Weekend September 5th/6th

A very exciting weekend for the folk at King Street Congregational Church Newcastle Under Lyme as they celebrate 150 years of the present building. On Saturday the church was open to view records of the church's history and look at a lovely display of wedding dresses worn over the years. They were thrilled with the numbers who dropped in.














Hilary, the church secretary, talks to one of the many people who made this weekend possible.















On Sunday I led the morning's worship when a beautiful banner was dedicated. It had been made by a group of ladies from the church depicting 'Revelation' to balance one already in place on the other side of the church of 'Genesis'.







On Sunday evening there was a wonderful songs of praise when we sang favourite hymns chosen by individuals who explained why they had chosen them. Many people who had had associations with the church joined in this celebration. I am sure there will be a fuller account in The Congregationalist!

A Day in Ipswich - August 30th

Hatfield Road Congregational Church













Jenny Haggar serves coffee to the Congregation after the service. We were joined by the Congregation from St Clement's Church and other local people. Remember Jenny on her ordination day Saturday October 10th.









Gillian Lester Brown (Minister of St Clement's) and Jenny on the steps of her church.















In the afternoon I was warmly and graciously welcomed at the service of the Worship Jesus Ministries who share the Hatfield Road building. Lively worship included dance and Bishop Art blowing the shofar. I spoke for almost the allotted 45 minutes!

12th-16th August Gofrit Camp at Haverford West

One of the days was spent at the CWM conference Window on the World.












Helping out with litter picking around the church and community.











Enthusiasm and fun.












More litter picking!

9th August

A visit to Manchester to the church at Walkden to take their morning service. They are wondering about the future as they miss Sandra and John Turner who have now moved to Dorset.

2nd August to the 8th August

A quick visit to the Churches of Christ in Malawi to see whether we can continue our partnership with them. I saw what some of our donations have achieved and also the work of people like David Kinchen.












Lots of listening and talking













And eating and drinking!

August 1st and 2nd

I spent the weekend at the Stambourne Congregational Church where after a fund-raising activity for Samaritans Purse on Saturday I welcomed a new member into church membership at the Sunday morning service. What an encouraging moment!

26th July

The open door of the Beer Congregational Church, Devon. Always open for visitors to come in and appreciate the little fishing village church.
I took the service on the Sunday morning and later on shared pictures of my presidential year so far.