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Four more initiatives from Methodist churches.
Please use the contacts if you’d like to know more.
WORSHIP – next Advent?
From Darley Abbey, Derby Derwent Mission circuit.
We put tables in the church with tools and materials for
making Christingles, and chairs all around. Everyone made
their own, and helped each other if needed. The worship
leader explained the meaning of each element of the
Christingle in turn, then we made that element and sang an
appropriate carol. We finished by turning out the lights and
lighting the candles. It was easy to prepare, and was an
enjoyable and safe way for all ages to share in the service.
Phone contact: Margaret Brayshaw 01332 558656
E-mail contact: moira.biggins@fish.co.uk
EVANGELISM – ‘The Welcome’
From Knutsford, Cheshire
20 years ago Manchester moved thousands of inner-city
dwellers to 2 new estates at Knutsford. We (Methodists and
others) opened a shop – called ‘The Welcome’. It began with
second-hand clothes and a drop-in, but has become much
more. It’s recently expanded as a church plant, with courses
for basic skills in conjunction with Macclesfield College. We
meet 20 – 25% of the population on a weekly basis. With
circuit support there’s a lay worker, cook and youth worker.
Phone contact: Debbie Clarke 01565 750905
E-mail contact: ruthpeak@hotmail.com
Distribution April 2007
LEARNING AND CARING – sharing
‘Noah’s pudding’
From Monton, Salford Circuit
Twenty Turkish Muslims, committed to improving inter faith
relations, joined us for morning worship. They shared the
Peace, came to the communion table and received a blessing
and brought a delicious 'Noah's pudding' for everyone to eat
after the service. This is a delicacy made with beans, barley,
chickpeas, fruit and walnuts and is traditionally shared with
family and friends. We ended with a reading and prayer from
both Christian and Muslim traditions. You can see photos of
our time together at:
http://aolpictures.aol.co.uk/galleries/rogerstubb/
Phone contact: Revd Roger Stubbings 0161 7891869
E-mail contact: Rogerstubb@aol.com
LEARNING AND CARING – all night?
From Central, Letchworth, North Herts
We ran a Sleepover last summer for those aged 8 – 14, under
the title Summer Celebrations. 22 young people and 7 adults
took part. We began at 6pm on Saturday with a supper, then
music, drama, creative workshop and puppet work – plus a
tuck shop! We prepared items for the Sunday morning
service, which included all the young people. It was a great
success and we’re doing it again this year.
Phone contact: Rev. Lin Hornblow 01462 895052
E-mail contact: sally.woodhouse@ntlworld.com
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