Leon Murray MBE., JP 

We were delighted to hear on the radio, and to read in Saturday morning’s paper, of the award of the MBE to Leon Murray, a well-known and poplar member of New Street Methodist Church. The award, in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List, was made in recognition of Leon’s services – and I quote from the official citation – to ‘Community Relations in Telford and in the West Midlands’.  In celebration of the event an Invitation Lunch, hosted by Leon’s wife Barbara, was held after the service on Sunday morning 17^th June.  About 50 people sat down to a magnificent buffet lunch prepared by Barbara and her band of helpers.  In his remarks, Leon briefly reviewed his background up to his arrival in Wellington 46 years ago. Since then he has travelled many hundreds of miles in the course of his duties as a magistrate, in his connection with the Methodist  Church- including  a 12 month tour  as  Vice President  of the  Methodist  Conference  –  and  in  his  Community   Relations   work.  An   indefatigable worker, Leon is also well known as a Local Preacher.

In conclusion we offer our sincere congratulations to Leon, and wish him well in his future activities.  To Barbara we say and equally sincere ‘Thank You’ for such a splendid celebration. 

Ron H. 

Charles Wesley Celebration Service 

At Darlington Street Methodist Church, Wolverhampton led by

Revd. Dr. Leslie Griffiths.  People who may wish to sing in the choir are being sought and a rehearsal of the hymns to be sung on the day will take place on 21st July 11 - 2 at Darlington Street further details are available in the vestry.

WORLD CHURCH comes to MADLEY

Eddie Sykes, a mission partner in the Bahamas, will be speaking to the circuit about his work on Tuesday 10 July at 7.30 p.m. at Madley Fletcher

This year the Methodist Church in the Caribbean is celebrating 40 years of

Autonomy so we look forward to hearing about work in this area.

PLEASE MAKE AN EFFORT TO ATTEND THIS EVENING

If you need transport please contact Barbara Murray or phone 249135 

Building Fund News 

Family fun events coming up…….

Saturday June 23rd is the Garden Party at the home of Joan Pooler, 195 Holyhead Road, Wellington.  From 2-5 pm.  There will be no entrance fee but teas will be served and the usual stalls and games will be on offer.

If you have anything suitable for the tombola or other stalls, please let Tina have them. We would also appreciate donations of cakes (large or small) or scones for refreshments.  Please sign the list by the kitchen.

Wednesday July 11th is the Bar-be-Que at the home of Shirley Baker 6-8 pm

Peter and Sue have very kindly offered to host a coffee evening at the Manse on Thursday 16th August. 

Soup Lunches

If you are able to provide soup or a dessert for any lunch, please sign the list 

Church Mission Group Meeting 

Tuesday 26th June at 7.30 pm in the Fellowship Room.  This meeting is for anyone interested in churches outreach, World Church Mission in Britain, Fair Trade, Christian Aid, NCH, Methodist Homes and Methodist Relief and Development Fund.

In particular at this meeting plans will be made for the visit from Cliffe College in 2008 

Thank you

I would just like to say thank you to everyone for their very kind messages and cards of congratulations.  Thank you for all your support over the years.

Leon 

Advance Notice 

Please note that our car park will be closed at 3pm on Friday 6th  July and  will reopen on Saturday 7th July at 1pm. Sorry for any inconvenience 

Programme for the Week 

Sunday  24th June

10.15 am Service led by Emmaus Group 

Monday - Friday Pre-School 

Monday 25th June

6.00 pm Brownies

7.15 pm Guides

7.45 pm START 

Tuesday 26th June

6.00 pm Girls Brigade

7.30 pm Mission (See inside Notice) 

Wednesday 27th June

8.00 pm House Group at John and Diane Parkins home, 20 Eider Drive, Apley Grange

Thursday 28th June

10 - 12 noon Coffee Morning

12.15 - 1.00 pm Food for Thought - Revd. S. Baker

5.30 pm Boys Brigade

7.30 pm Senior Boys Brigade 

Friday 29th June

1 pm - 2.30 pm Toddlers 

Saturday 30th June

10.00 - 12.00 Coffee Morning with Chattabox

12.00 pm Green Team Meeting 

Sunday 1st July

9.00 am Holy Communion - Revd. P. Clarke

10.15 am All Age Worship - Revd. P. Clarke 

Invitation

Men's Breakfast on Saturday 30 June 2007 at All Saints Parish Hall, Wellington.  Starting at 8.30 and finishing approximately 10.30 am

Subject : - ‘Finding God at the V Festival’

Speaker Revd. Mark Ireland

Over the last two years Mark has camped out with others at the Glastonbury Festival and the V Festival.

What was he up to and why?

Come along and find out …….. 

A full English breakfast will be available