JUNE 2025
Thought for the month
In simple humility, let our gardener God, landscape you with the word, making a salvation garden of your life. James 1 v.21
Dear friends,
Recently we have had birthdays in our house and what goes with birthdays but candles (too many!) and cake.
There is an old saying that "You cannot have your cake and eat it" which reminded me of past children's parties - mountains of jelly, sausages, crisps and gallons of fizzy drink. And last but not least, the cake which partygoers were too full to eat. So dutifully it was wrapped in serviettes to take home. I often wondered where it ended up; in the car, in some-one's pocket, on the path or left in some-one's bag to gather bacteria until discovered a week later.
Which leads me to wonder what we do when we have a good thought, when we hear a challenge or "get the message"? Do we wrap it up and take it home? Lose it? Forget it? Or throw it away? Or do we digest it then and there - act upon it and let God's word nourish us.
It's just a thought - if you get time do read James 1 vv 22-25.
Reminder about Charity giving
R.N.L.I - Please remember the little pots!! We are going to pay the R.N.L.I. the money over on the 31st. July 2025. If would be appreciated if the pots could be returned to Peter before then.
Ukraine - As you know war is still continuing in this country and so the medical supplies are even more needed. If you have any paracetamols, bandages, walking sticks and crutches to spare, they would be very welcome.
JUNE 2025
Coffee Morning
will be held on 14th. June 2025 from 10.00am to 11.30am. This month it is in aid of Christian Aid, a charity badly needed in a world with so much famine and war. Why not ask your neighbours and friends along - the cake is worth coming for alone.
Last month, £145.00 was raised for Harry with Muscular Dystrophy. Thank you to all who contributed in any way.
Holy Communion Service
The next Holy Communion Service will be 29th June 2025 with Rev. Michael Giles.
Church Council
Thank you for all those who attended the Church Council meeting . It was interesting to get everybody's point of view and to learn about the procedure regarding the stationing of a new Minister. It was an opportunity to thank Michael as well for the way he has supported the Church while he has been Minister - he will be missed.
Dates to note
Rev. Michael Giles will take the Holy Communion Service as normal finishing at 11.10a.m. There will be a 5 minute break to give opportunity for people to go or join as they wish, and then Michael will lead a short service of celebration for Maureen, with cake and tea afterwards (as Maureen would have loved). Her family would like to thank Michael and the members for allowing this to happen.
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 Silver 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.
We are a Fairtrade Church, committed to supporting Fairtrade farmers by using fairly traded products and promoting them in the community.
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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