May 2011

May 3rd, and May 17th, were the evenings of our bible fellowship when we started our look at the book of Acts.

The 7th was the Needlework day and the 9th was the second Mens' breakfast. We looked at current newspapers and discussed a number of issues of current and Christian interest.

The 15th was the second "Open Gate" on a theme of "Am I good enough for God?"

26th of May was our supper club when we ate a menu of: Chilled Greek soup, Delphi chicken with roast potatoes, carrots and parsnips, strawberries Romanoff and tea/coffee and mint biscuits. Philip Nuttall then entertained us with his stories of Magnificent motoring madness.

During the month the various works have started, and the new boiler and hot water system have been installed. Some preparation works for the kitchen improvements have also been done.

April and Easter

April was another busy month. Our events started on April 2nd with a needlework day.

Monday 4th April was our first mens' breakfast, when Dave cooked us breakfast and we discussed what we would be doing at future breakfasts.

Wednesday April 6th was the date of an extraordinary church meeting.

The bible fellowship group met on 5th and 12th to continue our study of what mission is. On 19th we looked at the celebration of Passover in the Seder meal, trying to follow modern practise.

Thursday 14th April was the occasion of our "Throw out Day" when we tried to get rid of some rubbish and find places for some of the rest.

The Ladies' meeting took place on 20th April, the theme was Bonsai Trees.

Good Friday, April 22nd, we held a service at 7-30p.m. where Susannah helped us to explore the meaning of the "Stations of the Cross." Tea/Coffee and hot cross buns followed the service.

Saturday, 23rd April, St. George's Day, was a coffee morning at church when we met an interesting variety of visitors.

Easter Day was an early start for the 8-30 communion service led by our pastor, Jonathan. David and Elaine cooked breakfast for us following the service. Susannah and Jonathan then led the 10-30a.m. service.

Thursday 28th was the first supper club of the season, where we ate a meal of : Spring vegetable soup and roll, minted lamb grillsteak, potatoes, peas and broccoli, rhubarb tart and whipped crea, coffee and mints. Our speaker then addressed us on "Wheels for the world", a charity which helps recycle wheelchairs for use in developing countries.