29th January 2012
Women’s World Day of Prayer.
Algitha Road Methodist Church needs women to represent us at this Annual Service on March the 2nd. Two volunteers would be needed if we are to replace Ida Paul and Margaret Smith who are no longer able to take part in the service. If you are interested in knowing what is involved see Mrs Heather Gray.
To save the costs of heating the Church our Sunday Services will now be in the Prentice Room until Sunday, the 25th of March.
“Give me a sense of humour, Lord; give me the grace to see a joke.
To get some humour out of life, and pass it on to other folk.”
Two boys were walking home from Sunday school after hearing a strong sermon on “The Devil”.
One said to the other, “What do you think about all this Satan stuff?”
The other boy replied, “Well, you know how Santa Claus turned out. It’s probably just your Dad!”
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22nd January 2012
Owing to health problems our Minister, Revd Nigel Clements, is officially on the “sick list” and must not attempt to do any work until Easter, or later. Much of his work will now be done by the Superintendent and Supernumerary Ministers.
If you need immediate ‘Pastoral Care’ you must contact the Circuit Office on 01507 462460
or Revd Cecil Mundy himself on 01507 450968.
To save the costs of heating the Church our Sunday service will now be in the Prentice Room until, at least, Mothering Sunday, the 18th of March.
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15th January 2012
Those of you who were at the Covenant Service last Sunday will already know this information but it does no harm to place it formally in print. The hip problem of our Minister, Revd Nigel Clements, has taken a turn for the worse and he is officially on the “sick list” and must not attempt to do any work until Easter, or later. Much of his work will now be done by the Superintendent and Supernumerary Ministers.
If you need immediate ‘Pastoral Care’ you must contact the Circuit Office on 01507 462460
or Revd Cecil Mundy himself on 01507 450968.
To save the costs of heating the Church our Sunday service will now be in the Prentice Room until, at least, Mothering Sunday, the 18th of March.
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8th January 2012
The Twelve Days of Christmas. From Neil Baxter.
On the first day of Christmas my true love said to me
I’ve bought a fresh turkey and a proper Christmas tree.
On the second day of Christmas much laughter could be heard
As we tucked into our turkey, a most delicious bird.
On the third day of Christmas came the people from next door
The turkey tasted just as good as it had before.
On the fourth day of Christmas our snowman big and bold
Looked in through the window as we ate our turkey cold.
On the fifth day of Christmas outside the snowflakes flurried
But we were snug and warm inside, we had our turkey curried.
On the sixth day of Christmas the Christmas spirit died
The children fought and bickered and we had our turkey fried.
On the seventh day of Christmas my true love did wince
When he sat down at table and was offered turkey mince.
On the eighth day of Christmas the dog had run for shelter
He’d seen our turkey pancakes and the glass of alka seltzer.
On the ninth day of Christmas by lunchtime Dad was blotto
He knew the bird was back again, this time as risotto.
On the tenth day of Christmas we were drinking home-made brew
And as if this wasn’t bad enough we were eating turkey stew.
On the eleventh day of Christmas the Christmas tree was moulting
With chili, soy and oyster sauce the turkey was revolting.
On the twelfth day of Christmas we had smiles upon our lips
The guests had gone, the turkey too, we dined on –– fish and chips.
( I hope your “Twelve Days” were better than this ! The Editor.)
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