Many people are familiar with the story of The Good Samaritan, but this is just one example of many in the Bible where Jesus tells his followers to love and help others. No matter whether they share the same faith, culture or lifestyle, Christians are called to be kind, selfless and generous to all. One…
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A fine afternoon was had by all at the September meeting of the church Coffee Club last Wednesday afternoon at Dobbies Garden Centre. In all, 35 members and friends gathered to share coffee, tea… fruit tea… hot chocolate (and maybe the occasional mini-biscuit or two!), in a fun afternoon of warmth and fellowship. It’s great to have…
This week the Church Centre was transformed into a seaside esplanade complete with a real sand beach & shells. No effort was spared in preparing the church as the venue for our first ‘Holiday from Home’ event for those aged 60+ who might not otherwise be able to get away. It proved to be a very full day…
On Sunday we were privileged to be visited by Richard and Rukhsana Ormesher who led our service and challenged us to be witnesses for the Lord, wherever we are. Richard and Rukhsana are members of our church but for the last three years have been living in Colorado and attending the Charis Bible College. During their…
This summer we’ve opened Galilee Gardens on Wednesday & Friday afternoons and invited along friends, neighbours & the wider community. Activities have been many and varied, with Basketball a firm favourite among the younger ones, and sitting in the shade favoured by the slightly older. The biggest problem we’ve had so far has been the…
Once upon a time the garden at the back of the Church Centre was a barren wasteland. All of the fence panels had been removed, the ‘lawn’ was lumpy & very patchy with some bonfire marks, and it had become a thoroughfare for anyone who wanted a short-cut to avoid walking round the car park. But…
During the summer months we take a slightly different approach to worship, partly to give volunteers & musicians a break & partly due to fewer people attending due to holidays. Last Sunday we repeated our very popular ‘alternative worship’ service. After some verses of Scripture and singing together, we gave people the option of different activities through which…
Last weekend we had the joy of hosting Chris & Sam from our BMS Link Missionary family, the Drews. During our morning worship Chris shared a little about what it is like for the family living in Kathmandu, Nepal. He explained the difference in cultures, and we learned how the Nepali people drink from shared water…
Congratulations to our Parish Nurse, Jenny Davis, who has just completed a qualification in Chair Based Exercise with the organisation Extend. This enables Jenny to teach chair-based exercise sessions for older adults & those with disabilities. If you are interested in attending future sessions, please get in touch.
It is with sadness that 1st Bletchley Girls’ Brigade Company closes this week after almost 90 years serving our Church & community. Some years ago the GB Officers notified the Church that they would be retiring when they reached ‘a certain age’ and that alternative plans would have to be made. Despite requests for additional leaders and…