JULY 2025
Thought for the month
The heart is the garden that always has room
for the flowers of kindness and friendship to bloom
Dear friends,
What was the hymn you remember most when you were young - I bet it was All things bright and beautiful! The hymn was originally written as a poem by Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895), and celebrates the beauty and wonder of God's creation. It emphasizes the idea that all creatures, both great and small, and all aspects of nature, are made by God. The hymn is popular in various Christian denominations and is often sung at weddings and funerals. Verse 1: Highlights flowers and birds., Verse 2: Mentions mountains, rivers, and sunsets, Verse 3: Includes the sun and the fruits of the garden, Verse 4: Focuses on the perception of creation through eyes and lips.
Such a simple hymn on a vast subject, that helps us to appreciate our Creator and so many things that we can be grateful for.
Just a thought, Lynda
Ukraine
As you know,the war in Ukraine is still going on albeit over-shadowed by the conflict in Israel and Gaza. I would like to thank all those who have contributed to the latest donation of walking sticks, crutches, walking frames and medicines which were delivered to those arranging distribution his week. Please know you are helping those in need.
JULY 2025
Coffee Morning
will be held on the 12th. July 2025 from 10.00am to 11.30am. This month it is in aid of Cerebral Palsy. Why not ask your neighbours and friends along - the cake is worth coming for alone. Last month, £105.00 was raised for Christian Aid. Thank you very much to all who contributed in any way.
GB Display
takes place on Friday 4th. July 2025 at 7.00pm. at Kempston East. Please try to support the girls and officers if you are able , if not why not say a prayer for the company at this time.
The Brigades are off to Camp
please pray that this is an exciting time for the girls and boys and the Church can be thankful that there are officers and helpers who are willing to give up their time to make this possible.
Farewell to Rev. Michael Giles
Well it's time to say fond farewell to Rev. Michael Giles. On behalf of you all, we thank Michael for being a good friend and support to Kempston West over the past 5 years and we will miss him.
Maureen Rice
The family would like to thank the Church Members for their love and support on Maureen's passing and especially for the Celebration service on June 29th. 2025. Maureen had attended the Church all her life, was baptised and married here, and served as Church Secretary for many years. She was such a good door steward too welcoming everybody with Christian love. We shall all miss her smile.
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 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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