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Issue 72
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Hello everyone and welcome to the latest edition of THE BUZZ. THE BUZZ is a great resource that brings the whole Connexion
together and allows us to share successful ideas between districts,
circuits, churches and church groups. If you have any success
stories you would like to promote and share, then please get in
touch and let us know how God is working in your local
area. Dina Lazarus Four more exciting and encouraging stories from around
Methodism. The contacts provided will be pleased to give you
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WORSHIP - Baptism on the beach |
In an area steeped in Christian tradition, it was great to see all the denominations coming together to take part in this most spiritual and atmospheric of occasions. Our reverend, David Shirtliff said, “It was a tremendous event, wonderful atmosphere, great sense of Christian unity – and, though the sea was cold, the sun shone!” |
| Email contact: Revd David Shirtliff- david.shirtliff@manx.net |
| Phone contact: 01624 621 968 |
A stunning beach location, bountiful sunshine and cool, clear, shimmery sea – that was the idyllic setting for our multi-denominational open air baptism on the Isle of Man on a crisp Easter Sunday.|
SERVICE – Spirit of Merseyside recognises young talent |
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Forget the Oscars, move over the Baftas, a group of Merseyside youngsters have been nominated for a prestigious drama award. The Heath Methodist Church has been nurturing young talent for 40 years, and now our drama group has been shortlisted for an esteemed Spirit of Merseyside Award. A sell-out performance of Mother Goose in February and a dance, music and drama extravaganza called ‘Memories’, commemorating Remembrance Day, last autumn helped us to clinch the nomination. The award, which is in the children and young people’s category, recognises the outstanding work the group has done to improve the lives and educational opportunities of its young members - aged between 7 and 18. “We’re delighted to have been shortlisted for the award as it is a reward for all the hard work and dedication which has been shown by all members and everybody involved in the drama group,” said David Bratt, our youth leader. We’re looking forward to the awards ceremony at the Anglican Cathedral, Liverpool in June. |
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Phone contact:01928 723948 |
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EVANGELISM - Welsh church goes green |
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So on a beautifully sunny weekend in May we took a stall at our local farmers’ market and held a ‘Low Energy Weekend’. Armed with bundles of leaflets, organic tea brewed up in a special energy-efficient kettle called a storm kettle, and with dozens of people taking up our offer to have their carbon footprints calculated, the day proved worthwhile. Even our local MP took the trouble to call by on the Saturday to enjoy an eco-friendly cuppa. He then joined us for an afternoon talk about alternative technology given by the head of research at the Centre for Alternative Technology. The weekend has given us loads to think about and we’re now focusing on how we can be more energy efficient in the future. |
| Email contact: David Oldham - david2oldham@lineone.net |
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Phone contact: 01970 611923 |
With green issues firmly in the public spotlight, we decided to take a good look at how we could slash our own carbon footprint.| The BUZZ needs 'good news'
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