Sunday Services
6
July 11.00 am
6.30 pm
13 July 11.00 am
6.30
pm
20 July 11/30 am
6.30
pm
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Rev. Brian Skinner
Miss Jean Jones
Mrs Sheila Webb
Rev. Mark Williams
Rev. Robert Teasdale inc. Holy Communion
Rev. Jenny Morgan B5 United Service
or other services see the plan on Services page.
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Other
events
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| Tuesday 8 July 2.00 pm |
Songs
of Praise in the church,
all welcome – favourite
Creation hymns
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Thurs 10th July
3.00-4.00pm
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The
Bible Society – Strawberry Tea in All Saints’ Orchard
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| Sat 12 July |
Banstead Five Churches are holding a stall
at the Village Day
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| 25
Sept- 1st Oct 2010 |
Pilrimage
to Oberammegau Pasion Play – details below and
in church
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Alpha Course
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The
Alpha Course provides a relaxed, informal
and open environment in which to consider the claims of the Christian
faith; see
below for more details.
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| Thursdays,
8:00 pm |
Church
Badminton Club in Vallins Hall - all standards!
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Our
minister, the Rev Nigel Wright is currently on
his sabbatical and will not be available until
28th August.
The Rev. Robert Teasdale has kindly agreed to provide
his ministerial care in Nigel's absence.
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BANSTEAD
5 CHURCH'S PILGRIMAGE
25
Sept - 1st October 2010
The
Banstead 5 Churches and The Catholic Deanery of Epsom are
leading a pilgrimage to the Shrines and Churches
of Bavaria 7, Oberammergau, to witness the Passion
Play. More info from the B5
Website you have to book early!
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CHURCH
MEMBERSHIP
If you are interested in
becoming a church member, finding out more about membership or transferring your
membership from your previous church, then could you please ring me or leave
a message for me in the vestry. Tel: 01372 743182
Prospective members who haven't previously either been confirmed or been members
of other Christian churches will be asked to come along to an Alpha Course. (The
current evening course at Banstead started on 10 January with another
daytime
one
probably starting next September). They will also be asked to meet as a group
with me for a couple of sessions to look at some areas not covered by the Alpha
Course. Those who have already attended an Alpha Course will be asked to attend
just the last couple of sessions with me. Please think and pray whether this
step would be right for you.
Thank you Nigel Wright
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Samaritan’s
Purse
Christmas Shoe Boxes
Banstead Methodist Church supported "Operation Christmas Child" again
last year.. Members of the church, the Scouts and the community filled
shoe boxes for dispatch to needy children abroad. A total of 72 boxes
were collected from our area and sent off.
Please click to link above to see the Samaritan's Purse Web Site.
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EVENING
ALPHA COURSE
The Alpha Course at Banstead Methodist Church provides a relaxed, informal
and open environment in which to consider the claims of the Christian
faith.
Evenings consist of a shared meal, followed by a DVD presentation and
a discussion amongst guests. There is no charge for food or materials
although donations may be made towards costs if so desired.
If you would like to attend, or for more information please contact
Heather Wright on 01372 743182.
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OTHER
NEWS~
THE DRIVERS is our church's adult
group which meets on the third Monday of each month
from September to June each year. The group is for
the entertainment and pleasure of all our church
adherents and we pay the slightly modest annual subscription
of £4. During the course of our season we have
two meals, numerous and varied talks by various speakers,
a quiz evening and a games evening. The latter two
are always plenty of fun, with the fellowship and
humor far outweighing the need to win!
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METHODIST
MISSIONS
Recently we had our Mission in Britain Sunday. Nick White was the preacher
and in his sermon he praised the work of those in our church who use
their abilities to help others in so many ways. He encouraged us all
to use our gifts and to support others in need.
Thank you for your prayers for the work here and throughout the country
and for your generous giving.
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GIFT
DAY (2007)
A
huge “Thank You!” to all those who
have contributed to the Gift Day appeal
(see below for details).
The sum raised to date is just over £ 7,000..
Gift Aid tax relief will be claimable on much of this sum.
Open House has also raised £217.00 via their afternoon of entertainment.
We are well on the way to our target of approximately £10,000 for
the two projects:-
Improved
safety of access from our buildings.
A tidy and maintenance-free surface to the enclosed area at the side
of the church.
We
have been concerned for some time about the lack
of means of escape from the west side of the Church
building from both the Link Up and the Vallins
Hall and also the unsightly area which extends
from the Vallins Hall to the front of the Church.
This is a constant worry, as continual gardening
work is required to keep down the weeds to prevent
the area looking like a jungle. The matter has
now become of prime importance.
Under
the circumstances, it has been decided that the
Gift Day should be dedicated to providing these
facilities. The total cost of doing this
work could be in the region of £10,000, and
the more money we can raise towards this will be
of great assistance bearing in mind the delicate
position of the Church’s finances.
Donations
may still be received:-
c/o The Treasurer
Banstead Methodist Church, The Drive, Banstead, Surrey SM7 1DA
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