13 April 2025

TRINITY URC METHODIST CHURCH NOTICES

13 April 2025

Palm Sunday

Service today at 10.30am

led by Roy Pritchard

District Online Worship: Sunday 13th April at 6.30pm 

Following a successful launch in March, our next District Online Worship will take place this Sunday the 13th of April at 6:30pm. This month our preacher is the Rev Phil Gough, District Secretary for Ministry and Vocations. The Zoom link is as follows:

https://zoom.us/j/97923125645?pwd=L656LDUauCGtv46fg2PoKXxwI24E8a.1

Meeting ID: 979 2312 5645

 Don’t forget to bring in your ‘Count Your Blessings’ boxes this Sunday.

Next Sunday is Easter Sunday the 20th of April, our Trinity service is led by Rev Mark when Holy Communion will be celebrated.

The Worship Area Flowers for April arranged by Joyce Ross and on Sunday the 13th are donated by Anne Grundy the flowers for the 20th of April Easter Day are donated by Joyce Ross and Audrey Adams. Donations are requested for extra flowers for Easter and a collection plate is on the table as you come into Church.

It is with great sadness that we report the death of Kenneth Hindle.

Kenneth was raised in Gt. Harwood. He was known to many as he worked for years in a variety of the local corner Co-op shops. Kenneth was a Local Preacher in our Methodist circuit for many years. In 1956, he started an ecumenical Youth Club in our building. He ran this for many years and could be found most evenings in his office (now the flower room). Past members will well remember “the bar “in the upper room serving its speciality of hot Vimto!! Kenneth always incorporated a 15 minute “Epilogue” in the middle of the Thursday evening club nights – a time of thoughtful reflection. There was also a gathering after Sunday evening worship – a time for discussion on all sorts of subjects.

Kenneth left Gt. Harwood in 1964 to take up a full-time career as a Youth Worker in Burnham-on-sea, establishing a Youth Club there. On his retirement, Kenneth immediately set about starting a U3A (University of the 3rd Age) in Burnham. He was very involved in this until he sadly died on 20th March.

Kenneth never forgot his roots or the members of his YC here. We have had many reunions over the years – early ones attracting 60-70 past members. Many long- lasting friendships (and relationships) were formed. Kenneth last visited in July 2024 when our last reunion was held.

His funeral will take place in Burnham on 24th April.                Pam & Paul Russo

Forthcoming Dates For Your Diaries

Trinity Bible Study Group 

The bible study group has resumed on Tuesday at 7pm. We are exploring the book of Esther as part of our 'Women in the Bible' series. All are welcome.     Rev. Mark 

Rishton Methodist Church. Messy Church:

Free Family Film and Pizza Afternoon. Sunday 13th April 2.30 pm.

The Rabbit and the Rock (based on Psalm 91). If you would like to join in, please let me know.

Thanks, Nick Schumann. nickschumann1960@gmail.com

Easter Monday Walk. Monday 21st April 2025. “Beautiful Burnley!" Distance 5.5 miles

Another in our series of Easter Monday walks: this time around the parkland of Burnley.  More info on the noticeboard in the foyer.     Further details from Ruth or Steve Colling.   07989014997

Calling all friends and family!

The Trinity Team are having a sort out in the room downstairs off the main central hall (playgroup room) if you have a designated space would you come and tidy/ sort it out so we can clean it. Thank you

Rishton Church Good News. Good Morning All! Message from our treasurers at Rishton Methodist:  The Spring Fayre total for 2025 is £979.70 this is £159.70 up in 2024. There will be a final total to follow shortly.  Thank you to everyone who shared in the day with us and helped in any way. Steve Colling

* ECO Church Tip. Use eco cleaning products where possible.

Rev Mark Jason. 07305 805930 Email mark.jason@methodist.org.uk

Chief Steward: John Ansell 01254-888741 jcansell@ntlworld.com

Gift Aid Secretary: Geoff Grundy,

Trinity Prayer Chain: Audrey Adams 01254-888224.

Room Bookings: Chris Talbot 01254883427 or 07505121210

TRINITY WEB PAGES https://www.trinitychurchgreatharwood.org/

Email address: trinityenquiries@greatharwoodmethodistcircuit.org.uk

Trinity Facebook link http://www.facebook.com/trinityurcmethodist

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Information for this Notice Sheet to be given to Geoff Grundy in writing or by email geoff.grundy@btinternet.com by Wednesday the 16th of April at 10.00am Thanks.

A thought for today Palm Sunday

This year the calendars of the churches are aligned so that we are celebrating Holy Week and Easter together: Orthodox, Catholic, Anglican, and Reformed. May we all know the joy of the gospel together!

Like the crowds so long ago we will praise God joyfully, saying

Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!
           

If these disciples were silent the stones would shout aloud.

Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!

Lord Jesus, on this day the people went out with palms to meet you, and we meet you now with our prayers and our praise. Blessed are you, for you come to us in God’s name! Blessed are you, for you inspire the deepest joy within us! Blessed are you, for the whole company of angels and all creation sings your praise! With the children who praised you on Palm Sunday, with all who cried Hosanna.            The Revd Dr Susan Durber