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Mossley Methodist Church

Advent Sunday #4 Sermon 202: Brought to you by Rev Sam Campbell

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Welcome to our Second Sunday in Advent (PEACE) online service. 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
Micah 5:2-5a

2 ‘But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,
    though you are small among the clans[a] of Judah,
out of you will come for me
    one who will be ruler over Israel,
whose origins are from of old,
    from ancient times.’

3 Therefore Israel will be abandoned
    until the time when she who is in labour bears a son,
and the rest of his brothers return
    to join the Israelites.

4 He will stand and shepherd his flock
    in the strength of the Lord,
    in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God.
And they will live securely, for then his greatness
    will reach to the ends of the earth.

5 And he will be our peace
    when the Assyrians invade our land
    and march through our fortresses.

also refer to:

2 Samuel 7:16-17 and John 10:11

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EVERY THURSDAY …YOUR PATHWAY TO WELLBEING: Keep spreading the word about this Partnership with our Church in Mossley Methodist.

So far, Melanie Maxwell-McIlroy from Connect North has been able to help local residents with the following issues which have had a positive impact on their wellbeing.

  • Access to Transport to attend both appointments and some groups
  • Blue Badge application
  • Referral to Occupational Therapy for aids to promote independence at home
  • Support with a CV to apply for paid employment
  • Several benefits checks and applications
  • 2 x Home safety checks
  • 1 x Fire Safety check
Thursday Surgery held by Connect North in Mossley Methodist. Click the image above for further details
Follow this link if you feel there is someone who would benefit from accessing this service via their telephone. Calls at a local rate.
Mossley Methodist Church

Advent Sunday #2 Sermon 201: Brought to you by Rev Sam Campbell

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Welcome to our Second Sunday in Advent (LOVE) online service. 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
Luke 3:1-6
John the Baptist prepares the way

3 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar – when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and Traconitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene – 2 during the high-priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness. 3 He went into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 4 As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet:

‘A voice of one calling in the wilderness,
“Prepare the way for the Lord,
    make straight paths for him.
5 Every valley shall be filled in,
    every mountain and hill made low.
The crooked roads shall become straight,
    the rough ways smooth.
6 And all people will see God’s salvation.”

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ANNOUNCEMENTS:

There is still an opportunity to take part in this annual Christmas Appeal. For this one extra Sunday, the collection box will be waiting under the Christmas tree for your kind donations.

CHRISTMAS AID SCHEME 2024

NEWTOWNABBEY METHODIST MISSION

Christmas is fast approaching but for some families this is a very stressful time as they worry about how they will provide for their family. In recent years this has been increasingly difficult for many families due to the increased cost of living expenses. We at Newtownabbey Methodist Mission contact various agencies and invite them to send in referrals for the families who they know would benefit greatly from our help. We are able to provide assistance to referred families living in the BT36, BT37, ВТ38, BT39 postcode areas.

Our church family in Mossley Methodist will be continuing our annual support and receiving donations for this Christmas Appeal at our Sunday morning service on 1st of December 2024.

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EVERY THURSDAY …YOUR PATHWAY TO WELLBEING: Keep spreading the word about this Partnership with our Church in Mossley Methodist.

So far, Melanie Maxwell-McIlroy from Connect North has been able to help local residents with the following issues which have had a positive impact on their wellbeing.

  • Access to Transport to attend both appointments and some groups
  • Blue Badge application
  • Referral to Occupational Therapy for aids to promote independence at home
  • Support with a CV to apply for paid employment
  • Several benefits checks and applications
  • 2 x Home safety checks
  • 1 x Fire Safety check
Thursday Surgery held by Connect North in Mossley Methodist. Click the image above for further details
Follow this link if you feel there is someone who would benefit from accessing this service via their telephone. Calls at a local rate.
Mossley Methodist Church

Advent Sunday #1 Sermon 200: Brought to you by Rev Sam Campbell

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Welcome to our First Sunday in Advent (HOPE) online service. 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
Luke 21:25-36

25 ‘There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea.26 People will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken. 27 At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28 When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.’

29 He told them this parable: ‘Look at the fig-tree and all the trees.30 When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near. 31 Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that the kingdom of God is near.

32 ‘Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened. 33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.

34 ‘Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you suddenly like a trap. 35 For it will come on all those who live on the face of the whole earth. 36 Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man.’

Isaiah 13:9-10

9 See, the day of the Lord is coming
    – a cruel day, with wrath and fierce anger –
to make the land desolate
    and destroy the sinners within it.
10 The stars of heaven and their constellations
    will not show their light.
The rising sun will be darkened
    and the moon will not give its light.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS:

CHRISTMAS AID SCHEME 2024

NEWTOWNABBEY METHODIST MISSION

Christmas is fast approaching but for some families this is a very stressful time as they worry about how they will provide for their family. In recent years this has been increasingly difficult for many families due to the increased cost of living expenses. We at Newtownabbey Methodist Mission contact various agencies and invite them to send in referrals for the families who they know would benefit greatly from our help. We are able to provide assistance to referred families living in the BT36, BT37, ВТ38, BT39 postcode areas.

Our church family in Mossley Methodist will be continuing our annual support and receiving donations for this Christmas Appeal at our Sunday morning service on 1st of December 2024.

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YOUR PATHWAY TO WELLBEING: Keep spreading the word about this Partnership with our Church in Mossley Methodist.

So far, Melanie Maxwell-McIlroy from Connect North has been able to help local residents with the following issues which have had a positive impact on their wellbeing.

  • Access to Transport to attend both appointments and some groups
  • Blue Badge application
  • Referral to Occupational Therapy for aids to promote independence at home
  • Support with a CV to apply for paid employment
  • Several benefits checks and applications
  • 2 x Home safety checks
  • 1 x Fire Safety check
Thursday Surgery held by Connect North in Mossley Methodist. Click the image above for further details
Follow this link if you feel there is someone who would benefit from accessing this service via their telephone. Calls at a local rate.
Mossley Methodist Church

Sunday Sermon 198: Brought to you by Rev Sam Campbell

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Welcome to our online HOME MISSIONS Sunday Service. 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
Luke 5:17-26
Jesus forgives and heals a paralysed man

17 One day Jesus was teaching, and Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there. They had come from every village of Galilee and from Judea and Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was with Jesus to heal those who were ill. 18 Some men came carrying a paralysed man on a mat and tried to take him into the house to lay him before Jesus. 19 When they could not find a way to do this because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and lowered him on his mat through the tiles into the middle of the crowd, right in front of Jesus.

20 When Jesus saw their faith, he said, ‘Friend, your sins are forgiven.’

21 The Pharisees and the teachers of the law began thinking to themselves, ‘Who is this fellow who speaks blasphemy? Who can forgive sins but God alone?’

22 Jesus knew what they were thinking and asked, ‘Why are you thinking these things in your hearts? 23 Which is easier: to say, “Your sins are forgiven,” or to say, “Get up and walk”? 24 But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.’ So he said to the paralysed man, ‘I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home.’25 Immediately he stood up in front of them, took what he had been lying on and went home praising God. 26 Everyone was amazed and gave praise to God. They were filled with awe and said, ‘We have seen remarkable things today.’

VIDEO LINKS BELOW:

Transformation Story Kayleigh
Transformation Story Paul

The Methodist Church in Ireland has produced a series of these TRANSFORMATION videos, from people with real lives, who love Jesus because they know they are loved. you can continue to watch them HERE

Support Methodist Home Missions on the Just Giving page, by clicking on the image above

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ANNOUNCEMENTS:

CHRISTMAS AID SCHEME 2024

NEWTOWNABBEY METHODIST MISSION

Christmas is fast approaching but for some families this is a very stressful time as they worry about how they will provide for their family. In recent years this has been increasingly difficult for many families due to the increased cost of living expenses. We at Newtownabbey Methodist Mission contact various agencies and invite them to send in referrals for the families who they know would benefit greatly from our help. We are able to provide assistance to referred families living in the BT36, BT37, ВТ38, BT39 postcode areas.

Our church family in Mossley Methodist will be continuing our annual support and receiving donations for this Christmas Appeal at our Sunday morning service on 1st of December 2024.

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YOUR PATHWAY TO WELLBEING: Keep spreading the word about this Partnership with our Church in Mossley Methodist.

So far, Melanie Maxwell-McIlroy from Connect North has been able to help local residents with the following issues which have had a positive impact on their wellbeing.

  • Access to Transport to attend both appointments and some groups
  • Blue Badge application
  • Referral to Occupational Therapy for aids to promote independence at home
  • Support with a CV to apply for paid employment
  • Several benefits checks and applications
  • 2 x Home safety checks
  • 1 x Fire Safety check
Thursday Surgery held by Connect North in Mossley Methodist. Click the image above for further details
Follow this link if you feel there is someone who would benefit from accessing this service via their telephone. Calls at a local rate.
Mossley Methodist Church

Craft Club, a final farewell and thank you Ladies x

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Sadly the Craft Club at Mossley are no longer meeting.

The Reverend Pauline Lorimor started the Craft Club about 16 years ago, the members met on a Friday mornings, over a cup of tea and loads of laughter as each one worked on something different, whether it was crocheting, knitting, cross stitch or in Christine’s case starting projects but never finishing them, she still has a jumper half knit still on the needles. Apart from the great work achieved each week special friendships were also made there.

Hettie took it over when Pauline moved on from Mossley. And it continued on with great success in their charitable endeavours. When Hettie sadly had to step down due to illness, it was then Mildred who took up the reins.

The group included a faithful band of ladies knitting for charities and ventures at home and abroad:  sleeping baby clothes, hats and scarfs for the homeless, twizzle muffs for care homes, teddies for the trauma children’s unit, clothes for premature baby units in the hospitals… you will have seen posts on our website over the years, but really the lost goes on and on.

Since covid there have been three faithful ladies Mildred, Ann and Pat meeting on a Friday morning in the Johnston room, working away on their projects which you would have seen on the church notice board when they put up examples of what they are working on.

Sadly, this week Pat Duncan passed away very suddenly and the ladies have decided not to meet anymore under the title of Mossley Methodist Craft Club. 

They will however still continue to work on their projects, at home, at their leisure. 

Everything has a season, and for this group their season was all the colours of the rainbow. But now at an end.

On behalf of the Church can we say a big thank you to Mildred and Ann, to all past members and to those who didn’t attend but helped with the various projects at home, for their faithfulness and hard work over the years to the countless charities at home and overseas, thank you and keep up the great work at home ladies.

The church family at Mossley wish to pass on to Pat’s family our condolences, she was a valued member of the Craft Club and that they will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Mossley Methodist Church

Remembrance Sunday, Sermon 198: Brought to you by Rev Sam Campbell

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Welcome to our online Remembrance Sunday Service. 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 25:1-9
Praise to the Lord

25 Lord, you are my God;
    I will exalt you and praise your name,
for in perfect faithfulness
    you have done wonderful things,
    things planned long ago.
2 You have made the city a heap of rubble,
    the fortified town a ruin,
the foreigners’ stronghold a city no more;
    it will never be rebuilt.
3 Therefore strong peoples will honour you;
    cities of ruthless nations will revere you.
4 You have been a refuge for the poor,
    a refuge for the needy in their distress,
a shelter from the storm
    and a shade from the heat.
For the breath of the ruthless
    is like a storm driving against a wall
5     and like the heat of the desert.
You silence the uproar of foreigners;
    as heat is reduced by the shadow of a cloud,
    so the song of the ruthless is stilled.

6 On this mountain the Lord Almighty will prepare
    a feast of rich food for all peoples,
a banquet of aged wine –
    the best of meats and the finest of wines.
7 On this mountain he will destroy
    the shroud that enfolds all peoples,
the sheet that covers all nations;
8     he will swallow up death for ever.
The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears
    from all faces;
he will remove his people’s disgrace
    from all the earth.
The Lord has spoken.

9 In that day they will say,

‘Surely this is our God;
    we trusted in him, and he saved us.
This is the Lord, we trusted in him;
    let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation.’

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ANNOUNCEMENTS:

CHRISTMAS AID SCHEME 2024

NEWTOWNABBEY METHODIST MISSION

Our church family in Mossley Methodist will be continuing our annual support and receiving donations for this Christmas Appeal at our Sunday morning service on 1st of December 2024. A basket will be provided under the Christmas Tree in the main sanctuary to receive any gifts of money.

Christmas is fast approaching but for some families this is a very stressful time as they worry about how they will provide for their family. In recent years this has been increasingly difficult for many families due to the increased cost of living expenses. We at Newtownabbey Methodist Mission contact various agencies and invite them to send in referrals for the families who they know would benefit greatly from our help. We are able to provide assistance to referred families living in the BT36, BT37, ВТ38, BT39 postcode areas.

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THIS YEAR, GIFTS INCLUDE WATER FOR VILLAGES IN ZIMBABWE, GOATS FOR WOMEN IN NEPAL, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN IN SOUTH AFRICA AND SO MUCH MORE!

PURCHASE YOUR WDR ‘GIFTS FOR LIFE’ THROUGH THE CATALOGUE OR VISIT THE ONLINE SHOP HERE!

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YOUR PATHWAY TO WELLBEING: Keep spreading the word about this Partnership with our Church in Mossley Methodist.

So far, Melanie Maxwell-McIlroy from Connect North has been able to help local residents with the following issues which have had a positive impact on their wellbeing.

  • Access to Transport to attend both appointments and some groups
  • Blue Badge application
  • Referral to Occupational Therapy for aids to promote independence at home
  • Support with a CV to apply for paid employment
  • Several benefits checks and applications
  • 2 x Home safety checks
  • 1 x Fire Safety check
Thursday Surgery held by Connect North in Mossley Methodist. Click the image above for further details
Follow this link if you feel there is someone who would benefit from accessing this service via their telephone. Calls at a local rate.
Mossley Methodist Church

Sunday Sermon 197: Brought to you by Rev Sam Campbell

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Welcome to our online Sunday Service. 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
Mark 12:28-34
The greatest commandment

28 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, ‘Of all the commandments, which is the most important?’

29 ‘The most important one,’ answered Jesus, ‘is this: “Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one.[a] 30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.”[b] 31 The second is this: “Love your neighbour as yourself.”[c]There is no commandment greater than these.’

32 ‘Well said, teacher,’ the man replied. ‘You are right in saying that God is one and there is no other but him. 33 To love him with all your heart, with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbour as yourself is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.’

34 When Jesus saw that he had answered wisely, he said to him, ‘You are not far from the kingdom of God.’ And from then on no one dared ask him any more questions.

Also reference: Matthew 25:40

40 ‘The King will reply, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”

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ANNOUNCEMENTS:

CHRISTMAS AID SCHEME 2024

NEWTOWNABBEY METHODIST MISSION

Christmas is fast approaching but for some families this is a very stressful time as they worry about how they will provide for their family. In recent years this has been increasingly difficult for many families due to the increased cost of living expenses. We at Newtownabbey Methodist Mission contact various agencies and invite them to send in referrals for the families who they know would benefit greatly from our help. We are able to provide assistance to referred families living in the BT36, BT37, ВТ38, BT39 postcode areas.

Our church family in Mossley Methodist will be continuing our annual support and receiving donations for this Christmas Appeal at our Sunday morning service on 1st of December 2024.

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YOUR PATHWAY TO WELLBEING: Keep spreading the word about this Partnership with our Church in Mossley Methodist.

So far, Melanie Maxwell-McIlroy from Connect North has been able to help local residents with the following issues which have had a positive impact on their wellbeing.

  • Access to Transport to attend both appointments and some groups
  • Blue Badge application
  • Referral to Occupational Therapy for aids to promote independence at home
  • Support with a CV to apply for paid employment
  • Several benefits checks and applications
  • 2 x Home safety checks
  • 1 x Fire Safety check
Thursday Surgery held by Connect North in Mossley Methodist. Click the image above for further details
Follow this link if you feel there is someone who would benefit from accessing this service via their telephone. Calls at a local rate.
Mossley Methodist Church

Sunday Sermon 196: Brought to you by Rev Sam Campbell

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Welcome to our online Sunday Service. 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
Mark 10:46-52
Blind Bartimaeus receives his sight

46 Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (which means ‘son of Timaeus’), was sitting by the roadside begging. 47 When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, ‘Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!’

48 Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, ‘Son of David, have mercy on me!’

49 Jesus stopped and said, ‘Call him.’

So they called to the blind man, ‘Cheer up! On your feet! He’s calling you.’ 50 Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus.

51 ‘What do you want me to do for you?’ Jesus asked him.

The blind man said, ‘Rabbi, I want to see.’

52 ‘Go,’ said Jesus, ‘your faith has healed you.’ Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.

Also reference: Matthew 1:1 Zachariah 9:9 Mark 12:35-37

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

YOUR PATHWAY TO WELLBEING: Keep spreading the word about this Partnership with our Church in Mossley Methodist.

So far, Melanie Maxwell-McIlroy from Connect North has been able to help local residents with the following issues which have had a positive impact on their wellbeing.

  • Access to Transport to attend both appointments and some groups
  • Blue Badge application
  • Referral to Occupational Therapy for aids to promote independence at home
  • Support with a CV to apply for paid employment
  • Several benefits checks and applications
  • 2 x Home safety checks
  • 1 x Fire Safety check
Thursday Surgery held by Connect North in Mossley Methodist. Click the image above for further details
Follow this link if you feel there is someone who would benefit from accessing this service via their telephone. Calls at a local rate.
Mossley Methodist Church

Harvest Sunday, Sermon 194: Brought to you by Rev Sam Campbell

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Welcome to our online Sunday Service. 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
Mark 10:17-31
The rich and the kingdom of God

17 As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. ‘Good teacher,’ he asked, ‘what must I do to inherit eternal life?’

18 ‘Why do you call me good?’ Jesus answered. ‘No one is good – except God alone. 19 You know the commandments: “You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, you shall not defraud, honour your father and mother.”[a]’

20 ‘Teacher,’ he declared, ‘all these I have kept since I was a boy.’

21 Jesus looked at him and loved him. ‘One thing you lack,’ he said. ‘Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.’

22 At this the man’s face fell. He went away sad, because he had great wealth.

23 Jesus looked round and said to his disciples, ‘How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!’

24 The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said again, ‘Children, how hard it is[b] to enter the kingdom of God! 25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.’

26 The disciples were even more amazed, and said to each other, ‘Who then can be saved?’

27 Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.’

28 Then Peter spoke up, ‘We have left everything to follow you!’

29 ‘Truly I tell you,’ Jesus replied, ‘no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for me and the gospel 30 will fail to receive a hundred times as much in this present age: homes, brothers, sisters, mothers, children and fields – along with persecutions – and in the age to come eternal life. 31 But many who are first will be last, and the last first.’

Also reference Matthew 10:9-11

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

YOUR PATHWAY TO WELLBEING: Keep spreading the word about this Partnership with our Church in Mossley Methodist.

So far, Melanie Maxwell-McIlroy from Connect North has been able to help local residents with the following issues which have had a positive impact on their wellbeing.

  • Access to Transport to attend both appointments and some groups
  • Blue Badge application
  • Referral to Occupational Therapy for aids to promote independence at home
  • Support with a CV to apply for paid employment
  • Several benefits checks and applications
  • 2 x Home safety checks
  • 1 x Fire Safety check
Thursday Surgery held by Connect North in Mossley Methodist. Click the image above for further details
Follow this link if you feel there is someone who would benefit from accessing this service via their telephone. Calls at a local rate.