Newsletter

Serving Jesus Encouraging Discipleship

Dear Friends,

Autumn is upon us and we notice the

changing of the leaves, birds begin to fly

south for the winter, things change.

Have you heard the question “How many

Methodists does it take to change a light bulb?” or the cry “Change,

CHANGE, CHANGE”, or people that quote the line from the old

hymn by Anna Laetitia Waring (1823 – 1910) “For nothing changes

here”. Sorry friends, as Bob Dylan wrote in 1964, “The times they

are a changin”. The world is changing and why shouldn’t we change

the way we do things? You will realise that when you pay for things

in shops or even your car parking at the hospital (Lincoln or

Grimsby) more and more people use a card to pay for things. Many

people also pay for things monthly by Standing Order.

Following a Stewards’ Meeting recently it has been agreed to

change the way we take up our weekly offering for a trial period

beginning with the next plan, the one beginning in December.

What will happen is that the normal collection plate will be placed on

the table just inside the door, opposite the coffee serving hatch, for

you to put your money on. At the appropriate

time in the service the plate will still be brought

to the front for the preacher to dedicate, along

with the dedication of our lives.

The principle difference will be that the plate will

NOT be passed along the rows of chairs with

excruciating embarrassment for some people of not putting anything

on it as they have already paid direct from their bank account, or

people that have forgotten their purse, or visitors who have not

brought any change for a collection.

Come on friends let’s give it a try, we have nothing to lose and if it

doesn’t work we can always go back to the old way of passing the

plate round for people to place their loose change on.

Jesus changed things when he tore up the Jewish rules of not

working on the Sabbath and healed the sick; as He changed things,

so can we.

It is God that is unchanging not the way we do things.

God Bless

Mark

Spread a Little Happiness

It is Christmas Shoe Box time again, and we are asking

people to fill Shoe-Boxes for children and babies to be sent to

deprived parts of Eastern Europe. They can be filled with toys,

teenage or baby things or household goods and please

include £2.00 for the transport costs.

Local schools and churches are all helping so please pick up a

special box in the Church and return it, filled, by 15th

November.

With thanks from Ken James, Louth Rotary

Prayers for November:

“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving

be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may

live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.”

So writes Paul to Timothy (1 Tim 2:1,2) almost 2000 years ago, but his

words are timeless and could have been written 2 weeks ago. In a period of

global political turbulence these verses seem particularly apt. It is hard for

ordinary people to know what to do when they see national

leaders facing difficult decisions and unprecedented

circumstances. We could march, protest, complain, rally … or

pray. When we can’t work out what the right solutions are, the very

least we can do is to pray for God to intervene.

Loving God, at a time when there is increasing unrest and growing fear of what is coming on the earth, we bring before You the leaders of the nations of the world, and pray that in Your grace You would

intervene.

We pray that world leaders would seek wisdom and justice, mercy and

truth, freedom and grace. May they know the wisdom of the Holy Spirit.

We pray for those whose lives are torn by war and bloodshed, corruption and unrest: that they would experience Your mercy and peace. May they know the love of the Father. We pray for the great day when Jesus returns: that until then we would be His heart and hands, His voice and His presence. May we demonstrate

the boldness and compassion of the Son. Amen.

Chris Rolph

“Churches Without Walls” - Centering & Contemplative Prayer

Group meeting at St James’ Church 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm.

Monday, 4th November Tuesday, 12th November

Thursday, 21st November Friday, 29th November

One of our oldest members, Mrs Olive Fytche, has died a few days

prior to her 101st birthday. Her funeral was held on Monday, 7th

October in Peterborough. Olive (and her late husband who owned a

shop in Louth) had lived in St Mary’s Lane for over 70 years until in

2017, due to a decline in her health, she moved to Braeburn Lodge

Care Home at Deeping St James to be nearer to her family.

Visits to Olive would often find us talking about a shared

interest in knitting and she was always eager to talk

about her family of whom she was immensely proud.

She enjoyed looking out at her garden which contained

a very productive cooking apple tree and she would

invite me to go into the garden in the autumn and fill a

bag of windfalls : delicious!

Our thoughts are with Olive’s family and friends.

Kath Adams, Pastoral Visitor

We must also remember John Dennis, a local preacher, handyman

and friend to many who passed away after a short illness on 29th

August 2019, aged 81. His funeral was held on Tuesday, 17th

September at Southwell; to where he had moved a few years ago to

be near some of his family.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Janet, his wife, and all the family.

A belated birthday congratulations must go to Alice and

Rachel Rolph who celebrated their 21st birthdays on 21st

October 2019.

Notice boards : A big thank you to Catherine Rolph who has

revitalised not only our notice board in the foyer, but also the one on

Eastgate, making it more attractive and informative.

WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP, LOUTH

Which meets every Tuesday at 2.00 pm.

Tues, 5th November - Making up shoeboxes for Rotary Appeal

Tues, 12th November - Remembrance Service

Tues, 19th November - Fiona with her petting dog Maggie

Tues, 26th November - Keith Whatley on his visit to China

3-2-1 CLUB FOR PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN, LOUTH

3 Activities, the second Friday of the month, once a month, from 9 am

All welcome on 8th November - email rolph@sky.com

LADIES GROUP, LOUTH

All are welcome, and our meetings start at 7.30 pm

Wed, 6th November - South Elkington Angels

Wed, 20th November - Rev Canon Hayday

Thursday, 28th Nov, Lunch at Louth Golf Club at 12.30 pm

Table Tennis 4All every Thursday at 7.30 pm at Louth Methodist Church

Centre. Cost £2.00 Contact Julia Gibson on 602746 for details.

THE ‘LIGHTHOUSE PROJECT’

Drop-in centre every Friday, 10.00 am to 1.00 pm at Louth Methodist Church

Centre.

All are welcome and all are Loved

We urgently require sleeping bags, blankets, towels, boot/trainers and tin or

dried food

JMA (Junior Mission for All) This is part of the Methodist Church’s

mission programme for children and young people to raise funds for the

World Mission Fund and the Mission in Britain Fund.

Last year we raised £34.46. In total JMA collectors in the UK raised over

£97,000 of which 80% went to the World Mission Fund to help 60 partner

churches in Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia and the Pacific.

The other 20% supported Methodist mission projects across the UK.

For more information about JMA and if you would like to be a collector

please contact Leisa Wood.

IBRA 2020 is fast approaching and it is time to order Fresh from the Word,

the IBRA Bible reading notes. If you wish to order a print copy of the 2020

edition, cost £9.99, please let me know by 24th November and I will place

an order. It saves on postage if we order several copies together.

The notes are also available from online retailers for those who prefer to use

an eReader or Kindle. Visit shop.christianeducation.org.uk to see the full

range of resources and materials available.

Jean Pridgeon 603774

‘Make your NEWSLETTER go further’ - If you collect or receive your

Newsletter early in the month, read it from cover to cover and note all the

important dates in your diary and why not pass it onto a friend or

neighbour? Or better still, recycle it by returning it to the church and

leave in the foyer for someone else to read!

RENOVATION STALL: the next Stall is on Wed, 6th November at Louth

Methodist Church. It will be manned by Chris Pendegrass and Heather

Oakes. Please support us by giving things we can sell and also by buying.

A warm welcome awaits you at Open House for Coffee and

cake, or a snack lunch, from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm

TRAIDCRAFT: The new Autumn/Winter Catalogues are

now available, with some lovely cards and gift ideas for

Christmas or instead of a present why not send a “Gift for Life”.

For more information contact Gwenda Burgin (607552)

Action for Children now have some lovely Christmas Cards.

Please go to news@actionforchildren-email.org.uk or see one of the AfC Committee

Stuart Townend Concert—Cancelled!

Sadly the Stuart Townend concert that was due to take place in Boston and was advertised

here has had to be cancelled. To fill the gap—here is a small wordsearch! At Exalt, we have

been looking at Evangelism, so here are some words relating to the Great Commission. How

many can you find?

P K E O E V E I L E B

L M S I L E G N A V E

E Y U P R A Y L G O D

H W S T E L L O J L N

T G E E V A S H A R E

I S J N F P K L A T F

A H O P E G N A H C I

F S E L P I C S I D L

BELIEVE

CHANGE

DISCIPLES

EVANGELISM

FAITH

GOD

HELP

HOPE

GOSPEL

JESUS

LIFE

LOST

LOVE

NEW

PRAY

SAVE

SHARE

SPEAK

TALK

TELL

Visit by the Salvation Army International Staff Songsters

In November the Salvation Army is celebrating 135 years of Christian witness in

Louth and to mark the occasion are hosting a visit by the International Staff

Songsters, the organisation’s premier choir whose mission is to express the gospel

through music. The style of the ISS spans a large range of Christian music from

contemporary to classical, spirituals to traditional songs. Whatever the genre, the ISS

seek to praise and worship God through music, and to be effective communicators of

the gospel.

All members are Salvationists, active in their local Salvation Army corps (churches)

and come from many different areas of employment. Their current Leader, Dorothy

Nancekievill, is Head Teacher at Farrington’s School in Chislehurst and until the end

of 2014 was Director of Music at Wells Cathedral School. The choir has made

overseas visits to places including Canada, Australia and South America. In July

2015, the ISS were delighted to participate in the ‘Boundless’ International Congress

at the O2 Arena, London, which celebrated the 150th

anniversary of The Salvation

Army.

We are delighted to host the ISS who will be leading our worship on the

morning of Sunday 17th November. Please note that the service will

commence at 10.30am and will be followed by refreshments.

This will be a wonderful opportunity to praise God in the company and

leadership of this internationally acclaimed choir. Please come and invite

your family and friends!

Around the villages:

Grainthorpe Coffee Morning on Tues, 19th Nov, 10.00 am to 12 noon.

Every Monday a Fellowship Meeting at 7.15 pm.

Grimoldby Sun, 17th Nov, at 9.30 am Breakfast Church, followed by

Family Worship at 10.15 am.

Marshchapel Coffee Morning on Thurs, 7th Nov, 10.00am to 12 noon

Lunch Club every Tuesday at 12 noon.

Saltfleet Every Tuesday, Pop-in Coffee Morning, 10.00 to 12.00 noon

CIRCUIT LUNCH on Friday, 6th Dec, 12 for 12.30pm at the Waggon & Hors-

es, Sth Reston. Please give names to Marjorie Borman on 600418 by 2nd

December

Church collections

As we endeavour to be an even more welcoming church, some have

commented that the practice of passing round the collection plate and

standing up when it is brought forward could be off putting to newcomers

and visitors. For a trial period therefore, we are going to cease the

practice of standing as the collection is brought forward and are

considering other ways of enabling people to make their offering.

If you would like to join the many people who have set up a Direct Debit or

Standing Order please speak to Nancy C, Jean P or one of the stewards.

Advance notices about arrangements on 1st December

On Advent Sunday, 1st Dec, we will once again be welcoming people into

church during the town’s Christmas market. This event will replace both

morning services on that date.

Please support this event which is an opportunity for us to share the Good

News of Jesus. Offers of Mince pies will be gratefully received by the

stewards! Kath Adams, Steward

Sunday Services in November

at Louth Methodist Church

Minister : Rev Mark Sherman (Day off: Friday) Tel: 01507 603402 / 07815 294407 Email: rev.mark.eastlincs@gmail.com

DEADLINE for the December 2019/January 2020 Newsletter is

Sun 17th November

All information to Gwenda Burgin tel: 607552 or e-mail

gwenda@burginnet.com or put in the pigeon-hole in the corridor.

3rd Nov

10th Nov

Remembrance

17th Nov 24th Nov

9:30am Exalt Team

with the

puppets

Exalt Team

with the

puppets

Exalt Team with

the puppets

Exalt Team with

Holy Communion

10:45am Morning

Worship

Preacher: Mr

David Wood

No Morning

Worship

*

Morning Worship

at 10.30 am

United Service

with the Salvation

Army

Morning Worship

Preacher: Rev

Mark Sherman

Holy Communion

6:00pm Evening

Worship

Preacher: Mrs

Lynne Yates

Evening

Worship

Preacher: Rev

Mark Sherman

Holy

Communion

Evening Worship

Preacher: Mr

Deryck Hand

Evening Worship

Preacher: Mr Nick

Adams

* On 10th Nov, there will NOT be a 10.45am Service. We can then

participate in the Civic Celebrations in Louth or join friends in one

of our Circuit chapels.