This Sunday morning, we are really looking forward to the Sunday School Nativity. Come along and enjoy the kids and applaud with us all the hard work they have put in to their play.

Mossley continues to support the Newtownabbey Methodist Mission in their annual Christmas Toy Appeal.

Just a gentle reminder that it’s this Sunday, so don’t forget to add a ‘special something’ to your weekly shopping trolley.

**TOYS TO BE LEFT UNWRAPPED**

See below the Christmas services throughout the month of December. Conducted by the Rev. Alan Lorimer.

November 27th @ 11am
Advent #1 – HOPE

December 4th @11am
Advent #2 – PEACE

December 11th @11am
Advent #3 – JOY

December 18th @11am
Sunday School Nativity, Advent #4 – LOVE

December 18th @6.30pm
Candlelight Carol Service

December 21st @7pm
Blue Christmas Service

December 24th @11pm
Christmas Eve Service

December 25th @10am
Christmas Morning Family Service

We are pleased to announce that Elaine Gowdy has been appointed our new Youth Leader. Two weeks on and doing a wonderful job.

The congregation at Mossley would like to thank Simon for his work with the children and young people connected to the church, primarily through starting REFUGE Youth Club and Junior Youth Fellowship. It’s a great encouragement to us that both he and Elaine can continue together nurturing established relationships with the young people and their families.

Please pray for Elaine in her new role together with Simon, that the Lord will bless their family and the work that they do with our youth and children in Mossley.

This Sunday’s service focus is on Methodist Home Missions. To find out what MHM means to our Methodist community throughout Ireland click on the links below.

www.irishmethodist.org/home-mission

MHMI-Online Brochure

I came across these photos on my camera of the day our church spent at the end of October at Drumalis House in Larne.

Alan our minister, lead us and shared in the benefits of centering prayer. Which we all agreed was a necessity to promote the health of our faith within the busy lives and challenges we face.

Now two weeks on,  I wonder how we are getting on with this lifestyle change? Or are we finding that the pressures and distractions life throws at us is disallowing time in Gods presence?

If you want a little guided help in this, an easy way is to download the free app from iTunes Store. Centering Prayer by Contemplative Outreach Ltd. Click on the image below to direct you to the Store.

NOW AVAILABLE, the Christmas ‘Gifts for Life’ 2016 Catalogue supporting the Methodist World Development & Relief fund. Pick up your copy in church.

Sunday morning service was dedicated to saying farewell to our Girls Brigade 324th Company at Mossley Methodist.

It was lovely to see past girls turn out to join with us in thanking Acting Captain Stephany Neilands and her officers, Lynn Clarke, Carol Swan and Catherine Johnson for their commitment and hard work over recent years.

Afterwards there was a chance to walk down memory lane as past Officer Janine Lowry produced a scrapbook full of old GB snaps.

The leaders and congregation here at Mossley Methodist would like to thank everyone who dedicated their time as captains, officers, helpers and every girl who attended over the years. You added laughter, friendship, team spirit and colour to our halls. Sadly will be missed.

View GB Memory Gallery CLICK HERE

Sunday morning worship treated our congregation at Mossley to beautiful displays thoughout the sanctuary staging Harvest scenes of thanksgiving with each of the church organisations being  represented.

Elaine Gowdy with the help of the Junior Youth Fellowship, led our Harvest Celebrations on Sunday. Bringing us scripture readings and poems, the JYF finally treated us to a praise song.

Thank you to everyone who filled their crates with tins and dry goods in support of Store House. After light refreshments there was a retiring offering in aid of hurricane relief in Haiti.

Well done Elaine for leading worship, and to all the creatives who planned and put together the stunning displays. It really was a treat for everyone.

View full gallery HERE