11th January 2026

By Justin Dyche in Sunday Service on 17 January 2026

Hello everyone,

It looks from the information below that we have a quiet week, but in addition to the services we have a meeting of Energize leaders after church on Sunday, a PCC meeting on Tuesday evening, looking at plans for 2026, and some of us will also be joining a webinar looking at how we can move forward with our Church Improvement Project to install an accessible toilet and servery at the back of church – if you would like to be involved in helping with this Project do let Janet or me know. Please pray about these various meetings, and after the PCC we will be able to share more about how everyone can get involved in the Church Improvement Project.

Another way we need help is to find a new Independent Examiner for the church accounts. As the name suggests this person must be independent of the church, but it may be that you know someone who is familiar with accounts (they do not have to be a qualified accountant) and who would be willing to take on this task, or at least think about it. If anyone would like to know more please do contact either James Ireland or myself.

Sunday 11th January
10.30am – Holy Communion at St Columba’s – this service will include the first in a short series of sermons looking at Evangelism. This is linked to the Year of Discipleship, because all of our journeys of faith begin when we respond to evangelism of some kind, and one way that we can be more effective disciples is to think more about how we can engage in evangelism – which is not just for the specialists, but an activity that we all need to be engaged in to ensure that the church continues to grow and thrive. ENERGIZE groups will be meeting again for the first time since their wonderful Nativity performance, and as they were so busy preparing for the Nativity and did not have time for a Christmas Party they are having a New Year Party tomorrow morning!
This service can be watched on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/live/nki2e4PuM9I?feature=share
3pm – Family Service in Rockingham Village Hall
Once again we are moving the Family Services from St Leonard’s to the Village Hall for January, February and March. This is warmer and more welcoming on a cold day so do think about joining us, especially if you can’t make the morning service.
6pm – Prayer Meeting at St Columba’s – everyone welcome.

Sunday 18th January
10.30am – Holy Communion at St Columba’s – this service will continue our short series of sermons looking at Evangelism and will have ENERGIZE groups for children and young people.
6pm – Prayer Meeting at St Columba’s – everyone welcome.

CHARITY OF THE WEEK – CMS mission partners M&H
There is a new Prayer Letter from M&H available at the back of church, either to read or take away. Please do this and pray for them, better still, join us in praying for them at the Prayer Meeting on Sunday evening.

And finally, a way in which we may be able to help you, or someone you know who is in need of furniture. Aidan has told me about a settee, armchair and coffee table which are all very good quality and free to a good home as long as they can be collected. Here is a photo of the settee and coffee table. Please contact me if you are interested.

Ian

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