Following a meeting of our Church Communication Team, we are currently working on an exciting new way to keep our community updated and engaged in our life and mission. As part of this we will be transitioning from emailed monthly news, to providing a weekly newsletter. This newsletter will be delivered on a Friday using the Mailchimp email system to provide all of the notices for the following week.

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Churches Together

Just a reminder about our upcoming Pentecost events

The Pentecost walk is on Saturday 23rd May, and the Picnic is on** Sunday 24th May.**

On Saturday 23rd May we meet for the Pentecost Walk near the Bandstand and Paddling Pool near St Annes Pier, at 2.00 pm for a 2.15 start. We will proceed along the Promenade to the far end of the narrow gauge railway, turn right and then walk along the seafront past the beach huts and Lifeboat Station, ending at the Pier near where we started. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

On Sunday 24th May we have the Pentecost Picnic in Ashton Gardens starting at 12.30p.m. Bring your own picnic. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult and supervise them in the activities of kite making and face painting. There will be live music and worship.

See attached poster..

Dear All Thank you so much for your contribution to Toby’s ride. Toby, Mark and I were completely overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity shown by so many people across the Circuit. At present Toby has raised £1365 from the ride which, added to the £469 he raised at Christmas, is a splendid achievement. Again, many thanks for your part in this Circuit effort. God bless, Andrew Barratt

Our General Church Meeting will be on Monday June 8th, which is a change from the date originally advertised. We will meet at 6.00p.m. to share a meal together and be ready to begin discussions at 7.00p.m. on the four aspects of our calling: Worship, Service, Caring and Evangelism. All are welcome and we hope that you will be able to attend.

We will be celebrating our Church Anniversary and Gift Day on 21st June this year, which is also a new date. Our worship will be led by our old friend, Rev Stephen Heath, so please come along to join us in worship and enjoy a Faith Lunch afterwards. If you would like to offer to bring some food to share, look out for further details nearer the time.

The last meeting of the year is the A.G.M. and will be held on Wednesday 29th April at The Drive Methodist Church at 2.15 p.m. in the Community Room

A series of Bible Studies on St Paul's letter to the Philippians will take place on Tuesday evenings (28 April and 12 and 26 May) at 7.00 p.m. We will meet at the home of Caroline and Jonathan Livesey, 35 Blackpool Rd, Ansdell. All are welcome.

CIRCUIT QUIET DAY on Monday 4th May from 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. at Hyning Monastery, Carnforth

On Friday 22nd May ninety 8-9 yr olds from Heyhouses school will be coming to look around our church. Please come along from 9.15 a.m. -11.00 a.m. if you can help to show them around and have a chat.
They will be in small groups so it would be great to have as many people as possible. Please speak to one of the stewards if you would like to volunteer.

The next Breakfast will be at the Toby Carvery on 23 May at 9.00 a.m. Further details or to book a place please contact Stuart Wild on 07470350205 or revstuartwild@aol.com

Thinking ahead - Revd Michaela Barker will have her testimonial service at Stricklandgate Methodist Church in Kendal on Sunday 7th June at 4.00p.m.
There are still seats available on the coach to Kendal for the District Testimony Service, leaving Fairhaven at 2.15p.m. and returning about 7.00p.m.
If you would like a place, priced at the discounted rate of £10, please contact Catherine Irving as soon as possible. Likewise, if you plan to drive and can offer lifts, please contact Catherine Irving.

The date for the Circuit Summer Fair has changed from 8th August to Saturday 22nd August. 11.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m We are having a Circuit Summer Fair at The Drive Methodist Church.
We hope to have lots of volunteers from all the churches in our circuit so that we can have lots of traditional stalls.
Please speak to one of the stewards to volunteer or with any suggestions.

Could you offer to make tea and coffee after our worship service once per month? You can choose your week and be added to an existing team. It’s really not difficult.
Please speak to your coffee server today!