Dear Friends,
Welcome to the new Circuit Plan. I realise this has fallen rather late this time as we have migrated across to the new electronic Chrestos system, which has taken time to set up and work around. Having gone through the lengthy set up process it is destined to speed things up in the future. Thanks to all those who are serving us on the plan as a preachers, worship leaders or as part of the own arrangement services. Traditionally this is not the easiest plan to make as the Minister, Preachers and Worship Leaders have holidays planned. During this quarter we have two Circuit services planned, the first on 12th July at Brookside, when we will be welcoming the newly appointed President of Conference Reverend Mark Slaney, as part of the 50 year celebration of the church. At the end of August we are going to do something completely different and meet at Christ Church, Orton Goldhay at 3pm for a “Great Sing”, which will be followed by tea and cake. (details to follow)
I realise that there are many social events happening in our churches, and I would like to add to that with a Circuit Barbecue which will be held at Brookside on Saturday 18th July from 3pm -7.30pm, hosted by myself and our Lay Pastoral Worker Suzanne, together with our long-suffering partners Diane and Malc. It would be helpful if Church Secretaries could send us an indication of numbers for food in the week prior to the event. Hopefully the weather will delight us!
I am very much looking forward to welcoming Reverend Clare Davison into the fold as she is inducted on 24th May at 3pm at Whittlesey. Clare will be taking on pastoral charge of Whittlesey and Westgate Churches. Clare is already a valuable part of our staff meeting; I know that you will all make her very welcome.
Finally, a note about Church membership. I am suggesting that interested parties who would like to explore membership and whether its for them, meet on Thursday 4th June either at Yaxley Methodist Church at 2pm,or you may prefer 7pm for 7.15pm start at Southside Methodist Church.
Can I take this opportunity to wish you all a blessed Summer filled with good things
God Speed
Colin