TOKEN
Trinity and Knightthorpe News
March / April 2009
Contents
Token is the monthly magazine for Trinity and Knightthorpe Methodist churches, Loughborough. In this month's on-line issue:-
REDEVELOPMENT - A PARABLE OF EASTER
In a few weeks it will be Easter, once again we celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus and all that means for the Church and the world. In the northern hemisphere, where Easter falls in springtime, we can see new life all around us and this naturally provides a reminder of the new life of Easter. Lately though, I have been reminded of Easter in another and perhaps surprising way.
At Trinity we are part way through the development scheme, while at Knightthorpe we have not long completed paying off the scheme that was completed a few years ago. At the same time the Ashby Hall at Knightthorpe is the next building for which big plans are being made. What can these completed, and nearly completed, and even those as yet just dreamt of, schemes tell us about Easter?
At Easter Jesus does not just come back to life, he rises to new life from the dead. In a real sense while they are being redeveloped our buildings become dead, though sometimes this takes place a part at a time. While the work is done the place is taken away from us to be returned later. When any redevelopment is undertaken it is very important that those who use the building can tell the difference. Jesus rose to a new life, a life that was not like the one he had lived before. Our facilities have to be new, to be changed to be fit for purpose in the 21st Century.
In dying and rising Jesus made the supreme sacrifice of his own life for the benefits of others. 'He died to make us good' says the hymn. One thing is certain, during any redevelopment scheme, with all the inconvenience in many ways that is caused, there is sacrifice. Events cannot take place and alternative arrangements have to be made. The theme of sacrifice that is so much part of the Easter event is mirrored in any significant development.
In earlier centuries majestic churches and huge cathedrals were built for the glory of God. In every church, when a stone is laid, it carries the same sentiment, 'built for the glory of God'. The glory of God is seen at Easter in the raising of Jesus from the dead and the effect that this has on the disciples and others who followed. A redevelopment scheme should be a catalyst for change and growth among those who in the 21st Century are still followers of Jesus Christ.
This year as we approach Easter let us celebrate again and let us also pray that church redevelopments, wherever they may be, will be instruments of spreading the Easter Faith.
Happy Easter.
UPDATE ON TRINITY RE-DEVELOPMENT SCHEME
The re-development work at Trinity is progressing in line with the programme provided by Stepnell Limited, the Contractor. Regular attendees at Trinity will now have begun to see practical changes taking place to the building - preparation for the installation of the lift, the extension to the bridge area and most obviously (from outside) the demolition of the prayer chapel.
The new fittings in the upstairs kitchen and re-arranged toilet accommodation will begin to take shape in the next few weeks and we are sill on course for the "change-over" between upstairs and downstairs work at or around Easter.
We hope that there has not been too much disruption to the regular users of the building - if you do have any concerns then Jeff or David should be your point of contact, but we think that for the most part we are working well with the contractor to minimise inconvenience.
By the time the next Token is due, I hope to be reporting even greater strides in progress towards the completion of our scheme and we can then really concentrate on maximising the opportunites in outreach that the refurbished building will give us.
The total to date is approximately £1230 including estimated Gift Aid. This is a great achievement so thank you to everyone who has taken part. Sixty five people have had containers and most have returned them full. Quite a few members are continuing with this easy way of fund raising, so if you just filled yours once and didn't realise it is ongoing, just start saving your 50p's again. Every 50p will make a difference!
Should we hold a Coffee Morning? Snow was all around but we don't give up that easily at Knightthorpe. We opened the doors and one or two came, then a few more. Yes it was worth braving the weather and we thank everyone who came along, £49 was raised for church funds.
Our next coffee Morning will include a Bric-a-Brac Market and Jumble Sale. We will also be serving Bacon Butties, so why not come along?
Just a reminder
Dates for your diary in March and April
Saturday 7th March, 7.30pm
'Something for Everyone', a concert by Cantamici
- conducted David Necklen, with guest soloists.
Friday 27th March, 7pm
John and Pat invite you to a "Bangers and Mash"
Supper. Cost £10 including tea and coffee. If you want
a pudding, bring and share. Places are limited so book early.
There is a list in the Foyer.
Thursday 16th April 7.30pm
The return of The Hermitage Ensemble - a group
of Russian professional soloists, performing Russian sacred hymns
and songs a capella. An evening not to be missed.
Friday 24th April
Spring Open Garden: 10am-12 noon, 2pm-4pm. On
street parking is limited to one hour.
Further dates for your diary
Friday 26th June - Open Garden with Tea - 2.30pm - 5.30pm
SO, WHAT DOES THE CRADLE ROLL SECRETARY DO?
Generally, the answer is whatever they feel they need to do. A lot of the role is admin, keeping a list of children baptised in the church, putting a list of birthdays in Token and sending out birthday cards.
Ideally, the secretary is there on the day of a baptism to welcome the family, show them where to go and sort out the baptism certificate and register.
In some cases, a relationship with the family can be fostered, so the secretary may be able to visit them at home and keep a link between them and the church. However, often this is not really practical and the link is only kept going through the sending of cards and invites to special services.
As some people are aware, I resigned as Cradle Roll secretary two and a half years ago as I could not practically run a Sunday School class and be around to welcome families for baptisms. The role has been vacant ever since, and though I have tried to keep the admin side up to date, it is really not practical for me to be on hand on a Sunday morning - especially now I have the treasurers job to do as well!
So, if anyone feels moved to step into this role, please talk to Rachel or Adam about this. Most people would agree that it is important that we make families coming to the church for baptisms as welcome as possible - could you play a part in doing this?
CIRCUIT YOUTH CONFIRMATION CLASSES
These are taking place on Sunday afternoons at Knightthorpe and we have nine young people taking part. It is a lively group of teenagers, who are sharing together as they find out more about their faith and what it entails to be a Christian in today's world.
Some of these youngsters started their church lives on the Cradle Rolls of our various Churches. Please put this group on all your prayer lists as the various meeings in our churches.
CANTAMICI PRESENTS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
A Musical Concert
Trinity
Methodist Church
Saturday 7th March
7.30pm
Conductor: David Necklen
With students from Wyggeston
& Queen Elizabeth I College
Tom Hind, voice and guitar, and the WQEIC String Quartet
Admission: £6 on the door (accompanied children free)
The choir, Cantamici, performs a wide-ranging repertoire, including European sacred music, folksongs and close harmony
Cantamici is Registered Charity no. 1090756
Part of Reside's aim is to encourage Christians to get involved in their local communities and to show Christ's love in action. Since I arrived here I have attended the Haddon Way Resident's Association (HWRA) and have been impressed by their passion for the community, however there is only one other Christian in that group. I believe this is an invaluable way of serving our neighbours and getting to know them and so I want to challenge you to find out what community groups there are in your area and become members of them. In just this area near me there are HWRA, the Shelthorpe Resident's Association and a Grange Park Resident's Association all trying to have a positive input into other lives and their own, but all desperately in need of support. Let's stop waiting for people to come into church and join us when we can go and support them, in issues relevant to us all. In this way we can share God's love out in the world in an easy and appropriate way. If you want more information on these groups please do contact me.
Two more opportunites to serve out in the world are two events that Reside are planning to host. On Easter Monday 13th April we are planning an egg hunt on the Grange Park Estate and are looking for people to help steward that event. Also on the 16th August we will run another 'Community Fun Day' on the Haddon Way green. We hope to build on our success of last year, so helpers with all the activites related to that would be much appreciated. If you are not sure what you might offer then just ask, it is an opportunity to enjoy yourself and serve God at the same time. Please don't leave it to everyone else, many hands make light work.
Lastly I want to highlight again the schools prayer network. If you have children or grandchildren at school in the area and would like to be involved for praying for their school on a regular basis please let me know or contact SOaR. The group praying for Outwoods Edge is meeting 6th March at 2:15 and I know a group is interested in supporting Shelthorpe Primary School in this way too. This is an excellent way of bringing our children's education and all the issues surrounding that before God and getting to know other Christian families in the school.
So more challenges and opportunities to get involved, something for everyone and no experience or special skills needed; just time and a willingness to do God's will. Look forward to being bombarded with offers of help and requests for more information.
Many thanks for your continued support and prayers.
KNIGHTTHORPE'S THURSDAY NIGHTERS
Thursday Nighters welcome to their meeting Sara James, who had come along to talk about the Shoebox Appeal. This appeal is made every year for boxes, packed with items, to delight any child who will receive them. Shoeboxes are packed in age groups, from 2 to 14 years and for boys and girls.
Lots of knitting takes place throughout the year, and items of toiletries, writing material, cuddly toys, cars, dolls, games and any item that will fit into a box is collected. Items relating to war or religion cannot be included, nor can liquids. Each box costs £2.50 to send.
Boxes from Loughborough were sent to Romania last year and members are well into collecting items for this year's appeal. Sara told many heart-warming stories. It was a humbling and inspiring evening.
The weather interrupted our Fish & Chip supper, which was our following meeting, but did not interrupt Thursday Nighters Jumble Sale the following evening which raised £127.75.
Thanks to all for the donations of jumble and to the ladies and gents who came along to prepare and serve on the night.
This was launched at the beginning of November and since then we have had three "Talents Coffee Mornings" where a good selection of items have been for sale. Over £300 has been raised so far, so well done to all those who have been making and selling and those buying and supporting. The Coffee Mornings will continue on the first Saturday in the month subject to space being available.
There is plenty of time for anyone wishing to take part. A few people doing a Coffee Morning, Lunch or Afternoon Tea in their own homes would be great or any other ideas.
Dates for your diary:
Friday 27th March - 'Bangers and Mash Supper'
Saturday 4th April - 'Family Quiz Evening & Finger Buffet' at Trinity
Sunday 19th April - 'Sunday Lunch'
BRIC-A-BRAC MARKET WITH JUMBLE SALE
Knightthorpe Methodist
Church
Saturday 7th March 2009 10.00 am
Bacon Butties Tea and Coffee
A Warm Welcome to All
As Revd David Palmer leads our worship on March 1st, give thanks and pray for the worldwide Christian Church. Pray for Christians in Sri Lanka and its initiative to offer food and shelter to those displaced by the conflict and to increase conselling, Chaplaincy and peace-building work, supported by a World Mission grant of £20,000.
Reflect during the time of Lent on the Christian way of life: the nature of commitment, our service to others and the living faith to which we witness. Pray for our services during Lent and for the homechurch groups following a new Lenten study course.
Continue to pray for the Circuit Confirmation classes and for the young people involved, that they will enjoy meeting together and strengthen their faith and understanding.
Pray for all the opportunities for fellowship and fund raising such as the 'Bric-a-brac Market" Knightthorpe on March 7th and the Chamber choir concert at Trinity that evening.
Pray further for our churches' development schemes that any practical issues could be resolved easily and that the full range of our work could continue to the benefit of the members and the wider community. Pray for all involved; contractors and our own dedicated people.
On Mothering Sunday reflect on family relationships and the joys and challenges of family life; remembering also those for whom the day brings heightened memories. Pray for young families and for teenagers and children facing great pressures in our largely secular age.
TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH - FOCUS GROUP ANNUAL REPORT
Service Focus Group
The Group met three times during 2008, in January, May and October. There were four or five people at each meeting. We had reports and discussions on the activities of Mission, Network, MHA and NCH (now called Action for Children). We also had information on the Christian Aid Week programme in May, Deacon Ellie's work in South Loughborough and an interesting first hand report on a typical evening with the Street Pastors. We would have liked more information about the Hope08 programme in Loughborough, particularly at the beginning of the year.
We are looking forward to the Network 'Peruvian Experience' at Barrow on 25th April when there will be a meal followed by a talk by Anne and Martyn, and also a visit to Leicestershire in June by a group from the church in South India.
We pray for the continued work of the Street Pastors and that more people will join them to cover for illness and for the students who move away so that the demands on individuals will not be too great.
We welcome all who are interested in the service and outreach of Trinity to our next meeting on 13th May.
Learning and Caring Focus Group
The Group met three times during 2008, in February, June and November.
The group is intended to provide opportunities for diverse groups with the common purpose of "Learning & Caring" to spend a little time together about three times a year to learn of each others' activities, to give feedback and to ask questions. The meetings have been attended by representatives from the Pastoral Contacts, Home Church, Junior Church, Brigades, Impact, Parent & Toddlers, Groove, Guild and Monday Nighters.
Most groups appear to be functioning well with reasonable attendances; however the Guild is not meeting at present due to lack of members.
After some initial thoughts about closing the Parent and Toddler group during the re-development work, it was decided to meet in the worship area and this appears to be working well - with many thanks to Rachel for all her hard work in leading this group.
There are still a couple of "situations vacant", which are causing a degree of concern, these being Cradle Roll Secretary and Junior Church Coordinator. The lack of a Junior Church Coordinator in particular is affecting communication with other groups in the church, the organisation of special events and cover for Junior Church Leaders' absences. If you feel this is a role you could fill please speak to Adam or one of the Junior Church Leaders.
The next meeting of the Learning and Caring Focus Group will be arranged for a suitable date in Spring 2009.
Worship Focus Group
The Group meets once a quarter, not only to plan future services and worship events, but to review and reflect on worship activities that have taken place. We would like to thank all those that have contributed to develop and nuture our worship at Trinity.
The group last met on Tuesday 10th February; here we evaluated the Advent Services and Meditations, which followed the theme "Meeting Christ". It is pleasing to say that congregational feedback of our Advent services and Wednesday evening Meditations has been particularly encouraging, and that they were well received and supported.
During the first quarter of 2009, the annual Covenant services were held over the first two Sundays in January, the first on the evening of 4th led by the Rev Hedley Cousin, and again on the 11th, at 9.15am and 10.45am led by the Rev Adam Wells.
Looking forward, on Sunday 22 March (Mothering Sunday), the drama group "Grain" will be leading our worship. In the evening, enjoy a good sing with a Songs of Praise service.
Celebrating Easter at Trinity
Following the success of the Advent Meditations, there will be a series of three half hour 'Meditations during Holy Week'. Following the theme: "Walk with Jesus."
On Good Friday 10th April, Stations of the Cross. This is something new and exciting that offers a challenging reflection to our Easter Celebrations.
The church will be open from 10.00am through to the evening service for people to come in to view and reflect on the Stations of the Cross, echoing our theme "Walk with Jesus".
Trinity Festival Weekend is the 20 to 21 June, when we will be welcoming back the Rev Ian Humphries to lead our Sunday worship, further details nearer the time.
The WFG isn't all about planning; for example, the 6.30pm Sunday evening service has for sometime been poorly supported, and a decision has to be made to the best way forward; this will be further discussed at the AGM on Sunday 26th April.
We are currently planning into the 3rd quarter of 2009; if you would like to offer a contribution to the way we worship at Trinity I would be pleased to hear from you.
Saturday 4th April 6.30pm
Knightthorpe's Ashby Hall
Friday 17th April at 7.30pm
Admission £3 includes refreshments
Fashion Shops and Chain Store Seconds
In aid of a new lawn mower and Church Funds (credit cards accepted)
In 2009, I visited the mission compound of the Dr Anne Booth hospital in Dharapuran, South India. With Bishop Tim from Leicester, I attended a worship service when nurses were making their pledge to loyal service and training. The hospital is managed through the Church of South India but was formally a Methodist mission. Mary recalls Methodists who many years ago worked alongside Dr Anne Booth.
The Lent Appeal 2009 is an appeal across all churches in Leicestershire and grows out of our link with the Diocess of Trichy-Tanjore, part of the United Church of South India. How many people remember last year at Trinity when Rev Suresh Kumar from Trichy, but now living in Leicester, was invited to preach? He spoke of how in a largely Hindu community, Christian projects such as this, reach out to the whole community.
My few days in India left me feeling very humbled. The Christians we met were passionate, caring people and offered love and service to everyone they met. Please help them financially and through your prayers. Let us work together as Jesus would have us do.
Details of Lent Appeal
HIV/AIDS is causing devastation in countries of the developing world. It undermines communities, leaves children orphaned and the stigma surrounding it prevents many from seeking testing or treatment. It is one of the greatest barriers to the development of emerging economies.
The 2009 Lent Appeal is supporting the work of the HIV/AIDS Awareness, Attention and Alleviation Project based in Dharapuram in South india. Many churches in the diocess are already familiar with this area of India from visiting and supporting our link diocess in Trichy-Tanjore. This year's Lent Appeal is a further opportunity to build on this link and express our support.
The money raised from the Lent Appeal will be used to fund the valuable ongoing work on HIV/AIDS in Dharapuram and also help extend this work into neighbouring Karur.
The facts
What our money can do
Anything we can contribute can help someone living with HIV and help prevent the spread of infection.
How To Donate
Cheques made out to "Leicester Diocesan Board of Finance" and marked on the back with "Lent Appeal" can be put in the Sunday collection plate. A form is available to Gift Aid money if people should wish to.
Knightthorpe Methodist Church
Saturday 4th April 11.00am to 3.00pm
Tea and Coffee Served All Day
Lunches 12.00 noon to 2.00pm
Holy Week Meditations
Following the success of the Advent Meditations, there will be a series of three 30-minute Meditations during Holy Week. The theme is "Walk with Jesus". Monday 6th April, Tuesday 7th April, and Wednesday 8th April (all at 7pm)
Good Friday (10th April) - Stations of the Cross
The church will be open from
10.00am through to the evening service for people to come in to
view and reflect on the Stations of the Cross, echoing our theme
"Walk with Jesus".
At 12 noon, there will be a simple lunch of bread and soup. The
day will draw to a close with a Good Friday Service beginning at
8.00pm
Easter Day
8.00am: Communion followed by
Easter breakfast
10.45am: Baptism and Confirmation
6.30pm: Ichthus
LOUGHBOROUGH CIRCUIT WOMEN'S NETWORK
Invite you to a
A PERUIVIAN EXPERIENCE
at
Barrow Upon Soar Methodist Church
Saturday 25th April 2009 - 5:30pm
A Peruvian style meal followed
by after dinner speakers Anne and Martin
Tickets £5.00
Also to our Circuit
Easter Offering Service
Sunday 26 April 2009 - 6:00pm
At Barrow Upon Soar Methodist Church
DO YOU HAVE ANY ODD JOBS THAT NEED DOING?
Cre8 - a fellowship group for young people aged 11 to 15 based at Trinity - are offering an "Odd Jobs Service".
All tasks will be considered - for example, car washing, dog walking, washing ground floor windows, and basic gardening tasks.
Proceeds will be shared equally between Emma's fund for a recumbent trike and the Trinity Development Fund.
TRINITY INTEREST-FREE LOAN SCHEME
What is it?
An invitation to lend money to Trinity in support of the redevelopment work. Our target for these loans is a total of £35,000 towards the overall cost. Individual loans are for a minimum amount of £200 over a six-year period. We hope for an average loan amount of £500.
Why do we need to do this?
The total cost of the redevelopment is £609,000. Our local fundraising efforts plus Methodist and other charitable grants leave a funding gap of around £190,000. This is covered by a Methodist Chapel Aid loan, which will cost Trinity about £40,000 in interest payments over the term of the loan. Every pound that we can fund from the interest-free loan scheme saves us having to pay a proportion of this interest, as well as extending the repayment term.
How does this work?
For more details and a loan agreement form, please see the notice board in the foyer at Trinity.
Find out more about the area in which you live
Local man, Ernie Miller, will be giving a series of history talks on varous topics, from the Loughborough area.
Saturday 21 March 2009 7pm
History of Loughborough University - celebrating its Centenary
this year.
Saturday 9 May 2009 7pm
History and Archaeology of Grace Dieu
Saturday 16 May 2009 7pm
The Arts and Crafts Movement in Leicestershire
Saturday 6 June 2009 7pm
Ancient Board Games - this will be a short talk followed by the
opportunity to actually play some of the games yourself.
All of these talks will take place at Trinity Methodist Church and last about an hour, with the exception of the Ancient Board Games evening which will last about 2 hours. Tea/coffee and biscuits will be provided.
Admission is free but we would welcome a donation at the close of the evening as all proceeds will go to Rainbows and Trinity Development Fund.
We hope to see you at least one of Ernie's talks. He has vast knowledge of these topics and enhances his talks with lots of pictures, and is incredibly interesting.
1st LOUGHBOROUGH GIRLS' BRIGADE REUNION
On the evening of Thursday 12 February 2009, we held a GB reunion for all past members, leaders and helpers.
In the church we set out a display of old photograph albums dating back to the 1940s and 50s. The old Charnwood District colours, memorabilia, and old uniforms, which are very different from the new uniform launched in 2008, were also displayed.
The youngest section, the Explorers, had their usual meeting so that people could see how the company is now run with the different activities that happen on a week-to-week basis.
The Junior Section served tea, coffee and home-made scones to everyone as part of their badge work.
It was lovely to see so many past members that used to belong to 1st Loughborough, and even past Girls Life Brigade members that was the forerunner to Girls' Brigade.
We had such positive feedback from the event, with requests for a larger reunion party next year to celebrate 1st Loughborough Girl's Brigade's 75th birthday; preparations will soon be underway.
Thank you to all who helped make this a great success.
As with many families, we have done a bit of 'who do you think you are?' I always find the timescale on the TV programmes confusing as my paternal grandfather was born 100 years before me in 1836, most people having great-greats by that far back.
On my mother's side, the family history has been traced back to Protestants leaving the Low Countries in a hurry in the seventeenth century. Among my late mother's possessions was a very ornate certificate headed 'Wesleyan Methodist Twentieth Century Fund' saying that she was a participant in the fund 'instituted in 1898 to obtain one million guineas from our one million Methodists for the purpose of the Wesleyan Methodist Church' to mark the twentieth century. I guess she did not know about it at the time she was born in 1899.
Further light was thrown on this mysterious fund when I read in a recent Recorder that the fund was set up to raise money to build Westminster Central Hall, which was opened in 1912. Apparently, the fund was well supported as 1,024,501 guineas was raised. I wonder if I could find a brick with my mother's name on it.....!
Eric
.PRAYER, STUDY, FELLOWSHIP AND DISCUSSION AT TRINITY
Wednesda 2.30pm
Afternoon House Group
Trinity Homechurch
Groups
meet fortnightly on Monday evening, Tuesday afternoon,
Wednesday morning and evening, Thursday evening.
If you would like further
information, please consult the
noticeboard at the entrance to the Crush Hall, or speak
to one of the group leaders.
Fellowship and Bible Study at Knightthorpe
Fellowship Meeting - Fortnightly on Tuesday at 2.15pm
Bible Study
on alternate Monday evenings at 7.30pm
1st March
9.15am Revd David Palmer (S)
10.45am Revd David Palmer (S)
6.30pm Revd Adam Wells
8th March
9.15am Revd Adam Wells (S)
10.45am Revd Adam Wells
6.30pm Ichthus Service
15th March
9.15am Revd Adam Wells (S)
10.45am Revd Brian Greet
6.30pm Revd David Blatherwick (S)
22nd March
9.15am Revd Adam Wells (S)
10.45am Grain
6.30pm LA
29th March
9.15am Revd E Whitley (S)
10.45am Revd E Whitley
6.00pm @ Sileby
1st March
10.30am Mrs Dot Pipet
4.00pm B:THR4GOD@K/T Cafe Church
8th March
10.30am Revd Jane Carter (S)
15th March
10.30am Grain / Revd Adam Wells
22nd March
10.30am Mr John Bateman (Mothering Sunday)
29th March
10.30am Revd Kim Goh
6.00pm @ Sileby
MARCH
Sunday 1st March
4.00pm B:THR4GOD@K/T Cafe Church
Wednesday 4th March
7.30pm Circuit Meeting at Barrow
Friday 6th March
Women's World Day of Prayer (various times and venues)
Saturday 7th March
10.00am Bric-a-Brac Market and Jumble Sale, Knightthorpe
7.30pm 'Something for Everyone' Concert at Trinity
Saturday 14th March
6.00pm Beetle Drive & Ploughmans - Sileby
Friday 27th March
7.00pm "Bangers and Mash" Supper
Saturday 28th March
7.00pm G20 Prayer & Worship at Kings Church
Sunday 29th March
12.30pm Christian Aid Simple Lunch at All Saints with Holy
Trinity
Sunday 29th March
11.30am - General Church Meeting at Knightthorpe
APRIL
Saturday 4th April
All Day - Charnwood Action For Fairtrade (CAFF) market
stall - Easter chocolates etc
11.00am Easter Fayre with lunches at Knightthorpe
7.30pm A Passion For Jesus - with Rachel Hickson - King's Church
- Schofield Centre
Thursday 16th April
7.30pm The Hermitage Ensemble at Trinity
Friday 17th April
7.00pm Fashion Show - Knightthorpe's Ashby Hall
Friday 24th April
10.00am - 12 noon 'Spring Open Garden'
2.00pm - 4.00pm 'Spring Open Garden'
Sunday 26th April
12.30pm Christian Aid Simple Lunch at Emmanuel
AD2000 - Praise and Worship Band
The Methodist Church (UK) Website
Bible Gateway - On-Line Bible