KEMPSTON WEST

METHODIST CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

1st. June 2025 - Songs of Praise

8th. June 2025 - Angie Woodcraft

15th. June 2025 - Rev. Chris Sandy

22nd. June 2025 - Glynne Rowlands

29th. June 2025 - Rev. Michael Giles

Sunday Club

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


NEWS

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.

EVENTS

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

  • Beds, Essex & Herts. District Methodist Women in Britain
    are holding a District Day on Sat. 7th. June at Trinity Methodist Church in Biggleswade from 11.00am to 3.00pm. All welcome.

  • Wootton New Life Methodist Church
    have extended an invitation to join them for Pentecostal Praise on Sunday 8th June 2025 at 7pm. It will be a joyful service

  • Farm Open Day at Grange Academy Community Farm, Halsey Road, Kempston 14th. June 2025 from 10.00am to 2.00pm. Entrance fee £3.00, under 3's free.

  • Maureen Rice's Celebration of Life On the June 2025

      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.

    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 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.

    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