Please light a candle and pray for peace
Paul reflects on climate change and plastic in this month's blog concluding with
"If we could all challenge ourselves to at least considering such matters when we shop and maybe if we could all commit ourselves to making one small change in our lifestyle choices in order to make them more sustainable, perhaps then our enjoyment of the summer won’t have to cost the earth."
Big Brunch has taken a break during the summer but we are planning 'A Breakfast Extravaganza' on both Saturday, 27th July and Saturday 17th August.
So come along to Martin Way on either or both dates at any time from 9am to 12.30pm to enjoy a special breakfast.
Items on the menu include pancakes, waffles, bagels, scrambled egg, smoked salmon
There is no cost but donations are welcomed towards our fundraising to fix our ancient plumbing and boiler.
Big Brunch will be back in September.
As you may know, we have spent more than we would have liked to recently because of defects in the building. First was the soggy Coffee Lounge floor which, after a couple of expensive false starts, we now seem to have a solution which is working.
We are now in the middle of trying to fix leaks in the 1930's plumbing in the hall where a few exploratory holes have been drilled. Our main problem here is we don't know where the pipes run but we are in the process of trying to map out the circuit.
All this costs money which is why we have joined the "easyfundraising" scheme where, by shopping online via one of over 3,500 retailers, those retailers will donate a percentage of the sale to our fund at no cost to the shopper or to ourselves.
For more information and to join the scheme please go to our Fundraising web page.
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.
| Sunday 7th | 10:30 | Richard Graham (Morning Worship) |
| Sunday 14th | 10:30 | Rev Paul Timmis (Cafe Worship / Holy Communion) |
| Sunday 21st | 10:30 | Valerie Ashcroft (Morning Worship) |
| 18:30 | Rev Paul Timmis (Holy Communion) | |
| Sunday 28th | 10:30 | Brenda Cannon (Morning Worship) |
| Sunday 4th | 10:30 | Deacon Dawn Canham (Cafe Worship) |
| Sunday 11th | 10:30 | Tony Loft (Morning Worship) |
| 18:30 | Rev Paul Timmis (Holy Communion) | |
| Sunday 18th | 10:30 | Rev Paul Timmis (Holy Communion) |
| Sunday 25th | 10:30 | Valerie Ashcroft (Morning Worship) |
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
Total raised so far £62.62 (as at 07/07/19). That's money received from suppliers after our supporters (18 so far) have shopped on-line at no cost to them.
Please click on the picture below to join the scheme or to shop if you've already registered.
It's all in the touch,
the touch of love,
the touch of healing,
the touch of compassion,
the touch of reassurance,
the touch that says,
'You are special, wanted,
held in high regard'.
It's all in that touch,
that very special touch,
the touch you give through us
who reach out to those in need,
to those who need to know.
Help us to be channels of your touch
in this dark world,
to bring your love,
healing,
compassion,
and reassurance,
to a world that knows
none of these
©John Birch
Clicking on the Bible reference below will display the full bible text in another window courtesy of BibleGateway
Even in a democracy it takes courage to speak out against social evils. In the Northern Kingdom of Israel, eight centuries before Jesus, Amos, a southern farmer, took his life in his hands when he prophesied Divine judgement against the King and the Priesthood.
God the supreme ruler
We now begin a series of readings from Paul’s Epistle to the Colossians, written about AD 62. Epaphras has reported to Paul that there are errors of doctrine and practice in the Church at Collossae, and this letter is Paul’s response.
In grasping the full impact of the often diluted ‘Parable of the Good Samaritan’ it is vital to remember that orthodox Jews hated Samaritans, and that Levites, on their way to perform religious ceremonies at the Temple would be ritually contaminated by contact with a dead body.
The June 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 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.
In view of the new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) which came 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 left-click to read or right-click to download on the following link - MWMC GDPR Data Privacy Notice
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.