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Paignton (Palace Avenue) Methodist Church
Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, UK.

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We update this page of our website weekly in order to provide our visitors with day to day local information from our Church.  Please go to our main website pages for more detailed information.

Click here to visit the Paignton (Palace Avenue) Youth Website
Click here to read a local newspaper article about our website
Click on the Links to go to the relevant pages -
[ Prayer for the Month ] [ Sunday Services ]

We actively support LiNX a Christian Youth Trust an interactive church initiative in Torbay.  Click here to view a PowerPoint presentation - please be patient and allow time for the presentation to load - thank you.

The following Notices (which are printed on recycled paper) are handed to all who attend Sunday worship as they are welcomed to our church

Paignton (Palace Avenue) Methodist Church

FELLOWSHIP NEWS AND NOTICES
WEEK COMMENCING SUNDAY 17 AUGUST 2008

We would be glad to be informed of newcomers and those of our congregation who are sick or in hospital.
If you are aware that any member of the congregation is in hospital, can you please contact
either Revd Paul Saunders Tel: +44 (0)1803-555694 - Mobile: +44 (0)7804-882582 or (Pastoral Secretary) Lynda McBrinn Tel: +44 (0)7768-330743) so that a visit can be arranged.

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THE LIVING CROSS

We welcome everyone worshipping with us today. If you are new to this church please fill in one of the pew cards,
and place it in the offertory plate, or hand it to a door steward after the service.
There are coloured "shoe bags" in the Foyer filled with drawing books, crayons, paper, toys etc. for use by any young children attending Church.  Please feel free to use them.

09.00 - Revd Adrian Phippen - Communion (We serve gluten free bread and non-alcoholic wine)

10.30 - Mrs Linda Haines 10.30 - Mr Darren Stibbs
Please note there will be no Sunday School from now until the 14 September - we are sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause.

The Prayer Ministry Team will be available after the 10.30 service and can be identified by their yellow 'Prayer Ministry' badges.

16.15 - Paignton Regatta "Songs of Praise" - Paignton Green - organised by Christians Together in Paignton

The Stewards on duty are Viv Westmoreland and Mandy Rosevear

During the 10.30 service, when the collection and gifts for Factory Row are brought forward, we all stand and sing:-

Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
Praise him all creatures here below
Praise him above you heavenly hosts
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost - Amen

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The flowers in church this week and donated by Eileen Brown in loving memory of her husband Tony.

PRAYER FOCUS
Creator Spirit, come, visit every waiting mind, come, pour our joys on all creation, set us free from sin and sorrows, and make us worthy to be your temples.  Amen.

Please pray for those unable to share in worship with us for any reason.  These include Beryl Fisher, Andrew Steel, Doris Wells, Ken Williams, Christine Gill, Nan Kennie, Gwen Snowdon and Amy Southgate.

We are also pray healing for Mary Haynes, Ruth Beswick, Julie Jones and David Wotton who are recovering at home as well as Beryl Fisher in Torbay Hospital.

Your prayers are requested for Bebbs Wallbank and her family following the sudden death of her husband, Alfreyn.  Bebbs worships with us regularly when her work allows.

If you are aware of any member of the congregation that is in hospital can you please contact Revd Paul Saunders +44 (0)1803-555694 or Linda McBrinn: +44 (0)7768-330743 so that a visit can be arranged.

'Pray for Roads' initiative.

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Each week we are asked to especially remember the work and witness of Christians Together in Paignton affiliated churches - we remember in our prayers the Minister's and members of the churches of Paignton.

HEALTH & SAFETY
Read and digest the contents of the Fire Evacuation Notices near the Exits.  If the Fire Alarm sounds, leave by the nearest Exit and assemble in Palace Avenue Gardens.

DON’T FORGET….. the church is open every Monday and Wednesday morning from 10.00 to 12.00
Please make use of this in any way you would find helpful; come and sit quietly for a few minutes; pray or ask for prayer for yourself or others; or spend some time looking at the church website on the computer behind the organ. There are always two people available if you would like to talk about anything at all and there is normally a coffee morning on in the foyer on a Wednesday as well. So, why not make a visit to Palace Avenue Methodist Church on a Monday and/or Wednesday morning – it might be just the ‘oasis’ you need.
Monday and Wednesday Coffee Mornings:  Extra help is needed for coffee mornings in the church foyer from 10.00 to 12.00.  If anyone can spare the time to help, say, once a month, this would be appreciated.  Helping with coffee mornings can be both enjoyable and rewarding.  Please see Frances Kirkpatrick or contact us for more details.

PLEASE NOTE
Revd Paul Saunders - Click here to contact Paul or e-mail Revd Paul Saunders - Paul's day off is Wednesday.
Deacon Susie Fytche - Click here to contact Susie or e-mail - Deacon Susie Fytche - Susie's day off is Friday.
Click here to contact us using the church e-mail address.

PLEASE ALSO NOTE
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vening services (with the exception of Café Praise) will be held in the Church and not in the Church Hall.

POSTCARDS
There are postcards of Palace Avenue Methodist Church for sale in the Foyer.  20p each to include an envelope.

FLOWER ROTA
There are gaps in the flower rota, if you would like to donate flowers, money and/or arrange the flowers for a Sunday, please put your name on the list in the foyer.

GREETINGS CARDS
Handmade blank Birthday and Occasions cards are now for sale in the Tower Road foyer, next to the book boxes.  Most cards are £1.00 each, of which 50p goes to church funds. (The other 50p covers the cost of materials). Thank you.

MONDAY and WEDNESDAY COFFEE MORNING
Extra help is needed for coffee mornings in the church foyer from 10.00 to 12.00.  If anyone can spare the time to help, say, once a month, this would be appreciated.  Helping with coffee mornings can be both enjoyable and rewarding.  Please contact us if you are interested.  

CAN YOU SPARE A FEW MOMENTS FOR A CHAT?
Mrs Phyllis Quinton is 99 years young and a member of our church but unable to share in worship or go out alone.  She is the only permanent resident at the Park Hotel and appreciates the company of visitors.  The next few weeks are ‘children’s weeks ‘ so Phyllis will have less company - hence the question!  Just pop in and say hello, she loves a chat.

PAIGNTON REGATTA

SUNDAY 09.00 ALTERNATIVE SERVICES
The Sunday services for 09.00 alternatives this year will feature a charity, mission, or theme, as well as personal worship.  They will include information on featured charities, along with prayer, sometimes activities, and space to hear from God!  So do come along and experience an 09.00 alternative worship service for something different.

FRONT OF CHURCH - NOTICE BOARD
The garden under the notice board at the front of the church has been treated with chemicals, so please stay away from the soil.  This area is under ‘reconstruction’.  Thank you.

KINA
As a requirement of my training, I will be running a course at Palace Avenue called "Finding Faith at the Movies."  It will take place on Wednesday evenings in September.  It will involve watching clips of a film; exploring connections between film and faith by examining the bible; and a time of discussion.  The topics will be:
03 September - Saving Private Ryan – Sacrifice
10 September - Dead Man Walking - Repentance: Why is confession good for the soul?
17 September - Smoke Signals - How do we give and accept Forgiveness?
24 September - A River runs through it - How are memories vehicles of Grace?
The sessions will run from 19.30 to 21.00.  If you would like to take part it would be great to see you.  The maximum number I can accept for the course is 12, so I have attached a sheet to the notice board in the foyer for any interested parties to 'sign up' and I will be in touch with you nearer the time.  Thanks, Kina.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
TODAY - Sunday 17 August 2008 - 16.15 - Paignton Regatta "Songs of Praise", Paignton Green.

Thursday 21 August - 19.00 - Would you like to try something different for Harvest Festival this year?  Come and join us to discuss ideas on decorating the church.  Freda and Anna.

Friday 29 August - 10.00 to 12.00 - Coffee Morning in the Church foyer in support of Women’s World Day of Prayer to include the following stalls: Bring and buy, cakes, plants, and a raffle.  Please come and support this worthy cause.  Everyone welcome.

Tuesday 09 December 2008 - 19.00 - 'Carols Down the Line'
Wednesday 10 December 2008 - 19.00 - 'Carols Down the Line'
Thursday 11 December 2008 - 19.00 - 'Carols Down the Line'
On behalf of Paignton (Palace Avenue) Methodist Church the Coordinator will do everything possible to make ‘Carols Down the Line’ enjoyable.  However, reservations are accepted on the express understanding that Paignton (Palace Avenue) Methodist Church and the Coordinator are agents in acquiring the services of others, and are therefore not liable for any delay, damage or other inconvenience however caused.
A major part of the proceeds of this event will be donated to NCH (The Children's Charity)
(
Helping the children who need it the most - the child care charity of the Methodist Church)
Click here for more information and to download an A4 Poster
Click here to download an A5 Flyer
to pass on to your friends
Click here to download a Reservation Form

(These files are in .pdf format - you will need Adobe® Acrobat® Reader to open these files)
We would be grateful if you would kindly print A4 Posters and A5 Flyers distributing them to organisations, friends and neighbours to help publicise the event - thank you

WEEKLY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Monday 18 August - 10.00 to 12.00 - Church is open for rest, prayer and meditation
Monday 18 August - 10.00 to 12.00 - Coffee + Bring & Buy Sale in the Church foyer
Monday 18 August - 10.00 to 12.00 - Revd Paul Saunders will be available in the Vestry

Tuesday 19 August - 10.15 to 10.45 - Prayer Fellowship
Tuesday 19 August - 10.00 to 12.00 - Church is open for rest, prayer and meditation
Tuesday 19 August - 10.00 to 12.00 -
Coffee + Bring & Buy Sale in the Church foyer
Tuesday 19 August - 13.00 -
Funeral of Alfreyn Wallbank

Wednesday 20 August - 10.00 to 12.00 - Church is open for rest, prayer and meditation
Wednesday 20 August - 10.00 to 12.00 -
Coffee + Bring & Buy Sale in the Church foyer
Wednesday 20 August - NO Women's Fellowship until September

Thursday 21 August - 17.30 to 19.00 - Cubs
Thursday 21 August - 19.30 - Singing Together

Friday 22 August - 10.00 to 12.00 - Coffee in the Church foyer
Friday 22 August - 19.30 to 21.30 - Scouts

Sunday 24 August - 10.30 - Mrs Kina Saunders
Sunday 24 August - 18.30 - Revd Paul Saunders - Café Praise

To enter any FELLOWSHIP ITEMS OR NOTICES please contact us
by 17.00 on Thursdays - Tel: +44 (0)1803-402248


IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL FOYER USERS

NO tables are to be put on the area at the top of the steps outside the front entrance of the church at any time.  Any stalls etc must be put on the flat area to the side at ground level (in front of the window).

Minister and the Church Stewards

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Please click here to make an enquiry regarding any of the above.

Click on the Links to go to the relevant pages -
[ Prayer for the Month ] [ Sunday Services ]

Click here to visit the Paignton (Palace Avenue) Youth Website.

Mark Ireland plays the Allen Theatre Organ at
Keyberry Park Methodist Church, Newton Abbot.

See also the following index pages
[ Children ] [ Music ] [ Women ] [ Men ] [ Worship ] [ Young People ]

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MINISTER'S "SURGERY"
Each Monday from 10.00 to 12.00 our Minister will be available in the vestry for anyone to come to talk about anything at all.  So whether you want to come and discuss the previous day's sermon, raise an issue, or see our Minister to talk about something happening in your life, you will be most welcome to drop in.

Feel free to just turn up on a Monday morning but if you want to make a specific appointment please e-mail or Telephone +44 (0)1803-555694 - Mobile +44 (0)7804-882582 in advance.

Keep an eye on the above Weekly Notices for the occasional Monday morning when our Minister will not be available.  Since this is a time when our Church will be open there will always be someone around to listen or pray with you.

You are also very welcome to join us for coffee and biscuits.

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Click here to contact our Minister – Revd Paul Saunders
Click here to contact us with a General Enquiry
Click here for our other e-mail addresses
Click here to view the Plymouth and Exeter Methodist District Training Calendar 2007/2008

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Last modified: August 2008