St Andrew's Methodist Church

18/10/2026

Welcome to the recording of our service on 18th October 2026 led by Mr Nick Stephens.

11/10/2026

Welcome to the recording of our service on 11th October 2026. Local arrangements service led by Mr David Bower.

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06/10/2026

Reading and Prayer for the w/c 4th October 2026
Matthew 21: 33-46
The Parable of the Wicked Tenants
‘Listen to another parable. There was a landowner who planted a vineyard, put a fence around it, dug a w**e press in it, and built a watch-tower. Then he leased it to tenants and went to another country. When the harvest time had come, he sent his slaves to the tenants to collect his produce. But the tenants seized his slaves and beat one, killed another, and stoned another. Again he sent other slaves, more than the first; and they treated them in the same way. Finally he sent his son to them, saying, “They will respect my son.” But when the tenants saw the son, they said to themselves, “This is the heir; come, let us kill him and get his inheritance.” So they seized him, threw him out of the vineyard, and killed him. Now when the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants?’ They said to him, ‘He will put those wretches to a miserable death, and lease the vineyard to other tenants who will give him the produce at the harvest time.’ Jesus said to them, ‘Have you never read in the scriptures: “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; this was the Lord’s doing, and it is amazing in our eyes”? Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that produces the fruits of the kingdom. The one who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces; and it will crush anyone on whom it falls.’ When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard his parables, they realised that he was speaking about them. They wanted to arrest him, but they feared the crowds, because they regarded him as a prophet.
Prayer
Faithful God, you have entrusted us with the gifts of your kingdom.
Forgive us when we fail to honour you, reject your messengers, or keep for ourselves what belongs to you.
Make us faithful stewards who bear the fruits of justice, mercy, humility, and love.
Build our lives upon Jesus Christ, the cornerstone, and shape us into a people who welcome your
word and serve your purposes with courage and grace.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prepared by Vanessa Fewtrell

04/10/2026

Welcome to the recording of our service of Holy Communion on 4th October 2026 led by Rev Mary Salter.

29/09/2026

Reading and prayer for W/C 26th September 2026

The Parable of the Two Sons - told by Jesus in Matthew 21:28-32
“What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ “‘I will not,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. “Then the father went to the other son and said the same thing. He answered, ‘I will, sir,’ but he did not go. “Which of the two did what his father wanted?”
“The first,” they answered.
Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you. For John came to you to show you the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him.
A Prayer:
Loving God, help us to be like the son in the parable who, despite initial reluctance, ultimately obeyed your call and did your will. Thank you for your patience with us! May our actions reflect our promises to you, and help us to keep our commitments to the work of justice, love and peace; as we strive to serve you faithfully in all that we do. Amen.
Prepared by robert Lewin-Jones

27/09/2026

Welcome to the recording of our Harvest service on 27th September led by Rev Mary Austin.

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20/09/2026

Welcome to the recording of our service on 20th September 2026 led by Mr Des Robson.

13/09/2026

Prayer for the week from Jane Jarvis
Matthew 18: 21-35
Forgiveness
Then Peter came and said to him, ‘Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?’ Jesus said to him, ‘Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times.
The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant
‘For this reason the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his slaves. When he began the reckoning, one who owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him; and, as he could not pay, his lord ordered him to be sold, together with his wife and children and all his possessions, and payment to be made. So the slave fell on his knees before him, saying, “Have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.” And out of pity for him, the lord of that slave released him and forgave him the debt. But that same slave, as he went out, came upon one of his fellow-slaves who owed him a hundred denarii; and seizing him by the throat, he said, “Pay what you owe.” Then his fellow-slave fell down and pleaded with him, “Have patience with me, and I will pay you.” But he refused; then he went and threw him into prison until he should pay the debt. When his fellow-slaves saw what had happened, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their lord all that had taken place. Then his lord summoned him and said to him, “You wicked slave! I forgave you all that debt because you pleaded with me. Should you not have had mercy on your fellow-slave, as I had mercy on you?” And in anger his lord handed him over to be tortured until he should pay his entire debt. So my heavenly Father will also do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother or sister from your heart.’
Prayer
Loving God, forgive us, we pray,
when we go against your wishes,
when we ignore your presence with us,
when we lead others into wrong ways,
when we pursue that which is reckless and bad for us.
Forgive us, and help us to trust
that your light is stronger than our darkness,
your creativity stronger than our destructiveness,
and your faithfulness stronger than our doubt.
God of power and presence,
your grace goes ahead of us,
drawing us away from the sins that drag us down.
Your forgiveness heals us from all that has drawn us
away from you and others.
Your love is in our midst, giving us courage, leading us on
and guiding us to your eternal kingdom.
Amen.

13/09/2026

Welcome to the recording of our service on 13th September 2026 led by Mrs Chris Parker.

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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