Reverend Paul writes us his final letter ......

From our Church Minister, Rev. Paul Clapham

Dear All,

This will be my last offering for the newsletter. As preparation for the move we have been opening some of the boxes which we brought with us, then examining the contents and re packing them. Each item is full of memories and meaning.

It seems incredible that we have been with you almost five years. In that time we have shared so much with you: a kaleidoscope of kindnesses, sadnesses and love. Along with the physical things we will also parcel up and take with us this richness of shared experience.

Jesus told the parable about the householder bringing out new as well as old treasures from his storeroom. (Matthew 13: 52). We all need the old and familiar treasures, it is always reassuring to find them in their accustomed place. However life, particularly life with Jesus, is about also experiencing and accepting the new.

Keep your old treasures, they are the foundation of your living. Examine them from time to time to remember those significant moments in your lives. However don't become so fixed on the past that you lose sight of the potential of the future. Life in the Spirit is about "seeing visions as well as dreaming dreams" (Acts 2 : 17)

          May the power of Holy Spirit lead you into an exciting future.

Blessings

Paul

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Church Diary

Sunday 4th July
10.30am:  Family/Parade Service led by Worship Leaders

Sunday 11th July
10.30am:  Morning Worship led by Mrs Helen Stafford
Traidcraft stall after service

Sunday 18th July
10.30am:  Morning Worship led by Mr Clifford Lees

Sunday 25th July
10.30am:  Healing & Wholeness Service with Holy Communion, led by Rev Paul Clapham

Thursday 29th July
12noon:  Mustard Seed Lunch

Sunday 1st August
10.30am:  Morning Worship led by Mr John Travis
6.30pm:  Circuit Service for Rev Paul Clapham.
This service will be followed by a buffet tea.

Sunday 8th August
10.30am:  Morning Worship led by Dr Eilidh Gunson

Sunday 15th August
10.30am:  Morning Worship led by Mr Colin Watson
Traidcraft stall after service

Sunday 22nd August
10.30am:  Morning Worship led by Rev Stephen Barnett

Thursday 26th August
12noon:  Mustard Seed Lunch

Sunday 9th August
10.30am:  Healing & Wholeness Service with Holy Communion led by Rev Ian Coverdale

 

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Routine Activities at St. Paul's

Sunday
10.30 am: Morning Worship
Family & Parade Service - 1st Sunday in month
Healing & Wholeness Service with Communion - monthly
7.00 pm : Evening Services - as advertised

Monday
7.30 pm  : Holy Ground - 1st & 3rd in month
7.30 pm  : House Fellowship -2nd & 4th in month at 15 Breck Lea

Tuesday
2.30 pm  : The Fellowship - for men & women of all ages - 2nd in month
7.30 pm  : Scouts
8.00 pm  : Senior Section Guides

Wednesday

9.30 am : Parents/Carers & Toddlers Group
6.15 pm : Beavers
6.15 pm : Cubs
7.30 pm : Explorers                                                

Thursday
12.00 noon : Mustard Seed Lunch Club - last in month
6.00 pm  : Rainbows
6.15 pm  : Brownies
7.15 pm  : Guides

Friday
10.00am : Coffee Fellowship
12 noon : Bible Study
6.30pm : Imperial Crusader Band
                                              

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Advance Notices

Saturday 4th September
Rushbearing.  See separate notice

All of the above events are at St Paul's unless otherwise indicated

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Calderdale Methodist Circuit Weekend.
This will be the first Circuit Weekend of our new Calderdale Circuit.  It is at Abbot Hall Hotel, Grange-over-Sands, on 26 - 27 November 2010.
The weekend will be led by Rev. Ermal Kirby, Chair of the London Methodist District.  It is not too late to book for this weekend of fellowship and fun.  Further details from Rev. Albert Gayle, 01422-322764.


Pastoral News
We welcomed into the church family daniel Jack, son of Mr. Tim & Mrs Emma Hutton.

We extend our love and sympathy to:

Christine, Stuart and Michael on the loss of their much loved mum, Mrs Dorothy Potts, and also to their families and friends.

Dawn, Paul and Andrew on the loss of their much loved mum, Mrs Ina Holt, and also to their families and friends.

The family and friends of Mr. Donald McLoughlin

Mr. John Whitworth on the loss of his dear wife Maureen, and also to his family and friends.

RUSHBEARING

Saturday 4th September
St. Paul's will be serving afternoon teas from 2.00pm - 5.00pm.
Please let Molly or Angela Lane know if you can contribute home baked cakes, scones, buns etc..  These are all really appreciated.
There will also be a book stall and a stall selling bulbs, with proceeds going to St. Paul's.

The Rushcart will be at St. Paul's at approximately 3.45pm.