CHURCH RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS (as at Monday 23rd March
2020, 4.00pm)
To everyone at Guiseley Methodist Church:
We’re all very much aware of the Coronavirus crisis and want to assure
you that the Methodist Church is seeking to respond in a way that is
best for everyone.
In line with official instructions and with immediate effect,
Guiseley Methodist Church is closed until further notice for
all worship services and for every other activity, including outside
bookings.
Unfortunately Church
will not be open every Tuesday morning between 9am and 10am for
private prayer.
Funerals will take place at the crematorium with the possibility of holding
memorial services in the autumn.
Weddings will also not be taking place
in Church.
Please keep viewing this website which will be updated with ongoing
information and
help for personal worship.
If you have any concerns, please phone your minister Rev Roger Smith
01924 874735, Deacon Jenny Parnell 0113 250 9805 or pastoral secretary
Mrs Rosemary Williams 01943 871048.
Please click to join in the
worship at home
suggestions on the Circuit website or services broadcast on radio and TV.
Here’s a
meditation and a prayer you can use.
God of all hope we call on you today.
We pray for those who are living in fear:
Fear of illness, fear for loved ones, fear of other’s reactions to them.
May your Spirit give us a sense of calmness and peace.
We pray for your church in this time of uncertainty.
For those people who are worried about attending worship.
For those needing to make decisions in order to care for other
For those who will feel more isolated by not being able to attend.
Grant us your wisdom.
Holy God, we remember that you have promised that
Nothing will separate us from your love – demonstrated to us in Jesus
Christ.
Help us turn our eyes, hearts and minds to you.
Amen.
