Forest Circuit Notices - Upcoming Services at WMC 2026
Sunday 13th September – including Holy Communion
10:30am – Revd Kong Ching Hii
Stewards: Maxine and ANO
Holy Communion: Kath
Retiring Collection for Nepal
Following on from the recent disaster in Nepal, we shall be having a retiring collection for the Christian Aid Appeal on Sundays 6th, 13th and 20th September. There will be a plate at the door of the sanctuary. Alternatively, you can donate by paying this into the Church Bank Account with the description Nepal Appeal.
Woodford Methodist Church sort code 40-02-06 Account Number: 50023914
ADVANCE NOTICES
Saturday 19th September at 7:00pm- 9:00pm Praise 150 Anniversary Concert. Performances from Salway Singers, Indoor Pigeon, Shern Hall Steel Band, Gospel Choir, Debbie Hii on piano, Londiwe Dhlomo-Dlamini, Dance performance and members from Crescendo Music Academy. Free entry, voluntary donations welcome.
If you are able to help with setting up the church, please speak to Andronica.
If you are able to make/buy a cake for the refreshments during the interval, please speak to Kathy.
Saturday 3rd October – 10:00am until 1:00pm at Shern to Hall Church, E17 9HX, with registration from 9:30am. Please see link below book your place.
Our Fear, Our Hope: looking at the afterlife through cultural, theological, and pastoral perspectives. The keynote speaker is Professor Anthony Reddie.
Professor Anthony Reddie will be leading us in an exploration of ideas of the afterlife. This will include theological and Biblical understanding, cultural ideas, and pastoral perspectives.
There will be a time of group discussion led by panel members who will bring their own understanding and experience, and a plenary session in which to bring your questions.
Booking essential via https://www.eventbrite.com/e/our-fear-our-hope-with-prof-anthony-reddie-tickets-1995663566449
Situations Vacant
WMC invites you to share the role as church steward, namely treasurer, recording secretary, or youth leader and musician. Please pray to God and to speak with Church Minister, Rev Kong Ching Hii (07458050834), or Phyllis Lloyd (07960 855716), as you discern your calling to love God and to walk with his people.
The Forest Circuit invites any member to offer themselves to the circuit life and ministry as Local Preacher, Worship Leader and or Circuit Steward. Please speak with Revd Kong Ching Hii if you are willing to explore your calling.
Messages from Revd Kong Ching Hii:
Our church minister is willing to journey with you by offering pastoral prayer - in person or over phone call, visit or deliver extended Holy Communion to you when necessary. Please register either with Kathleen Leckey or Kong Ching Hii for detail arrangement.
If you know anyone who will be looking for a Year 7 Secondary School place, or a 6th Form place for September 2027, please see letter in the Haven received form Holy Family Catholic School and 6th Form.
Announcements (including any changes) to Phyllis Lloyd 07960 855716 or email palloyd23@gmail.com by Friday at 6:00PM.
Prayer List:
· We remember all communities affected violence, both in the UK and throughout the world.
· We continue to pray for peace throughout our world, we pray for peace in the Middle East; Ukraine and Russia; and those places that no longer make the headlines in our news bulletins.
· We pray for the ongoing situation playing out in Iran and remember Ahmad and Fatemeh who have family and friends there Iran.
· We continue to pray for all communities affected by disasters natural throughout the world. We particularly remember the people of Nepal and Tibet following the natural disaster that happened during the past week.
· We remember those members of our congregation and others who are known to us who are unwell at this time, awaiting medical test results., or recovering from recent surgery. We remember Ellis, Yuri and Lydia.
· We pray for those who mourn, both known in our local communities as well as further afield.
· We also remember those who are struggling with the on-going Cost-of-Living crisis. For the local Food Banks who many rely upon for their weekly groceries.
· We pray for all young people, commencing universities over the coming weeks.