From P. J.: Scripture helps us defend our faith. The apostle Peter instructs believers to be ready with an answer for our hope and faith in Jesus. Scripture also helps form our character. Paul makes it clear that the Word of God is alive, active, and pierces our souls. And since God’s Word is so powerful, we should commit some passages to heart so God can work in and through us?
May 18th – 2 Corinthians 5:1 For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
The Kingswood Foodbank is in need of only 5 items: tins of veg, toms, spuds & tuna and coffee. Thank you all very much.
The Easter Offering raised £196, an excellent effort: thank you.
The BB would like to thank all who attended their Coffee Morning and Lunch; £180 was raised.
Flower Festival at Staple Hill Methodist Church Saturday 23rd May. 10 4. Also on Sunday, 2:30 – 5, with Cream teas available and a Songs of Praise service at 6pm. On the (Bank Holiday) Monday, 10 - 4 pm. Free entry but donations welcome. Refreshments available every day
Hanham Spring Market on Saturday 23rd May, from 10 – 1, in Hanham Methodist Church.
A former Minister of KMC hopes to be able to worship with us next Sunday: Denise Yeadon.
Waking up at 3 a.m. is often referred to as "God's hour" or a sacred time. This is because it is believed to be when the veil between the physical and spiritual realms is thinnest, offering a quiet, undisturbed moment for prayer, spiritual connection, and hearing from God. It is commonly associated with the "fourth watch" in the Bible (3 to 6 am), a time for divine visitation.
There is a PV meeting on Monday, June 8th at 12 noon at the cafe by the church (the Coffee Cup). Any apologies send to P. J..
This year Wesley Day and Aldersgate Sunday coincide on the same day, 24 May, next Sunday. It is also Pentecost.
This year, Bible Month invites churches, small groups and individuals to dive into one of the most joyful and encouraging letters in the New Testament: Philippians. Written by Paul from prison, this short epistle overflows with warmth, hope, and practical wisdom for living a Christ-shaped life. Bible month can be whichever month you want. Peter can provide resources to help you.
Lectionary 17th – 23rd May. 1 Peter 4.12-14; 5.6-11; Psalm 68.1-10,32-35; Acts 1.6-14; John 17.1-11. Support through suffering. Peter reassures the Early Church communities that Christ is with them and cares for them in their suffering. Believers should be humble, resist evil and give their anxieties to God. Those who are steadfast in their faith will ultimately be rewarded. Today’s passages remind us that whatever we face, we can withstand testing times with support from God and those around us.
The purpose of Kingswood Methodist Church is to respond to God's Love in Christ and to live out that love in God's world.