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Monday 3rd June: ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ 2 – 3pm.

Here tomorrow Mon 3rd. 2pm – 3pm ‘Thy Kingdom Come’

This is part of the Global prayer event running from Ascension Day to Pentecost Sunday encouraging people to take time to pray for family and friends to get closer to God in new ways of prayer.   

In the Community room, there will be a short presentation on Thy Kingdom Come and prayer resources which we would encourage you to explore and use.

 You can stay a short or a long time.    

If you have questions about the resources then do ask.        

If you would like private prayer speak to Judith or Carolyn.   

We suggest you choose five people you would like to pray for- family or friends – that they become closer to God.       

There is no right or wrong way to pray, just pray as you can.  

Look……Wait……Listen……Respond

Come Holy Spirit: Thy Kingdom Come.

ALL ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AT THE DRIVE.

by Ray

Worship Sunday 2nd June at 9am and 10.30am

9am. ‘said’ Holy Communion

led by Rev Malcolm Maymand.

This is a short service lasting about 30 minutes

10.30 am Morning Worship led by Sister Denise Creed

This week is our Choir Sunday Service

Organist Dr Kevin Morgan

We hope that you are able to join us for one or both of these services. We would love to see you. Our average congregation is around 70 and the service lasts about an hour. If you haven’t been before do come along and give it a try.

Join us for coffee/tea and biscuits in the Community room after the 10.30 service.

ALL ARE ALWAYS VERY WELCOME AT THE DRIVE

by Ray

Midweek Worship 12pm Wednesday 29th May

This is a lovely short service of about 25 minutes, much appreciated by those who attend.

Afterward there is opportunity for further fellowship and chat accompanied by tea & biscuits.

The service is a welcome respite from normal day to day activities. We would love to see you. Give it a try.

ALL ARE ALWAYS VERY WELCOME AT THE DRIVE. DO COME ALONG.

by Ray

Morning Worship Sunday 26th May at 10.30am

Today’s worship is led by Mr Richard Golding.

Organist Nigel Ogden.

We hope that you are able to join us for this service you will be very welcome.

The service lasts about an hour and our average congregation is around 70 (made up of regulars, visitors and holiday makers) though we are always looking to increase this.

If you have the time come through for coffee/tea and biscuits in the Community room afterward.

ALL ARE ALWAYS VERY WELCOME AT THE DRIVE.

by Ray

Friday Coffee Morning 24th May 10.30 – 12noon

It’s Friday again – don’t forget your coffee/tea & biscuits at The Drive. We look forward to seeing you at our popular busy coffee morning.

Come by yourself or with a friend. Just call on or stay a while. You will be very welcome

Enjoy

You can also browse Ernest & Eileen’s stall for that item you could never find – you might be lucky today.

ALL ARE ALWAYS VERY WELCOME AT THE DRIVE.

by Ray

Visit of Rev Dr Val Ogden 12th May 2019

We were very pleased to welcome Rev Val Ogden to lead our Morning Worship on World Church Sunday.

Revd Val Ogden was a  Mission Partner, in Fiji ( August 2014 –  August 2018) serving as a Director of Theological Education by Extension at the Pacific Theological College (PTC). Val  had previously served at the United Church of Zambia (where she was ordained) and her ministry has been exercised in broadcasting, in Methodist Circuits, in ecumenical appointments and in global mission education at Selly Oak and the Queen’s Foundation, Birmingham.

Val referred to these mementos from Fiji in her morning address.
We enjoyed our Pastoral Tea with Val in the Afternoon.
After which Val led us again In a short service of Worship in the Hall.

Val then had a long journey back to Boston where she is now stationed.

by Ray

District Chair’s Coastal Walk May 2019

Wed. 15th May.  District Chair’s Coastal Walk.  The Rev. Paul Davis, our District Chair, is walking the coastal strip of the Lancashire District. As part of this walk he will visit us at The Drive at Approx 10 am.

First arrivals outside The Drive
A few of the walkers with Paul.
by Ray

Worship Sunday 19th May at 10.30 am. Aldersgate Sunday

Worship this week includes Holy Communion and the Service is led by our minister Rev Stephen Heath.

Organist Nigel Ogden

We hope that you are able to join us. Our average congregation is around 70 but we hope to increase this so do come along either by yourself or with a friend. You will be very welcome.

If you have the time join us for coffee/tea in the Community room afterward.

ALL ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AT THE DRIVE.

by Ray

Worship: World Church Sunday 12th May at 10.30am.

For this week’s World Church Sunday we are pleased to welcome Rev Val Ogden to lead our Morning Worship.

Revd Val Ogden was a  Mission Partner, in Fiji ( August 2014 –  August 2018) serving as a Director of Theological Education by Extension at the Pacific Theological College (PTC). Val  had previously served at the United Church of Zambia (where she was ordained) and her ministry has been exercised in broadcasting, in Methodist Circuits, in ecumenical appointments and in global mission education at Selly Oak and the Queen’s Foundation, Birmingham.

Organist: Nigel Ogden.

We do hope that you can join us for this special Service. We would love to see you.

ALL ARE ALWAYS VERY WELCOME AT THE DRIVE.

by Ray