Photograph by John Salmon
Photograph by Nigel Cox
Photograph by Nigel Cox
Churches Together United Reformed Church Family Nativity Service Our Family Nativity Service was held on Sunday 18th December with most of the congregation taking part and dressing up accordingly. There were dramatized bible readings, sketches and carols. We used our new projector for the first time with the Young People’s Presentation which comprised of a series of very powerful, moving pictures.
Carol Singing Churches Together joined customers at the Black Horse on 14th December for the annual Carol singing evening. This popular event was well attended with everyone joining in the singing and our minister provided the music.
On Saturday 17th December Churches Together sang carols opposite the Cross before retiring to the Coffee Stop for further carols and a warming cup of coffee. Donations for both events amounted to £150.51 and was given to Friends of Chernobyl’s Children as in previous years. Duncan’s Open House Our minister held his annual Open House at the Manse on the 12th December when members and friends from each of his congregations enjoyed an evening of good food and conversation.
Pam Rhodes Elaine Hanworth and Janet Wedd spent an enjoyable afternoon at Royston Methodist Church on Sunday 25th September 2016 having “Afternoon Tea with Pam Rhodes”. Pam has been a presenter of Songs of Praise for 30 years and she spoke about the programme and her experiences on it and people she has met. The anecdotes and stories were interspersed with hymns and Pam told us the background behind each hymn. Pam talked about the power of prayer, many hymns are prayers and admitted she is a hymn anorak. We sang How Great Thou Art, Hark The Herald Angels Sing, Be Still For The Presence Of The Lord, In Christ Alone and ended with To God Be The Glory. We were given the opportunity to ask questions and the afternoon ended with a cup of tea and piece of cake during which we could personally meet and chat to Pam. We left feeling uplifted having had a wonderful afternoon which we would not forget.
Anniversary The URC Moderator is leading our service on 7th May which will give us the opportunity to celebrate the 300th year anniversary of our church building.
Easter Our Good Friday Service will be at 10am on 14th April followed by hot cross buns and coffee in the hall. Easter Sunday Service is on 16th April and will include the Sacrament of Holy Communion. melbournmagazine@gmail.com
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