Leading Intercessions in our Sunday services • Leading prayers for small groups • Bible Readings in our Sunday services. • Hosting and /or helping to lead a small Bible study group. • Being part of a team of sides people to welcome people to our church• Leading worship in church If you sense God is calling / prompting you to serve in any of these ways, please chat to me, Reverend Lesley. For those who wish to lead intercessions or prayers, lead study groups, I will be hosting a short training session on July 3rd, to support you in this amazing work.
As many of you know I'm turning 50 in July and have decided to mark it by completing a 500m cycle ride over seven days from my parents home in Kent to ours in Higham. I lost my Mum to Alzheimer's earlier this year and have decided to use this event to try and raise some money for the Alzheimer's Research Charity who are funding research into better ways of treating this debilitating disease. If anyone would like to sponsor me I have set up a just giving page the details of which are below. Many thanks Simonhttps://www.justgiving.com/page/simon-gilbert-1686518154397
Our retiring May Queen, Annabella had raised just short of £2,000 for her charities (Myeloma UK and Pendleside Hospice) and she also gave a generous donation to St John’s Church. Annabella handed over her reign to Noah, our May King. He gave a short speech and announced he will be raising money for Save the Children, as he was distressed at what he sees on tv about children in Ukraine and other parts of the world. We all sang hymns, accompanied by Balderstone Brass Band, who continued to play in concert as we enjoyed a picnic on the lawn. It was really lovely to have Robert, our Organist join us, as he continues to make a good recovery.To view a few more photo's from the day please click the link.
