January to April 2009
January to April 2009 at a Glance
January
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will be shared by the Churches of Rushden and Higham Ferrers for the week from the 18th to 25th January. On Sunday the 25th our preacher will be the Father Grant Brockhouse of St Mary’s, Higham Ferrers.
Saturday 31st January is our annual “Lace Day” which Anne Sanders (and Keith) works so hard throughout the year to make happen. On the day we welcome Lace Makers and suppliers of craft materials from across the area to our Church. The event is much appreciated by our guests, and is a witness to many as they experience the care and warmth of our fellowship. Keith has said “Lots of friendly Mission Church help will be needed over the two days, on Friday night to get ready and on the Saturday to serve tea and coffee and wash up for 90 thirsty ladies. Help will also be required to clear up and put everything in the Church back in its place, after the events of the day. Also needed are home made cakes – PLEASE. There will also be the opportunity to re-cycle unwanted Christmas presents (you know the kind) for more information or to volunteer please speak to Ann or Keith”. A weekend of hard work, but worth it.
February
As you may know Pastor Ian Fall is the Chaplain to the 858 (Rushden) Squadron of the ATC (the Air Training Corp) as we result we have the pleasure of welcoming the young people, their families and friends to our morning service on the 15th February for ATC Sunday. The service will be a normal Mission Morning Service (whatever that is) with music supplied by our worship group.
858 Squadron meets every Monday and Wednesday at their Victoria Road Headquarters between 7:00 and 9:30 pm. The Squadron is run by officers who are commissioned in the RAF Volunteer Reserve (Training) Branch. They are assisted by adult Senior NCOs’ and Civilian Instructors. All are volunteers.
March
In 1898 RUSHDEN INDEPENDENT WESLEYAN MISSION BAND was born. Their home was the “Tin Tabernacle” in Station Road. The “Tin Tabernacle” officially known as “The Mission Hall” was the second home of Rushden Mission Church, prior to the building of our present church building that was opened on the 4th July 1901.
During March the Band now known, of course, as RUSHDEN MISSION BAND will celebrate their 101st Anniversary by taking part in their Anniversary Service on Sunday 8th at 16:30pm and a Special Concert on Thursday 19th at 19:30pm.
On Saturday 28th the “Women of Action” of The Wesleyan Reform Union will meet at Aldermans Green Church in Coventry for their Annual Spring Event. The event normally known as the Spring Rally is going to have a different format from that of the past and is going to focus on encouraging ladies to work and witness in their own groups. There will be ideas and suggestions of the things that have been tried, in other groups around the country. The day will be led by Sue Over the WA President and Andy Wilcock Development and Outreach Consultant of the WRU. There will be more information next year, but ladies please set this date aside in your diary. Sandra Fall will be organising transport.
April
On Saturday 4th there will be a Circuit Spring Special at Wymington Chapel, no more details yet, but put the date in your diary and we will give you further information as soon as possible.
Good Friday will be on the 10th and as usual there will be a March of Silent Witness from The Salvation Army Citadel in Church Street to High Street Wesleyan Church, where open air service will take place. On Easter Sunday, if the last few years are anything to go by, we will hold a Communion Service at 8:30am followed by breakfast at 9am and our Morning service at 10:45am.
July
Just advance notice that for the weekend of Saturday11th / Sunday 12th Doug & Sue Barnett will be with us at The Mission. Saturday will be a Ladies Day with Sue, Doug will preach on Sunday. Full detail to follow, but keep the weekend free.
Together for Purpose
A conference for all of the family organised by The Wesleyan Reform Union and
The Countess of Huntingdon’s Connexion
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will be shared by the Churches of Rushden and Higham Ferrers for the week from the 18th to 25th January. On Sunday the 25th our preacher will be the Father Grant Brockhouse of St Mary’s, Higham Ferrers.
Saturday 31st January is our annual “Lace Day” which Anne Sanders (and Keith) works so hard throughout the year to make happen. On the day we welcome Lace Makers and suppliers of craft materials from across the area to our Church. The event is much appreciated by our guests, and is a witness to many as they experience the care and warmth of our fellowship. Keith has said “Lots of friendly Mission Church help will be needed over the two days, on Friday night to get ready and on the Saturday to serve tea and coffee and wash up for 90 thirsty ladies. Help will also be required to clear up and put everything in the Church back in its place, after the events of the day. Also needed are home made cakes – PLEASE. There will also be the opportunity to re-cycle unwanted Christmas presents (you know the kind) for more information or to volunteer please speak to Ann or Keith”. A weekend of hard work, but worth it.
February
As you may know Pastor Ian Fall is the Chaplain to the 858 (Rushden) Squadron of the ATC (the Air Training Corp) as we result we have the pleasure of welcoming the young people, their families and friends to our morning service on the 15th February for ATC Sunday. The service will be a normal Mission Morning Service (whatever that is) with music supplied by our worship group.
858 Squadron meets every Monday and Wednesday at their Victoria Road Headquarters between 7:00 and 9:30 pm. The Squadron is run by officers who are commissioned in the RAF Volunteer Reserve (Training) Branch. They are assisted by adult Senior NCOs’ and Civilian Instructors. All are volunteers.
March
In 1898 RUSHDEN INDEPENDENT WESLEYAN MISSION BAND was born. Their home was the “Tin Tabernacle” in Station Road. The “Tin Tabernacle” officially known as “The Mission Hall” was the second home of Rushden Mission Church, prior to the building of our present church building that was opened on the 4th July 1901.
During March the Band now known, of course, as RUSHDEN MISSION BAND will celebrate their 101st Anniversary by taking part in their Anniversary Service on Sunday 8th at 16:30pm and a Special Concert on Thursday 19th at 19:30pm.
On Saturday 28th the “Women of Action” of The Wesleyan Reform Union will meet at Aldermans Green Church in Coventry for their Annual Spring Event. The event normally known as the Spring Rally is going to have a different format from that of the past and is going to focus on encouraging ladies to work and witness in their own groups. There will be ideas and suggestions of the things that have been tried, in other groups around the country. The day will be led by Sue Over the WA President and Andy Wilcock Development and Outreach Consultant of the WRU. There will be more information next year, but ladies please set this date aside in your diary. Sandra Fall will be organising transport.
April
On Saturday 4th there will be a Circuit Spring Special at Wymington Chapel, no more details yet, but put the date in your diary and we will give you further information as soon as possible.
Good Friday will be on the 10th and as usual there will be a March of Silent Witness from The Salvation Army Citadel in Church Street to High Street Wesleyan Church, where open air service will take place. On Easter Sunday, if the last few years are anything to go by, we will hold a Communion Service at 8:30am followed by breakfast at 9am and our Morning service at 10:45am.
July
Just advance notice that for the weekend of Saturday11th / Sunday 12th Doug & Sue Barnett will be with us at The Mission. Saturday will be a Ladies Day with Sue, Doug will preach on Sunday. Full detail to follow, but keep the weekend free.
Together for Purpose
A conference for all of the family organised by The Wesleyan Reform Union and
The Countess of Huntingdon’s Connexion
At The Hayes, Swanwick, Derbyshire
Friday 19th to Sunday 21st June 2009.
Speaker the Rev Jim Graham.
Plus seminars, worship and more
Weekend Cost with en-suite per adult (14+) £108.00
Weekend Cost without en-suite per adult (14+) £96,
Children for weekend 10-13 £72, 6-9 £ 48, 3-5 £24.
Saturday Day Visitors from £15.00 to £32.50 (depending on meals taken)Other variations of accommodation are possible; speak to David Rooksby for details.
Friday 19th to Sunday 21st June 2009.
Speaker the Rev Jim Graham.
Plus seminars, worship and more
Weekend Cost with en-suite per adult (14+) £108.00
Weekend Cost without en-suite per adult (14+) £96,
Children for weekend 10-13 £72, 6-9 £ 48, 3-5 £24.
Saturday Day Visitors from £15.00 to £32.50 (depending on meals taken)Other variations of accommodation are possible; speak to David Rooksby for details.
