Updated 24/08/2025
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The Hall is available for hire for meetings and parties and is very heavily booked. Book early to save disappointment. Also, please note that the Hall is not available for hire on Sundays because of the Church's own use. Book with Mrs. Lynne Le Seelleur tel: 07797 841649 or email: lleseelleur@yahoo.co.uk Something to think about: God of grace and glory; Open our eyes that we may seethe world through your eyes; Open our ears that we may hear cries for justice with your ears; Open our hearts that we might share your compassion; Open our minds that we might discern your truth; Open our mouths that we might speak your word; Embolden us with your Spirit that we might: respond to all we see and hear; put into practice what we learn from you; and be messengers of your grace and glory. AmenA Prayer by Rachel Deigh, mission partner sierra Leone from the Methodist Prayer Handbook |
St Martin’s Methodist Church
24 August 2025
The 10:30 a.m. Service will be led by our Steward -Brian Arnold
Biscuits
The coffee time biscuit cupboard is running short. Any contributions would be gratefully received.
Mission in Britain Envelopes
Thank you to everyone who donated money in the Mission in Britain envelopes, a total of £80 was raised.
Bible Study
Our next Bible study will be on 17th September at 7.30 p.m. in the Sunday School Hall. All Welcome.
Help at Messy Church
We are urgently looking for helpers for Messy Church especially for the craft table. Even if you can only give help once a term, we would be most grateful. Messy Church meet once a month on a Friday at 3.15pm in the church hall. The dates for Messy are Sept 19th, Oct 17th, Nov 21st and Dec 19th. If you would like to help please email Helen Higginson at: higginsonhe@outlook.com
Thursday Night is Music Night
Music Nights are being held at Georgetown Methodist Church at 7:30pm on the following nights, no tickets required, retiring collection, All Welcome.
• 28th August – Grand Piano Night: Rev Jenny Pathmarajah & Matther McCombie
• 9th October – Vocalize, Karen Spencer (Vocalist)
Safeguarding Foundation Training
There will be a foundation training for some of the pastoral visitors at SHMC on Thursday 25th September at 12.30, anyone else needing to do it will be welcome to join. Please contact Helen Higginson for more information (07797725558).
Request from ‘Action for Children’
Action for Children would like to hold some focus groups on 8th and 11th September. The aim is to understand our Methodist supporters better so that we can:
· Improve how we steward and communicate with them, and
· Provide fundraising and campaigning tools that they find engaging and workable.
We would like diverse groups from across the Methodist districts. So, am asking for your help with finding two volunteers from your District.
About the focus groups
· Facilitated open and candid discussion on 2 or 3 key themes.
· Two groups: 12-1:30 on 8th September and 5-6:30 on 11th September.
· Groups will be made up of 8 – 12 people who have supported or are aware of Action for Children to any degree.
· A session will last up to 1½ hours on MS Teams
Anyone who would like to volunteer can express their interest here: https://forms.oƯice.com/e/NszgmQ0EX9 . Thank you.
Wendy Binet (née Giles)
It is with deep sadness I learned of Wendy’s death, a much-loved member of our church family. Wendy’s gentle spirit, kindness, and generosity touched all who knew her. We were all grateful for the part she played enriching our worship with her gift of music. She played the organ and was a cherished member of the Song Birds, where her voice and friendship brought joy and encouragement to all. Wendy will be remembered not only for her music, but also for her warmth and compassion. She leaves behind a legacy of love and faith that will continue to inspire us. We give thanks for her life and keep Colin and Anna in our prayers at this difficult time.
Wendy’s Funeral will be here at St Martins on Wednesday 10 September at 1:00 p.m. led by the Rev Keith Sandow
Next Week
The 10:30 a.m. Service will be at Georgetown
In a fortnight’s time, on Sunday 7th September, we are Planned to be at St Helier Methodist Centre sharing in the 25th anniversary of their amalgamation with Aquila Road Methodist Church. However, we have an offer from London City Mission – who we have long supported – of a deputation service with Marlene Botha at the same time.
It has been decided to go ahead with this BUT we do not wish it be in competition with the service at St. Helier, where the preacher will be the Rev’d Mark Haynes.
We do know, however, that a number of our people find it difficult to get to St Helier.So if you prefer there will be worship in the form of a Café Service in the Hall, with Marlene, with a freewill collection for the London City Mission and their wonderful work in Britain’s capital
For pastoral matters, please contact our minister the Rev Keith Sandow. kjerseycircuit@gmail.com Tel 07797903450.
Keith is unavailable on Fridays
If you have something you would like to add to the notices, please contact Jackie at jacqueline.layer@hotmail.co.uk or send to Jacqueline Layer, Roquebrune La Route de la Cote, St Martin, JE3 6DR Tel: 857994Don’t forget to visit https://www.jerseymethodist.org.uk/churches/st-martin/for church news - to see what's happening throughout the island churches click on www.christiancalendar.org.je or www.methodist.org.uk for events