Updated 20/04/2025
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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
20 April 2025
The 10:30 a.m. service will be led by the Rev’d Keith Sandow
Safeguarding Officer
At the AGM last Monday, Rev Sandow reminded us that safeguarding is an extremely important issue. It is mandatory to have a Safeguarding Officer for each Church. In four weeks, our current Safeguarding Officer, Mrs Helen Westcott, will be leaving, and it is critical to find her replacement. Please consider whether you could fulfil this role and contribute to the ongoing ministry of St Martin’s Methodist Church. Full support from the Circuit and training will be provided.
Bible Study and Faith Supper
On Wednesday 30 April at 6.30pm. you are all welcome to join our Faith supper followed by a Bible Study lead by Nola Webster. Bring a dish to share and enjoy fellowship in the hall. This will be the last Bible study before Helen Westcott leaves the island so please do come and join us!
Funeral Choir
We have had a request from the family of Enid Davies, who attended SHMC, to assemble as a choir at her funeral on 30 April at 2.30pm at SHMC. If you would like to take part, please contact Libby at St Helier or see Sue Reid. Thank you.
St Martin Parish Easter Day
For those early risers at 5.45am the Parish has a dawn service at Belval Farm, La Rue de Flicquet, JE3 6BP. We have been invited to join in welcoming Easter Day at Colin and Paulette’s celebrating the resurrection and watching the sunrise. Parking in the yard and refreshments afterwards.
St Martin Liberation 80 Committee
The St Martin Liberation 80 Committee have arranged a full weekend of activities, starting with a Liberation Day Service of Thanksgiving at 9am on Friday 9 May, at the Parish Church.
From Friday 9 to Monday 12 there will be a Flower Festival in the Parish Church, at which Margaret Le Cornu will do a display representing the Methodist Church. On Saturday 10 May on the Village Green there will be an afternoon and evening of fun and entertainment. Tickets for the BBQ are available at the Public Hall. Finally on Sunday 11th May we will join the Parish Church for a Liberation 80 Songs of Praise at 10am.
Foundation Safeguarding Course
The course being held on Saturday 17 May at Bethlehem, from 9:30am to 12pm, anyone wishing to attend the course please contact Helen Higginson, higginsonhe@outlook.com for more information.
Next Week
Celebrating 250 years of Methodism in Jersey
Saturday 26 April: Question Time – 12pm to 1pm at the Town Church Hall Hosted by Matthew Price
The President and Vice-President will be joined by the Justice minister, Chief of Police and representatives from JAAR, Freeda, Sanctuary Trust and Kairos Arts to discuss the issue of domestic abuse and violence.
Sunday 27 April: History walk – 10:30am in St Helier Blue badge guide, Jean Treleven, will lead a historic walk through St Helier, exploring the lives of the early Methodists in Jersey. Spaces are limited, so to book your ticket please email the Circuit admin at circuit.office.jsy@gmail.com, confirming the names of those who would like to attend.
250th Anniversary Celebration service – 3pm at SHMC The Revd Helen Cameron (President) and Carolyn Godfrey (Vice) will lead the special Sunday service for the entire circuit, which will be followed by afternoon tea.
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