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Welcome to Earlsdon Methodist Church
Newsletter and Notices
Number 299: 05.07.26
Minister: Revd Doreen Koffie-Williams
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Dear Earlsdon Methodist Friends,
What a lovely afternoon many enjoyed last Saturday as people came for a strawberry tea in the Wellspring area. Thanks to everyone who made it possible and to those who came along. It was great to see so many visitors and to welcome them.
Along with our newsletter this week we have another hymn shared by Victor, this one from the C19th. Its words speak of an idealised Victorian image of homelife – not everyone’s experience perhaps. I read it again through the lens of our home with each other in God’s family,
In Eco-space I share again a cleaning recipe which I first found in 2020/21 when some of us had more time on our hands to experiment! A few people asked for these formulas later, so here’s the first of a few which I keep on using – because it works and helps the environment, one squirt at a time!
Continuing the thread of home life and families, one of our close relatives has recently faced a particular examination as part of the process towards ‘citizenship’. It started another thread of thought which I share. ‘Passing the Test’.
Ed
Sunday 5th July
Worship at 10.30am led by David Kershaw
Morning Worship is available to access via the usual zoom link
Coffee and tea are available after morning service
Sunday 12th July
Worship at 10.30am led by EMC Worship Band
Sunday 19th July
Worship at 10.30am led by Karen Brooks
Sunday 26th July
Worship with Holy Communion at 10.30am led by Revd Stuart Jennings
Church Family News and Prayer:
Judith shares some very good news of their granddaughter Ellie, achieving a First-Class BSc on her degree course. Judith joins with her neighbour who also is celebrating her own granddaughter’s achievement: two very happy grannies!
There is no new update on David who remains in Coundon Care Home. They hope for a decision for his future care within the next 4 weeks.
Praying for Church and Community
The activities we will focus on next week are:
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Our pastoral visitors
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The National Trust who meet monthly in the church
Praying the alphabet
As we pray through the alphabet, we arrive at ‘H’. I can think of three Hs in our church family. Maybe there are more? Let’s think of them this week.
(If you don’t know of anyone in church with the letter of the week – maybe you could ask around and say hello to one of them?)
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
Mondays
Banner Group meets on Mondays at 2pm above Wellspring. If you love being creative with embroidery, design and sewing, speak with Gill W, Helen, Heather or Lynda.
‘ Come and Sing!’ 7.30pm in Church fortnightly Next Meeting Monday 6th July
Monday Evening Housegroup meets fortnightly, next on 13th July.
Tuesdays
Intercessory Prayer Group: 11am online
Evening Bible Study and Fellowship Group 7.30pm at Ray’s fortnightly. Next meeting 14th July
Wednesdays
Worship Band meet for rehearsal in church, 8pm. Next meeting 15th July. An open invitation to join if you are interested.
Wednesday Worship 7pm. A short act of worship held fortnightly. Coffee available from 6.45pm. Next meeting 8th July
Volunteers - always needed!
Wellspring Cafe is often a very busy place on Thursdays, Fridays and now Saturdays are attracting more customers.
We rely on a steady group of faithful volunteers, including a couple of friends from St Barbara's church, to serve, wash up and chat to people.
As the summer season is upon us, inevitably people will be away and sometimes the teams are really stretched, needing to call in extra help.
Would you consider helping out, maybe occasionally, maybe once a month or fortnight, maybe to be on a rota (as the Saturday team operates)?
An extra person to help wash up, clear tables, have a chat with someone would be a real asset.
If you think you could help for a shift - or part shift - at any time, do have a word with one of the team.
Thursdays (9-2): Viv, Gill S, Ruth O'S
Fridays (9-2): Holdforths, McAinshes, Pinks
Saturdays (9.30-12): Ruth O'S, Gill W, Ruth F, Lois
Shoe Box Appeal
It is that time of year to think about the T4U Shoe Box Appeal for children who have nothing. The appeal is asking for the same items as previously with an extra request for games/items for boys aged 12 years. At a time when there is so much misery for children around the world it is a chance for us to make a small contribution to children's happiness & a reminder to them that others do care.
We will be packing boxes on Monday October 12th so gifts & financial donations will be very welcome from September. They can be brought to Wellspring or to Wendy Winch or Gill Spokes.
Suggested items for the boxes are woolly hats, scarves, gloves, stationery items, small toys & games, soft toys (Not home knitted), tooth brush, tooth paste, soap etc.
Thank you for your kindness.
Wendy Winch & Gill Spokes
WOODSIDE CHURCH FELLOWSHIP
We meet again on Tuesday afternoon, 14th July, at 2pm, when we will be pleased to welcome Roslyn Leng together with Rev Pauline Warner. They will give a talk about a recent visit they made to Whalley Abbey.
Future Dates:
28th July - Rev Ian Coates will give another of his interesting talks
11th August - Keith Chapman will give another illustrated talk (using our screens) regarding ancient caves
25th August - we meet at the home of Sue and Brian Davies to enjoy sunshine, tea and cakes in their lovely garden (indoors if wet)
All meetings finish with a refreshing cup of tea (and biscuits).
Our Earlsdon friends are always welcome to join us - why not bring a friend?
Kathleen Wykes
Events and meetings coming up:’
Outdoor Worship at Coombe Abbey with friends from around the circuit on Saturday 18th July, meeting in the café area at 10.45 for 11am start
Circuit & District Service, Saturday 25th July, to say farewell to Revd Novette Headley, who has been our District Chair for Birmingham District, now West Midlands, 3pm at Coventry Central Hall, followed by food
Circuit Methodist New Year Service on Sunday 6th September 3.30pm, at Woodside Avenue Church
Eco-Space – Caring for God’s World
Toilet Magic! / Pure Magic Spray
 I use this all the time now to clean the toilet bowl or wherever I need to remove limescale. It really does work!
All you need is a box of citric acid granules (200g) readily available in DIY stores or some hardware shops, a glass spray bottle, a heatproof measuring jug.
BBC One - Morning Live - Nancy's Green Cleaning Tips
(I don’t always bother with the washing up liquid or essential oils – optional!)
No need to use harmful bleach which is really bad for the environment, waterways and fish. Bleach whitens but it does not remove limescale. You also don’t need to keep buying and carrying plastic bottles of chemicals from the supermarket.
Joy without measure – well a little bit of measuring is involved.
Have a go!
LT
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 any of our stewards. Any such conversations will be entirely confidential.
Thank you. David Mills, Church Safeguarding Officer
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Lois Talbot (Web version by Tim W), 03/07/2026
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