St Andrew's Methodist Church

07/09/2026

Reading and Prayer for W/C 7th September 2026
Matthew 18:15-20
‘If another member of the church sins against you, go and point out
the fault when the two of you are alone. If the member listens to you, you
have regained that one. But if you are not listened to, take one or two
others along with you, so that every word may be confirmed by the
evidence of two or three witnesses. If the member refuses to listen to
them, tell it to the church; and if the offender refuses to listen even to the
church, let such a one be to you as a Gentile and a tax-collector. Truly I
tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and
whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. Again, truly I tell
you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done
for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in
my name, I am there among them.’
Prayer
God of truth and mercy, give us the courage to speak honestly, the
humility to listen carefully, and the grace to seek reconciliation when
relationships are damaged and broken. Keep us from resentment and
from making hasty judgements, and teach us where needed to correct
one another with gentleness, patience and love.
When agreement is difficult, guide us your Church in wisdom and
faithfulness. Draw us together in prayer, make us instruments of healing
and peace, and assure us that wherever we gather in the name of
Jesus, he is present among us. Amen
Prepared by Vanessa Fewtrell

06/09/2026

Welcome to the recording of our service on 6th September 2026 led by Rev Paul Carter.

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30/08/2026

Reading and prayer for W/C 30th August 2026

Matthew 16: 21-28
Jesus Foretells His Death and Resurrection
From that time on, Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and undergo great suffering at the hands of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, ‘God forbid it, Lord! This must never happen to you.’ But he turned and said to Peter, ‘Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling-block to me; for you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things.’
The Cross and Self-Denial
Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it. For what will it profit them if they gain the whole world but forfeit their life? Or what will they give in return for their life?
‘For the Son of Man is to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay everyone for what has been done. Truly I tell you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.’
Prayer:
Methodists are beginning a new year. New seekers are coming with our Faith, Arts and Hospitality programme. New ministers join our team and there are new beginnings for all of us.
The theologian Stanley Hauerwas comments that today’s passage of scripture reminds us of one of the mysteries of our faith. “Christ has died, Christ has risen, Christ will come again.”
We call it a mystery because we did not work it out for ourselves. It has been revealed by God to us, to be received in faith.
Lord Jesus as we take up our cross and follow you this new year, we pray that we may see through faith that our cross is also your cross and you share our sufferings and the sufferings of our whole planet through our climate crisis.
Lord Jesus, in our death, when we give over our earthly life, we pray in hope of your promise that we may share your resurrection and retain your identity for ourselves with people who are poor and dispossessed; maligned and disrespected.
Lord Jesus, when you come again, with your saving grace, we pray in love for all we hold dear on earth and heaven that we shall bear your judgement and take our place in your coming kingdom here on earth where people with a pure heart find blessing .
Lord Jesus may this “mystery of faith” be part of our witness and our values in this City during this new year.
Amen
Prepared by Rev Dr Malcolm Braddy

30/08/2026

Welcome to the recording of our service on 30th August 2026 led by Rev Richard Barley.

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24/08/2026

Reading and prayer for W/C 23rd August 2026
Matthew 16:13-20

Peter’s Declaration about Jesus

Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples,

“Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” And they said, “Some say John the

Baptist but others Elijah and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to

them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the

Messiah, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you,

Simon son of Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you but my Father

in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church,

and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the

kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and

whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” Then he sternly ordered the

disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Messiah.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, we praise you that we are free to worship you - open our eyes and

ears that we may understand your word, your truth.

Thank you, Lord, that through Peter’s statement you revealed yourself as Messiah,

Son of the Living God. Deepen our faith and so protect us against the ever-present

doubters and troubles of this world.

Help us always to place our trust in Jesus, who is God’s servant and the source of all

hope for eternal life. Amen

Prepared by Sue Hicks

24/08/2026

This week.......till Sunday 30th

23/08/2026

Welcome to the recording of our service held on 23rd August 2026 led by Mike Watts

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16/08/2026

Welcome to the recording of our service on 16th August 2026 led by Mrs Vanessa Fewtrell.

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15/08/2026

Reading and prayer for W/C 16th August 2026
Matthew 15:21-28
Jesus left that place and went away to the district of Tyre and Sidon. Just then a Canaanite woman from that region came out started shouting, “Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David, my daughter is tormented by a demon.” But he did not answer her at all. And his disciples came and urged him, saying, “Send her away for she keeps shouting after us.” He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. But she came and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, help me.” He answered, “It is not fair to take the children’s food and throw it to the dogs.” She said “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” Then Jesus answered her, “Woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.” And her daughter was healed instantly.
Prayer
When life is terrible, out of control,
Lord, let me be like the woman
to whom Jesus said
‘Woman, great is your faith!
Let it be done for you as you wish.’
When it seems as if you are not listening, not caring, Lord, let me persist like the woman to whom Jesus said ‘Woman, great is your faith!
Let it be done for you as you wish.’
When there are obstacles,
arguments, things in the way,
Lord, let me be determined like the woman to whom Jesus said, ‘Woman, great is your faith!
Let it be done for you as you wish.’
Amen
Prepared by Suzanne Nevitt