KEMPSTON WEST

METHODIST CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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

Sunday Club

Children's group every Sunday in term time (except parade services)


NEWS

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

  • Crayons and crayoning books for children and adults for the local Salvation army by 2.12.2024.
  • Paracetamol/Calpol for Ukraine.
  • Any item for the local food bank.

We hope this ensures each member is given every opportunity to participate if they wish.

EVENTS

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

  • Sunday 1st December 2024 Circuit Advent Service 'From Darkness to Light' at Greensand Community Methodist Church, Ampthill at 3.00pm. followed by refreshments.

ABOUT

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

British Methodist Connexion.


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.

CONTACT

Our Minister is always willing to talk to anyone on matters of concern.

Minister

Revd. Michael Giles

Minister's Phone Number+44 1234 930882

Location