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.

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.

Melbourne Rd Methodist Church, Bolton, visit The Drive. Wednesday 1st August 2018

Melbourne Road Methodist Church, Bolton, visited St Annes and The Drive for their church’s annual day out.  After a day of enjoyable activity on the beach the day ended with  hymns & songs in the church.  The weather was ideal and everyone had a good day.

 

Lytham St Annes Pentecost Walk of Witness May 2018 photos

The St Annes Churches set off from the pier in St Annes to walk to Fairhaven Lake and meet the people from Lytham, Fairhaven  and Ansdell for the open air service.

We all enjoyed the walk and took part in uplifting Worship on a beautiful day.

March ’18 Event Photos

Easter Egg Bingo was enjoyed. A good atmosphere and plenty of Easter Eggs.

Sequence and Ballroom Dancing in the Hall keeps us active.

ALL ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AT THE DRIVE