! Cheadle Team Kenya report back Friday 17th October Third Age Meeting Saturday 18th October Prayer Service for Cheadle Renewal Sunday 19th October Light Party Friday 31st October Remembrance Day Sunday 9th November Quiz Night Tuesday 18th November Collect for Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity Almighty God, you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless till they find their rest in you: pour your love into our hearts and draw us to yourself, and so bring us at last to your heavenly city where we shall see you face to face; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Contacts Rector: Rob Munro 428-3440 [email protected] Associate Minister Eddie Scrase-Field 915 9849 [email protected] Assistant Minister(3rd age) Mike Lowe 01625 525718 [email protected] Associate Minister (St.Cuths) Mike Newman 428-5212 [email protected] Curate: (Due to start July 2015) Simon Donohoe Church Office (Penny or Sheila) , The Upper Room, 11 Wilmslow Road, Cheadle, SK8 1DW Today’s Bible Readings 8.00am Exodus 32:1-14 1 Thess 1:1-10 Matt 22:1-14 9.30am Service John 5:16-47 11.15am (p91) Isaiah 51:1-11 (p1186) John 5:16-47 (p990) 6.30pm (p738) (p1068) Service (p1068) Prov 10:1-5, 15-26; 24:30-34 (p643) Phone: 0161 428 8050 Fax: 0203 479 5591 [email protected] or [email protected] / [email protected] www.cheadle.org.uk