Message from Rev Roy Burley- our Minister
12th September 2020
Strange Times
We live in strange times with restrictions on when and how we can meet for worship and fellowship; strangely for this Church, there will be two minister’s for one year. It seems strange, in one sense, that after three years in the Circuit, I am writing this as an introduction to Gladys and me. I look forward to working with you and getting to know you.
SATURDAY PRAYER GROUP
- CURRENTLY Continuing
Message from Linda
Join us on the WORSHIP page each SATURDAY.
Whilst the Saturday morning ecumenical prayer group is suspended from meeting in the church, we will still be praying in our own homes. We ask others to join with us from 9.30 to 10.30 each Saturday, so that we can be united in prayer, even though we can't meet.
We regularly pray for our own churches and community, the country and the wider world concerns, street pastors and the persecuted church as well as specific requests.
Prayer requests can be emailed via bjcdfs@gmail.com or by ringing Linda on 853332.
All confidences will be respected
You can be anonymous if you wish.
There is a national call to prayer from 'Churches Together' when we are asked to light a candle of prayer at 7:00pm on Sunday and pray for the current situation. .
Keep looking after each other. Blessings, Linda
Coronavirus- Good Preparation is the Key
Advice from a Nurse, published on Facebook, submitted by Ken
“So what I have seen a lot of is recommendations for how to try to avoid getting coronavirus in the first place -- good hand washing, personal hygiene and social distancing -- but what I have NOT seen a lot of is advice for what happens if you actually get it, which many of us will. So as your friendly neighborhood Nurse let me make some suggestions.
You basically just want to prepare as though you know you’re going to get a nasty respiratory bug, like bronchitis or pneumonia. You just have the foresight to know it’s coming!
Things you should actually buy ahead of time (not sure what the obsession with toilet paper is?): Kleenex, Paracetamol, whatever your generic mucus thinning cough medicine of choice is (check the label and make sure you're not doubling up on Paracetamol) Honey and lemon can work just as well! Vick vaporub for your chest is also a great suggestion.
If you don’t have a humidifier, that would be a good thing to buy and run in your room when you go to bed overnight. (You can also just turn the shower on hot and sit in the bathroom breathing in the steam). If you have a history of asthma and you have a prescription inhaler, make sure the one you have isn’t expired and refill it/get a new one if it is.
This is also a good time to meal prep: make a big batch of your favorite soup to freeze and have on hand. Stock up on whatever your favorite clear fluids are to drink - though tap water is fine you may appreciate some variety!
For symptom management and a fever over 101, take Paracetamol.
Hydrate (drink!) hydrate hydrate! Rest lots. You should not be leaving your house! Even if you are feeling better may will still be infectious for fourteen days and older people and those with existing health conditions should be avoided! Ask friends and family to leave supplies outside to avoid contact.
You DO NOT NEED TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL unless you are having trouble breathing or your fever is very high (over 103.5) and unmanaged with meds. 90% of healthy adult cases thus far have been managed at home with basic rest/hydration/over-the-counter meds. If you are worried or in distress or feel your symptoms are getting worse, ring 111 and they will advise if you need to go to hospital. The hospital beds will be used for people who actively need oxygen/breathing treatments/IV fluids.
If you have a pre-existing lung condition (COPD, emphysema, lung cancer) or are on immunosuppressants, now is a great time to talk to your Doctor or specialist about what they would like you to do if you get sick.
One major relief to you parents is that kids do VERY well with coronavirus— they usually bounce back in a few days (but they will still be infectious), Just use pediatric dosing . Be calm and prepare rationally and everything will be fine.
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All Regular Activity at Church has been Suspended
Sunday sErvices- CURRENTLY SUSPENDED
Sunday sErvices- CURRENTLY SUSPENDED
Sunday sErvices- CURRENTLY SUSPENDED
See the WORSHIP page for details of Services
USUALLY 10:30 am.
CURRENTLY SUSPENDED
Children share the beginning of the service and then leave to enjoy "Plugged in" in age appropriate groups,
"Live Wires" and
"Bright Sparks".
Parents are welcome to accompany their children.
When services include Holy Communion, children return near the end of the service to share in an age appropriate way.
Please collect your children at the end of the service.
SAFEGUARDING
Our Safeguarding Policy is displayed in the Entrance Hall at the foot of the staircase.
Complete Safeguarding Guidance and Policies are available to download from our Safeguarding page on this website.
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We also have short services of Holy Communion at 8:30 am on the 2nd Sunday each month.
CURRENTLY SUSPENDED
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Occasional evening services are sometimes arranged for 6:30 pm. These will be announced in weekly notices in church & on this Website. CURRENTLY SUSPENDED
Tuesdays- CURRENTLY SUSPENDED
Sunday sErvices- CURRENTLY SUSPENDED
Sunday sErvices- CURRENTLY SUSPENDED
Men's Fellowship at
BARE METHODIST CHURCH
Ecumenical meeting
usually alternate Tuesdays
10 am coffee for 10.30 start:
CURRENTLY SUSPENDED
March 17 Quiz;
April 7 Webster's & Friends
April 21 "Australia on £100"
Tony Kadelbach (followed by AGM)
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Men's Weekend
May 2- 7.30 pm (Open) Men's Weekend Concert
May 3-10.30 am Morning Service
Tuesdays CURRENTLY SUSPENDED
Tuesdays CURRENTLY SUSPENDED
Tuesdays CURRENTLY SUSPENDED
Housegroup 6 meets fortnightly on Tuesday afternoons, usually at Sister Vivien's home.
Our membership comprises Elsie, Vi, Vivien, Peter , Peter, Valerie, Frank and Dorothy.
Sister Vivien leads the group in study and fellowship.
Currently we have been gaining insights the prophetic background to the Jewish hope of a Messiah, and the difference between the Jewish expectation and Jesus Christ.
We continue now into Lent.
We each contribute to a collection each meeting and then donate to an agreed charity
We sometimes go together to a local restaurant .
See Frank or Sister Vivien for details
Thursdays CURRENTLY SUSPENDED
Tuesdays CURRENTLY SUSPENDED
Tuesdays CURRENTLY SUSPENDED
Housegroup 2 meets fortnightly on Thursday evenings in some our homes. We would welcome people to join us.... just to see if we suit you, with no obligation. Some of us take turns to lead sessions. We are a happy, honest, open-minded group who make sure we have some laughs.
We have an informal (chaotic??) style which includes prayer, bible study, study courses and discussion.
We represent a broad spectrum of theological and spiritual belief and enjoy exploring different perspectives.
Contact Sue for details:
bjcdfs @gmail.com
Advance Notices For Your Diary
SATURDAY 2nd MAy CURRENTLY SUSPENDED
Sunday 3rd May CURRENTLY SUSPENDED
Sunday 3rd May CURRENTLY SUSPENDED
Royal Northern Music Scholars
in Concert
- their 4th visit to TMC
Music for everyone
A MUST for music lovers
Tickets. all £10.00
Students under 18 FREE
Sunday 3rd May CURRENTLY SUSPENDED
Sunday 3rd May CURRENTLY SUSPENDED
Sunday 3rd May CURRENTLY SUSPENDED
Church Anniversary
Preacher:
Rev. Leslie Newton
Chair of Yorkshire North& East Methodist District