Congratulations to our star!

Helen, one of our most conscientious Sunday School attendees is, for those of you who may not know, also an extremely competent and dedicated gymnast.  In February this year she came runner up in the Berkshire Grades Female Artistic Gymnastics, Grade 2 competition qualifying for entry into South of England Region Female Artistic Gymnastics finals.  Helen had a brilliant day and won overall becoming South of England Region Gymnastics Club Grade 2 Champion winning five gold medals (Floor, Bars, Beam and Range and Conditioning), and one silver (Vault)! The event was held at Dynamo Gymnastics Club near Southampton on the 24th March. 

Many congratulations Helen on your fantastic achievement from all your Church family! 

Prayers for Kemerovo

The President of the Methodist Conference, the Revd Loraine N Mellor, and the Vice-President, Jill Baker, have called for all Methodists to pray for those affected by the fire that engulfed a shopping and entertainment complex in the Siberian coal-mining city of Kemerovo, killing at least 64 people, the majority of whom were children.

The President said “Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go to the families and friends of those who were killed and injured, and to all affected in whatever way by this horrific and preventable fire.” 

The President shared the following prayers: 
‘Sisters and brothers in Christ, at this time of death and parting, we are confident that God knows us and is with us. As we seek the strength and comfort of God, let us bring our confusion and sorrow, our anger and pain, and lay them before God.  

God of infinite compassion, look in love on those who mourn. Be their support and strength that they may trust in you. And be delivered out of their distress; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.’

A Circuit Service of recognition of Mr Jon Garde

At the circuit meeting on 13 March 2018, members voted unanimously that Mr Jon Garde should be authorised as a fully accredited local preacher. 

A Circuit Service of recognition will be held at Windsor Methodist Church on Sunday 1 April at 6.30pm, an afternoon tea will be served before the service in the Falder Hall from 5.30pm. The service will include the sacrament of Holy Communion.  All are welcome.

Tea Dance this Saturday afternoon 3 - 5pm

Yes it's back by popular demand! 

Do come and join us for a fun dancing class with Ruth plus a refreshing cuppa with scones and cream.  £5 each which includes refreshments.  All proceeds to the Ugandan Community Hall project.

Latest update - The borehole being constructed in the village at Gulu Uganda is NOW up and RUNNING! Thanks to everyone who has supported the fundraising events so far.

A request from our District for prayers please

On Friday 19 January the Candidates Committee will be meeting, and testing the call of four members of the District, including Jon from our circuit, who have offered themselves for presbyteral ministry.   Please pray for them. Please also pray for the members of the committee who are testing that call.  This will be a long and very demanding day, so please remember all involved.

A Happy New Year!

A Happy New Year to you all!

Church Stewarding

A sincere, “Thank you” from us all to those who have signed up to help with all the Christmas services, stewarding, IT, music etc.  Christmas Day was very well attended and none of this would have been possible without your help.

Christian Aid Update

Despite the wintry weather, the Christian Aid Service last Sunday evening was well attended and an uplifting occasion. The collection for Christian Aid’s work in Kenya (including gift-aided donations) amounted to £736.50 which will be matched by the UK government. A big thank you to everyone who took part in the Service, to the many helpers behind the scenes, and to those who generously provided mince pies and other goodies for the refreshments.

We would also like to thank those who braved the cold on November 25th for the Christian Aid street collection. This raised over £500.

Foodshare Christmas request

 

Each Year we try to give customers a special Christmas bag. If you are able to donate any of these in the coming weeks we’d be very grateful:

Christmas pudding

Christmas cake

Mince pies (please make sure they are in date until Christmas)

Sweets

Chocolates

Biscuits (Sweet and Savoury)

Snacks/nuts/crisps

Pickles / Sauces

 

 

POSADA Advent 2017

This is the Advent celebration in which different people host the figures of Mary and Joseph, reflecting the importance of hospitality, particularly at this season of the year. It also reminds us of the journey to Bethlehem made by Mary and Joseph. If you wish to host the figures for a 24 hour period, the list is now available for you to sign, please see Pat Smith. You will receive the figures from the host person with a short (printed) prayer, it is then your responsibility to arrange the handover to the next person on the list.