Dear lovely PMCH people

I hope you're having a wonderful summer and have found some opportunity to rest. It’s now September and PMCH is looking forward to all that God has in store for us as we begin a new season together.

One of the real highlights will be the welcome service for our new Superintendent Minister, Rev Jonathan Haigh, at 11am on Sunday 6th September. This will be a special occasion in the life of our church as we officially welcome Jonathan into his new ministry among us. I would encourage everyone to come and be part of this joyful morning of worship and celebration. If you can’t come, please join un online.

Then, at our 7pm evening service, both Jonathan and Chris will be sharing their faith stories. It will be a wonderful opportunity to get to know them more personally and to hear something of God's calling and faithfulness in their lives.

As you read this, Jonathan and Chris will likely be unpacking their stuff, with Jonathan already pinning Sheffield United posters to his office wall! As a church family, let's be intentional in helping Jonathan and Chris feel at home in Plymouth as quickly as possible. A friendly conversation, an invitation for a meal, a warm smile, or simply taking the time to introduce yourself can make a tremendous difference as they settle into a new city.

The following Sunday, 13th September, we'll begin our new preaching series: What It Means to Be Church: Being Church – Eleven Values for Following Jesus Together. Over eleven weeks we'll explore the values that shape a growing and vibrant church: values such as being Christ-centred, biblical, prayerful, Spirit-filled, loving, generous, united, gifted, missional, faithful, and sent. My prayer is that this series will not only strengthen us as a church but also encourage each of us to grow more deeply as disciples of Jesus in our everyday lives.

The words of Jesus overarches each of these values as he says, ‘Love the Lord you God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and love your neighbour as yourself.’ How about we resolve together in this new season to take this command seriously.

With blessing

Jonny

News from PMCH

Welcome Jonathan & Chris

We are thrilled that our new minister Jonathan and his wife Chris have arrived in Devon. Please do all you can to make them feel really welcome and cherish them as they minister amongst us.

What’s coming up in September

New Sermon Series

As Jonny mentioned above we are excited to be starting a new sermon series on 13 September at 11am, if you would like to read ahead please pick up a flyer or you can visit the Sermon Series page on our website HERE

New4U BBQ Jennycliff | Friday 04 September

Come and start the year off with a banger! Bring your family along, we can help with transport if needed Location - Jennycliff PL9 9SW. Please email our Youth Pastor zoe.haydon@pmch.org.uk for more info. Book HERE

Bible Study | Tuesdays 2pm

We will be beginning a new study through Philippians and Colossians starting Tuesday 08 September at 2pm. The series titled “Letters From Prison that Unlock True Freedom” will take us up to Advent.

Marriage Course | Wednesday 07 October | 7:30pm - 10pm

We are excited to have Care for the Family visit PMCH in October. Tickets are currently just £6 each until 8 September, so now is a great time to book HERE

“Could your relationship be on autopilot? It doesn’t have to stay that way! Drifting apart is one of the biggest reasons why many couples decide to call it quits. But there are simple ways to prioritise each other and stop just going through the motions. Going the Distance is a live event from Care for the Family, which offers a rare chance to stop, take stock and invest in your relationship. You’ll explore practical ideas of how to communicate well, deepen connection with each other and intentionally set the course for your relationship. This event will help you spot warning signs, avoid roadblocks and continue your journey together, for a vibrant and lasting marriage.”

Visit cff.org.uk/goingthedistance for more info.

Plymouth Foodbank

Foodbank Sundays

Please support our Foodbank by donating items each month. We provide item suggestions for Foodbank Sunday but any items of food or toiletries will be gratefully received.

06 Sept – Squash

04 Oct – Mash / Pot Noodles

08 Nov – Christmas

06 Dec – Tinned Meat

Foodbank Prayer Meeting

Join us on the first Saturday of each month 9:30am - 12 as we pray for the Foodbank and the people we connect with at our sessions.

05 Sept – JC's

03 Oct – Foodbank

07 Nov – JC's

05 Dec – Foodbank

Please email Mark for more info mark@plymouthfoodbank.co.uk

Coming up this month

Sunday 06 September

11am Welcome Service led by Dan Haylett

7pm Evening Service & Communion led by Jonny Libby & Jonathan Haigh

Sunday 13 September

11am Morning Worship led by Jonathan Haigh

7pm Evening Service led by Maria Mills

Sunday 20 September

11am Morning worship & Communion led by Jonathan Haigh

7pm Evening Service led by Paul Whitell

Sunday 27 September

11am Morning Worship led by Jonny Libby

7pm Evening worship led by
Jonathan Haigh

Groups Return

Bible Study 08 September 2pm

Knit & Natter continues 12pm

Youth Groups

New4U BBQ 04 September

X:Clamation 07 September

Children & Families Groups

Totstop 07 September

Messy Church 19 September

Friyay Club 25 September

For more information on services and groups at PMCH please visit www.pmch.org.uk