NOVEMBER 2024
Quote for the month
"They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old. age shall not weary them or the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them"
Dear all,
I have just read about a scientist who in 1968 discovered a 600 year old seed necklace in a Native American grave. He decided to plant one of the seeds and lo and behold, it sprouted and grew. Although dormant it still had the potential for life. Even a palm tree produces its best harvest of fruit in its final years. The scripture says 'For as the days of a tree, so will be the days of my people, my chosen ones will enjoy the work of their hands'. That means that bunions, bifocals and baldness notwithstanding, the autumn of our lives can be our greatest. It may take longer to do things but fueled with God's word and your own experiences and wisdom, you still have a great opportunity to do His Work. So let's do it !! God bless, Lynda
Lynda
Stewards meeting
The stewards met in October to discuss Church matters. They felt that it was important that the views of members were heard and will be issuing a 'Let's hear what you think' survey. If you can fill it in before the end of the year, it will be a basis to take the Church forward. Thank you
Christmas
NOVEMBER 2024
Coffee Morning
Coffee Morning this month is on November 9th. 2024 and is for the good cause of the Royal British Legion. So If you have time, do come along and enjoy an hour of chat, a cuppa and cake knowing you are helping such a good cause. Last month's for S.A.N.D.S. raised £100.00, thank you to all who came.
Craft and Cuppa
is not meeting at present but is normally held fortnightly on Tuesdays at 1.30pm. The group are at the moment considering meeting in members homes so if you are interested, please see Maureen Rice for details. All are welcome - learn new crafts or just bring your own.
Church General Meeting
As you know this is now taking place on the 3rd. November 2024 after the Church service. It is an important meeting as this is the yearly appraisal of the church and includes the election of officers. It should be a short meeting followed by anything considered urgent. Please note, there will be no meal after just the normal tea and coffee.
Forthcoming events
Kempston West Methodist Church is part of the
North Bedfordshire Methodist Circuit, which is part of the
Bedfordshire, Essex and Hertfordshire Methodist District, which is part of the
The church building dates from 1860 and the frontage was re-modelled in 1967.
More history can be found in My Weslyan Methodists and Bedfordshire Archives.
We have been granted the A Rocha Eco Church Bronze Award
in recognition of our efforts to care for God's earth in each of the following areas: Worship and Teaching, Management of Buildings and Land, Community and Global Engagement, Lifestyle.
Who else meets on our premises?
1st Kempston Girls Brigade meets on Wednesdays during term time.
Bunyan Preschool meets on weekdays during term time.
Kempston Concert Band meets on Monday evenings.
Our Minister is always willing to talk to anyone on matters of concern.
Minister
Revd. Michael Giles
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