Dates For Your Diary

Events, meetings, etc. See the church calendar for a full list.

Refresher Food Hygiene

For all those who completed their Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene in the church approximately 3 1/2 years ago a refresher night has been organised for Wednesday 19th November at 6.45 - 9.30pm in the Minor Hall. There is no exam this time so come along and you might even win a spot prize. For all those planning to attend, please advise Karen Bruce by 16th November.

Home Groups

The Small Group Steering Committee invites all the leaders and hosts of the home groups, and any similar small groups, to attend a meeting in the church on Tuesday 18th November at 8pm. Any leader or host who is unable to attend is asked to arrange for a representative to attend on their behalf.

Mandate - 15th November 2008

The Call: Rediscovering the Life Less Ordinary, with Colin Dye and Adrian Plass. A group will be going from Glengormley Methodist. Speak to Alan Strong for more information and check out the website.

Ladies Weekend

Our next ladies' weekend is planned for 21-23 November at the Mourne Cottages. Theme is "Breaking Free" and the cost is £40. A sign up sheet is available in the Link Area today. Spaces are limited.

Election of New Church Council Members

The election of new Council Members will be held on Sunday 23rd November following both morning services. There will be a further opportunity to vote for those unable to do so on the 23rd at the Annual Congregation Meeting on Monday 24th November.

The Boys Bridgade

The Boys Brigade 3rd Newtownabbey Company Friday 5th December at 7.30pm an evening of music, song and spoken word from all sections of the company. An offering for the Children’s Hospice will be taken. Refreshments are available afterwards. Please make every effort to attend and bring friends, family and neighbours with you!!

Care for the Family

Teenagers ! What Every Parent Has to KnowRob Parsons gives you practical ways to help you get your child through the turbulent teenage years.
Venue: Tullyglass House Hotel, Ballymena. Date: Thursday 27th November 2008. Time: 7.45-10pm. Cost: £6.00

For more information about either of this event or to book a place telephone 02920810800 or go online to careforthefamily.org.uk/events

Senior Citizens' Christmas Dinner

The Senior Citizens’ Christmas Dinner will be held in the church on Saturday 6th December at 5.15pm. Entertainment will be provided by Karen Marsden and Billy Cairn. Tickets are free and are available from Hill Cowan TODAY.

Carol & Gift Service

Our Carol and Gift service is on Sunday 7th December at 11.30am. As you are aware the children of our organisations have always contributed new gifts and toys to the Newtownabbey Methodist Mission Christmas Toy Appeal and Food Voucher Scheme. This year we are asking the congregation to consider also contributing to this by donating new toys or money. The mission helps over 350 children in this area at Christmas through gifts of toys and supports over 180 families with food and electric vouchers. Each year the need increases and so it would be great if we, as a congregation, could offer more support. Toys/Gifts should be for children and young people from 0-16 years. ideas for gifts can be found on the church Notice Board. We will have a box sitting in the Welcome Area on Sunday 30th November and Sunday 7th December to enable you to put your gifts into if you will not be at the service. Thank you.

Glengormley Community Carol Service

We are hosting this event on Wednesday 10th December at 7.30pm. Please set this aside in your diary and plan to attend. Music will be provided by Ashgrove Brass Band and various other artists.

Lad's, Dad's and Men's Night

Friday 12th December 2008 please give your name to John Crossan as soon as possible.

Help Needed

Church Magazine Editor

The Media and Communications team require an editor for the church magazine. The main responsibilities are the collation and review of magazine content. If this would be of interest, or if you would like further information on the role, please speak to Gareth Fisher or Stephen Orr.

Glengormley Methodist 75th Anniversary

A book is currently being put together to mark GMC’s 75th anniversary and we need your help. If you have any media that reflects GMC’s history (eg photos, booklets, orders of service, video – in fact, anything you think might be of interest) could you give them to Maureen Orr, Gareth Fisher or one of the door stewards, along with your name (so we can return any items you provide)

Sound Training - help needed

Over the next few months new people will be trained in using the sound system and we would ask for your patience as they learn how to help with this very important ministry. Anyone else who may be interested in this should speak to Stephen Orr or Tim Gaston.

Help Needed with 11.30am Crèche

We urgently need helpers to assist on a monthly rota basis at the 11.30am crèche. Please speak to Ruth Bell as soon as possible (028 93322850). Thank you.

General

We may be little,but we are worshipping too

Please remember that the chapel is being used for Sunday School each Sunday morning from 10-11am. We would appreciate it if you could avoid ‘cutting through’ during this times. Thanks

CD/Tape Ministry

Copies of last weeks services are available in the Hall at the back of the church. Please feel free to take one for yourself or someone you know, to make use of this ministry. If there are no CD/Tapes left you can order them from either Trevor Wells or Peter Trimble.