Stocksfield Methodist Church
"Lord, thy church on earth is seeking
Thy renewal from above"
COMMITMENT At the annual Covenant Service at 10.30am on Sunday 18th January, perhaps we could really commit ourselves to the task and at the start of the year 2009, commence the suggested TALENT BAG SCHEME. The idea is to start off with a small set sum (say £5.00) and then it is up to each individual willing to take part as to what, when, where and how you make that sum grow; - as a one off - or ongoing throughout the whole year. More details available soon.See Pauline Dawson for details
GIFT DAY - held during the regular Coffee Morning on Saturday 7th February from 10.00a.m to 2.00 pm.Your monetary gifts will be gratefully received and, if you are a tax payer, your contribution can be "gift-aided" There will be special envelopes available. Also, on the evening of the same day, Saturday February 7th, we are arranging a concert - to include light refreshments in the hall at SICA. Tickets £8 Entertainment by the RAVENSWOOD SINGERS Organized by Marian and Pauline. Further information/details: 01661 842502.
GRAND HYMN-A-THON on Saturday March 14th Can we sing 100 hymns in 6 Hours? Guest singers and hymns for all.Drop in between 3 and 9pm. Groups would be staggered to fit into a set time slot and would hopefully bring their own supporters along with them. Refreshments available. Further information/details from David: 01661 844961.
Finance UpdateThe Gift Day on 7th February raised £5180.41 and the concert given by the Ravenswood Singers raised over £500, making a running total of £6338,51
If anyone would like to find out more, please email enquiries@stocksfieldmethodists.org.uk or call Sue Applegarth on 01661 844961.
Our next enjoyable FUNd raising event is on Monday April 27th at 7.30pm. You are invited to a "Charity Chinese Banquet" at the Golden Dragon restaurant, Battle Hill Hexham. The cost is £16 per head. To maximise the amount of money we raise, we need as many people as possible to attend. Please take as many of your family and friends - or anyone else- to join us. We do need approximate numbers as soon as possible so names to Pauline Dawson (01661842502) or Marian Watson (01434682847). Those who attended in October know what an enjoyable evening it is.
THANK YOU to all who supported the Hymn Sing. The final total raised was £1903.90
May's FUNdraising event is a "Grand Northumbrian evening on Saturday 30th May at 7pm in church. Live music from "The Ponteland Source Group" and tales and p[oems from Mr Roy Spoors of Winlaton followed by supper with traditional Northumbrian treats. Tickets £5 from Pauline and Marian
You are invited to a ceilidh on Saturday 27 June at 7.30pm at the Glenside Suite Mickley. Music by Bogus Callers. Cost £8 per head. Tickets from Pauline or Marian.
The Monday Craft Club would like to invite you to Afternoon Tea and an exhibition of their Arts and Crafts on 12 July at 3.30 in the Church Hall
On 22nd August at 7pm in the Church hall there will be a concert of light music,folk songs and poetry. Guests are: Peter Bennet - poet, Roberta Ritson - singer, David Curry - classical guitar. There will be a retiring collection and supper to follow.
Mad Hatter's Tea Party 3.30pm on Sunday 13th at 3,30pm Wear a hat!
Autumn fair in SICA on 31st October from 10am-2pm. Pie and Pea lunch from 12 noon.There will be a bookstall so start sorting through your books. Also included are crafts, plants, cakes preserves, nearly new clothing and toiletries etc
Monday 16 November. By popular demand a repeat of our Chinese Banquet at the Golden Dragon Hexham. Come and bring your friends.
Saturday 12 December At 7pm A Christmas Soiree in SICA. An evening of musical entertainment by Minsteracres "Rubato" Group with community carol singing and light seasonal refreshments. Tickets £8 and £5 for children. Ring 842502 or 01434682847
The Talent Bag challenge raised £1511.52 - Well done everyone who used their talents to the full and thank you to those who made use of them!
1pand 2p coins have little value on their own, but collectively we can all do our bit to boost our FUNd raising efforts by saving these copper coins and bringing them to church. Would you like to relieve your pockets and purses of your loose change and add to attempts to see how far (figuratively) we could reach across this village, starting at the front door of the church. Thank You.
Ravenswood Singers return on Friday 26 March at 7.30pm in SICA. Tickets £8
26 April 7.30pm Chinese banquet Golden Dragon Hexham
14th May Film Night in Church Hall
Friday June 11th 10-12 in SICA Coffee Morning and Cake Stall
Saturday 10th Sponsored Walk along the Derwent Walk
Saturday 31st around the village Safari supper
Saturday 25th 7.30pm Glenside Suite Mickley Harvest Hoe down Dancing to Bogus Callers
Friday 15th October at SICA 7pm Quiz Night with Supper
Saturday 13 November 10-1.30pm in SICA. Grand Christmas Fair Pie and Peas Lunch
"O Breath of life, come sweeping through us,
Revive your church with life and power;
O Breath of life, come cleanse, renew us,
And fit your church to meet this hour."
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