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Mossley Methodist Church

🌿QUIET MORNINGS: Summer Stillness

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In a world of constant noise, distraction and busyness, it can be difficult to hear the deeper movements of our own hearts, let alone become aware of God’s gentle presence with us.

Quiet Mornings are an invitation to slow down.🌿

They are not a Bible study, a prayer meeting, or a church service. Instead, they offer a simple space for reflection, silence and prayer, helping us become more attentive to God, ourselves and the world around us.

🌿Times of Stillness

Join us on Saturday 4th July & Saturday 1st August 2026
@ 9:20am – Mossley Methodist Church

Each morning begins with tea, coffee and conversation before moving into a period of shared silence. During the morning there will be two short guided reflections, each followed by time for personal quiet. Participants are free to remain seated, move to another part of the church, journal, pray, reflect on scripture or simply rest in stillness.

No previous experience of contemplation is required.
The only posture we bring is one of openness.

There is nothing to achieve, nothing to perform and no expectation that you will have a particular experience. Simply come as you are.

🌿The Hope

The hope is that, in creating space away from the demands and distractions of daily life, we may become more aware of God’s presence already with us.

As John Wesley encouraged people to make use of the means of grace, Quiet Mornings offer one small way of making room for God to meet us afresh.

Whether you are new to contemplative prayer or have practised it for many years, you are warmly welcome.

🌿What to Expect

  • Tea, coffee and light refreshments from 9:20am
  • A gentle welcome and introduction at 10:00am
  • Two guided reflections
  • Periods of silence for personal prayer and reflection
  • A simple closing time of gratitude and prayer
  • Finishing by approximately 12:00 noon

Please feel free to bring a notebook, journal or Bible if you find them helpful, though none are required.

Come as you are.

Come and rest awhile.🌿

Mossley Methodist Church

🌻 Something is Growing…

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A few months ago, during our sermon on Matthew 2 and the journey through “Egypt,” we were each given a sunflower seed and a simple reminder:

“Something is growing, even if I can’t see it yet.”

Along with a simple instruction:

Just push the seed into the soil,
water it,
and give it time.

And now, weeks later, one of our church family kindly sent a photo of theirs beginning to grow. See below.

What a lovely reminder that faith often looks like this.

We plant.
We wait.
We trust.

Sometimes in our own lives—and sometimes in the life of the church—we can feel as though nothing is changing. We can become focused on what is missing, what feels uncertain, or what we wish looked different.

But faith allows us to hope in what we do not yet see. (Hebrews 11:1)

A seed beneath the soil does not look like much.
Yet hidden growth is still growth.

Perhaps God is doing the same in us, quietly, gently, faithfully.

In our hearts.
In our healing.
In our community.
In our church.

Now that the weather is warmer and the soil is warming too, sunflower seeds can be sown directly into the garden—or started first in a little pot indoors. So if you still have your sunflower seed, plant it.

Some traditions light a candle as a sign of prayer and hope.

Perhaps this can be ours—
a small act of trust:
to place a seed into the soil,
to water it,
and to give it time.

A quiet reminder that God is often working in hidden places,
and that something is growing,
even if we cannot yet see it.

If you would like a seed—or a little biodegradable starter pot—please see Evelyn 🌻

Let’s see what grows.

“Something is growing, even if I can’t see it yet.”

Mossley Methodist Church

Outreach From the Inside Out.

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Something’s growing at Mossley this spring 🌱

“And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
— Matthew 28:20

That’s the promise tucked at the end of Jesus’ great commission. Not a command without a companion, but an invitation held in the assurance of presence.
This spring, we’re exploring what it might mean to live out that invitation together. Not as a programme or a push, but as something that grows naturally from who we already are.

Organic Outreach for Churches is a 9-week journey we’re taking as a congregation, guided by the teaching of Kevin Harney. It’s not about committees or campaigns. It’s about something simpler and deeper — allowing a love for God, for people, and for one another to quietly reshape the way we do church life.

Over nine weeks we’ll explore loving God, loving the world, and loving the Church. What it costs to truly love the world around us, how our shared life together can become an outreach in itself, and the small, practical shifts that open doors we didn’t know were there.

Sessions run weekly, beginning this Wednesday evening at 7:30pm in Mossley Methodist Church. All are welcome. No experience of evangelism required, just an open heart.

“Outreach isn’t something a committee does on our behalf. It’s what happens when love for those around us stops being occasional and starts shaping everything we do, in every part of church life, in every one of us.”
— Rev Sam Campbell

Mossley Methodist Church

Holy Week at Mossley — everyone welcome

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Easter is nearly here, and we’d love you to join us.

As our Lent journey draws to a close, Rev Peter Murray returns to lead us through Maundy Thursday — one final time in this season before we cross into Easter together.

And after three months of sabbatical rest, we welcome our own minister, Rev Sam Campbell back with us, for Good Friday and Easter morning.

Maundy Thursday — 7:30pm
Rev Peter Murray
Good Friday — 7:30pm
Rev Sam Campbell
Easter Sunday — 10:30am
Rev Sam Campbell

Wherever you’re coming from this Easter — whether faith feels solid, shaky, or somewhere in between — come as you are. 🌿

Mossley Methodist Church

Palm Sunday Service.

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a farewell & a sending – 10:30am

This Palm Sunday, as we continue our journey through Lent, we welcome you to what will be Rev Peter Murray’s final Sunday morning service with us at Mossley …although we are glad to say he will be with us once more for our Maundy Thursday evening service at 7:30pm.

Over these past three months, Peter has walked alongside this congregation, and in that walking, something beautiful has unfolded: a lightness, a warmth, a quiet sense of God’s presence that has reached beyond these walls. As a church, both leadership and congregation want to say, from the heart: thank you, Peter.

As we gather this Sunday to offer our gratitude and our farewells, we also pause to recognise something deeper. The light Peter carried into this place was never his to keep. It was given; and shared among us. The God who sent him for this season is the same God who remains when the season changes.

So come along this Palm Sunday to celebrate Jesus, who journeys with us in humility and love. And also come to say thank you, come to say goodbye — but come also ready to ask a quieter question: what will I do with what has been lit in me?

The encounter doesn’t have to end. That’s the invitation.

Mossley Methodist Church

Soul Mates — A Weekend Worth Praying For

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This Friday and Saturday, 6th and 7th March, something good is happening. Soul Mates — an all island MCI children’s and family event — is taking place, and our own Heather Bailie is right at the heart of it.

Soul Mates is one of those events that quietly does a lot. It brings children, families, leaders and volunteers together in a space that’s genuinely open …open to connection, to wonder, and to the presence of something bigger than any programme or agenda. Heather has been involved in shaping its spiritual content and activities, and that’s no small thing.

We thought this weekend was a good moment to pause and ask you as a member of our church family to hold the whole thing gently in prayer.

🙏 As the weekend unfolds, you might like to pray for…

  • Safety for everyone making the journey and gathering together
  • Real fellowship — the kind that surprises you
  • An openness to the Spirit, in whatever form that takes
  • A fresh sense of how Jesus is alive in and for each person there
  • And a passion to share that news — with everyone, everywhere

It doesn’t need to be a long prayer. Just a thought, a moment, a name held in mind. That’s enough. 🕊️

Find out more about the Soul Mates event HERE

Meet Heather Bailie

Children & Family Ministry Coordinator

We’re really glad to have Heather worship as part of our congregation here at Mossley. Her work with IMYC focuses on resourcing and training around children’s and family ministry across local churches and circuits — equipping leaders, supporting communities, and helping the Church engage meaningfully with the next generation. Soul Mates sits right at the centre of that.

If you’d like to find out more about the wider work Heather is part of, you can explore resources and find out more at IMYC — Irish Methodist Youth and Children.

Let’s keep praying for Heather and for all those working quietly and faithfully in children’s and family ministry. It matters more than we know. 🌱

Mossley Methodist Church

Inter-Church Ash Wednesday Service

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As we prepare our hearts for the season of Lent, we’d like to share details of an Inter-Church Ash Wednesday service taking place in our Belfast area.

When: Tuesday, 18th February at 7:30pm
Where: Agape Centre, Belfast South Methodist Church

This ecumenical service brings together the wider community of faith as we begin the Lenten journey. The service will include the Imposition of Ashes for those who wish to receive them.

All are welcome to attend this meaningful time of worship and reflection.

For more information, please contact Rev. Robin Waugh.

Mossley Methodist Church

Women’s Faith & Wellness Day: Joy in the Journey – G.I.G.G.L.E.S

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Saturday, 14 February 2026 | 9:30am – 1:15pm, Thomas Street Methodist Church, Portadown.

An All-Ireland Event: Theme = G.I.G.G.L.E.S
(Girls In God, Growing, Learning, Eating & Sharing)

A morning of laughter, creativity, and encouragement as we grow together in faith and friendship. Join women from across Ireland for inspiring workshops, meaningful connections, and joyful celebration.
Creative hearts. Joyful souls. One amazing journey.

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Choose Your Workshop

(Full workshop details and application form are included in the images attached below.)​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

1. ‘Clayful’ Minds with Tanya  

Explore mindfulness through creative expression using premium scented air-drying clay. No experience necessary—leave with your own masterpiece and practical tools for positive mental wellbeing.

2. Bible Journaling with Pamela & Hettie 

Connect with Scripture through colour and creative reflection. No artistic talent required—just come as you are and discover meaningful ways to deepen your time in God’s Word.

3. Resilience Through Painful Times with Sarah  

Hear Sarah’s honest testimony of overcoming a devastating back injury and how God brought her through. Learn about Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and try ear seeding as a natural wellness tool.

4. Sing a New Song with Roberta  

Refresh your musical ministry with seasoned worship leader Roberta. Learn new songs and hymns, and take home a resource guide. All voices welcome—trained singers and joyful noise-makers alike!

5. Workout Workshop with Jackie  

Enjoy 40 minutes of low-impact exercise set to music with a touch of line dancing. Light, lively, and guaranteed to lift your spirits. Wear comfortable clothes and bring your energy!

6. Create & Shine: Jewellery Making with Julie & Lila  

Design and craft your own beautiful, one-of-a-kind piece in this hands-on workshop. Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters. All materials provided.

7. Turn Up the Tropic: Glow Inside & Out with Marina  

Discover natural, award-winning skincare and simple self-care routines. Learn expert tips to help your skin glow while celebrating confidence and natural beauty.

8. The Power of Puppetry  

Learn how puppets can transform communication and storytelling. Experience the magic and impact of puppetry as a tool for connection, joy, and creating moments of wonder.

9. No-Bake Treats & Protein Balls with Maeve  

Make delicious, wholesome snacks perfect for busy lives. Learn simple recipes and flavour combinations for nutritious treats you’ll love to recreate at home.

10. Anxiety: Finding Calm in a Busy Mind with Caitlyn 

Hear Caitlyn’s personal testimony and explore what anxiety is and how it affects daily life. Discover practical tools and healthy coping techniques to regain calm and control.

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How to Book Your Place

Complete the booking form (below). Choose your workshops in order of preference (1 being your top choice). Workshops will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Submit your form by 31st January 2026

Send your completed form and payment to:
Carmel Irwin (MWI All Ireland Secretary):
∙ Email: carmelirwin@hotmail.com (scan and send)
∙ Post: 23 Ferney View, Ballinamallard, Fermanagh BT94 2EZ

Cost: £5 per person (Primary school age: FREE)

Age restriction: None! There’s something for everyone—bring your friends, daughters, mothers, and sisters.

Take this opportunity to step out and join us! Book your own place and encourage other women you know to come along.

Mossley Methodist Church

Advent 25 – JOY: Brought to you by Rev Sam Campbell

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A warm welcome to our online service in the season of Advent. Click on the video window to begin listening. Scripture and relevant links are posted below. Also any Church Announcements may be found at the end of this post.

Audio Video Sermon by Rev Sam Campbell of both Mossley and Greencastle Methodist Churches

Isaiah 35
Joy of the Redeemed

35 The desert and the parched land will be glad;
    the wilderness will rejoice and blossom.
Like the crocus, 2 it will burst into bloom;
    it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy.
The glory of Lebanon will be given to it,
    the splendor of Carmel and Sharon;
they will see the glory of the Lord,
    the splendor of our God.

3 Strengthen the feeble hands,
    steady the knees that give way;
4 say to those with fearful hearts,
    “Be strong, do not fear;
your God will come,
    he will come with vengeance;
with divine retribution
    he will come to save you.”

5 Then will the eyes of the blind be opened
    and the ears of the deaf unstopped.
6 Then will the lame leap like a deer,
    and the mute tongue shout for joy.
Water will gush forth in the wilderness
    and streams in the desert.
7 The burning sand will become a pool,
    the thirsty ground bubbling springs.
In the haunts where jackals once lay,
    grass and reeds and papyrus will grow.

8 And a highway will be there;
    it will be called the Way of Holiness;
    it will be for those who walk on that Way.
The unclean will not journey on it;
    wicked fools will not go about on it.
9 No lion will be there,
    nor any ravenous beast;
    they will not be found there.
But only the redeemed will walk there,
10     and those the Lord has rescued will return.
They will enter Zion with singing;
    everlasting joy will crown their heads.
Gladness and joy will overtake them,
    and sorrow and sighing will flee away.

Also referenced: Luke 4: 17-21

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ANNOUNCEMENTS:

🌟Supporting Our Local Community At Christmas🌟

LAST CHANCE – This Sunday morning!
We may be small, but our hearts are big! Join us as we support the Newtownabbey Methodist Mission Annual Christmas Appeal.
Together, we can bring Christmas joy to those who need it most. 💙
See you Sunday!

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 🎁Give A Gift That Changes Lives This Christmas🎁

This Christmas, why not give a gift that really makes a difference?
Our Methodist Church World Development & Relief partners are working with communities around the world who are facing poverty and hardship. Through their ‘Gifts for Life’ programme, you can give something truly meaningful – a gift that doesn’t just help one person, but has the power to transform entire communities and create lasting change.
Whether it’s providing clean water, supporting education, or helping families build sustainable livelihoods, your gift can bring hope and opportunity to those who need it most.
It’s a wonderful way to celebrate Christmas while making a real difference in the world.
Find out more about Gifts for Life HERE

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Follow this link if you feel there is someone who would benefit from accessing this service via their telephone. Calls at a local rate.

NOTE: If for some technical reason, the video link for the service is unavailable on the website. You will likely find the most up to date sermon by the Rev Sam Campbell readily available to access and listen to on this telephone line. Simply ring this number 028 9507 2248

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Our welcome is warm and our community is real.

Together we focus on deepening faith, strengthening fellowship, serving our community, and growing together in grace.

To find out more join us Sunday mornings at 10:30am – come as you are!

Mossley Methodist Church

🌟A Christmas Eve Service of Wonder & Light 🌟

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This Christmas Eve, we invite you to slow down.

At 7:30pm, we’re gathering for a special service — a chance to step out of the rush and simply be present to the beauty and mystery of this holy night.

There will be candlelight. The ancient story. Music. And space to breathe.

No performance. No pressure. Just an invitation to let yourself be met by the wonder of Christmas Eve.

Whether you come alone or with others, you are welcome here.

The service will last about an hour. Afterwards, please stay for mince pies and non-alcoholic mulled wine.

Christmas Eve 7:30pm — All are welcome

Come and see. Let the night surprise you.🌟💛