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Newsletter and Notices
Number 291: 12.4.26

Minister: Revd Doreen Koffie-Williams

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Dear Earlsdon Methodist Friends,

The newsletter below covers four weeks up to Sunday 10^th May and the next edition is planned for Friday 8^th. Please send in items by Thursday 7^th.

I trust all is correct and I am confident that vigilant and faithful proof-readers will correct me if I have missed anything. I appreciate this, along with helpful feedback as we aim to make the newsletter not only accurate but of benefit to as many as possible.

Victor has generously shared hymns with us over the past few years, ones he has loved from previous hymn-books (and some he has found but didn’t remember). As the supply is now coming to an end, he wonders how we might open this to other ideas. You may have a hymn, new or old which means something special to you, for the words, or the memories it evokes. Perhaps you could consider this in the coming weeks and would like to send them in to be shared.

We continue in the season of Easter and live in ongoing of Easter joy. I wonder what that might mean for you personally? For us all as a Christian community?
I found the words of ‘ A Different Kind of joy’ helpful, adding another perspective.

Ed

Sunday 12^th April
Worship with an Eco-theme at 10.30am led by Lorna Warrener and local members.

Morning Worship is available to access via the usual zoom link

Coffee and tea are available after morning service

Sunday 19^th April
Worship at 10.30am led by David Kershaw
A ‘Bring and Share’ lunch follows morning worship, then the church AGM. All welcome.

Sunday 26^th April
Worship at 10.30am led by Bill Holdforth

Sunday 3^rd May
Worship at 10.30am led by John Miles

Evening worship with Holy Communion at 6.30pm led by Revd Jill Marsh

Sunday 10^th May
Worship at 10.30am led by Heather Mills and the Worship Band.

Circuit Easter Offering Service at 4.15pm followed by’ Bring & Share’ tea and cake

Giving Thanks resumes at the opening of worship on the fourth Sunday each month. You may wish to share a short message of gratitude

Church Family News:

Advance notice for Birthdays in May

“Happy Birthday” to: Jan Nightingale, Sue Davies, Bill Holdforth, Jill Blackburn, Enobong Nkantah, Tim Weller, Judith Cule, Anni Louth, Rosie Grantham

Have we missed anyone?

Wellspring Café

Thursdays & Fridays 9.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m. Saturday 9.30 a.m. - 12.00 noon

The usual menu of drinks and light food is available during normal opening hours.. Prayer Shawl knitters meet on Thursday

Circuit Farewell for Revd Doreen Koffie-Williams

At Radford & Holbrooks Church 4pm on Saturday April 11^th

Earlsdon’s contribution to the refreshments following this service is cake and dessert. One or two gluten free options would be appreciated (labelled as GF)

Mondays

‘Come and Sing!’ 7.30pm in Church fortnightly Next Meeting 13^th April, 27^th April & 11^th May

Tuesdays

Intercessory Prayer Group: 11am online

Evening Bible Study and Fellowship Group 7.30pm at Ray’s fortnightly. Next meeting 21^st April, then 5^th May

Wednesdays

Prayers and Bears 9.30am in term time (open from 9am), for pre-school children and a parent or carer.

Wednesday Worship 7pm. A short act of worship held fortnightly. Coffee available from 6.45pm. Next meeting 15^th April, then 29^th April

Circuit Outdoor Worship at Coombe Abbey Saturday 18^th April 11am

Do come along. The event is family friendly and openly inclusive. Perhaps those who may not be comfortable with indoor church worship might find this a good opportunity to meet God and others in nature. We gather in the café area (near the car park) around 10.45am.

Car sharing is encouraged. If you would like transport, please ask one of the stewards who can help to connect people and vehicles.

Talk on the Epistle to the Hebrews

Have you ever read right through the epistle to the Hebrews in the New Testament of the Bible? Perhaps you found it a bit difficult to understand.

On Saturday 25th April there will be a talk on the book of Hebrews in the parish room at All Souls RC church in Chapelfields, starting at 2.30pm. It will be given by Father Richard Ounsworth who is an expert on this subject.

The ecumenical house group which meets at Victor Keene's have watched a video of him speaking on this subject. They found that, although Father Richard is an academic, he has a way of putting things over which is easy for the ordinary person to understand. He will be present in person on this occasion. There will be a break for refreshments after which he will be happy to answer questions. The whole event will finish at around 4.15pm.

No need to book. Just turn up. (poster with more details HERE)

May Day is fast approaching so I would ask if the bakers among us could don their pinnies and start to rustle up some lovely cakes .( They do freeze)

I shall man (or woman) the stall until 2pm from early on May Day but would ask for help during the course of the day .
There will be a sign-up chart nearer the time.

Thank you with anticipation
Penny

Christian Aid Week
We will be fundraising for Christian Aid again this year by holding our usual plant and produce sale on Friday 15^th May. Over the next month please think about potting up any cuttings or seedlings you have spare in the garden. If you are baking please consider making an extra cake to donate (it can be frozen). Hand made craft items also sell well. It seems a long way off but this is the last newsletter until the Sunday before the event so we need to plan ahead!

WOODSIDE CHURCH FELLOWSHIP
Our next meeting is on this coming Tuesday, 14th April, at 2pm, when we will welcome the Rev Becki Stennett. We look forward to hearing her talk about Susanna Wesley - known as 'The Mother of Methodism'. Please note that everyone is welcome - bring a friend.
It will be followed, of course, by a refreshing cup of tea (with biscuits).

DATES FOR THE FOLLOWING 3 WEEKS:
28th April - a talk by our own Ken Holmes regarding the work of the International Children's Trust
12th May - we welcome the Rev Jill Marsh to speak to us
26th May (Bank Holiday Tuesday) - Open Meeting, including a talk on Hedgehogs and the work being done to save them from extinction, by our own Christine Short, a dedicated supporter.

Our Earlsdon friends are always welcome to join us at any of our meetings.

Kathleen Wykes

Events and meetings coming up:
Ascension Day Services 14^th May 7pm at Woodside Avenue Methodist Church & 7pm at Arley Methodist Church.

SAFEGUARDING
Here at EMC we take the Safeguarding of children, young people and the vulnerable, indeed everyone, very seriously. This is not only the responsibly of those in an official position but of us all. So please be watchful at all times and if you have any concerns, for yourself, or on behalf of someone else, please do not hesitate to speak with me or contact me on
Earlsdonmethodistchurchsafeguarding@covnunmethodist.org.uk
or speak to the Rev Doreen or any of our stewards. Any such conversations will be entirely confidential.

Thank you. David Mills, Church, Safeguarding Officer

Newsletter Break: Please note there will be no newsletter for the weekends of Sunday 19^th April, 26^th April and 3^rd May.

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Lois Talbot (Web version by Tim W), 10/04/2026

Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
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Visitors click here.

Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet at the Church Building (details below) for our Sunday Service starting at 10.30am. For your first visit, we recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early to ensure you get a parking space and find somewhere to sit before the service begins. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team.

Parking is available at the front & back of the adjacent Church Hall, accessible from Earlsdon Avenue South.

Tea, coffee and biscuits are available after the service, please stay and have a chat.

Plan your journey:
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Accessibility: Both the Church & Church Hall have level or ramp access, and chair lift access to upper floors. There are disabled access toilets in both buildings. The main worship area of the Church also benefits from a hearing loop. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up.

Our Service

The main service begins at 10.30am, but when the music is led by our Worship Band, we have a few hymns &/or songs before the service starts. There is then a warm welcome from one of our Stewards. Church news & extra notices may also be given at this time. Our services are typically an hour long, with a mixture of hymns, prayers, bible readings and a sermon. One of our leaders will give the sermon that is bible based and that we can apply to our everyday life. We finish with a final worship song before a final prayer is said. (Sometimes there is an opportunity to receive prayer at the end of the service.)

EMC Congregation

What about my children?

If you would like information of the activities available for children please Contact Us.

Have you got children? Would you like to bring them to church?

Earlsdon Methodist Church aims to provide a safe & welcoming environment in which children can be themselves & have fun learning about our Christian faith. Please see our Sunday Services page for more information on Sunday morning groups for children.

Current mid-week groups available for children are as follows:

Prayers & Bears – every Wednesday morning (term time only) starting at 8.45 am. This is held in the church & is open to parents & carers with pre-school children.
Dayspring Steel Band – please follow this link for more information.

If you have any questions about any of the above then please Contact Us .

Children

Getting Connected

Church Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, morning, afternoons and evenings.

Our groups include:-

Centenary Choir (alternate Mondays)
Tuesday Prayer Prayer & Reflection online
Tuesday Intercessory Prayer online
Wednesday Midweek Prayer & Meditation
Wednesday Worship (held fortnightly)
Dayspring Steel Band
3 in 1 Youth Group
Wellspring Café
Prayer Shawl Ministry

Check out Church Groups and see if there’s one that you could join, or we can put you in touch with a small group leader who will be more than happy to invite you along to their group.

We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.

Best Wishes