Please light a candle for the New Year and pray for peace
In his Advent and Christmas message, Paul reflects on the unsettled world we live in and reminds us that, as his followers, we each have a part to play, where we are able, in the transformation of this all-too-often-troubling world of ours.
After a break for Christmas, Big Brunch is back. Please note that, due to a clash of bookings, we have had to move from the March 16th date into April 6th. It will cost you £4 for the full English breakfast but other options are available. We look forward to seeing you there, between 10.30am and 1pm on the following dates:
Merton Citizens is an alliance of 17 faith, education and community institutions working together for the common good. Over the past year members have spoken to over 9,000 local people to identify the issues that we care about and deternmine what needs to change. Please download a copy of their 2018 Local Election Manifesto and their Impact report, Merton.
We are looking within our church for a Mental Health Champion for which training will be given. Could that be you? If you want to know more then please Contact Us.
Christian CARE is a charity working in the London Borough of Merton. They are a group of 40 volunteers from 16 different churches offering help to anyone whatever their race, colour or religion. Each year over 150 families, whose lives are in crisis, are supported. They are always in need of food, clothes and furniture, so please follow the link to their website for their latest requirements.
Several people from Martin Way volunteer for Christian Care. If you are interested please look at their Volunteers page and get in touch.
To see if a particular room is available for your event go to our Contact Us page where you can check before emailing your enquiry to our Booking Secretary. Alternatively, you can check by clicking Check availability.
In view of the new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) coming into effect on Friday, 25 May 2018, we have updated our Privacy Policy to detail how we collect, store and handle your personal data to reassure you that your data is safe with us. Please by left-click to read or right-click to download on the following link - MWMC GDPR Data Privacy Notice
| Sunday 6th | 10:30 | Rev Paul Timmis (Covenant Communion)) |
| 16:00 | Rev Paul Timmis (Circuit service for Epiphany at Martin Way) |
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| Sunday 13th | 10:30 | Brenda Cannon (Morning Worship) |
| Sunday 20th | 10:30 | Viv Newitt (Morning Worship) |
| Sunday 27th | 10:30 | Rev Chris Morley (Morning Worship) |
| 18:30 | Rev Paul Timmis (Holy Communion) |
| Sunday 3rd | 10:30 | Rev Paul Timmis (Holy Communion) |
| Sunday 10th | 10:30 | David Eagle (Morning Worship) |
| Sunday 17th | 10:30 | Brenda Cannon (Morning Worship) |
| Sunday 24th | 10:30 | Tony Loft (Cafe Worship) |
| 18:30 | Rev Paul Timmis (Holy Communion) |
You have gifted the Church
through the goodness of your Grace
to be your hands and do your work,
to be your voice and share your words,
to bring healing to a fallen world
and broken lives make whole.
You have gifted your people
with the blessings of your Spirit,
the power to transform lives
and make all things new.
Now may our hearts receive,
our mouths proclaim,
our hands prepare for service,
that the love that we have known
might overflow the lives we live
and pour into the hearts of others,
that all might receive your Grace,
your renewing Spirit and your love.
Amen
©John Birch
Clicking on the Bible reference below will display the full bible text in another window courtesy of BibleGateway
Second Isaiah, prophet of the return of Israel from exile, is speaking at a time when the problems encountered as they struggled to re—establish the Nation, and reconstruct the City and its Temple, were proving insurmountable. The prophet feels call to speak out - that with God the future looks good. (This passage helps us to understand the fervent nationalism of Israel to this day)
The Goodness of God
The Christian community in Corinth was split by factions, and its worship dominated by those who spoke in tongues. Paul highlights the unifying work of the Holy Spirit inspiring - not just the so- called gifts of the Spirit - but a wide range of beneficial and practical abilities.
The changing of the water-into-wine remains a mystery. St. John alone describes this event - the 'first of Jesus' signs' - and an allegory of the transformation our Lord brings to those who believe in him.
The December 2018 / January 2019 Newsletter is now available. To keep up to date with events at Martin Way, left-click to read or right-click to download on the Newsletter cover.
Please let us know if there is any way in which we can be of service to you by contacting us via the Contact us page. All communications will be treated in the strictist confidence.
Do you know anyone who has dementia or is caring for someone suffering with dementia then you may find the organisation "Dementia Friends" helpful.
Dementia Friends is an organisation about learning more about dementia and the small ways you can help.
The Merton Dementia Hub is a unique community based service for people with dementia, their family and carers.
Their address is:
67 Whitford Gardens
Mitcham CR4 4AA
Tel: 020 8687 0922
Please click on an event for further details. If you would like to have an event or meeting added to the calendar please email details to enquiries@martinway.org.uk or via the Contact us page.
Would you like to follow a Bible Study, but don't know where to start? Then why not go to A Word in Time on the Methodist Church web site and follow this week's Bible Study.
The Community page showcases organisations which have chosen Martin Way as a place where they feel they can offer further services to the community. Most are regular long-standing bookings. Have a look to see if any strike a chord with you.
Please pray for others known to you who are ill, bereaved, in need of encouragement or just in need of a friendly word, especially if you're the one able to give it. It could mean so much to them.