Exam Results Prayer

Loving God,

We thank you for all our amazing young people who are awaiting their exam results, at whatever stage they are at.

Lord we pray that they get the grades they deserve and will know to seek you in their rejoicing.

Lord we also pray for those who may not quite get the results that they desire, but we pray that they know their grades do not define them, only your love does.

Lord we thank you for your patience and your guidance at these times.

Amen

Genesis Padgett, Youth President 2025/2026

The Vine Worship at Home Resources

If you require worship material for use at home, this is being provided by The Vine, material for the next two weeks is below:

2 August

9 August

If you would like Worship at Home for August 16th, please contact Leigh from August 9th.

If you would like Worship at Home for August 23rd, please contact Naomi from August 16th.

Safeguarding Training

Please Note that there has been an update to who is required to undertake the Foundation Module of Safeguarding Training, it is now a requirement that all members of Church Councils complete this course.  The course is currently valid for 4 years.  

Naomi and I will be leading a session on 10 October at Watley's End (1000-1230), please get in touch with us if you need to complete this course and want to book, or if you're unsure when you last completed the training.

A full list of what roles require what level of Safeguarding Training can be found here.

September Changes

Many of you will be aware that the Revd's Sally Spencer and Samuel Uwimana will be leaving the Circuit this summer.  The Revd Peter Masvotore will be moving into the South of the Circuit, but the Revd Samuel Uwimana will not be replaced.

This obviously means that there will be some changes to pastoral care across the Circuit.  The key change for us is that Winterbourne Down will be joining the fold with us from 1 September. 

Our Churches coming up

Badminton Road Methodist 

Church timetable - please see notice board

Sunday 2nd August Local Arrangement, 10.30am

Wednesday 5th August Church Cafe, 10.00am

Sunday 9th August Viv Lear, 10.30am

Wednesday 12th August Church Cafe, 10.00am

Sunday 16th August Local Arrangement, 10.30am

Sunday 23rd August Sharon Lovelock (Holy Communion) 10.30am

Prayer for each week

August 3^rd-9^th

Father God, this week we pray for children and young people - for their childhood to be protected from the pressures of today's world; for young people to be protected from the stress of exams, the dangers of social media, the struggle to find jobs and the lure of addictions. Amen.

August 10^th-16^th

In our Mission Action Plan, we have agreed to try “Care packages for the community” this year.  May God continue to lead and develop this project for his glory. Amen.

August 17^th-23^rd 

We give thanks for the volunteers who serve community groups based at Badminton Road.  We ask for that they would find rest over the summer.  May we work together well. Amen

August 24^th-30^th

O Holy Spirit, whose presence is liberty, grant us that freedom of the Spirit which will not fear to tread in unknown ways, nor be held back by misgivings of ourselves and fear of others.  Ever beckon us forward to the place of they will which is also the place of thy power.  O ever-leading, ever-loving Lord.  Amen.  By Bishop George Appleton (1902-1993)

Praying together

If you would like to contribute a prayer for September-October, please would you let Naomi  have your prayers by Thursday 27th August.  As we start the new church year, let's focus on the four areas of our calling: Worship, Learning and Caring, Evangelism and Service.

Mission Statement

At the heart of the community with Jesus at the centre.

Salem Methodist Church

Sunday 2nd August Jenny Clark (Cafe), 10.30am

Wednesday 5th August Coffee morning 10.00am

Sunday 9th August at Winterbourne Down 10.30am

Saturday 15th August Bacon Butties, 10.00am

Sunday 16th August Local Arrangement, 10.30am

Sunday 23rd August Bob Wood, 10.30am

Prayers for the month

August 3rd
Church Pulpit - preachers & ministers
Offices of the church - Outreach group
Church membership - T, U & V
Church connections - Leigh's other churches: Yate & Badminton Road
World wide Church - Cuba

August 10th
Church Vestry - stewards
Offices of the church - Pastoral visitors
Church membership - W, X, Y, Z
Church connections - MHA
World wide Church - Uzbekistan

August 17th
Church Entrance - welcome stewards & visitors
Offices of the church - Preachers
Church membership - A
Church connections - People who use the facilities for various groups
World wide Church - Niger

August 24th
Church Hall & rooms - the various meetings & groups who use them
Offices of the church - Property & cleaning
Church membership - B
Church connections - North Mission cluster
World wide Church - Tajikistan

Mission Statement

Our mission is: to love and worship God; to love and serve one another, our community and the world; to live and spread the good news of Jesus in conjunction with other local churches so that others may know his love and care. 

Yate Methodist Church

Sunday 2nd August Local Arrangement, 10.30am

Sunday 9th August Local Arrangement, Pride Service, 10.30am

Sunday 16th August Leigh, Holy Communion, 10.30am

Sunday 23rd August Chris Leese, 10.30am

Wednesday 26th August Craft day, 10.00am-3.00pm

Prayers for the month

We give thanks for all those who serve our church and community in different ways - those that are noticeable, and those that are 'behind the scenes'.  May the summer bring rest and refreshment to all.

We continue to pray for the need in our church to have two or more Church Stewards.  May God guide us and prompt us as we reflect and pray.

Mission Statement

Our mission is: to love and worship God; to love and serve one another, our community and the world; to live and spread the good news of Jesus in conjunction with other local churches so that others may know his love and care.

Around the area

Turnaround Bristol - Call to Prayer

Turnaround Bristol is inviting supporters to join one of three short online prayer gatherings this summer.  Each 30-40 minute Zoom session will include updates from the centre and an opportunity to pray for those experiencing homelessness and for the charity's work.  

Find out more, including the dates and how to join here:  Praying for Turnaround Bristol

Circuit Bulletin

The latest Circuit Bulletin can be found here.

WhatsApp Groups

If you use WhatsApp, you might like to join your church group.  Just click on the link below.  Most days there's a bible verse to reflect on, and the name of someone in the congregation to remember in prayer. Please feel free to add your own prayer requests or share news.

Badminton Road Methodist Church

Salem Methodist Church

Yate Methodist Church

Please Note that Naomi and I will take a break from posting names in August, but do feel free to continue to make use of the groups.

Please let me know if a pastoral visit or phone call is needed.  Home communion may take a little longer, but I can arrange that too.  Thank you.