Please light a candle for Advent 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.
On 23rd December, Sunday Club will be leading worship with their nativity 'It's Chriiistmas!' In order for you, the adult members of the congregation, to fully enter into the occasion, we would very much like it if you could come to that service dressed in party clothes. It's going to be a riot - hopefully the good kind...
Anyone who fancies a cup of tea or coffee, a slice of cake and a chat is welcome to come along. If you or someone you know is lonely, at a loose end, just passing the church or simply wanting a chat, you are welcome to pop in and join us - the more the merrier!
We are meeting from 2.30 to 4pm on Fridays,
Forget the winter blues, come along to Martin Way Methodist Church for their Gastronomic Food Weekend of the 19th and 20th January 2019. There will be the usual fantastic Big Brunch on the Saturday but also on the Sunday you can spoil yourself with a gourmet French Themed lunch served after the service. There will be no charge for the lunch but we ask for donations towards the cost of the coffee lounge floor. Please put your name on the sign-up sheet on the notice board if you would like to have lunch.
After what seem an age Big Brunch is finally back. 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:
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.
By holding a fund raiser (see above), we continue to support Merton Faith in Action, who every Wednesday and Friday throughout the year, run the Merton Homeless Drop-in with the help of volunteers. On average about 65 homeless and vulnerably housed people attend each session. These are mainly men, and a few women, for whom little other help is available. As well as a warm and friendly welcome they can get a high-quality hot lunch, internet access and help with filling in on-line forms, and help with moving on. Learn more about this charity at the FiA website.
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 2nd | 10:30 | Rev Paul Timmis (Baptism, Cafe Worship, Gift service) |
| Sunday 9th | 10:30 | Brenda Cannon (Morning Worship) |
| 18:30 | Rev Paul Timmis (Holy Communion) | |
| Sunday 16th | 10:30 | Richard Graham (Morning Worship) |
| 16:00 | Rev Paul Timmis (Carol service) | |
| Sunday 23rd | 10:30 | Rev Paul Timmis (Nativity/HC) |
| Monday 24th | 17:30 | Rev Paul Timmis (Christingle) |
| Tuesday 25th | 10:30 | Rev Paul Timmis (Christmas morning) |
| Sunday 30th | 10:30 | Valerie Ashcroft (Morning Worship) |
| 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) |
| 18:30 | Rev Paul Timmis (Holy Communion) | |
| Sunday 27th | 10:30 | Rev Chris Morley (Morning Worship) |
Advent God,
we journey with you,
to Bethlehem’s stable
and a new-born King,
ears attuned
to the song of angels,
eyes alert
for Bethlehem’s star.
Forgive us
if on our journey
if we are distracted
by the tempting offers
of this world.
Keep our hearts aflame
with the hope
of Christmas,
and the promise
of a Saviour. Amen
©John Birch
Clicking on the Bible reference below will display the full bible text in another window courtesy of BibleGateway
The Media often focus on the failings of religious leaders. From the 5th century BC Malachi attacks corruption at the heart of the Jewish Religion – in the Temple and its Levitical Priesthood.
When Zacharias's voice was restored to him, he sang from the fullness of the Spirit a prophetic blessing.
Writing from prison Paul assures his converts that God is working for their perfection.
John the Baptist's Renewal Campaign was the 'trigger' for Jesus' move into the public eye. St. Luke places John in his historical context.
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.