PLEASE PRAY for our Government, for our Prime Minister, for the people who lead us and for our nation. Pray for wisdom during difficult decisions and circumstances. Pray for conviction, for peace and for God to be at the centre of it all.

READ THE GOOD NEWS

Mark 8.27 – end

Let us remember that it is not just at the point of salvation that we are to deny ourselves and take up our cross(v34), but daily. Being a disciple means we must access ourselves regularly and continue to align our hearts with His.

PRAYER AND WORSHIP IN THE COMING WEEK

Tuesday 18^th September

9.30am – Morning Prayer, St Mary’s

Wednesday 19^th September

9.00am – BCP Holy Communion, St Bartholomew’s

10.00am – Meltham Churches Together Prayers for the Community, St Bartholomew’s

NEXT SUNDAY 23^rd SEPTEMBER

9.30am – Holy Communion, St Bartholomew’s

9.30am – Holy Communion, St James’

11.15am – Morning Worship, St Mary’s

11.15am – Holy Communion, Christ Church

Other dates for your diary – September

Wednesday 19^th

10.30am – OASIS Quiet Day, St James’

Friday 21^st

9.00am-3.00pm Operation Christmas Child working group, St James’

10.00am-12.00pm Community Card Group, St James’

10.30am-12.00pm Coffee and Chat, St Bartholomew’s

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Rev’d John Dracup’s contact details:

Phone: 07983 937132

Email: revjohndracup@gmail.com

Parish Office:

Phone: 07933 596734

Email: parishofchristtheking@gmail.com

Please send all weekly news entries to Amelia at parishofchristtheking@gmail.com

The #Meltham Parish Magazine is available to view online here.  Take a look inside to catch up with all the latest goings on including a letter from our new Vicar – Rev’d John Dracup.

September Magazine 2018

PLEASE PRAY for the children as they have returned to school this week. Pray for their year ahead, for protection, for success, for better understanding and growth, but also for them to have fun and to have the right balance of rest and motivation.

READ THE GOOD NEWS – Mark 7.24-end
Let us trust that Jesus will continue to heal today, as He did so in this passage. Let us pray for those with cancer, physical ailments and other illnesses,
having faith that Jesus can, and will, heal through His Mighty Name.

PRAYER AND WORSHIP IN THE COMING WEEK

Tuesday 11th September
9.30am – Morning Prayer, St Mary’s

Wednesday 12th September
9.00am – BCP Holy Communion, St Bartholomew’s
10.00am – Meltham Churches Together Prayers for the Community, St Bartholomew’s

NEXT SUNDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER
9.30am – Holy Communion, St Bartholomew’s
9.30am – Morning Worship / Meditation, St James’
11.15am – Holy Communion, St Mary’s
11.15am – Morning Worship, Christ Church

Other dates for your diary – September
Tuesday 11th
7.30pm – Growth & Development Meeting, St James’

Wednesday 12th
7.30pm – PCC Meeting, St James’

Friday 14th
9.00am-3.00pm Operation Christmas Child working group, St James’
10.00am-12.00pm Community Card Group, St James’
10.30am-12.00pm Coffee and Chat, St Bartholomew’s

Saturday 15th
3.00pm – Baptism Party, St James’

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Rev’d John Dracup’s contact details:
Phone: 07983 937132
Email: revjohndracup@gmail.com

Parish Office:
Phone: 07933 596734
Email: parishofchristtheking@gmail.com

Please send all weekly news entries to Amelia at parishofchristtheking@gmail.com

@AroundMeltham – The Civic Service will take place at St Bartholomew’s tomorrow @ 10:45am (Sun 9 Sep) when we shall be joined by Meltham Town Council and the new Mayor of Meltham, Cllr David Haigh. We’ll also be joined by other community groups – please join us – ALL WELCOME.  The Parade with @MelthamBand will leave Carlile St at 10:30am.

We’ll also be welcoming the new Vicar of Meltham – Rev’d John Dracup who will be joining us for his first service following his licensing earlier in the week.

There will be no other morning services in the Parish except for Holy Communion at St Bart’s at 9am and 5-Alive at St James’ – Meltham Mills at 5pm.

ALZHEIMER’S RESEARCH UK SUPPORT GROUP (HUDDERSFIELD)

GRAND CONCERT @ ST BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH, #MELTHAM – SAT 8TH SEPTEMBER – 7:15PM

FEATURING LINDLEY CHILDREN’S CHOIR, DR PETER BIRKBY (PERCUSSIONIST), STEPHANIE BALL (SOPRANO) AND OTHERS.

TICKETS £7 AVAILABLE FROM THE FLOWER BOX OR ON THE DOOR

PLEASE JOIN US TO SUPPORT THIS WORTHY CAUSE AND HAVE A GREAT EVENING OF ENTERTAINMENT.

Today, we welcome Rev’d John Dracup and his family to #Meltham.  John will be become the new Vicar of Christ the King, Meltham – his institution and induction service takes place this evening (Weds 5th Sept) at St Bartholomew’s Church at 7:30pm.  Please join us on this great occasion to give him and his family a warm welcome to Meltham.

PLEASE PRAY for Rev John Dracup. Pray that as he prepares to take on his new role as Vicar of #Meltham that he would be filled with God’s strength, wisdom and His Holy Spirit. Pray for his ministry and for his family, as they all settle into their new parish and home.

READ THE GOOD NEWS – Mark 7.1-8, 15, 21-23
Let us pray that people would not just know of God, but know God in their hearts. Feeling and trusting Him. Pray that people would not lose sight when worshipping Him, like the Pharisees, but exalt Him above all with a sincere heart.

PRAYER AND WORSHIP IN THE COMING WEEK

Tuesday 4th September
9.30am – Morning Prayer, St Mary’s

Wednesday 5th September
9.00am – BCP Holy Communion, St Bartholomew’s
10.00am – Meltham Churches Together Prayers for the Community, St Bartholomew’s

NEXT SUNDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER
9.00am – Holy Communion at St Bartholomew’s
10.30am – Civic Sunday, St Bartholomew’s
5.00pm – 5 Alive, St James’

Other dates for your diary – September

Tuesday 4th
7.00am – Prayer Morning for Rev John’s Induction, St James’

Wednesday 5th
7.30pm – Rev John Dracup’s Service of Institution & Induction, St Bartholomew’s

Friday 7th
9.00am-3.00pm Operation Christmas Child working group, St James’
10.00am-12.00pm Community Card Group, St James’
10.30am-12.00pm Coffee and Chat, St Bartholomew’s
7.00pm – Quiz Evening, St James’

Saturday 8th
19:15 – Concert in aid of Alzheimer’s, St Bartholomew’s – featuring Lindley Children’s Choir, Dr Peter Birkby, Stephanie Ball and others! – Not to be missed. Tickets £7 available from the Flower Box – 850771, or Norman Mellor – 851060 or pay on the door.

Saturday 15th
3.00 – 4.30pm Baptism Party, St James’

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Rev’d John Dracup’s contact details:
Phone: 07983 937132
Email: revjohndracup@gmail.com

Parish Office:
Phone: 07933 596734
Email: parishofchristtheking@gmail.com

PLEASE PRAY for our retired Clergy. Thank the Lord for their willingness and strength to serve Him and His church, and for all they have done during the interregnum. Pray for health, wisdom and peace over them, their families and their ministries.

READ THE GOOD NEWS – John 6.56-69
Let us pray for Godly discernment. That we would have such closeness to Him that we can always hear His voice over the voice of others. ‘Then Jesus said, “You cannot come to me, unless the Father makes you want to come. That is why I have told these things to all of you.”

PRAYER AND WORSHIP IN THE COMING WEEK

Tuesday 28th August
9.30am – Morning Prayer, St Mary’s

Wednesday 29th August
09.00am – BCP Holy Communion, St Bart’s
10.00am – Meltham Churches Together Prayers for the Community, St Bart’s

NEXT SUNDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER
9.30am – Holy Communion at St Bartholomew’s
9.30am – Holy Communion at St James’
11.15am – Holy Communion at St Mary’s
11.15am – Holy Communion at Christ Church

Other dates for your diary
Friday 31st August
9am–3pm St James’ Operation Christmas Child working group
10am-12pm St James’, Community Card Group
10.30am-12pm St Bart’s, Coffee and Chat.
12pm-2pm – Meltham Community Calendar launch at church hall – free entry and drink. Calendar features various community groups in action! – priced at £6 – proceeds for the church hall.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Rev’d John Dracup’s contact details:
Phone: 07983 937132
Email: revjohndracup@gmail.com

Parish Office:
Phone: 07933 596734

The old vicarage number 01484 850050 has been discontinued!

Email: parishofchristtheking@gmail.com
Please send all weekly news entries to Amelia at parishofchristtheking@gmail.com

PLEASE PRAY for those affected by the Genoa bridge tragedy. For those who have lost family and friends. For those who have had to evacuate homes and had their lives disrupted. Pray for the emergency services and the professionals who are working on the site and as they, and the people, prepare to rebuild, not just the structure, but their lives as well.

READ THE GOOD NEWS
John 6.51-58

Let us come to Jesus and take His Holy Communion with a clear conscience and with a pure heart. Not holding anything back, but surrendering all to Him who gives life.

PRAYER AND WORSHIP IN THE COMING WEEK
Tuesday 21st August
9.30am – Morning Prayer, St Mary’s
Wednesday 22nd August
09.00am – BCP Holy Communion, St Barts 10.00am – Meltham Churches Together Prayers for the Community, St Barts
NEXT SUNDAY 26th AUGUST
9.30am – Holy Communion at St Bartholomew’s, Meltham
11.00am – Holy Baptism at St Mary’s, Wilshaw
Other dates for your diary
Friday 24th August
9am–3pm St James’ Operation Christmas Child working group
10am-12pm St James’, Community Card Group 10.30am-12pm St Bart’s, Coffee and Chat.
Friday 31st August
Launch of the Beaux Calendar – 12.00 – 2.00pm in the Church Hall. A free glass of wine and light snacks will be available
PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Office phone number is now 07933 596734 (850050 is not currently in use)
Please send all weekly news entries to Amelia at parishofchristtheking@gmail.com