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HERALD MARCH 2008
Dear All,
As I prepare both for Easter and my eventual return to the United States,
My mind echoes with the words from Jesus farewell discourses
"I will not leave you orphaned"
I can't help it like most ministers I feel rather parental whenever it
comes to my Churches. I love them, worry about them, and find it
difficult to turn them over to another's care.
It is similar to the way a parent feels when he or she takes his child to
the first day at school. The parent must entrust the care of the child to
another so that the child can reach his or her fullest potential.
I don't know about you, but I need to see how Jesus handled leaving his
Disciples in order to secure to receive some peace and healing at this
moment. Jesus in John's gospel speaks of a comforter and helper who
would come to his followers to lead them and remind them of his love
and teachings. Under this leadership the followers would do even greater
works than Jesus himself. Jesus is not so much saying a "Goodbye! It's
been good knowing you!" as a "Goodbye" in it original meaning of
"God (will) be with you!"
Over the last several months I have seen such growth at Kearsley Mount.
You have learned to trust the real teacher, leader and parent of the
Church, God's Holy Spirit. Because of the Spirits leadership you have
Become so much more positive, joyful and open to God's vision for you.
With this vision you have embraced and been embraced by other
Children of Christ's family. St John Fisher and St Stephen's have
blessed us and increased our joy as a family. How could you ever be?
considered orphaned? Your family is bigger and better than ever and
you have discovered your true parent in Christ's Spirit, and your
greatest days lie ahead of you as you anticipate how God will use
you in Church service.
I cannot depart from you with worries or concerns. You are not
Orphaned. You are united with your parent in your wider family.
You are not lost. You have been found and claimed for Christ's service.
I do not say to you "Goodbye" but "God be with you" as God always
has been and is and ever will be. Amen
Love and Peace Phillip Kearse.
Flower Donation 2008.
March 2nd Mrs J Haslam
9th Mrs A Briggs
16th Mrs P Fielding
23rd Me R Sackfield, Mrs J Haslam
30th Mrs D Marshall.
April
6th Mrs C Woodall, Ms. A Cleworth
13th Mrs N Winstanley
20th Mrs K Hardman.
27th Mr S Tonge, Mrs J Aldred, Mrs S Bryan.
May.
4th Date Available
11th Mrs E Crewe.
18th Mr F. Worthington, Mrs M Backhouse.
25th Mrs A Lane
There are a number of flower dates available, if you would like to fill one of these, please contact me. Wendy Witts
(Flower Secretary) 0161 794 8245
Thank you
Just a reminder that if you are a taxpayer you can Gift Aid your flower donation, please see me.
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Look on the bright side
If fate has been unkind to you, the tears will often flow.
Don't be ashamed just let them fall; it's nature's way you know.
But do remember other folk they have their troubles too
Just do your best and look around for something you can do
Some kindly deed to bring relief, to others who are sad. And though it's hard in time you'll find, that life is not so bad
For troubles shared are troubles halved, at least that's what folk say. They're right you know. You'll find the sun will shine again one day
Submitted by Harry (Lindley Street)
Coffee Mornings
March 4th
April 1st.
May 6th
We serve coffee toast and marmalade or tea and biscuits, if you prefer. On sale are greeting cards, and books.
Tuesday's 9-30am -11-30am.
Kearsley Mount Market.
The Market this year will be held on May 10th
We are trying something different by holding it at Trinity Church
Farnworth. In the hope that we will be able to attract more people we
will have the usual various stalls, and lunches will be served. The market will be open from 12-0 till 3pm In the meantime we will be more than happy to accept items to sell (please no electrical)
Wendy
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You Know When you're getting old.
You know when you are getting old, when things don't seem the
Same. When everything you do does not register in your brain.
You can be halfway up the stairs, when suddenly you think!
Why am I going up the stairs, have I left something in the sink?
Or perhaps when someone tells you, they will call around at four.
Then when they do, you wonder why they are standing at the door
The thing that bothers me though, more than anything at all,
Is have I taken all my pills, or have I dropped one on the floor
Or should I take another one, just in case I get a pain.
Better not, because if I do, things just won't be the same.
It happens to us all loves, some of us more than others, and if
Like me, you realise, you are turning into your Mother.
The young can scoff, or ridicule, Alzheimer's they may say, but let
them laugh, it does no harm, it will come to them one day.
Written by Marian Dickinson.
May your troubles be less, your blessings be more, and
nothing but happiness comes through your door.
Submitted by Angela Lane (Canada)
Door Rota 2008
March 2nd Mrs Elsie Curran. Mrs Sybil Sneyd.
9th Mrs J Berry. Mrs S Bryan
16th Mrs G Eccleston Mrs S Newton
23rd Mrs P Fielding Mrs N Winstanley
30th Mrs H Bolton Mrs A Williamson.
April 6th Mr & Mrs Lucas
13th Mrs J Mc Mahon Mr S Tonge
20th Mrs A Briggs Mrs M Bradburn
27th Mrs R Valentine Mrs W Witts.
May 4th Mrs E Curran Mrs S Sneyd
11th Mrs P Fielding Mrs N Winstanley
18th Mrs J Berry Mrs S Bryan
25th Mrs G Eccleston Mrs S Newton.
Coffee Rota. 2008
March 2nd Mrs S Bryan Miss A Cleworth
9th Mrs L Boylin/ Mrs C Dyson/ Mrs H Bolton
16th Mrs N Winstanley Mrs S Sneyd
23rd Mrs W Witts Mrs R Valentine
30th Mr & Mrs Lucas.
April 6th Mrs S Newton Mrs G Eccleston
13th Mrs J Berry Mrs E Beardshaw
20th Mrs J Dodd Mrs M Prince.
27th Mr D & Mrs J Mc Mahon
May4th
4th Mrs D Marshall Mrs P Fielding
11th Mrs S Bryan Miss A Cleworth
18th Mrs L Boylin / Mrs C Dyson/ Mrs H Bolton.
25th Mrs S Sneyd Mrs N Winstanley.
Being a Christian. Having a Vocation?
The Methodist-training forum, of the North West is planning to hold in the near future two meetings.
* The first at Leyland Methodist Church on
Saturday April 12th 2008. It is intended
Primarily for those offering for ordained ministry, or seriously
Thinking about offering. Despite this narrow focus, however
Anyone interested will be welcome.
· The second is at Luther King House Manchester, a
Residential conference commencing mid morning on Saturday
October 4th, and ending with lunch on Sunday October 5th.
Moor details later but book the dates!
Day Conference at Leyland Methodist Church on Saturday April 12th 2008.
What sort of ordained ministry does the church need?
10-30am Arrivals and Coffee
11.00 Session one Where is the Church now? Led by John Harrod.
12.30 Lunch (Buffet Provided)
1.15 Session two, what sort of ministry does the Church need?
A look at our "two orders" of ordained ministry. Led by a Minister and a deacon.
2.15 Session three. What does the Church look for in those offering for ordained Ministry?
3.30 Session four, Practicalities and Process. Led by (Peter Sheasby)
4.30 Closing devotions
The cost is £6.00 per head, Inc buffet lunch, this can be paid on
The day, if you wish to attend please ring 0161-249-2516 or send
E-mail to john.harrod@Ikh.co.uk
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I'll skip the omelette.
I must admit, I look forward to our upcoming Church Service with
greater anticipation after reading in our newsletter. "This being Easter Sunday, we will ask Mrs Brown to come
forward and lay an egg on the alter ".
Family News.
Baptism:
On Sunday the 17th February, the Rev'd
Phillip Kearse, baptised Neil Alistair Blower.
Nellie Winstanley and John Buckley supported Neil,
He received from John, the book "The Purpose Driven Life by Rick
Warren, and other gifts from Nellie.
From the people of Kearsley Mount, he received the Bible and his Baptismal certificate.
Also included in the morning service Phillip presented Norman
Spencer, with The Methodist Hymn Book, as a thank you for all
the work, and skills he brings to Church with such cheerfulness,
we all know how Norman enjoys singing the hymns
We also had the privilege of Mathew, from St John Fisher playing
the organ for us that was very much appreciated, due to our own
organist Jean being indisposed having had a cataract operation.
We wish her a speedy recovery.
Thank you:
Dear members of Kearsley Mount Church.
I was greatly touched by your two thoughtful gifts
To me in recent months.
Firstly, I will always cherish my lovely
Picture of our stately Edwardian Church. I can't wait
to display it on my study wall in the U.S.A.
Secondly, "The Busy Brooms" who came to the
The Manse last week, and made my home sparkle
and shine. (It has a wonderful aroma too!)
Your love and kindness will always be remembered.
You are very special folk.
Yours in Christ, Phillip Kearse
Family News cont.
Birthday: Congratulations to Elsie Curren, who
Will be eighty on April 25th 2008.
Love and Congratulations from everyone at
Kearsley Mount. We wish you a very Happy Birthday.
Elsie would like to invite everyone to the
Kearsley Cricket Club for lunch on the 27th April
Birthday; Congratulations to Derek Nelson who
celebrates his 70th birthday. Also on April25th
I know, Derek was hoping to stay 69 forever
But hopefully he will have a wonderful time in hi
Seventies "Happy Birthday" from all your friends at K.M.M
A big thank you to everyone for their prayers,
phone calls and cards, whilst I was laid low
after my operation. They really mean a great deal
to me. I am glad to say I am now fully recovered.
Thanks again Wendy
Get well messages.
Hilda Aldred has been suffering from a broken
Bone in her foot Hope you are soon up and about
Hilda. Marjorie Seddon had a nasty fall, from
which she is still recovering?
Jean Haslam has had a cataract operation and
Nellie Winstanley has had laser treatment.
Millicent Crossley has been feeling quiet poorly
Hopefully all you ladies are feeling much better
Love and best wishes for your return to good health from everyone at K.M.M.
Wesley Guild Programme
March 4th Father David Schoenstatt
11th Easter Bingo
18th The Holy Land ( Christine Hotchkiss)
April 1st Film Show Mr D Parkinson
8th The Bolton Fishmonger Mr H Grundy.
15th The Big Band Sound Rev'd B Moore.
22nd Visit to Hindu Temple.
29th Christianty & Islam. Rev'd Fr Liam Armour.
May 6th Rhythms and Rhymes of life. Mr F Gibson.
13th John Walker Lay Preacher.
20th The Burkino Faso Trust Mr A Loines
27th Bowel Over 60s Screening Mr Mark Grundy
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We meet on Tuesday Evenings in the lecture room at 7-30pm.
Please come along and support. Enjoy the friendship, and listen to some
really excellent speakers. It is £1.50 Inc coffee & biscuits
Fund Raising for Charity
On Tuesday Feb 19th, we hosted a potato lunch to raise money for
Christie Hospital. It was well supported by "The Churches On The
Mount" and friends from other Churches.
A good time was had by all, and it was suggested we host one a month.
Regretfully this isn't feasible due to a shortage of work force, but we will
host another one in the not to distant future.
It was a complete sell out, a total of £230.00 was made. Our grateful
Thanks go to Town Centre Morrisons & Asda Farnworth, for there
Generous donation of food,
Many Thanks to Anne, Sheila, and Betty for all their help, Also to Josie
who brought the pies, Finally to everyone who came. Without you we could not have done it.
God Bless you all Renee
Kearsley Mount Ladies Circle programme
March 3rd Beetle Drive
10th Rev'd P Brookes
17th Rev'd P Kearse (Lenten Service)
24th Easter.
31st Mr J Walker
April 7th Mrs M Kay
14th Rev'd D Smith
21st Carol Dyson (K K)
28th Party Night.
May 5th Bank Holiday.
12th Mrs M Rothwell
19th Everson.
26th Bank Holiday.
The Ladies Circle meet on a Monday Evening in the lecture room.
Everyone Welcome.
If anyone speaks badly of you, live so that none will believe it
Laughter is God's sunshine. Take time to
laugh for it is the music of the soul
A few thoughts for Mother 's Day
Why God made Mum's
Answers given by "2nd Grade school children when asked
Why did God make Mothers?
She's the only one who who knows where the scotch tape is.
Mostly to clean the house.
To help us out there when we were getting born
Why did your Mum marry your Dad?
My Dad makes the best spaghetti in the world
My Grandma says Mum didn't have her thinking cap on.
What's the difference between Mums & Dads?
Mum's work at work and work at home, and Dad's just go to work at work.
Mums know how to talk to teachers without scaring them
Dads are taller & stronger, but Mum's have all the real power
Because that's who you have to ask if you want a sleepover.
Mums have magic; they make you feel better without medicine
Submitted by Angela Lane (Canada)
Special Thoughts
Do not judge a person till you have walked a mile in his shoes.
It is impossible to enjoy idling thoroughly unless one has plenty of work to do, Jerome K Jerome
There are two important things to give your children, roots and wings.
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Notice
The Revd Dr Martyn Atkins President of the Methodist
Conference visits the Bolton and Rochdale Methodist District
April 4th to 7th 2008.
Saturday 5th April 9-30am District Day Conference.
Methodism fit for purpose
Bolton Road Methodist Church Bury BL8 2P
Bookings to District office 01204 843302 or david.king900@ntlworld.com
Friday 4th April 7-30pm
Walkden Methodist Church Walkden M38 9AN
Preaching the Gospel- Learning from our grandparents.
A meeting for lay and ordained preachers followed by an address by
The President. Booking to District Office.
Sunday 6th April Queens Hall WiganWN1 1HX 10-45am
Centenary Celebration
Sunday 6th April Victoria Hall Bolton 6-30pm
District Celebration
Monday7th April 9-30am The Bridge Methodist Church Radcliffe
Hope filled hints for healthy Churches
For Circuit lay workers, youth workers ministers & spouses
At 3-30pmon Monday the 7th April, the President will unveil a blue
Plaque at 80 Bradford St Bolton. The house in which the Revd Thomas
Champness began the work of Cliff College, followed by light
Refreshments at Trinity Methodist Church Tonge Fold BL2 6BE
Many joys may come and go, but friendship lasts forever
Submitted by Phyllis Fielding
Bible Reading list- Sundays.
Norman Spencer The Bible gives us all we need
Helen Bolton To live our life for God each day
Wendy Witts But it won't help if we don't read
Graham Johnson and practice what its pages say.
Dorothy Johnson
Stephen Tonge
Jean Dodd Lay readings introduced with Church
Tommy Taylor Council 2005
Marjorie Seddon
David Mc Mahon
Christine Lucas
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A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law & four year
old grandchild. The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was
blurred. The family ate together every night at the table, but the elderly
mans sight and trembling hands made eating difficult. Peas rolled off his
spoon on to the floor, and when he held the glass milk spilled on the
tablecloth. The son & daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess
We must do something about Father, said the son, I've had enough.
So they set a small table in the corner of the room, there Grandfather
sat alone with his food served in a wooden bowl
The only words spoken to him were admonitions when he dropped a
fork or spilled food.
The four year old watched in silence. One evening before supper, the
Father noticed his son playing with wood scraps on the floor.
He asked, "What are you doing" Just as sweetly, the boy responded "Oh
I am making a wooden bowl for you to eat your food in when I grow
up and you are old" The words so struck the parents they were
speechless. Then the tears began to stream down their cheeks.
That evening the husband took Grandfather's and gently led him to
the family table, for the remainder of his days he ate all his meals
with the family.
Submitted by Stephen Tonge
Prayer
May God be with you every step you take
May He guide you with each decision you make
May He help you when life gets rough
May He lift you when you've had enough
May he protect you when you fall
May He hear you when you call
May He soothe your heart when you don't understand
May God always hold you in His hands.
This prayer was sent to Margaret Berry, whist she was undergoing
Treatment for Cancer, from Samantha, who lives in South Africa.
Janet Taylor's granddaughter.
There will be a farewell dinner for the Rev'd Phillip Kearse
The dinner will be held at Frances St Masonic Hall Farnworth
7pm for 7-30pm Tickets are available from Sheila Briggs
priced at £12 50
Notice
Has anyone got an old fashioned mincer?
Sybil Sneyd has already started to think about
"The Christmas Fayre".
She needs the mincer to help in the preparation of her delicious chutney
Please see Sybil if you can help
Troubles
Troubles come in every shape, and tend to make one frown
But just cheer up, and never let your troubles get you down
For if you stop to think of it, more often so than not
Your troubles don't seem quite like ones, that other folks have got
If only magic spectacles could really help you see
That troubles are but stepping-stones, and not catastrophe
For on this journey we call life, when troubles bring dismay
There's always hope and promise of a clearer brighter day.
Sister Miriam Barker C.D.S.
Please Note.
The Church directory has been updated with the new address of the
Manse, and new telephone number, we wish Phillip every happiness in his new home until he leaves us for America.
Your Editor Anne
It was with sadness that we learned of the death of Dora Tatlock, who
Passed away peacefully on the 17th February 2008, in hospital.
Dora was a founder member of the Ladies Circle, and also held the
position of secretary. Our deepest sympathy is extended to Frank and
the family.
February
It's a strange month, a between month, it always seems to be
Caught between the he seasons of the year.
The spiders web is frosted in silver filigree, yet, already the first
flower buds appear
It's a strange month, such a short month; it's still in winters hold
The North wind does not want to let it go
It spreads its icy fingers, makes the morning sharp and cold
Dusts the evenings with a feathering of snow.
It's a strange month, but a brave month, and turning toward spring.
It seems to turn its face to the light. We say, "The days are drawing out"
And start imagining the magic of a balmy night.
It's a strange month, but a sweet month, and always seems to be.
A pause within the passage of the year.
Soon all the leaves will stir from sleep on each awakening tree.
The time of dancing daffodils is near!
Spring's Secret
In the midst of winter chill, long before the daffodil
Under bleak dark laden skies, a rare and tender secret lies.
By frozen lakes, by leafless wood, clusters of brave snowdrops flood
Whiter than the whitest snow, their dainty flowers start to show.
A soft and simple sign to say, spring is not so far away.
Submitted by Dorothy Ogden
HERALD December 2007
Greetings from the Manse.
Joan Osbourne wrote a popular song in the 1990's that puts further
questions about God that sounds hauntingly like a modern, urban Christmas Carol.
It goes:
If God had a face what would it look like?
And would you want to see it right
If seeing meant that you would have to believe in things like heaven, and
In Jesus, and the saints, and all the prophets?
What if God was one of us?
Just a slob like one of us?
Just a stranger on the bus, trying to make his way home?
In religious history there had been many stories of Gods who worked
awesome deeds and transmitted great wisdom from their celestial
thrones. These gods always knew how dangerous and unclean
humanity was and so, humanity was always held away at a safe distance.
Humans stayed on earth; the gods stayed in heaven
The gods dispatched messengers to relay whatever instructions needed
to be given. No god could be so mad as to mingle with humans in
their deplorable condition.
The Christmas story changes our understanding of God. Here we find our
God "mad enough" to be personally involved in the world;
"Mad enough to be limited in power and vulnerable to pain and suffering
"Mad enough" to love the created order absolutely, unconditionally,
and everlastingly even in their broken and unholy ways
Yes, at Christmas the story speaks of a God who can be "mad enough"
to identify with the human struggle. Eugene Petherson paraphrase
John1-14 in "The message" to say "The word became human being and
moved into our neighbourhood" This God is not a general who barks out
orders by radio from some safe headquarters, miles away from the scene
of battle, but one who comes down into the muddy trenches of the front
lines to fight with the troops. "What if God was one of us?" God is and
has come to live in our neighbourhood. - Planet earth... Palestine
address.
Our God seeks to come close to us by living among us to reveal two
things: Firstly, he reveals to us what God was truly like, and secondly,
He revealed to us what a real human life should be.
There is a story about a little girl who drew a picture of a face in Sunday
School. When the teacher asked who was in her picture, the little girl
answered "God" The teacher responded "But dear, no one knows what
God looks like." The little girl exclaimed, "Well they know now!"
And so it was to be with Jesus. The word made flesh. After he had lived
His life of total love for God and Neighbour and given his life for
humankind on the cross. We saw the first true portrait of what God was
really like. God's likeness was that of Jesus.
Here can be said that there is only one way in which our God is truly
mad; God is truly mad about you and me- about all of humankind!
God loved us enough to throw away all power, all honour, and glory
In order to live amongst us and give a face to God.
Believe this Gospel news this Christmas and sing a new
card... "God was one of us; just a stranger on a bus trying to make his
way home with all his friends"
Have a Joyous and Blessed Season
Yours in Christ's Service Phillip Kearse
Flower Rota.
December 2nd Jean Dodd, Joyce Aldred
9th N Winstanley & Edith Rimmer
16th R Valentine, Paul Martin
23rd Date Available
30th Jean Dodd & Stephen Tonge.
January 2008.
6th Mrs N Winstanley
13th Mrs J Haslam, Mr B Hotchkiss.
20th The Wardle Family
27th Mr F Worthington, Mrs B Howarth
February
3rd K Dugdale.
10th Mrs M Seddon, Mrs S Sneyd.
17th Date Available
24th Mrs C Woodall
There are a number of flower dates available, if you would like to fill one of these, please contact me. Wendy Witts
(Flower Secretary) 0161 794 8245
Thank you
Robert & Irene Hodkiss, express their appreciation of the
flowers sent to them, and thank the people of Kearsley Mount
for prayers offered
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Mission Shaped Ministry One year course.
Course Director: Revd David Foster.
When? Beginning April 2008
Where? Bury/Bolton Area.
Cost? £250 - financial assistance may be available from denominational bodies.
The course will consist of 3 Saturdays, 6 evenings and one residential weekend over a twelve-month period. It is expected that course members will become active practitioners in mission shaped ministry in their locality.
. Are you or do you know anyone who would be interested?
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David Foster: 0161 828 1448
dfoster@manchester.anglican.org
A similar course is to be held in the Chester area. Details available from Jenny Dent at 01244 620444
(Jenny.dent@chester.anglican.org)
Coffee Mornings
December 4th
2008
January (Holiday)
February 5th
We serve coffee toast and marmalade or tea and biscuits, if you prefer. On sale are greeting cards, and books.
Tuesday's 9-30am -11-30am
Statistic:
The average cost of raising a child to the age of 21 is £165,000.
The Observer
Britain has 540 million surplus coat hangers, weighing 17,000 tons
Daily Mail
If you can't sleep, don't count sheep, Talk to the Shepherd
Submitted by Phyllis Fielding
Our trip to London. By Renee Valentine
On September 26th 2007, Anne and Sheila Briggs, Stephen Tonge, and myself had a lovely day trip to London.
We left Manchester at 6-45am and arrived at the bus station in London at 11-15am. We began our tour with our own personal guide, Stephen, first stop was the Westminster Cathedral, which we found very interesting, then on to the Methodist Central Hall. We were met there; courtesy of Steven who had pre arranged it, by a very nice man by the name of Mervyn. He gave us a wonderful tour of the hall, from which we all came away a lot wiser of how it was founded.
We enjoyed lunch at a restaurant in Whitehall, and then proceeded to Downing Street, for a glimpse of No 10. Next Horse guards Parade, followed by a walk through St James's Park to Buckingham Palace
Afternoon tea was then enjoyed at The House of Fraser.
All had a wonderful day; we achieved all this by travelling on the Mega Bus from Manchester for £1,00 on the outward journey, £4.50 to return.
Thank you Stephen for organizing the day.
Renee, Anne and Sheila.
P.S. Thank you to your wife Dorothy for letting you loose in London with three women
Search for a new look. Have your faith lift here.
Seen on a Church Notice board. Submitted by Eileen Dyer
Chocolate, if you get melted chocolate all over your hands you are eating it to slowly.
Chocolate covered raisins, cherries, orange slices and strawberries all count as fruits. so eat as many as you like.
Bible Reading List- Sundays
Norman Spencer The Bible gives us all we need
Helen Bolton To live our lives for God each day
Wendy Witts But it won't help if we don't read
Graham Johnson And practice what it's pages say
Dorothy Johnson
Stephen Tonge Taken from Our Daily Bread
Jean Dodd Magazine
Tommy Taylor
Marjorie Seddon
David McMahon
Christine Lucas
October 2005
Lay readings introduced with Church Council
Norman Spencer
Memories.
I put flowers on your grave today
It's now two years since you went away
Words unsaid and thoughts untold, I regret that now I am old.
I walk down a lonely street
Then I thought it's time I had a treat, a sudden yearning to
Recapture, forgotten days of courting rapture.
We walked beside the waterfall, and then I heard the river call.
Long ago beneath the trees, our hair blown wild by the breeze.
"Look" you, said, "A white swan gliding"
In the reeds an otter hiding
Now you are gone the surface is bare.
There is no swan sailing there, no otter can I find this day.
Without you here they have gone away. Now I sit here all alone.
A sight you looked for, and never saw.
He never did come here before.
A kingfisher, oh so brightly adorned.
I know now I will never be alone.
For you my jewelled bird have come home.
Submitted by Harry (Lindley Street)
Why—do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries and a diet coke?
Why—do we leave cars worth thousand of pounds on our drive?
And put junk in our garages?
"A Merry Christmas, and A Peaceful New Year to all" from Margaret Prince
"Happy Christmas" and all the best for the New Year
Stephen & Dorothy Tonge.
Best Wishes for Christmas & the New Year from
Phyllis Fielding and Family
" Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas, and the best of health for the New Year"
Jean Whittaker
Sybil wishes all her friends at Kearsley Mount Peace and Goodwill at Christmas
I would like to wish all at Kearsley Mount God's Blessings at Christmas & Many thanks for the warm welcome. Jean Berrell St John Fisher's
To our dear friends at Kearsley Mount
"Love and best wishes for a very Happy and Blessed Christmas" Geoff, Eileen and Claire
Sheila & Peter would like to "Wish everyone a Joyful, and Happy Christmas, followed by a peaceful New Year"
"Seasons Greetings" Edith Rimmer
Renee and Derek Valentine wish everyone
"A Merry Christmas and a Peaceful and Happy New Year"
" A peaceful and Happy Christmas" to all our readers from Christine and Raymond Lucas.
Christmas Greetings from Saddleworth, to everyone at Kearsley Mount. From Eileen Dyer
Love at Christmas and a Peaceful New Year to all at Kearsley Mount Jean Haslam.
"Wishing you all the very best of good wishes for the festive season. Elsie & Ken Curran.
"Christmas Greetings to all, and Peace in the New Year.
Dorothy & Graham Johnson.
Best Wishes at Christmas and the New Year.
Dorothy Marshall & Family
Gift Day
I am pleased to let everyone know that the Gift Day Collection on
The day was £883.
Money is still coming in and if you haven't brought or sent in your
Box, we will still be pleased to accept your gift any Sunday.
Thanks to you all Helen
Helen Bolton Church Treasurer
Christmas is a time for love, a time for joy and peace;
A time to trim the Christmas tree, and a time to stuff the geese.
It's a time when we come together, however far or near.
To shed a little hope into a world of sorrow and fear.
Yet Christmas could be all year round, if only we would try
To gently wipe an old man's brow or soothe a baby's cry.
If we could smile throughout the year, as we do on Christmas day
Just think what happiness we could shed along life's weary way
To give a gift of Hope to one who otherwise has none.
To be a friend to somebody whom everyone else has shun.
To be forgiving of our faults, and of our sisters and brothers;
To live in Peace and Harmony with each other and ourselves.
Ah, don't you see that Christmas is more than opening the gifts;
It's more than singing Christmas Carols, and rolling in big snow drifts.
It's a feeling that can stay with you throughout each day, all year.
All it takes is a loving heart, and a sensitive little tear.
Submitted by Sybil Sneyd.
From January to December, here is something to remember
Life is precious come what may, so make the most of
Each day. Submitted by Phyllis Fielding
Family News:
Funeral: Peter Longworth 1946 - 2007
The Reverend Ian Humphrey's conducted the Service on the
21st November 2007, at Kearsley Mount Methodist Church
In heavenly love abiding
Dorothy Ogden would like to thank all her family and friends for
The get-well cards, telephone calls, and concerns for her during
her recent stay in hospital, also for the visits during and after her
stay in hospital. May you all have a Happy Christmas, and
A Happy New Year.
May God Bless you all
Congratulations
Happy 60th birthday to Ann Cleworth who will be celebrating on the 3rd of December, with her twin sister Lynn.
Happy 70th birthday to Sheila Briggs, who is celebrating her special day on the 6th December.
Love from all the congregation, we are privileged to have two such hard working ladies sharing our worship, neither look
anything like their age, working hard for others obviously keeps you young.
Harold & Ada Williamson, Wish Peace & Happiness for Christmas and The New Year to all their friends
Derek Nelson & family wish everyone at Kearsley Mount, "A very Happy Christmas & A Peaceful New Year"
From Norman, Ceciliah, family, Christmas & New Year greetings and Best Wishes to everyone.
"Happy Christmas and A Peaceful New Year to everyone"
Jean and Len Dodd
"Best wishes to everyone for Christmas and the New for Christmas and 2008"
Wendy & Ken.
Anne, David, Judith, Gareth, Caroline & Amy, would like to wish all our friends and
Friends of the Herald
"Peace and Joy in the New Year, and A Very Happy
Christmas"
From Susan Bryan & Family, "Peace & Happiness for Christmas & The New Year"
All our best wishes for the festive season from, Janet, Tom. Rachel & Rebecca
Ann & Mabel, would like to wish all there friends at Kearsley Mount, "A Joyful Christmas and A Very Happy New Year"
Do you "Gift Aid" your donations to charity?
If you do, would you like the value of your flower
Donation included so that the Church can claim
back 28pence tax for every pound that is spent?
To do this is very simple. You can provide me with
the receipt for the cost of the flowers or, where
your donation is money given to me to purchase
the flowers on your behalf, I will submit the receipt.
Please contact me if you wish to do this.
Wendy (Flower Secretary)
Monthly Tuesday Coffee Mornings
I am pleased to report that the monthly Tuesday
Morning continues to thrive with such a buzz that
anyone would feel welcome. We are now joined
regularly by members from St John Fisher; one of
The blessings of our time-sharing a Church building for worship.
Over the past year the funds have bought a picture
of kearsley Mount for our Minister Phillip,
equipment to keep the lovely hand made card
production going, storage boxes, repaired the
dishwasher and paid into the Church bank
account, the handsome sum of £369.
With thanks to the ladies who make these
mornings possible and enjoyable
Keep the good work going. Helen
Helen Bolton (Church Treasurer)
Some folk go to Church for the service, or friendship,
whatever their wont; and some go to Church every Sunday just to check up on people who don't
On behalf of N.C.H can I thank all box holders for
this year's collection
You have given £357.35.
If anyone wishes to have an N.C.H box, please see
me. Thank you once again
Sheila Briggs
Financial Year End Report
We continue to be able to meet our outgoings
through the sterling work we all do fund raising.
Our current week income from the collection only
covers our assessment (money paid to Circuit to
pay Ministers and Lay Workers, maintain the
Manses and meet the District Assessment)
To keep the building in good order, be warm and
have light we need to fund raise around £6,500 a
year.
In the light of this information, I would ask you to
Look at your giving, if we could all manage £1 a
week extra then we could half the fund raising
target
Thank you for all your efforts. Helen
Helen Bolton Church Treasurer
Network
On Wednesday 17th October the Bolton and Rochdale Methodist
Circuit Autumn Council Meeting was held at Thrum Hall Methodist
Church, Rochdale.
It was the introduction of Rosemary Young as District President.
Conducted by Rev d David King, Chair of the District.
The theme was forward together.
At the end of the service it was announced that Glynis Hardman has
Accepted the post of District Treasurer, thus releasing Vera Haigh
From the post which she has done admirably for many years and
Expressed her need to retire.
Jean Haslam (Kearsley Mount Secretary).
Christmas Fayre
To everyone who helped in any way, thank you so
much, both for Friday evening and on the day
Also for all the weeks preceding preparing,
and collecting all the wonderful things that sold so well, making a grand total of £1,675.
Your efforts are very much appreciated
Thank you Anne & Sheila
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Weekly Giving.
Do you have a problem with your regular giving?
Like me do you find one or more of the following?
· If I miss a week or two at Church I haven't got the cash to hand when Sunday Morning comes
· I lose track of how many Sundays I've not put the right amount in.
· I'm used to doing things through the bank.
If so, perhaps you would like to give to Church by setting up a standing order at your bank.
If this appeals to you just ask me for the Church bank
Details and you can get it rolling along without any
Problems. Regards Helen
Helen Bolton Church Treasurer
The hardest thing to learn in life is which bridge to cross
and which to burn.
Ladies Circle
We are nearly at the end of the first half of our
Autumn/ Winter session, and already looking
Forward to our Christmas Dinner at Carol and
Dennis's.
We have enjoyed a wide range of speakers, covering
A good variety of subjects- even been mystified by
a conjurer. We have had first experience of piloting
A plane (on slides I hasten to add) Visited Israel
(by way of a talk) enjoyed fish & chips and mushy
peas on a visit to Blackpool Illumination's
(by coach). The Revd Enid Knowles so humorously
conveyed the joys of growing old, and our last
meeting at the time of going to press was
hilariously presented by our friend Mr Ron
Standring, His subject being "Lancashire verse"
All so very enjoyable.
After our Christmas Dinner on December 17th,
We will recess until February 4th 2008.
New Members will be very welcome. Our meetings
Are held Monday Evening. Commencing at 7-30pm
In the lecture room.
One of our members, Elsie Nuttall is recovering
From a serious operation on her leg. We remember
Her in our prayers, and pray that this operation
Will be successful. Our good wishes are also sent
To Elsie Mahon and Dorothy Ogden.
May I take this opportunity of wishing everyone
"A Very Happy Christmas and New Year" on behalf
of the members of the ladies circle, and ask that
God's Blessings be with you at all times.
Elsie Curran (President)
They said it couldn't be done
But he with a chuckle replied. Maybe it couldn't
But he would be one who wouldn't say so, till he tried.
So he buckled right in with a trace of a grin, on his face.
If he worried he hid it, and started to sing as he tackled
the thing, that couldn't be done and he did it.
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Operation Christmas Child.
A Big thank you for supporting the shoebox appeal. We
Have provided a magnificent 24 boxes from Kearsley Mount.
It is good to know that at least 24 children will have gifts,
and know that they have not been forgotten.
Wendy.
Attitude
There once was a woman who woke up one morning, looked in the
Mirror, and noticed she had only three hairs on her head.
Well, she said "I think I'll braid my hair today"
So she did and had a wonderful day
The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror, and saw she had only two hairs on her head
"H-M-M" she said " I think I'll part my hair in the middle today"
So she did and she had a grand day.
The next day she woke up looked in the mirror, and noticed that she had only one hair on her head.
"Well" she said, "Today I am going to wear my hair in a pony tail"
So she did, and she had a fun, fun day.
The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror, and noticed there wasn't a single hair on her head
"Yea!" she exclaimed, "I don't have to fix my hair today"
Attitude is everything
Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting
some kind of battle.
Live simply, Love generously, and Care deeply, Speak kindly.
Leave the rest to God
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass... It's about learning to dance in the rain.
Submitted by Angela Lane (Canada)
Teresa Johnson would like to say thank you to everyone at Kearsley Mount for the gift of fruit from the Harvest Festival.
The feedback from people who received the flowers, fresh fruit and,
vegetables, has been very encouraging.
Thank you to everyone who contributed, and delivered.
Wesley Guild
December 4th A Special Celebration Evening
December 11th Carols with The Salvation Army Band
This will take place in Church, please come along and
Support and enjoy the evening
Commencing 7-30pm
Dates for your Diary
Saturday December 8th The Way Forward Open to all
Opens 9am Kearsley Mount Cottage.
Monday December 3rd Prayer Meeting 6pm at The Shrine,
St John Fisher.
Sunday December 16th Joint Carol Service Trinity Church.
Commencing 6-15pm
Monday December 17th Spindle Point Carol Service.
6-30pm to 7-30pm
Friday 21st December "The Churches on The Mount" Carol Service at St Stephens 7pm.
Monday 24th December, Christmas Eve Service 11-30pm Trinity Church
Christmas Day Joint Service Kearsley Mount 10-30am.
Christmas
Church Celebrations, Clergymen Cleverly Conveying
Chapter. Congregation Chanting Creed, Confirming
Crystal Clear Creativity.
Choir Converting Carols, Celebrating Christ's Coming.
Converts Changing Course, Confidently Coming Closer,
Confirming Calmness, Children Calling Cheerfully, Creating
Cordial Chatter, Cementing Congenial Conversation.
Christmastime Conveys Childhood, Concerts Combining
Close Communities. Creative Cards, Crackers,
Chardonnay, Champagne_ Corks.
Cheers!
Written by Dorothy Hinkley
A Friend of Kearsley Mount.
A few thoughts for every day
There are hundreds of languages in the world, but a smile speaks them all.
Everyone chases after happiness; not noticing happiness is at their heels.
An exasperated Mother, whose son was always getting into mischief,
Finally asked him "How do you expect to get into Heaven"?
The boy thought it over, and said "I'll run in and out, and keep
slamming the door until St Peter say's "For Heavens sake Dylan, come
In or stay out".
Submitted by Wendy Witt.
Door Rota
December 2nd Mrs E Curran Mrs S Sneyd.
9th Mrs G Eccleston Mrs S Newton
16th Mrs J Berry Mrs S Bryan
23rd Mrs J Mc Mahon Mr S Tonge.
30th Mrs D Marshall Mrs A Williamson.
January 2008
6th Mrs E Curran Mrs S Sneyd
13th Mrs P Fielding Mrs N Winstanley
20th Mrs G Eccleston Mrs S Newton
27th Mrs D Marshall Mrs A Williamson
February
3rd Mrs J McMahon Mr S Tonge
10th Mrs A Briggs Mrs M Bradburn
17th Miss M Crossley Miss D Lees
24th Mrs R Valentine Mrs W Witts
Note from the Editor.
Thank you to everyone who has kindly contributed to this years heralds
Please note changes in the Church Directory, please keep in a safe place, it is amazing how many people ring up for phone numbers
This year a total of £25.00 has been raised from Christmas Greetings Thank you
Anne
HERALD September 2007
The Gift of Good Neighbours.
Thank you for all that you have done,
Stressful days are now turned into times of pride,
All this we have managed with you by our side,
Nor could we otherwise this course have run.
Kindness isn't tendered on demand:
You gave with love, not merely out of duty,
Our days are daily burnished by that beauty,
Upon your friendship we now proudly stand.
The planning for the repairs to St John Fisher's Church Hall seemed to go on forever. When the moment finally came, we realised that we didn't have a place for the community to pray on a Sunday.
Health and Safety Regulations meant that the Church Hall had to be closed all together. The solution came in the friendship of Kearsley Mount Church, who willingly offered us a place to celebrate until,the building work was finished.
Since then, Sunday for Sunday, our two communities have come together and bonds of friendship and understanding have been renewed and strengthened. The "after- Mass-before Service- Coffee" is a special time of encounter and family spirit.
I know that the timetable changes and the preparations have caused
Kearsley Mount inconvenience. It was a special sign of friendship and Christian unity when everything could be planned together with such uncomplicated generosity. I have to say special thanks to Stephen Tonge whose efforts and initiatives paved the way for a warm and hearty welcome at Kearsley Mount.
Please accept our thanks, and we look forward to an opportunity soon when we can share with you our gratitude. Thank you for all that you have done. . !
Father Duncan McVicar
Parish Priest - St John Fisher's Kearsley.
Flower Rota.
September 2nd Dorothy Johnson and Brenda Haslam
9th Helen Bolton
16th Ada Williamson
23rd Dorothy Johnson and Paul Martin
30th Christina and Raymond Lucas
October 7th Marian Seddon
14th Joy Windsor
21st Ray Sackfield, Christine Woodall and
Sheila Briggs
28th Josie Berry and Kathleen Hardman
November 4th Elsie Curran
11th Josie Berry
18th Sybil Sneyd
25th Marjorie Seddon and Ann Cleworth
Experience is the one thing you have plenty of, when you're too old to do the job
Walk slowly with no goal in mind. Keep good posture and smile as you walk.
What you are is God's gift to you.
What you make of yourself is your gift to God
The Dog's Prayer
Dear Lord please hear my humble prayer
I know you listen and that you care.
Watching over us from heaven above, we are all God's creatures in need of your love.
Thank you for giving me a master fair.
Food shelter, loving care, bless those of us whose fate is less kind
The hungry, cold, the lame and blind, I thank you Lord for the blessings you send.
Goodnight God Bless, your faithful friend.
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Church Notice Board
As you pass this little Church, be sure to plan a visit, so when at last your carried in God won't ask, "Who is it"
Submitted by Eileen Dyer
Coffee Mornings
September 4th
Please come along and join us we look forward to your company
October 2nd
November 6th
We serve coffee toast and marmalade or tea and biscuits, if you prefer. On sale are greeting cards, and books.
Tuesday's 9-30am -11-30am
Keen to be green
In the Garden: collect ash from bonfires whilst it is still dry to sprinkle around fruit trees as a source of potash.
If you win a coconut at the fair, break up the shell and spread around plants as a slug and snail deterrent. They don't like sharp edges.
Door Rota
September 2nd Mrs A Briggs & Mrs M Bradburn
9th Miss M Crossley & Miss D Lees.
16th Mrs R Valentine & Mrs W Witts
23rd Mrs E Curran & Mrs S Sneyd
30th Mrs J Berry & Mrs S Bryan
October 7th
Mrs P Fielding & Mrs N Winstanley
14th Mrs G Eccleston & Mrs S Newton.
21st Mrs J Mc Mahon & Mr S Tonge.
28th Mrs D Marshall & Mrs A Williamson
November 4th
Mr T Taylor & Mrs H Bolton
11th Mrs A Briggs & Mrs M Bradburn
18th Miss M Crossley & Miss D Lees
25th Mrs R Valentine & Mrs W Witts.
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World Methodist Evangelism Institute- 8th international Evangelism Seminar
"That the world may know Jesus Christ"
We had the tremendous privilege of representing the British Methodist Church at this nine-day conference in Atlanta, Georgia. We really saw the Methodist Church in a new light as we met with 300 representatives from 60 countries; it was like having the whole world in one room. We heard encouraging stories of growing churches, regular church plants and of Methodism expanding, as churches are planted for the first time in countries as diverse as Columbia and Lithuania, There was also inspiring stories from people who today face persecution as they live out their faith with quiet joy that many of us could learn from. We made many friends and formed links, which we hope will continue into the future. On a practical level we benefited from excellent international teachers and preachers, learned of the evangelism going on in other countries, and gained new ideas of what might work in our own setting.
Whatever the context, growing churches display an emphasis on prayer, the guidance of the Holy Spirit and an enthusiastic approach to worship and service as they share the wonderful news Jesus with their neighbours.
Another aspect of the conference was an opportunity to speak to American churches on the Sunday. Shirley went to Bethel View United Methodist Church with a similar style to Britain, while Christine found herself in a black Methodist Church with a wonderfully challenging approach to worship
There was a lot of laughter and American food was everything we had been led to expect- as Director of the World Evangelism, Eddie Fox, said at the end of the conference- "We have certainly all grown!" Our reputation was enhanced by our contribution to the cultural evening where we represented our country bravely in a folk dance, which unfortunately was filmed!!! For a small donation to a good cause we might be persuaded to show it to you.
Overall we both feel we met God in a deeper way that will inform our ministries in the future. We would love to tell you more and will be leading a number of services around the District in September to make this possible.
Christine Jewitt and Shirley Suthers
(Christine is a minister in the Bury and Heywood Circuit, while Shirley is Lay Worker in the Rossendale Circuit)
Family News
Funeral: Marian Seddon
In Heavenly love abiding
The funeral took place at Kearsley Mount on the 19th July 2007, conducted by the Rev'd Phillip Kearse.
Marian passed away in hospital on the 13th July 2007, with her family by
her side. She will be very much missed by every one at Kearsley Mount; her smiling face was always such a joy
David, Mark, Marie, Sean and Margaret would like to thank everyone for their sympathies, kind words and support
Tribute: Kenneth Spencer October 1918 -July 2007
A Personal Tribute.
Kenneth was married in 1942, soon after he left with his
Regiment, the Royal Artillery Gunnery Division for India. He
had been a training Instructor in Salisbury, R.A.H.Q for many
years. After his return to the UK, post war, he and his wife
Beatrice brought up their two sons David and Andrew. Sadly
Beatrice died in 1989 and Kenneth continued living alone in
Bromley Cross
The past 18 years have been born with great fortitude,
Christian love and compassion. The extended family of David
& Irene, Andrew & Linda, have been of great joy and comfort
Kenneth has led a fine responsible Christian life complete with
Worship, fellowship and active in leisure pursuits until recent.
Times, since the return of my family to the UK in 1996 from
Kenya, Kenneth has been the essence of kindness, and
compassion to all of us. Myself Ceciliah, Susan and
M Malcolm feel a great sense of personal loss by his passing.
The Service of Thanksgiving for his life held at the United
Reform Church, Bolton attended by around 120 people on
Thursday July 26th was well appreciated as a moving tribute
I salute Kenneth's life as a good Christian, family man, strong
in fellowship, a worthy citizen of Bolton Metropolitan
Township, a life commanding our love, respect, pride and
thankfulness for his life course
Halleluiah, Amen Your brother Norman
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Questions
1. Why is the third hand on the watch called the second hand?
2 Why do "slow down" and "slow up" mean the same thing?
3 How come abbreviated is such a long word?
4. Why doesn't glue stick to the inside of the bottle?
(From " A Bucket full of Surprises" J John and Mark Stibbe, Monarch books)
Longman Memorial Methodist Nursery School, Brikama Western Division, Banjul, The Gambia. August 2007
Greetings in the precious Name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
We thank God for people like you who hear our cry of the needy and give heed to them
Your gift of D12,150.00 (Twelve thousand and one hundred and fifty
dalasis) to our school mentioned above was very timely. It comes just
when we were faced with financial problems to do with the school
We take this opportunity of thanking you from the bottom of our hearts
for your valuable gesture, thank you also for making the effort to raise the money. May God bless the hands that gave.
We shall remember you in our prayers. May God grant you His peace, love and mercy always- Amen
Yours in Christ
Eglah Sharpe Smith Head Mistress
Submitted by Ken and Wendy Witts
Thank you:
Dorothy Ogden would like to thank all her friends at Kearsley
Mount for their prayers, get well cards, telephone calls and concerns during her recent stay in hospital
To Renee and Sheila for taking her to hospital for appointments.
To Renee, Sheila and Anne for their visits
Also for the lovely flowers given to her before and after her stay In hospital
May God Bless you all
To commemorate her 69th birthday, Julie Andrews made a special appearance at Manhattan's Radio City.
One of the musical numbers she performed was "My Favourite Things"
Maalox and nose drops and needles for knitting, Walkers and handrails and new dental fittings
Bundles of magazines tied up with string, these. are a few of my favourite things
Cadillac's and cataracts, hearing aids and glasses. Polident and Fixodent, and false teeth in glasses
Pacemakers, golf carts, and porches with swings, these are a few of my favourite things
When the pipes leak, when the bones creak. When the knees go bad
I simply remember my favourite things, and then I don't feel so bad.
Hot tea and crumpets and corn pads for bunions, no spicy hot food or food cooked with onions,
Bathrobes and heating pads, and hot meals they bring, these are a few of my favourite things.
Back pains, confused brains, and no need for sinning, thin bones and fractures, and hair that is thinning, and we won't mention our short shrunken frames, when we remember our favourite things.
When the joints ache, when the hips break when the eyes grow dim.
Then I remember the great life I've had
And then I don't feel so bad.
Submitted by Stephen Tonge, sent to him from his cousin in New Zealand (Lynda Powrie nee Banfield)
The road much travelled (MY Driving Test)
Shoe me your vehicle he said in clipped tone,
I obeyed with a heart beating fast but on reaching the car a voice
From afar, Yelled, Oi, leave my motor alone.
I'm sure it was here or at least somewhere near, I smiled at the
Man by my side, but with clipboard clasped tight like a friend in the night, he silently stared straight ahead.
It's a red one, I said and it can't be that far, I was becoming unsure of my ground.
In an air of displeasure he shrugged, at your leisure.
Give me a call when it's found
Needless to say the rest of the way, I couldn't perform at my peak
My manoeuvres were awful, some even unlawful.
With my passenger under the seat.
I blush to remember that day in November, but with help and a
great deal of stress, after two hundred lessons, and five self-esteem sessions. At last I encountered success
Written by Bernice Redford in the Methodist Recorder Poetry Competition
A little boy was attending his first wedding, after the service, his cousin asked him "how many women can a man marry?" Sixteen, the boy responded. His cousin was amazed that he had an answer so quickly. "How do you know that?" "Easy" the boy replied. "All you have to do is add it up, like the Bishop said.
4 better, 4 worse, 4 richer, 4 poorer."
Bible Reading List- Sundays
Norman Spencer
Helen Bolton
Wendy Witts
Graham Johnson
Dorothy Johnson
Stephen Tonge
Jean Dodd
Tommy Taylor
Marjorie Seddon
David McMahon
Christine Lucas
Lay readings introduced with Church Council
October 2005
Norman Spencer
Grandma's Photographs
So many sizes, varied frames, bright youthful faces, children's
games. Warm memories and cherished names.
In Grandma's photographs.
With loving thoughts to light the years
Forgotten now all doubts and fears, those joyful smiles dried all the tears. In Grandma's photographs
And treasured still though time goes by. The precious day's, the sunlit sky, for life and love can never die.
With Grandma's photographs
Submitted by Nathan Hulme, Dorothy Ogden's Grandson.
Gift Day
Our gift day this year is Sunday October 14th 2007
Please accept the gift envelope, if you feel you can contribute to our Church funds, your gift would be very much appreciated.
Thank you, Helen Bolton, Church Treasurer
Saturday Market
A big thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of
The Kearsley Mount Market. Your efforts were rewarded by
by raising the magnificent sum of £541.00.
We were truly blessed by the weather- IT DIDN'T RAIN!
OK, it was a bit windy- well actually it was a lot windy to start
with and cold, but what the heck, it was dry.
Thanks also go to our friends of other Churches who supported our venture
Wendy
Do you keep something near to you, that money cannot buy
Something very dear to you, to cherish till you die?Such sentimental things may be a comfort of a kind,
But love and trust can hold the key to the comfort of the mind
Submitted by Ann Cleworth
Christmas Fayre
Our Christmas effort this year will take place as usual at
Church on Saturday November 10th
We have one or two extra stalls this year for your delight, plus
as always food will be available for lunch, or a snack in the
lecture room.
Any help on the Friday night will be most appreciated.
Thank you to every one who has already come forward with offers of help and ideas.
10-30am to 2-30pm Anne & Sheila.
Circuit Service
"Big Sing"
Celebration in song: Venue: Kearsley Mount Methodist Church.
Sunday Evening 7th October 2007, at 6-15pm
Any one wishing to take part in A Joint Circuit Choir, please
attend the rehearsals at Trinity Church on
Thursday 13th September
20th : ) at Trinity 27th : )
and 4th October at Kearsley Mount
Choirmaster Gareth Evans
Wesley Guild Programme
September to December. 2007
Sept 4th A.G.M.
Sept 18th Mrs Barbara Smith (MY Life with ENSA)
Oct 2nd "Fred Taylor Singers"
Oct 16th Game or Quiz.
0ct 30th Richard and Chandra Law
"Customs and Cultures of Malasia"
Nov 13th Mr John Buckley. "A Healthy Heart"
Nov 27th Mr Ted Machin "Mystery Tales from the Sea"
Dec 4th A Special Celebration Evening
Dec 11th Carols with the Salvation Army Band.
Tuesday Evenings 7-30pm in the Lecture room.
Dates for your diary
September
4th Coffee Morning Kearsley Mount
21st Macmillan's Coffee Morning Trinity
October
7th Harvest Festival Kearsley Mount 10-45am
"Big Sing " Kearsley Mount 6-15pm
14th Gift Day Kearsley Mount
24th Church Council
November
10th Christmas Fayre
18th A.G.M.
Kearsley Mount Strollers continue to stroll on a Wednesday evening
The weather this year has not been so kind, but it hasn't spoilt the
Friendship or fun, we will soon be starting our winter walks that take
place monthly on Saturdays. If you would like to walk please come along dates to be announced.
Coming together is a start;
Keeping together is progress;
Working together is success
CHURCHES ON THE MOUNT /
During 2007 three Christian churches - St Stephen's Church of England, Kearsley Mount Methodist, and Schoenstatt St John Fisher Roman Catholic Church all based within a 100 metre radius of each other, in Kearsley, have started to work more closely together. The name Churches on the Mount has been adopted for any joint projects.
Friendship increased when Kearsley Mount offered the use of their church to St John Fisher whilst their church was being renovated.
A working group was formed of representatives from all three churches. It's remit was to explore ways of working together and making an impact in the community.
In the new year further meetings have been arranged to explore other ideas and a leaflet drop will take place to all residences in Kearsley. The leaflet will give details of each church and information on further projects. Churches on the Mount are at present consulting with Philippa Martin of Bolton Christian Cohesion in the Community.
One of the first joint projects was a Carol Service held at St Stephens on the 21st December starting at 7pm. Children and grownups were invited to dress up as characters from the Christmas Story - such as shepherds, angels, kings and queens, stars, Mary, Joseph, inn keepers and animals. As the story of Christmas was told, the children dressed as the characters were asked to go to the front of the church to form a tableau- it didn't matter that - when the minister began the story with Mary and Joseph several Mary's and several Josephs got up - the story was not lost and the children all played a part.
At the end of the service there was a brief explanation of the work of Child Line and we asked for donations from the congregation for Child Line, £197 was collectd.
Sherry and mince pies were offered to the adults with juice and biscuits for the youngsters. Finally, Father Christmas gave every child a little gift. Approximately 130 people attended and it was a fantatstic evening. This could well be an annual event.
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