October 2026 Newsletter

Kath Writes
It has been good to move to Formby and begin getting to know this beautiful area and veery friendly people of Altcar & Formby. Phil and I want to say a huge thank you for your warm welcome, kindness, practical support and prayers which have made such a difference.
Autumn is a season for thankfulness: conkers, apples and berries, leaves turning golden and fiery orange and harvest, when we thank God for his faithful provision and the farmers who work so hard.
Researchers have found that gratitude helps our wellbeing, sleep and relationships. God, of course, knew this first, and throughout the Bible God’s people are encouraged to be thankful. It isn’t always easy when there is much in the world to concerns but gratitude isn’t saying those things don’t matter. Rather, it changes our perspective, opens our eyes to all God gives us and leads to generosity as we remember: “All things come from you and of your own do we give you”
(1 Chronicles 29:14)

So why not try practising thankfulness this Autumn? Say a prayer of thanks each morning, give a thank you card, or write down three things your grateful for at day’s end. These can be small glimmers of light: warm sunshine on your face: hot buttered toast, a favourite song.

May this season be filled with gratitude, generosity and God’s blessing in our communities.

PRAYER HARMONY
Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19
We continue to give thanks for Kath and Phil who have come to minister in our parishes. We pray for all newcomers, all who come through our doors, that they may receive the warmest of welcome and find themselves during God’s own family.
Harvest is with us and we pray for all farmers and shops that distribute our food. The hot weather in the summer has made it difficult for growing, and there may be shortages, so we pray for all who struggle to afford the necessary things in life, as the prices will rise. We pray for all food banks and charities that support those who are in debt or homeless.
We pray for our country, that any reforms that are promoted by the government, are fair and merciful, considering everyone, not just those who are able to cope with change. We pray for our world, that the peace of God will settle in the hearts of all the rulers who at present simply want more power and more wealth.
We pray for the house-bound, and those with mobility issues, who are less able to get out and socialise and keep up friendships. We pray that we, who are mobile, will ensure that they are regularly visited and included in the life of the church, so that the love of Christ is shared with all our lovely friends, not only the ones that can do things for themselves.
We pray for the youngsters, for those tiny folk that have just started school, and who are beginning the big adventure of learning about the world, and those who have taken the big step of leaving home, and are tentatively making friends with people they have never met before. We ask God to keep them all safe from harm, and to guide them in all their actions and lifestyle.
The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Therefore, pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest. Matthew 9:37-38:

Coming up – Dates for your Diary

Pizza Eaters Youth Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month, 6.30pm- 8.30pm in Church. (October meet however is 30th September)
We meet for fun & friendship and discussion about life in general but about faith in Jesus and of course Pizza. All young people from Year 6 upwards are very welcome to join us, speak to Sylvia for details on 07872314103.

Prayer Group each Thursday 7:00pm-8:00pm, no invitation required, just turn up at the Prayer Room. All very welcome for all or some of the time.
Bible study continues Tuesdays at 2:00pm every other week at Elisabeth’s home. All very welcome.
For a lift or other information call Sylvia on 07872 314103


Daily Reflections and Sunday Services on You Tube
Daily reflections can be accessed Monday to Friday and one of the Sunday Services can be viewed every week. These are bible readings from the lectionary and based on morning prayer. They are short, so don’t take up much time. To access, Holy Trinity Formby You Tube.

Thursday Cuppa & Chat 10:00am to 12:00 noon in Church Foyer.
Please come along. This is freely offered and a great opportunity to meet new people or friends in a warm friendly place, serving tea, coffee and toast with jam, marmalade or butter. Oh, taste and see how good it is.


Coming up in October/ November

Sunday 4th October -10:30am Joint Harvest Festival Service with Communion at Holy Trinity Church Formby.
Please bring Hydrangea heads, berries and foliage to Church on
Saturday 3rd October. Church will be open between 9:00am and 12:00noon.
Please come along if you would like to help with the arranging.
The windows will be decorated by the usual groups, and we will do the flower arrangements as usual.
It’s a good social get together and we need your help. Tea and coffee will be provided, and you may get a bacon butty thrown in!
Please bring tinned or packet food donations to church. These will be taken to the Food Bank. (Compassion Acts)

Don’t Miss the Archbishop of York at Liverpool Cathedral
A Prayer millions of people know off by heart. But what does it really mean for us today?
On Monday 5th October, 6:30pm for 7:00pm the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, comes to Liverpool Cathedral for an evening of music, stories, teaching, conversation and reflection, exploring the Lord’s Prayer and the place it can have in our lives today.
Whether these words have been part of your faith for years, you remember them from childhood, or you are simply curious about prayer, come and explore this familiar prayer in a new way.
We need to book to attend so please let Jenny know and she will make a block booking, or you can go onto the Liverpool Diocese website, into events and pick up the event and book yourself onto it.

17th November 11:00am to 12:00noon Formby Dementia Action Group.
A talk to raise awareness of Dementia will be held at the Fire Station

21st November Special Quiz Night for Queenscourt Hospice
Quizmaster, Pete Connor warmly invites you to bring your friends and make up a quiz team or two, (6-8 in a team) in Holy Trinity Parish Hall. Doors open at 6:45pm for a 7:00pm prompt start.
Bring your own food and drink. (NO Bar)
All proceeds from this informal night out will be sent to Queenscourt. Please do come if you possible can.
It’s a great cause, they really need the money, and we’d love to see you.
Tickets £10 per person from Bruni Jones on 01704 876038