Dunston Methodist Church - Winter 2008

Messy Church - Saturday Takeaway 6 December 4 pm "the best Christmas photo"
Christmas Eve worship - 24 December 11.30 pm a candlelight service to welcome Christmas

During the village scarecrow weekend in September, which involved 81 households in the village displaying a scarecrow, we were able to offer toilet facilities to those walking round the village and John Wesley stood at our doorway to welcome all. We were delighted to note that 4 toilet rolls were used so clearly we were a welcome refuge for many !!

We have been busy this quarter with an alternative to Hallow'een. This children's party provided families with something to do on Hallow'een which was not celebrating darkness, but light. 19 children played party games, enjoyed crafts and ate a party tea, finishing with a circle of light in the chapel. It was lovely to see how the children settled down from all the party excitement to a few moments of quiet as we enjoyed the candlelight and the sense of Gods' presence with us.

In the new year we are planning to extend our messy church events to include some Sunday mornings. The pattern will be
Messy Church - First Sunday in January, February, April, May, July, August, October and November - 10 am
with Messy Church - Saturday Takeaway on the first Saturday in March, June, September and December - 4 pm.
Our aim is to be church - but not as you know it!

If you would like to know more call Beth 321919 or Jenny 321627. Messy Church provides family friendly events and activities with a Christian theme. The emphasis is on fun and friendship and you would be very welcome

In September a record attendance of 39 at the lunch club meant a panic as we almost ran out of food. Fortunately our team of helpers has increased recently so we are able to cope. It is a joy for those who eat and those who serve and has enabled us to make donations to LIVES and Dunston School in recent months. Lunch is available at 12 pm on the third Friday of the month
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Tuesday Chewers will be considering Philippians on the 3rd and 4th Tuesday each month at 7.30 pm. If you are interested in fellowship and bible study with a generous helping of delicious cake, this could be the place for you! Details from John Corrie 830192 or Beth McLuckie 321919

Finally may we at Dunston Methodist Church wish you peace and joy at Christmas and in the year to come.