Magazine

Magazine Contents

September 2012 Page 2 : President's Diary Page 3 : Women within the Church Page 4 : My Story - Clifford Ward Page 6 : Damp diamond at Astley Page 7 : Annual Walk at Sutton Village Page 8 : Around the Connexion Page 10 : Being Grateful Page 11 : In the Joy of the Lord Page 11 : Back to the Philippines	October 2012 Page 2 : Vision Group ? Page 3 : Are we sitting too comfortably? Page 4 : Around the Connexion - Part 2 Page 5 : Faces at Annual Meeting Page 6 : Get set, Go! Page 7 : Outreach at Seaham Page 8 : My Story - Clifford Ward Page 11 : In the joy of the Lord Page 12 : U4mission
July 2012 Page 3 : President's Diary Page 4 : 21st Century Christian Page 5 : Jottings from Connexional Committee Page 6 - 7 : Around the Churches Page 8 : Annus mirabilis Page 10 : Daniel's Story Page 12 : The New Mayor of Morley Olympic evening at Annual Meeting	August 2012 Page 2 : Five Minute Message Page 3 : President's Diary Page 4 : 21 Century Christian Page 5 : Jubilee Celebrations Page 6 : More Jubilee Celebrations Page 8 : Something Fishy Page 9 : The Interview Page 11 : Letter to the Editor Page 12 : African Children go to school
May 2012 Page 1 : In defence of Marriage Page 3 : President's Diary Page 4 : 21st Century Christian Page 5 : The Christian at Work Page 6 : The Moffats return to High Legh Page 7 : 'Go and Tell' on the Road Page 8 : Service of Reconciliation Page 10 : W.A. Direct Access Page 11 : Past and Present 2 Page 12 : Book Reviews	June 2012 Page 1 : Free Churches Greet the Queen Page 2 : A Loyal Address Page 3 : President's Diary Page 4 : 21st Century Christian Page 5 : Stepping Down Page 6 - 7 : Around the Churches Page 8 : Gail's Story Page 10 : The Interview Page 11 : In the Joy of the Lord Page 12 : Havenu Shalom Aleichim
March 2012 Page 1 : Promise Fulfilled Page 2 : Big Issues - Global Warming Page 3 : Jottings from Connexional Committee Page 4 : 21st Century Christian Page 5 : Womens' World Day of Prayer Page 6 : Around the Churches Page 8 : New Media Page 10 : Lenten Challenge Page 11 : Letter to the Editor Page 12 : Real Easter Eggs	April 2012 Page 1 : Easter: Eternal Justice Page 2 : The Big Issues - Uneven Justice Page 3 : 21st Century Christian Page 4 : President's Diary Page 6 - 7 : Holy Land Experience Page 8 : He is Alive Page 9 : Wallace Hartley Remembered Page 10 : The Interview Page 11 : In the Joy of the Lord Page 12 : Haiti Recovery
January 2012 Page 1 : Go and Tell Page 2 : Five minute message Page 3 : In the news Page 4 : 21 Century Christian Page 5 : Astley is warming up Page 6 - 7 : Around the churches Page 8 : U4 Mission Page 9 : Denominational Distinctives Page 10 : The interview Page 12 : Daniel's Bible testimony	February 2012 Page 1 : Catching up with the Robinsons Page 2 : Five minute message Page 3 : Bible becomes best seller in Norway Page 4 : Big Issues Page 6 : A Faith worth dying for Page 7 : Nativity Festival at Failsworth Page 8 : He loves me... He loves me not? Page 10 : In the News Page 11 : Book Reviews Page 12 : Off the rails again

Kite-making at Roe Green Church

It was a sunny but not a particularly windy afternoon when up to fifty kites could be seen flying in the sky above a local playground near to Roe Green Church, Worsley, Greater Manchester. The ‘kite-making’ event had been arranged by the church to both publicise ‘Messy Church’ and to act as a bridge building activity to the local community with the aim of getting to know some new families and to improve existing contacts. The event exceeded all expectations with the entire kite-making materials being used. The members of the church who were involved felt that the event had made a positive impression of Roe Green Church and therefore of Jesus in the community.

 

 

Nelson Whitsuntide Walk

On the Saturday morning of the Whitsuntide weekend a good number of members belonging to Nelson I.M. church  joined a ‘Walk of Witness’ which had hastily been arranged by the local Churches in Covenant.  Those participating sang worship songs as they walked a short distance through Nelson town centre allowing friends from different churches to mingle together in witness, with the banners of all the churches being carried together at the front of the walk as a sign of Christian unity. When the walk reached the centre of Nelson there was a time of worship before the contingent of Independent Methodists returned to church for lunch.  It is hoped that next year, with more time for preparation, the event will be bigger and better.  Grateful thanks for our splendid new banner which was designed by the children of our Sunday School and made by Kevin and Janet Diggins.

 

 

President visits Bristol

Once again Bristol Circuit enjoyed fellowship with Eric Southwick during the President’s visit over the weekend of the 18^th and 19^th June. As the Sunday was Fathers’ Day, the churches in Bristol were thankful that Eric’s family had allowed him to visit them during that weekend.

 

Eric’s visit began on the Saturday when the members of all three churches got together at Mount Zion Church to welcome him to Bristol. In contrast to the rainy weather outside, Eric gave a message that was full of ‘sunshine’ and hope for the future. On the following day, Sunday, members from the three congregations all gathered together again for worship at Mill Lane Church.

 

Throughout the visit there was a lovely time of fellowship and Eric reminded everyone that they are all part of God’s Kingdom. He explained that it didn’t matter if they were few in number, what age they were or what qualifications they had, they all had a part to play in bringing people to know the Lord.

 

The churches in Bristol would like to thank Eric for coming to them on Father’s Day weekend and as the President of the Connexion for bringing a ‘Father’s’ message. On his next visit he will hopefully bring his family.   

Congratulations Pearl

Congratulations to Miss Pearl Rutter, a member of Bingley I.M. Church who this year achieved one of the highest awards in scouting, ‘The Queen's Scout Award’. This led to Pearl being invited to attend
the Parade of Queen's Scouts at Windsor Castle on May 1st 2011, followed by the service in St. George's Chapel.

Pearl's achievement followed an earlier success in 2009 when she received her Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award. This was presented to Pearl by Prince Edward at St James' Palace.
 
Pearl's family and the church fellowship at Bingley are particularly proud of, and pleased for her as she has had to cope with a serious and disabling illness for most of her life. She has a lifelong association with Bingley, from her baptism through to full membership and has a strong faith in the Lord Jesus.