October’s Newsletter

08/10/2024

Below are excerpts from this month’s newsletter including events and activities. If you have any queries, just click on the Contact Us tab on the top menu and fill in our form.

Our Services for October

Come and join us!

Sunday, 6th October 10:30 a.m. – Micah | Matt Banthorpe
Sunday, 13th October 10:30 a.m.- Habakkuk | Jeff Scantlebury
Sunday, 20th October 10:30 a.m.(Communion) – Zephaniah | Matt Banthorpe
Sunday, 27th October 10:30 a.m. – All age service (SOS & YD) – Church Anniversary | Chris Poole

Here is Matt’s availability for October.

Every Tuesday – Church Office
Every Thursday – Church Office

Matt will also be leading and preaching on Sunday, 6th and 20th October.

September Harvest

Thank you all for your generosity during this Harvest month. All of your donations will soon be delivered to the Sutton Night Watch.

If you would still like to donate, the collection boxes will continue to be in the porch area until next Sunday, 6th October. If you prefer to give cash, please follow the link below.

https://suttonnightwatch.com/

Baptism Study Sessions

Baptism is a significant step in one’s spiritual journey with Christ. Matt will be running baptism study sessions, starting today 1st October. Would you like to know more and to understand what baptism is about? Please contact Matt Banthorpe.

Celebrating 148 years…

On Sunday, 27th October we will be celebrating our 148th year anniversary serving as the body of Christ. This year our service will be led by the church children and youth. It will a thanksgiving service, celebrating all the work from WBC throughout the years in Wallington. Come and celebrate with us.

Weekly Church activities during the month

Knit & Natter Group, meets every other Monday between 2-4pm in the Lounge (Parkgate Road entrance). If you would like to join and know which mondays the group meets please speak to Brenda Manuel-Warner.

Mens Cycling Group. Meets every Tuesday morning for a gentle ride to Abbey Mill’s. If you would like to join please contact Dave Usher, Ed Brown or Chris Poole.

Meeting at the Pub. Join some of the men at The Whispering Moon, Wetherspoons in Wallington at 6 pm, every Tuesday for an evening meal and a proper catch up!

Paddington’s Toddlers Group. Continues to run every Wednesday Morning, 9:30 to 11:15. If you would like to join please contact Maureen.

Online Prayer Meeting (Zoom Prayer Group). Meets every fortnight Wednesday via Zoom between 6:45 – 7:30 p.m. Please contact Fran Poole for more information on October dates and details on how to access the meeting.

Leechcroft Road House Group. Meets every fortnight Wednesday in person or via zoom at 8 p.m. Dates for this month are: 9th and 23rd October. Please contact Ben Fabunmi for more information and details on how to access the meeting.

Ladies Contact Club will be held on every other Thursday, 3rd and 17th October in the small hall. Please contact Maureen or Brenda if you would like more information.

Craft Club will be held on Thursday 10th and 24th October from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. For more information please speak to Fran.

Y-Prayers House Group meets every first Friday of the month at 8 p.m. Contact Winnie Essel or Jan Stone for more information.

Holiday at Home report 2024

Holiday at Home has been running since October 2007 and we have a pattern of 3 times a year. We run this event for seniors, on a Saturday, with lunch included.

We usually have, craft, games, quizzes, entertainment and include a ‘Thought for the Day’.

Our aim is to give the guests an enjoyable day, with friendship, someone to listen to them, and so to witness God’s Love to them. Most guests keep returning, unless their health deteriorates, so we are getting to know them well.

Some of our guests have Churches or have had a Christian background, some have no church connection and some are asking about our faith. We invite them to the services and our other ministries: Contact Club, Craft or Knit and Natter.

Mostly its ladies who come, men are welcome too!

When I reported in 2012 our numbers varied between 14 and 26. Now we stop at 40, including the hosts who enjoy the day just as much as the guests!

We have a great team who provide a much-appreciated lunch, greet, help with craft and chat. Thank you to everyone involved!

Our next Holiday at Home is on November 30th, with the Quaker Steel Band entertaining us. Please look out for the invitations and give them to friends and neighbours. Any volunteers- please talk to Fran or Delsie.

Thank you all for your support and prayers.

by Fran Poole