GOLCAR
Canon Stephen Henry led the parish communion service at St John’s Church and was the celebrant. Margaret Laycock gave the first reading from Isaiah 55, verses 1-5 and the New Testament reading from Romans 9, verses 1-5 was given by Margaret Henry. The gospel reading was from Matthew 14 verses 13-21 and titled Jesus feeds the five thousand and Stephen based his address on this. Prayers were led by Sylvia Hanson and Ann Norton was the organist. At the end of the service Sunday Club and Sunday Youth broke up for the summer holidays and will return on Sunday, September 4.
Friends from Providence Church joined the congregation of Golcar Baptist Church for worship on Sunday. The Rev Chris Thompson led the service and based his sermon on Matthew 16, verses 13-19.
Golcar Baptist Church coffee lounge will be open every Saturday in August from 10am to 1pm for anyone wishing to drop in for refreshments.
LINTHWAITE
Rev Jo Archer-Siddall led morning worship at Linthwaite Methodist Church, on the theme of the way we overburden our lives with ‘utensils.’ Rev Jo talked about how Christ would have used his fingers to eat, and in particular referring to the feeding of the ‘Five Thousand’ in Matthew 14 v 13-21 which was read by Jenny Sutherland. In her sermon Jo spoke about our need as a Church to get back to basics and feed our Spiritual hunger with Jesus Christ. The Junior Church led by Ed Archer-Siddall, Diane Loftus and Joanna Ambler looked at ‘Things that make a difference,’ and also took the opportunity to sample the finger food supplied by Rev Jo. Rodney Pearson was the organist and Maureen Stead operated the Audio Visual equipment.
At Christ Church morning service was led by the Rev Roger Nelson who preached, prayed, celebrated Holy Communion and gave a blessing. Lessons were read by Margaret McQuillan and Debbie Linsell-Fraser and the organist was Derek Horn. The evening service was led by Margaret McQuillan who read a lesson, preached and prayed and gave a blessing. Lessons was read by Derek Horn and the organist was Rhona Jepson .
LONGWOOD
On the sixth Sunday morning after Trinity at St Mark’s Church, the sung Eucharist Service was led by Parish Priest, Canon Martyn Crompton who was assisted by David Verlander. The guest organist was Ian Greenhalgh and a small choir led the singing. Following the greeting and preparation prayers, Martyn introduced guest Angela Lawton, from Moldgreen United Reform Church, who read the Gospel and preached. Bible readings from Isaiah and Romans were by Dorothy Verlander and Judith Pearson. Following the Gospel, Angela spoke on the theme of the Bible story about the alleged miracle of the five loaves and two fishes. Quoting from several publications, it became clear that many people believe the story to be about a miracle, whereas many others think it was not actually a miracle. These different stories lead people to discuss the various options. Intercession prayers were presented by David Verlander and were followed with the sharing of The Peace. During Communion, Martyn was assisted by David as server. Marriage banns were read out for Matthew Richard Walker and Nicola Jayne Mellor and Martin David Wilson and Francesca Marie Germain – both for the second time of asking. Before closing with the Blessing, Martyn introduced a new member of the church family, Kingsley, who spoke about how, following a period of time when he had been out of touch with God, he had recently found God again and how he had now joined the St Mark’s church family. This was greeted with a round of applause. The blessing by Martyn brought the service to a close.
Longwood Village activities this month include a coffee morning in the Mechanics Hall today (Saturday) and a Community Breakfast at Parkwood Methodist Church on Saturday August 20.
MARSDEN
On Sunday July 31 the service at the United Church, Marsden was led by David Spencer of Gledholt Church. The organist was Marjorie Boothroyd. David preached on, What can I do for You?'. The readings were from the Gospel of Mark and read by Carl Butters. Refreshments after the service were served by members of the church.
St Bartholomew's Church service of Holy Communion was led by the vicar, the Rev Geoff Garside, assisted by licensed reader Joan Biggs. Joan also read the Gospel from Matthew 14 v13-21 'The miracle of the loaves and fishes.' Prayers of intercession were led by David Corps. The lessons were read by Jean Pennington. The organist was Ian Hunt. Sidesmen were David and Enid Ackroyd. Coffee was served by Mabel Smithies, Joan Bradbury and Evelyn Laycock. Tomorrow (Sunday) is the monthly Family Service and Baptism at 10am. Everyone welcome.
Services continue on Tuesdays at 9.30am in the Lady Chapel and the church will be open from 10am-3pm during August for visitors to look around, listen to readings and music or enjoy quiet meditation or a chat and refreshments.
MILNSBRIDGE
At the Milnsbridge Christadelphians on Sunday evening Pete Barrett presided. The speaker was John Bland from Sheffield who gave a powerpoint presentation on Prophecy is accurate, which looked at the prophetic visions in the Book of Daniel.
The popular coffee morning reading group met on Tuesday at 10.30 to read and discuss the Bible readings for the day. This was led by David McEvoy.
On Wednesday evening at the Bible class James Walker presided and Kevin Waterhouse spoke on The Brightness and Express Image of God ( Hebrews 1). The subject for Wednesday August 10 at 7.30pm will be Siloam.
On Sunday August 7 at 6pm Paul Rose is to speak on Today’s News and the Bible. Visitors are very welcome to attend talks and services.
PARKWOOD
A coffee day was held on Saturday in the garden of Joe and Freda Lloyd’s home , with refreshments, stall and tombola, raising £160 for Parkwood Methodist church.
Marion Lloyd welcomed the congregation to Parkwood Methodist Church on Sunday morning. Guest preacher was Wendy Blackburn and readers Elaine Oldham and Sandra McSweeney. Organist was Kenneth Rothery. A faith lunch was held after the service, organised by ladies of the church.
SLAITHWAITE
St James’ Parish Church Holy Communion Service was led by Rev Robin Townsend, assisted by Raymond Denton. The Lesson from Romans Chapter 9 v 1-5 – God and His People – was read by Simon Parkinson. The Holy Gospel, Matthew Chapter 14 from v 13, Jesus feeds the 5,000 was read by Rev Robin. This is, one of the most well-known parables and this was the subject of his address, about the compassion and power of Jesus. He is the bread of life and food for our souls, he said.. Prayers were led by Patricia Parkinson, and the organist was Alvi Whitehead.
Mr John Oldham of Golcar led Sunday morning worship at the Methodist Church. The theme of his sermon was Growing up in the Faith. Readers were Maureen Weaving who read from Isaiah and Hilary Ellis read the gospel reading from John. The organist was Roger Mitchell.
