1st. December 2024 - Rev. David Chapman (Communion)
8th. December 2024 - Suzy Connor
15th. December 2024 - Live Stream - Anne Foley
22nd. December 2024 - Rev. Michael Giles (Carol Service)
25th. December 2024 - John Sackett by zoom
29th. December 2024 - Perlyn Thomas
NOVEMBER 2024
Quote for the month
"It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving" - Mother Teresa
Dear all,
I don't know about you but wasn't November unpredictable with the weather - storms, wind, sunshine and even snow while Peter and I were in Denmark. Thinking of storms, one of my favourite passages in the Bible is Jesus calming the storm whilst He and the disciples were fishing on Lake Gallilee. I remember a preacher telling the story and saying simply, He just told the storm to stop because He could! At times in our lives, we just need that when we are facing problems with health, employment, family and the world generally. He came as a baby at Christmas to experience human life in all ways both good and bad and knows what we are going through. So, let's stop at some time in the next few weeks of festivities too remember that He is the reason for the season among the festivities and rely on Him.
From the stewards, I wish you and your family a Happy Christmas and good health and peace in 2024, Lynda
Thank you to all those who attended the last Church meeting
The next Church Meeting will be held on the 25th. April 2025 after the Church Service. There is still a vacancy for a Communion steward, please consider if you can help the Church in this way, just speak to one of the stewards and they will tell you what is involved.
Gifts of Kindness for others at Christmas
Please if you can, we would ask for donations of
We hope this ensures each member is given every opportunity to participate if they wish.
NOVEMBER 2024
Coffee Morning
Coffee Morning will be held on 14th. December 2024 from 10.00am to 11.30am. This month it is in aid of the local Salvation Army as they do so much for others at Christmas time. Last month, £110.00 was raised for for Help for Heroes. Thank you to all who came and especially to those who make the delicious cakes. Do encourage others to join us.
Brigades Carol Service 2nd. December 2024
at Kempston East Methodist Church at 7.00pm. Do come along, support our young people and join in the fun!
Church Carol Service 22nd. December 2024
with Rev. Michael Giles at 10.30am. Refreshments including mince pies will be served after. Let's invite our family and friends to share in this joyful service.
Christmas Day Service 25th. December 2024
John Sackett has kindly agreed to present a service by zoom at 9.30a.m. Details to follow.
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
Location
