Christingle Service
The ever popular informal service with children and young people in mind. We
celebrate the birth of Jesus, the ‘light of the world' On Wednesday 20th
December at 6.30 pm.
Thank you
Last Saturday's coffee morning raised £161.64 for World Church Funds. Thank you
to all those who supported the event and helped. This was a wonderful result and
it was good to see so many new people coming in for coffee.
Barbara Murray
New Year Party
Once again it is time for our New Year's Eve get together. Watch this space next week and the notice board for more details or contact Tina or Barbara.
Telford Orchestra
Last Saturday, 9th December, the entertainment took the form of a return visit
by the Telford Orchestra under its conductor Michael Davey.
A varied programme began with the 'Entry of the Masters' by Richard Wagner - a typical Wagnerian piece, reminiscent of the 'Ride of the Valkyries'. This was followed by CorelIi's 'Christmas Oratorio' featuring Julia Johnson and Margaret Friar on violins. The third item featured Michael on the organ and was the Choral Prelude on In dulci jubilo' by J.S Bach - a somewhat boisterous piece which brought out the full power of the organ. (This, incidentally, is one of the items on the CD recently produced by Michael). The first half closed with Haydn's Symphony No.7 in C major 'Le Midi'.
The second half began with Roger Quilter's 'Children's Overture'- a lively piece in which several children's songs could be heard . Englebert Humperdink's 'Evening Prayer' was in contrast to previous items, being a quiet, dreamy, tuneful piece. The next item again featured Michael on the organ being a very quiet item entitled 'Christmas cradle song' by Alfred Hollins. This was followed by Frederickl Delius' 'Sleigh Ride' in which the sleigh bells could be discerned. The final orchestral item was Johann Straus' well known 'Radetsky March' in which the audience clapped enthusiastically in time with the rhythm - shades of the last night of the Proms. The concert closed with the audience joining with the orchestra to sing 'Once in Royal David's City' and 'O come all ye faithful'.
Altogether a very enjoyable evening's entertainment, with thanks to Michael and the orchestra. May we look forward to a further visit next year?
Ron Haynes
Building Fund News
Reminders
Don't forget to get your tickets for the 'Chocoholics' raffle. The draw will
take place on Saturday December 23rd at 11.30
Christmas Cards
If You wish to send a Christmas card to all your Church friends - instead of
individual ones - please write it and give it to Tina who will display it for
you. A donation to the Building fund would be much appreciated.
That's about it for 2006 except to say a big thank you for all your continued
support throughout another year. We appreciate it very much.
Christmas Collection
The collections at the Christmas Eve Communion Service and on Christmas Day will
be given to the Methodist Relief and Development Fund. MRDF works closely with
other charities helping the hungry and homeless as well as supporting on - going
health, training and educational projects. Please be as generous as you feel
able and for those wishing their donation to benefit from Gift Aid, envelopes
are available in Church. Just ask one of the Stewards or myself.
Shirley Jones-Social Responsibility Secretary.
Noel Pike
It is with great sadness that we record the passing of Noel Pike who was a
faithful and loyal officer in our Boys' Brigade company for over twenty years.
At that time the company met on two nights each week as well as Sunday mornings
Bible class or Church parade.
Attendance was consistently high at all meetings and Noel would always be there
showing great enthusiasm and commitment. His cheerfulness and friendly
disposition will be remembered with great affection by the many boys and staff
whose lives he touched.
Communion
Please note that there will be no early morning Communion the first Sunday in
January. The first Communion service of the New Year will be the Covenant
Service at 10.15 am on 14th January
Coffee Morning
Thursday Coffee Morning 14 December -FREE mince pie Donations of home baked
mince F will be greatly appreciated. In aid of the Building Fund.
Programme for the Week
Sunday 17th December
10.15 am Holy Communion - Rev. Peter Clarke
10.15 am Junior Church
6.00 pm Carol Service with special guests Wellington Town Band
Tuesday 19th December
10.30 am -12.00pm Tai Chi - All welcome
Wednesday 20th December
6.30 pm Christingle Service
7.30 pm Ladies Group - Own Carol Service
Thursday 21st December
10 - 12 noon Coffee Morning
12.15 - 1.00 pm Food for Thought - Rev. Mark Sherma
Saturday 23rd December
10.00 - 12.00 Coffee Morning
Sunday 24th December
10.15 am Morning Worship - Rev. David Lavender
11.30 pm Midnight - Christmas Communion
Sunday 17th December
6.00 pm Carol Service with special guests Wellington Town Band Mince pies and
coffee will be served after the service
Sunday 24th December Christmas Eve
10.15 am Morning Worship for the Christmas season - for all ages
11.30 pm Midnight Christmas Communion - as we greet the New Born King
Christmas Day
10.00 am Celebrate the day with informal worship for all ages together
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