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Click here for Daily Bible Readings See Advent Calendar If you are 18-24 and tell the Nativity in under 30 seconds then check out http://www.churchads.org.uk/live/index.html For Prayer Kingswood Church has suffered an arson attack during the night of 30th September, 2008, and there is bad smoke contamination but no structural damage. Please pray for the congregation and especially Rev'd Margaret Eales as they face dealing with the subsequent problems. Classic Car Enthusiast Wanted If you have an interest in classic cars and would be willing to visit someone with a similar interest, would you please contact Joan Gray, the Circuit Pastoral Co-ordinator, via the Circuit email address on this website. Gardeners' Market and Coffee Morning at Rothwell Methodist Church, on 30th August, 2008 A very successful event was held with most of the produce sold in the first half an hour! Many thanks to all who contributed fruit and vegetables, and helped in any way.
(From left to right) Kath Nichols, David Moody and Joan Moody before the onslaught! A trip to Three members of Central were honoured to receive invita ******* Maggie and Jim Stirmey were also invited to the Palace just a week after Karen in recognition of Maggie’s long service as an Occupational Therapist in the NHS. Maybe it also had something to do with Maggie and the NHS both being 60 years old! This time the weather was kinder; a hot and sunny day with a refreshing breeze. Whilst queuing outside the Palace several overseas tourists asked Maggie and Jim what was going on and seemed impressed that people from all parts of the community can be invited to these occasions.
Standing by some gates just as they were opened Jim and Maggie found themselves leading in one of the lines of guests, a surreal moment! The Palace grounds were immaculate, mainly parkland with some specimen shrubs and trees, a lake and a formal rose garden. Two bands were playing during the afternoon and because there was a considerable distance between them each ran up a flag to indicate it was ‘their turn’ to play. Dainty sandwiches, savoury snacks and cakes were on offer in a long tent, served by dozens of immaculately dressed staff. Maggie didn’t get a chance to check out whether the tea was Fairtrade but it was delicious! The Queen and other members of the royal family stopped to speak to previously selected guests and everyone appeared to enjoy ‘their’ day at the Palace. Maggie Stirmey St Giles FaceBook Group starts, 6th July 2008 If you are on facebook join us on FaceBook. Star Trek to the Carnival, Saturday 28th June 2008
Revd Janice Leader, Revd Margaret Eyles and Revd Martin Tanner in front of the rocket. USS St Giles had a walking entry in the Desborough Carnival on Saturday the 28th of June and Won. We escorted our Klingon Ambassador to his new appointment. Martin can be proud that 26 people joined in on a lovely day. The t-shirts were supplied by a local firm, Gambit Schoolwear who then, very generously, donated the cost of the t-shirts back to the church! The Friday evening production went very quickly with completion of the rockets and lots of costumes made. The Carnival went swimmingly with lots of people and crews, I saw some brilliant costume ideas that I should be using in future. The weather was extremely kind, mild and cloudy so nobody suffered; even the vicar in his mask was OK. The Barbeque on the Saturday was once again blessed by wonderful weather and thanks must go to Drew for his cooking skills. The service on Sunday went well; the church was full to see Martin off from his Go here for more photos. Cottingham's Cause for Celebration, Sunday 22nd June, 2008.
Cottingham Church, Kettering and Corby Circuit 23/19 celebrated 200 years of Methodism in the village. The 1808 building is now the church hall; the present Chapel being built in 1878; refurbished in 2005. Sunday 22nd June, 2008, saw a full Church including the balcony (re-instated for the occasion). The service was led by Revd. Margaret Eales, the minister and Circuit Superintendent. Circuit worship leaders and members took part making it a real Christian family occasion. Revd Dr. Martyn Atkins preached powerfully on the theme of 'Living Stones' giving us a clear and positive message, challenging us and pointing us to the future. It was a great privilege for the members to meet and share fellowship with Martyn. The joy of having the church fujll and resounding to wondrous Methodist song will ring in our ears for weeks to come. Many Circuit friends, former members and local dignitaries swelled the chorus. Wendy Curtis
The much travelled principal guest mused whether an anniversary was solely a time for grateful reflection, an anticipation of a promising future - or a chance to consider what God requires of us all in the here and now. Particularly apt, therefore, were these two verses from a concluding hymn:- "The Church of Christ, in every age We have no mission but to serve These were, in brief, the thoughts that both challenged and encouraged those fortunate to be at Cottingham on this memorable day. Alan Botterill
"Sunday was amazing in so many ways, organisation, individuals, and spiritually. It was great to see the chapel full. Martyn was fantastic - I can see why he is President." "For us the preparation was worthwhile. What a joy for us to have the church full and to resound to such wonderful singing - so much easier to sing in a large congregation! "The church would be full every week with services and preachers like that". Stoikite Orphanage, Bulgaria Margaret Tuffin regularly visits Bulgaria on holiday, and she writes:- "I was introduced to Stoikite Orphanage by a Methodist Minister whom I met in Bulgaria. The orphanage is quite close to the ski resort of Pamporovo. An English lady living nearby, became aware of the needs of the children in the orphanage and has got to know them well. The orphanage is full to capacity, the youngest child being 8 and the oldest 18. Temperatures in the winter months were at minus 15 degrees outside the orphanage and the temperature inside the orphanage on occasions as low as minus 5 in some of the rooms. This was because the heating system is not adequate. Margaret Tuffin For old news go to our News Index.
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