Drummer’s story
West Hallam Methodist Church (next to Bottle Kiln on High Lane West DE7 6HP) hosts another Story Café on Friday 10th June at 7.30pm. The guests are “The Owd Shaduz” – if you are not used to Derbyshire/ Nottinghamshire dialect “The Old Shadows”. Story Cafe showcases guest artists who entertain the audience and share their life story. This evening will take you back to the musical explosion of the 60s and 70s with the sounds of the Shadows. Well-known numbers such as F.B.I, Apache and Foot Tapper will feature with tunes you will enjoy singing along to: The Young Ones, You'll Never Walk Alone and It is No Secret What God Can Do. Keith (Lead Guitar/Radiographer), Phil (Keyboards/ Telecom Technician), Ian (Guitar/Primary School Teacher) and Alan (Drums/Carpenter-Joiner and Boat Builder) came together as friends after retirement to enjoy sharing their music and their faith. Alan will be telling the story of how just one phone call completely changed his life. There is no charge for admission but dona-
tions are invited to cover the cost of the event. Drinks and cakes are on sale. More information from John Moorley, 0115 932 0859 or john_moorley @btinternet.com
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Strawberries are not just for Wimbledon
You don't have to go to Wimbledon for a strawberry tea. Come to Dale Abbey on Saturday 2nd July from 3.30 to 5 pm and enjoy one in the grounds of the abbey itself (access via Abbey House drive). Teas, cakes, even a free guided tour are also available. Proceeds are in aid of Ilkeston United Reformed Church (the Green Spire church). Sorry no tennis, but dogs are welcome. Roger Allen.
The Messengers—bringing the Bible to life in schools For over two years now a group of about ten people from Ilkeston Methodist Church (Nottingham Road and St Andrews) have been going into a number of local primary schools to lead worship with a difference! They dress up and act out Bible stories in a way that immediately captures the children's interest. Often using parallel situations they bring a new twist to New and Old Testament stories the children may or may not be familiar with. For instance, a Forest fan is going home from a football match when he is beaten up and robbed . Who helps him? A Derby fan! This, of course, is another version of the story of the Good Samaritan where the unlikely helper of the man who fell among thieves is a despised Samaritan. The Messengers see this as a great opportunity for witness and mission and say the children always provide a fantastic audience, especially if they are asked to join in with any boos and cheers! They also teach songs and pray with the children.
YOUTH PRAISE. Contagious, an enthusiastic group of young people from Denby Bottles Methodist Church, led the morning service at St Andrew’s, Ilkeston recently. Using song, dance and drama, they presented their own brand of contemporary worship. A sketch demonstrating that God can give more than we expect went down particularly well. The service ended on a high note when members of the group handed out tambourines to the congregation for the closing song, Build Your Kingdom Here.
Church but not as you know it Activities, music and a simple meal for you and your children Get messy at
United Reformed Church, Ilkeston: Saturday 4th June, 4—5.30pm If you like Messy Church, how about trying the Toddlers’ Service at the Green Spire church (URC). It's 'upstairs' (entry from Wharncliffe Road) and the next is on Friday 3rd June at 10 am. It’s like Messy Church but much shorter (½ hour) and it’s specially for families with very young children. Drinks, biscuits, toys to follow. The Faith Journey page is brought to you by members of the local Christian community and with occasional inspiration from
Ilkeston Life, June 2016
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