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WELCOME!

We welcome all visitors to our Church Services. On Sunday mornings at 11.00 am we also have Junior Church for youngsters of any age. There are refreshments served in the small hall after morning worship and all are invited to stay and share in this time of fellowship. Look forward to seeing you there!

 

At a glance:-

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



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.

Other events

 
Tuesday 8 July 2.00 pm Songs of Praise in the church,
all welcome – favourite Creation hymns

Thurs 10th July
3.00-4.00pm

The Bible Society – Strawberry Tea in All Saints’ Orchard

Sat 12 July Banstead Five Churches are holding a stall at the Village Day

25 Sept- 1st Oct 2010 Pilrimage to Oberammegau Pasion Play – details below and in church

Alpha Course
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.

Thursdays, 8:00 pm Church Badminton Club in Vallins Hall - all standards!


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.


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!


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

 
Christmas Child

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.


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.


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!

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.

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