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Congratulations!
Many
congratulations to Jo Yair, the District Mission and Ministry
Co-ordinator, who has been awarded an MA in Mission with merit.
Jo’s dissertation looked at ministry to families with
additional needs in the Methodist Church in Britain. She
has been urged to develop this as a resource for the whole
Church, which is a credit to the work she has done.
The District supported Jo in embarking upon this MA as part of
the development plan for her role. We are delighted for
her.
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Circuit Finance Officer Vacancy
Part
Time Circuit Finance Officer
The Black Country Circuit seek to appoint a part time
Circuit Finance Officer
Hours 10hrs a week flexible.
Pay £10,000 per annum.
Closing date for applications 27th October 2023
Interviews will be held in week commencing 6th
November 2023
The Finance Officer will
- Work with circuit
treasurer to ensure that the circuits financial
administration is accurate and secure.
- To ensure that
timely accounts on the standard form of accounts (accrual
accounts) and Charity returns are produced for the circuit
and submitted to the Methodist Church.
- To provide
financial information required for circuit meetings.
- To support the
superintendent minister with budgeting and accounts for the
circuit.
For further information please contact Mr David Ashfield 01902
674884.
For an application pack please contact Rev Denise Williams
revdenise@hotnmail.co.uk
0121 520 2237.
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Rev'd Maurice Wright
Supernumerary
Minister, Shropshire and Marches
We are sorry to bring news of Maurice’s death last Monday.
Maurice contributed one of the prayers on Day 28 of the
Methodist Prayer Handbook (our District’s day). The prayer
asks that we might leave the world in a better place by our
passing through it. This is certainly something Maurice
strove to do. Prayers are invited for Janet, Phillip,
Lesley and the wider family
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Launch of 'Let's End Poverty' Campaign
Saturday
14th Oct
Many people will remember the “Make Poverty History” campaign
focusing on global poverty and the Millennium Development Goals.
Sadly, nearly 20 years later, there’s a need for a campaign
to end poverty here in the UK and it’s being launched this Saturday
at 11am.
The Methodist Church is the major player in this campaign but the
aim is to build a broad alliance of people who believe that
poverty is a solvable, avoidable problem – and that continuing to
avoid solving it is a deliberate political choice.
Sadly there are no West Midlands locations featured in the launch
but you can join the Chair in attending online. Book your
free ticket here: https://letsendpoverty.co.uk
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Prince of Egypt screening
Prince
of Egypt(PG) the Dreamworks West End
musical about Moses is showing at Telford Odeon on:
Thursday 19th October at 7pm
and
Sunday 22nd October at 2pm
Do bring your church.
You may like to organise a Sunday School outing for children and
their parents to the Sunday afternoon screening.
The excellent 75-second trailer would be well worth showing in
the church notices over the next two Sundays.
For details, the trailer and to book go to:
www.odeon.co.uk/films/the-prince-of-egypt-the-musical/HO00004764/
I hope the film brings great pleasure to many people at your
cinema.
Every blessing
David Taylor
Christian films at my Cinema
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Service of Thanksgiving for Leo Osborn
For
those who may have known Leo, the service of thanksgiving for his
life and ministry will be held at Newcastle Cathedral on Friday
10th November at 5.30pm
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Lay Worker District Retreat Day
If you
are a paid lay worker then you are invited to join us at a
District retreat day at Shallowford House on Friday 24th
November 10.00-3.30pm.
The
district will cover the cost of the day, lunch and refreshments
(transport costs will not be paid by the district).
This
special day for lay workers will be led by Rachel Parkinson and
hosted by Jo Yair. There will be plenty of space to connect with
God, connect with others or spend time with yourself.
Spaces are
limited. To book a place please contact Jo Yair by email at ministryandmission@wsmethodist.org.uk
by 11th November and to let her know of any special
dietary requirements.
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Youth Leader evening- 18th Oct
If you
are a youth leader at church, paid or voluntary then you are
invited to a special evening hosted by Jo Yair and Charlotte
Hambly.
We would
love to say thank you for your ministry, spoil you with tea and
cake, and hear how the districts can better support you.
Please
book at a place to attend as it is at Jo’s home, using the
following link. (There is parking but please car share where
possible or if you need a lift from/to the train station then
please ask).
Details on the following link:
https://app.tickettailor.com/events/birminghammethodistdistrict/979730>
We look forward to seeing you
Jo and Charlotte.
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Advanced Safeguarding Training
Advanced
Safeguarding Training Dates.
Anyone wishing to book onto one of these sessions needs to email kayredfern@birminghammethodist.org.uk
All of the below are training dates at The Methodist Churches
below:
14th October – Kenilworth – face to face – 9.45am
registration
25th November – Solihull – face to face – 9.45am
registration
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Children's Support Fund
There
is still money available from the above and if your Church is
thinking of running any Children's activities, then, please
consider applying for a maximum of £500. The attached application
form needs to be completed.. Any further questions
please contact Tim Lorimer on tim.a.lorimer@gmail.com Many
thanks
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