THE MESSENGER
Circuit & Ecumenical Events
West Runton Methodist Church
Greetings, from the faithful few at West Runton....
Well, since Christmas, many of us will have shared in the Covenant Service and as I renew my covenant with God I am reminded of Ian. You see when it was decided that Ian would retire from work we went to his work place to clear his desk. There was a lot of papers that went straight in the bin, but there were a few surprises for me!
There was the paper clip pot the children and I had made some 30+ years ago out of a luncheon meat tin and some felt and trimmings, there was a picture of his young bride and a copy of the prayer found in the Covenant Service 'Put me to what you will........ ' you know the one.
During his working life Ian had been made redundant three times and in the end had to stop working with his beloved HGVs because of a spinal injury incurred during heart surgery…
Enough of this mardling and let me remind you of what is occurring in the month of February at the chapel.
Sunday worship is at 10.45 am
Women's Fellowship is at 2.30 every Tuesday afternoon.
Bible Study with East Runton will be 3rd Feb at West Runton and 17th Feb at East Runton, again at 2.30pm.
A warm welcome awaits anyone who would like to join us.
East Runton Methodist Church
Dates for February
1st - Friendship Lunch
4th - Circuit Prayer Breakfast 8.30 a.m
20th - General Church Meeting 1.30pm
(deferred from 13th to avoid clash with MWIB Set Aside Day).
Gresham Methodist Church
Coffee Morning
Thursday 16th. February
10.00 a.m.
Raffle - Tombola - Cake Stall
Proceeds for
World Mission Fund & Mission in Britain
Weybourne Methodist Church
"Pop Inn" Café
Tuesdays 10 a.m. -12 noon (till March)
Jane & Dick would like to thank
everyone who has supported us in raising £400 for the Air Ambulance.
Greetings from Weybourne,….
Our first Carols by Candles service in December was led by Revd Colin Sherwood. It was both a very happy and thoughtful service. Our chapel was about three quarters full with quite a few visitors and people living in the village joined us and remarked on what a lovely service it was.
Our Carol Service in December was led by Mrs. Barbara Young and the chapel was almost full. Refreshments followed. Our total collection that day was £550, which included sales from our ever popular Santa sack and sale of mincepies.
Our short service on Christmas Day was led by Colin. This was very happy with plenty of laughter as well as being moving and thoughtful.
East and West Runton Churches
We would like to thank everybody who helped us raise £1715.00
(yes...one thousand seven hundred and fifteen pounds) for our Annual Christmas Charity which this year was Methodist Relief and Development in aid of the Horn of Africa. Thank you Sue Bush.
Circuit Prayer Retreat
Ashburnham - 14th - 17th May, 2012.
You are very welcome to join us on the Circuit Prayer Retreat to Ashburnham Place, East Sussex. Our Speaker this year will be Mr. Chris. Payne.
Twin en-suite rooms £158.00. Single rooms (not en-suite) £113.00 Coach fare will depend on the numberof people travelling.
Application forms are available from Josie Thirtle.
Methodist Women in Britain
Set Aside Day
At
West Runton Methodist Church
on
Monday 13th. February
Leader: Rev. Chris Sharp
Coffee served from 10 a.m. for 10.30 a.m. start
Please bring packed lunch, hot drinks will be provided.
Methodist Women in Britain
Residential Conference
“Weaving Different Communities”
Led by Revd. Dr. Barbara Glasson and a team from “Touchstone”
At Belsey Bridge Conference Centre, Ditchingham
24th. - 25th. March
Diary Dates…..
Women`s World Day of Prayer
at East Runton Methodist Church
2.30p.m. on Friday 2nd March
Speaker: Frances Middleton.
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A 'Festival of Crosses'
…..will be held at East Runton on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of Holy Week - 28th, 29th and 30th March. 10.0 a.m - 4.0 pm.
Further information next month - please book the date and join us for an Easter Festival and Spectacle.
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