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Friday  24th September 2021

Sunday Morning 
This coming Sunday morning , 26th September 10.30am., we conclude our series looking at the questions Jesus asked. Tony is leading and preaching and today's question is; "Who do you say that I am?" from Matthew 16:13-20. Tony has stepped in at the last minute to lead and preach. Louise will be taking the Harvest service at Eastham. Paul was expecting to take that service but unfortunately he had a nasty fall whilst running this week, requiring many stitches. (over 50!!) Ouch
We meet in the building at 10.30am. You are of course most welcome to join us, either in person or if you can't make it ,why not watch the services on  Facebook Live. 

GOOD NEWS FOLKS

Sunday morning refreshments are planned to recommence in October. If anyone is willing to help with this on a once a month basis, please could you speak to Rosemary Shaw (tel No.0151 625 2115)
PLEASE NOT THAT THERE WAS A TYPO IN LAST WEEKS MESSENGER ,WITH AN EXRA DIGIT IN ROSEMARY'S PHONE NUMBER.  THE CORRECT ONE IS ABOVE.


 Sunday Evening 
 The evening 6.15pm service continues our new sermon series on the "I AM" statements of Jesus, 
The evening service 6.15pm is led by Karen and Colin is preaching. We begin our new series looking at the  "I AM" statements of Jesus.  Tonight we look at "I Am the Bread of Life."

 (Please bring your face mask to the services if you aren't exempt!)

The Car Park is now open between 10.00 and 10.30 am each Sunday. 

The  car park is next door to the church  in the Residential school – thanks to them for their kindness!.

To leave the car park afterr church simle drive up to the exit gate ( not too close!!) and wait for th gate to open.
I am sure that Tony Wilson would be delighted to hear from anybody who would like to join the car parking rota.  The more folk volunteer the less number of times you have to do it!!

Car Park Stewards needed for morning service

 Please can you join the team – say once per month – We have 3 stewards…..we need 3 more to offer this facility ongoing.  Please see Tony Wilson – Organiser  Tonwil08@me.com    07711-285892

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Our church is participating in the festival of First this year. On Sat2^nd  and  Sun 3^rd October.  Some of us will be exhibiting  our own church.More details are to be found at https://wirralfestivaloffirsts.org.uk/
A Wirral Festival of Firsts Event will take place in our Church building between 10 - 4pm on saturday and 12 - 4pm on Sunday. There are 18 other venues (mainly churches) involved with over 50 local artists, craft groups, schools and pop up poetry events taking place. At the event in our church there will be exhibits from some of our own church family, a prayer focal point and we hope to offer refreshments. This is such a great opportunity to open our doors to the community and showcase Jesus through our love and welcome. This is an exciting opportunity which has come our way as the Wirral Festival of Firsts approached us directly and is a great thing to invite your friends to.
Volunteers needed 1
We are looking forward to welcoming the community to the church on the 2nd and 3rd October for Festival of Firsts.  We REALLY do need your help with stewarding.  A sign up sheet is at the back of church. 

Volunteers needed 2
to deliver Festival of First leaflets to businesses and homes throughout West Kirby.  If you like walking but want to do it with a purpose , this would be a great way to get some exercise. This is to advertise that our church will be open over the weekend of 2 and 3^rd October, for the community to visit, look at art and also the displays we are putting on to showcase what our church is involved in.
We also need help in stewarding the event and providing refreshments - so if you think you can help out for either of these days for an hour or more please can you let Jane Gamble know either when you see me in church or at jane.gamble68@gmail.com.
There will be a sign up sheet for you to say you can help in church on Sunday - and a mao to show you where to distribute the leaflets.

Poetry Pop up at Festival of Firsts – WKURC 02/03 Oct

We will host a 30 mins poetry pop up each day themed – Christian poetry – words for today – on each of Saturday and Sunday.

Would you like to contribute / perform a poem that has significance for you?
Please see Tony Wilson – OrganiserTonwil08@me.com    07711-285892

Please be praying for this event, and spread the word that we are open to all. 
 From 1 September a detailed map and programme will be available from local outlets or to download from the festival website