Belle Vue Methodist Church

To worship is to praise, adore, celebrate the one true God. In worship we offer ourselves and our lives to our loving father- God. We communicate with God through prayer and songs. We listen to His word when we pray, hear the Bible being read and through the message of the preacher. We respond to God's calling in our prayers, our lives and our giving.

Meeting with other Christians enables us to help one another and pray for each other as well as enjoying the unique and generous gift of fellowship.

At Belle Vue Methodist Church we meet to worship at least twice on a Sunday and at several fellowship and Church business meetings there is always a short time of worship.

The Sunday morning service is the larger gathering of people. Attended by approx 75 people, it is a very friendly, worshipful service. Junior Church runs at the same time as morning worship, as does the creche, so many families are able to attend the morning worship. The children join the rest of the church after the sermon.

The evening worship is generally quieter and fewer people attend.

The church often worships with other Methodist Churches in the circuit at a Circuit service or with Churches Together in Shrewsbury in a United Service. Below is the list of service dates and times along with the name of the Minister or preacher who will be leading the worship.

Prayer Prompts

April

During April give thanks for Plealey Church. Pray for the members of Plealey Church who are bereaved and those who are ill, lifting them up to the Lord. Pray for the work and witness of the members at Plealey and that God will encourage them as they serve Him in their community.

6 April
Lord God, we pray for all who suffer from mental health problems and for those who look after for them. Remember before God any known to you in these situations.

13 April
Pray for Christians in their places of work, for opportunities to share their faith with their colleagues. Pray for and give thanks for the work of Chaplains in industry and for all chaplaincy work.

20 April
Let us continue to pray for peace and reconciliation throughout the world, for the healing of the nations. Pray for all peacemakers and that the peace of God will rule in our hearts, our homes, our country and our world.

27 April
Pray for HOPE 08, a national initiative seeking to show Godís love by word and action throughout the UK. Pray that this will be an opportunity for Churches in Shrewsbury to work together to witness to their faith and share the love of Jesus in our town and rural communities.

May

During May pray for The Church of the Holy Spirit. Give thanks for the growth of The Great Big God Club bringing the Good News of Jesus to about 30 young people and pray for continuing guidance and wisdom for the leader, Sam Langton. Pray for the Spring Fair on 17 May supporting the local community. Pray for Godís blessing and protection upon Soul Purpose on 24-26 May when over 100 young people share the love of Jesus in Ditherington, The Grange and Sundorne.

4 May
Pray for the Pentecost 08 celebration taking place in London. Pray for Andy Frost and all who are involved in organising this Christian witness to all in our capital city. Pray that many will find Jesus as their Lord and Saviour as they are blessed by this special time of Christian mission.

11 May
During Christian Aid week pray for all the work of Christian Aid. Pray for Godís blessing upon this special week for Christian Aid, that He will touch peoplesí hearts to give generously for the many in great need.

18 May
Give thanks for the Methodist Church throughout the world. Pray for wisdom and guidance for the Churchís leaders and for all works of mission bringing Godís love to the peoples of the world.

25 May
Pray for our families and friends and for all whom we love and care for, especially praying for those who do not know Jesus as their Lord and Saviour. Pray for Godís wisdom, guidance and timing as we seek to share our faith with them.

Service Plan - 2008

April
6th	10:30am	Mike Hallworth
	6:30pm	Circuit Service at Belle Vue

13th	10:30am	Second Sunday Service led by the stewards
	6:30pm	Rev Frances Biseker Holy Communion

20th	10:30am	Selwyn Bennett
	6:30pm	Ray Finnigan

27th	10:30am	Rev Frances Biseker Holy Communion
	6:30pm	Juliet Lewis

May
4th	10:30am	Julie Green
	6:30pm	Rev Frances Biseker

11th	10:30am	Rev Frances Biseker Second Sunday Service
	6:30pm	Circuit Service at Bomere Heath

18th	10:30am	Helen Salmon
	5:00pm	United Service at The Apostolic Church

25th	10:30am	Rev Donald Burgess Holy Communion
	6:30pm	Dennis Holmes