Dundee Methodist Church

26 December 2004

We give the assurance of our thoughts and prayers to all who are unwell, awaiting or undergoing treatment, or anxious or grieving for the loss of loved ones.

Creche arrangements

It would now be helpful to have a ‘creche’ rota for use on a more regualr basis as neceessary. Anyone willing to take the “wee ones” out for a time during worship is asked to contact Elaine (Baptismal Secretary / Creche Coordinator) or Paddy, Senior Church Steward, as soon as possible. Thanks.

Property Items

Please note the following

  • the photocopier in the upstairs office will be out of use until an ordered replacement part arrives – contact Jenny or David for updates
  • the premises will not receive their regular cleaning over the holiday period.
  • redecoration of the premises will take place in January, probably towards the middle or end of the month.

Financial support of the Church

The envelopes for 2005 are now available; anyone who has not received their expected supply or wishes to join the scheme is asked to contact Cliff (Assistant Church Treasurer) as soon as possible. David E. (Church Treasurer) will be happy to discuss other methods of giving to church funds, eg by Standing Order.

Support other Organisations

Amnesty International – Global Letter-writing Campaign 2004

Between 1st November and 31st January, Amnesty International UK asks supporters to send cards with messages of hope and solidarity to victims of human rights violations and those who defend them. Details of person or bodies to whom cards may be sent, plus guidelines for doing so, are available on the papers on the Vestibule table.

Forthcoming events

Date & timeVenueDetails
Thursday, 6th January, 7.15 pm to 9.15 pm Dundee Methodist Church “Come as You Are”. The last in this series of meetings. It will include a time for reflection over the 10 meetings and also for looking ahead.

Prayer Points for this week

  • staff at Methodist Church House, London;
  • NCH work and supporters in Scotland, including Ted Wallace, the District Link Person;
  • members of the Circuit’s five congregations;
  • office staff’s prayers for a “happy and peaceful holiday” this week (Christian Aid);
  • young Orthodox-founded Christian internet resource, ‘The Stretenie’, in Belarus (Feed The Minds);
  • The Leprosy Mission’s work in North Central India – Bihar Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Uttaranchal;
  • Bible Society work in Kenya and in Ghana;
  • we pray with and for the peoples of Egypt, Israel and Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria;
  • we remember fellow Methodists in the Bideford Circuit (Plymouth & Exeter District) and in Banff (North of Scotland Mission Circuit).