The e-Messenger
Friday 1st October 2021
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1. Coming up this Sunday (3rd October 2021)
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Sunday Morning
This coming Sunday morning , 3rd October at 10.30am., we will share communion together - if you are watching online do have something you can use to join in.
In the morning service we will be thinking about the generosity of Jesus and Louise will be leading and preaching.
Sunday Evening.
In our evening service at 6.15pm we will be continuing our series looking at the I AM statements of Jesus. Simon thinks about Jesus saying "I am the light of the world" and helps us to think about what that may mean for us here and now.
Please bring your face mask and wear it - especially when singing.
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.
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PLEASE NOTE
Rev Louise is away from Monday to Wednesday on a church course.
Coffee, Cake and Communion:
Coffee, Cake and Communion will hopefully be returning in October so book Thursday 7th October 1.45pm for 2pm in your diary for a short service of communion with familiar hymns and great conversation. Thank you to those expressed their opinion to Louise. We meet for a service around tables in the church lounge/foyer area. From 1.45pm for 2pm. . Everyone is welcome. Please bring your face mask to wear and sanitise your hands on entry.
It's usually the first Thursday in the month. Hope to see you there, God willing.
For your diary:
Sunday 10th October:
We welcome Noah Merrin and his family and friends as Noah is baptised in this morning's service. George will be conducting the baptism and also preaching.
There is no evening service on Sunday 10th October as we will be joining our friends from other churches in West Kirby for a Churches Together service. It will be held at St. Michael's in Newton at 6.30pm and all are welcome. See you there! Rev Louise.
Wednesday October 20th
Come hear what our friend Ann Fursdon has been doing with her work with the Africa Inland Mission. It takes place in the foyer on Wednesday 20t October 7.30pm. Please do come and support her.
Quiz Time
And an advance notice for the evangelism team's Quiz. This year it will be held on Saturday November 20th
A first question for you (From radio 2 yesterday!)
How many pods on the London Eye ? and why that number?
Answer at the bottom of "And Finally...😊😊
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3. Debbie Hedges -
Celebration & Thanksgiving Event
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Everyone is welcome to the Celebration & Thanksgiving Event for the life of Debbie Hedges!
Debbie leaves a very beautiful legacy of love and faith which we will be celebrating. We want as many people as possible to come along.
It will take place on Saturday 16th October at 2pm to 5pm at WKURC.
As you will have seen in previous E-Messengers we are getting ready for Debbie's thanksgiving service. There are lots of people expected to come to the service on 16th October - so do let Dave Hedges know ( text 07544848187 )you are coming. Liz Wilson is coordinating refreshments and let her know if you can bring cake to share.
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4. GIVE L❤️VE IN A B❤️X THIS CHRISTMAS
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Teams4U have been doing amazing work.
Last year they sent nearly 50 thousand Christmas shoeboxes to Romania, Belarus, Bosnia and Moldovia. Also, within those countries and further afield such a Georgia, Uganda and Sierra Leone, they support Social projects for poorer families, Feeding banks and stations, the work of Primary Schools and Access to clean water. Their 'Develop with Dignity' project promotes the ending of period shame, providing washable sanitary pads and addressing adolescent sexual health. They also have Vocational training programmes.
Christmas Shoeboxes
There are many ways to be involved in giving a Christmas Shoebox, please pick up a leaflet in Church. There will also be prepared shoeboxes or feel free to decorate your own. There will a larger box for donation of any gifts for the boxes.
Boxes are collected in by early November but it is never too early to start!
Please contact me, Jill Jackson, for any further information. I am happy to deliver leaflets and boxes to your home.
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5. A note from our Secretary
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Colin receives from the URC a monthly update which often has some interesting articles. He sends these out to those who may be interested. .He wondered if any of you would like to be included in the whole update which he can then copy to you when he gets it. . Below is the link to see an edition. Please send Colin an e mail if you would like him to send you a regular copy.
The link is: from: URC Communications <update@urc-news.org.uk>
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Please remember that Bridge Road is now shut to all, both for vehicles and pedestrians,until Friday 5th of November, while the bridge is replaced.
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7. From the Stewards
( and Temp Editor!)
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- Many thanks for your financial gifts to support the life of the) church, 'Connecting your Community to Christ'. Information about giving to West Kirby URC is available here. Look out for the e-Messenger coming to your inbox towards the end of each week. If you have a notice to include, please send it to keith.blackwell@hotmail.com by 6pm Wednesday.
- I have discovered that sometimes my e-messenger arrives in Junk or spam. Do check these in-boxes if the messenger hasn't arrived. I try to send it out on Thursday evening or first thing on Friday morning.
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8. Wirral Festival of Firsts 2021
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Do please come and pop into church and enjoy the artists we have (all home grown!) showing their skills, pop up poetry and quiet music. The church will be open on Saturday 2nd October 10-4pm and again after the morning service from 12 noon to 4pm. You are very welcome.
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Recently, Linda Wilson showed me a coloured photocopy of a small book with a poem written by the writer of today's verses. It is a beautiful book which had been given to her by her great grandmother. Linda has treasured it and wondered what to do with it. Then she discovered a Frances Havergal Trust based in the United States, who were so grateful to receive Linda's treasured book, where she knows it will be lovingly cared for and enjoyed. So for Linda, here is one of Frances' well known hymns..
Quiz answer : 32 pods, one for each London Borough.
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Take my life, and let it be
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Keith B. Temporary editor
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