Newsletter – 16 February
Sharing Jesus Training Course (Crossing London) – 8pm at Trinity, Harrow on Thursdays 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th February. How to put Faith in Words. The Sharing Jesus Training Courses are for all Christians who want to share their faith more effectively and led by trained leaders in an interactive, interesting and attractive way. Each Training Course comprises of 4 different sessions to be presented during February 2014 over 4 consecutive weeks at locations across London. One will be at Trinity URC & Methodist Church, Hindes Road, Harrow HA1 1RX. To book your place and for more information visit www.crossinglondon.co.uk/training or contact the venue 020 8863 5147.
This year’s Lent Course starts 3rd March at Ruislip Manor (on Monday evenings at 8pm), and at Northwood on 5th March (on Wednesday evenings at 19.45pm) & 6th March (Thursday afternoon at 14.00pm). It will run for 6 weeks. The course is entitled “Jesus the Jew” and is designed to sharpen our understanding of the real Jesus, and covers such questions as: Do we really know Jesus? Do we understand his world? Do we remember that he was a Jew? Seeing Jesus more clearly can transform us, sharpen our image of Jesus, & shed glimmers of new light on the one at the heart of our faith. Topics covered include:
- social challenges – Jesus’ views on money, wealth, marriage and divorce
- identity issues – who the public, the disciples and Jesus himself thought he was
- spiritual resources – how prayer worked for Jesus, and can work for us”.
Lent courses are a great tradition of the Methodist Church and I encourage every one of you to attend one group, whether you want to sit quietly listening or have your say. Please see Cathy Smith (Ruislip Manor) or Tim Clifford/ Sally Lunson (Northwood) to order a booklet (cost £3.99) in advance and for any questions.
World Women’s Day of Prayer- Streams in the Desert – Friday March 7th – Coffee from 10.30am in the vestibule, Service at 11 and a Mezze-style lunch in the Main Hall afterwards.
Who killed the Headmaster? You are invited to a social evening of Murder Mystery entertainment and delicious food in the Main Hall on 22nd March 6.45 for 7pm start. Tickets £15 (students £10) from Karen 01895 674514. Donations for the raffle in aid of The Stroke Association will be gratefully received.