April 2025
For Room Bookings please phone the church on 020 8550 1518
For all other inquiries, please phone Sue on 020 8500 5386
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Links for Sunday live-streamed services
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Gantshill (9.50 for 10.00am service) https://bit.ly/3bzMP4D
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Goodmayes (11.20 for 11.30am service) https://bit.ly/3eXHhml
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Sunday worship plan - April​​
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6th April 9.30am United service with Holy Communion at Barkingside led by Rev. Diane Smith
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13th April, 10.00am United Palm Sunday Service with Barkingside led by Revd. Jacqueline Jones​
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20th April, 10.00am Easter Sunday Service led by Mr Robert Debrah
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27th April , 10.00am Service conducted by the Worship Leaders May
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4th May, 10.00am United Service with Barkingside conducted by Mr Alfred Mensah
​Lent Studies
This year's Lent Study are being held at 7.30pm on Zoom .The studies will be on the 3rd and 10th April. again, following the Methodist Church study "Soul Food".
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The link for the meeting is given below and is the same for each week:
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​https://zoom.us/j/96278447185?pwd=r9KvaC3uBkJt9UtJnSEmqphUfwvMIp.1
Meeting ID: 962 7844 7185
Passcode: LENT25
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Open Thursday
All are welcome to our Thursday Café between 12 noon and 4pm. Come and enjoy real coffee and snacks, join in a game of Scrabble – or just come and chat.
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Forthcoming Events
Lent Lunches will be held during April, dates and venues as follows, all at 12noon:
3rd Hainault Baptist Church IG6 2UT
9th Barkingside Methodist Church IG6 2AZ
Donations to be taken at the lunches in support of Christian Aid.
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Holy Week Services
14th 7.30pm service at Barkingside Church IG6 2AZ
15th 7.30pm service at Beacontree Heath Church RM81DZ
16th 7.30pm service at Goodmayes Church IG3 8UA
17th 7.30pm Maundy Thurs service at The Drive Church IG1 3PP
18th Good Friday
9.30am service at Ken Aston Sq. Barkingside led by Revd. Jacqui Jones.
3.00pm service at Old Dagenham Church RM10 8YT
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​​​​​Grange Hill Methodist Community Centre
The Foodbank is supporting 5 – 10 families weekly and free legal Advice is offered monthly by the local Councilor. Please continue to support the Foodbank if you are able – there is a box in the Vestibule at Gantshill.
Items most needed:
Dried noodles, long-life orange juice, shampoo, washing tabs,
cat and dog food.
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A Word in Time
One of our commitments to the Methodist Way of Life is looking and listening to God in Scripture
A Word in Time is a daily resource provided by The Methodist Church. It includes a short verse from the Bible passage for the day, one for each day of the year, with some background information to help you understand it further. It concludes with some questions to ponder, asking you to think about how it applies to your life.
Each week's studies are written by volunteers across the Connexion (you can read the author's biography after each study). The writers are usually Methodist ministers.
It can be found on-line at
https://www.methodist.org.uk/faith/the-bible/​
​East London Model Railway Group
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The Group meets in the Church Parlour on Tuesdays and Thursday from 10am to 5pm.
Bring your own models to work on, work on the Club layout, or just enjoy tea and a chat. New members are most welcome. For more information contact John 07414755365
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Circuit Letter for April from Mmasape The promise of salvation and the glory of Easter.
Dear Friends,
As we enter the heart of Lent and journey towards the cross, we do so with the hope and assurance that Easter brings. The promise of salvation through Christ’s sacrifice and the glory of His resurrection reminds us that, even in the darkest moments, God’s love prevails. The cross is not the end of the story—Easter morning declares new life, redemption, and restoration for all.
I encourage you to deepen your walk with Christ in these sacred weeks by joining our Thursday evening Lent studies which end on 10 April, as we reflect on the theme:
Soul - Food, Shelter, Rest, Repair, Mates and Songs.
(updated )zoom link:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/96278447185?pwd=r9KvaC3uBkJt9UtJnSEmqphUfwvMIp.1
Meeting ID: 962 7844 7185
Passcode: LENT25)
As Holy Week approaches, I invite you to participate in our special evening services, (details above) drawing us into the powerful moments of Jesus’ final days. On Good Friday afternoon, we gather as a Circuit at Old Dagenham Methodist Church to meditate on Jesus’ Seven Words from the Cross, led by our ministers and local preachers. This will be a time of solemn reflection, gratitude, and renewal.
I also want to take this moment to thank each of you for all you do—your presence, your prayers, your service, and your generous giving. Your faithfulness sustains our church and enables us to live out our shared calling. As we look ahead, let us embrace our Circuit’s vision priorities:
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• Worship – that is inclusive and honours God in spirit and truth.
• Evangelism – sharing the good news of Jesus boldly and with love.
• Pastoral Care and Outreach – walking alongside one another with compassion.
• Families and Young People – nurturing the next generation in faith.
• Communication – ensuring that our message of hope is clear and accessible
To this end the Circuit is looking to employ a Lay Pastoral Worker to support the ministers as well as employing a Family and Children’s Worker – watch this space!
As we live out our faith this Lent, I invite you to support the Redbridge Foodbank through the 40p for 40 days appeal. This simple act of giving up something—a daily coffee, a small treat—can make a tangible difference. For me, it means skipping my usual Costa or Starbucks coffee and offering that money to the foodbank, ensuring that someone else can experience the love of Christ. Over 40 days, this adds up to £16—a small sacrifice that can provide real help to those in need.
Additionally, we encourage you to bring non-perishable foods and toiletries to support our Circuit community project at Grange Hill Methodist Church, where many rely on our generosity. Together, let us be the hands and feet of Christ, ensuring that no one in our community is forgotten or goes hungry.
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An Easter Prayer
Risen Lord,
In Your victory over death, You bring life to the weary, hope to the broken, and salvation to all who call on Your name.
As we stand at the empty tomb, may we be filled with resurrection joy.
Empower us to be bearers of Your light in our homes, our church, and our community.
Bless our church family, our Circuit, and all who seek You this Easter season.
In Your glorious name, we pray. Amen.
Wishing you a blessed and joy-filled Easter,
Mmasape.