CHURCH NEWS
Grange Methodist On 28th March, the Women’s Network at Grange Methodist Church, held their A G M.
The members of committee and officers, were all returned for the coming year, and then the main business was the distribution of funds.
It was decided that a gift be given to the Church, and the remainder of the funds would be divided between the Calvert Trust, Eden House, District Network and Chernobyl Children. These children come annually to enjoy a holiday, have medical
checks and dental treatment. This year, a new group of children will be visiting and they will come for five years. Network ladies have had a part in the past in the entertainment, when children could come and enjoy the delights of Grange and have a meal at the church.
The date for the Network Annual coffee morning was announced. It is to be the 2nd of August. Prior to that there will be an appeal, for goods to sell on the stalls and help manning the stalls. On Wednesday, 29th March, the Women’s Network organised a slide show presented by Maurice Steele. Maurice is a retired farmer, with a wonderful eye for a picture and great talent for putting together an engaging show, with
music and commentary. This year his ‘Travels with a Camera’ featured many properties of the National Trust. We visited the nature reserve at Blakeney, Styal Mill and Apprentice House, and the Red Squirrel reserve at Formby. We saw the apparently tumbling down Tudor Speke Hall, Liverpool and the very tree from which Isaac Newton saw the apple fall, the home of William Morris of motor car fame and many more places with interesting histories. Afterwards, ladies served a delicious buffet supper which added to the success of the evening. Proceeds from the show are for the North West Air Ambulance; we shall know the amount later.
Churches Together in Grange & District One of the topics which the Churches in the area are concerned with is their work amongst young people. Accordingly, a ‘Youth Trust’ was set up, funded by the churches and individual donations. This was set up in 2006, run by Trustees, now under the leadership of Chris Mason, the Diocesan Network Youth Coordinator. After some time, when funds allowed, Chris’s work has been helped by other youth leaders. Currently, Libby Cuthbertson, an experienced youth worker and outdoor
St Mary’s It has been quite an eventful month at St Mary’s. On the last Sunday in May we were privileged to have a visit from Roger Jones of Christian Music Ministries, who, with a group of instrumentalists, led the worship at our morning Communion service which was much appreciated. On June 9th we hosted a community family fun night complete with bouncy castle
All welcome The Church meets every first and third Sunday each month at 10.30am. at Grange Primary School. For other meeting locations please call 015395 83455 or visit www.hopechurchgrange.org.uk
Grange Primary School
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activities Coordinator, making up the team, along with voluntary helpers. They maintain work at Cartmel Priory School with worship, and a Christian time lunch club, as well as visits to the primary schools.
A Friday evening group meet at the Methodist Church, and is growing, along with supporting their Sunday morning ‘Toast Church’. At St. Mary’s Church, ‘Rock Solid’ takes place in Allithwaite; there is also the possibility of another venture at Flookburgh, developing out of ‘Flook4Youth’. But more volunteers are needed
and a variety of outdoor games available for all age groups. In spite of atrocious weather the previous and following day the rain held off and the sun shone on the 60-70 adults and children who enjoyed the BBQ and drinks provided. The following Monday another after school Messy Church with a seaside theme was enjoyed by around 40+ children - both in and out of doors - with various water related activities and finishing with an outdoor picnic
for this to take off.
All of this work helps in forming good relationships between school staff, local churches, and encouraging and supporting young people in their faith as well as forging community links between the various age groups. If you are interested in help with any of this initiative, either by financial donation or to help, please get in touch with John Towler (Tel. 015395 533484). The date of the next meeting for Churches Together in Grange & District is 11th July Tuesday at 2.00pm. tea consisting of fish finger burgers and ice cream. In July we are looking forward to a visit from Sam and Sarah Hargreaves who will be leading us in outdoor worship at Abbot Hall from 10.00 am on Saturday, July 1st finishing with a BBQ at 1 o’clock and the following day there will be various activities at church during the morning finishing with a Jacob’s Join picnic lunch. All are welcome to join us at either or both of these events.
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Lifting the Veil on Boarbank
By Matron A big thankyou to everyone who braved the weather and attended the coffee morning, it was lovely to meet so many of you.
We are looking forward to welcoming our new activities co-ordinator and I’m sure she has some wonderful things in store for our patients. I would like to say a special thank you to our former activities co-ordinator; Joan. She has been working at Boarbank for many years, first as a staff nurse and then with activities. We’re sad she has stepped down but grateful that she is still able to visit us. She is, without doubt, a very special lady who I am proud to be able to call a friend. We are starting to fund raise for the nursing home so if anyone has anything they would like to offer: time; ideas; raffle prizes, please get in touch. Telephone: 015395 32288 manager@boarbankhall.org.uk
Tottlebank Church invite you to their Garden Party Members of Tottlebank Baptist Church (nr. Greenodd) extend a warm welcome to their Garden Party on Sat. 22nd. July from 2 – 4pm. Browse the various stalls, enjoy some games and fellowship over refreshments. All donations will go to a Christian charity. This historic little ‘Chapel beyond the Sands’ dates from 1669 and is well worth a visit to it’s peaceful, rural setting. LA12 8HY”