A "FAIRTRADE DISTRICT"
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Some memories of events & activities
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PRAYER
ROOM AT SCORTON
H0LIDAY
CLUB AT SCORTON
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CARRYING THE CROSS
AT SCORTON
CATTHY WALLING'S
LONG SERV ICE
MP
VISITS THE MUSTARD SEED
THE
CIRCUIT RETREAT IN JANUARY 2006
FAIRTRADE
BOOK PUBLISHED
BY MEMBER OF CIRCUIT
MAKE
POVERTY HISTORY
A
NEW DEVELOPMENT AT DOLPHINHOLME
NEWS
OF OUR MINISTERS
A HISTORIC
SYNOD
A
SUCCESSFUL SLIM !!
METHODIST
TENT AT THE GARSTANG SHOW
VISITS
OF PRESIDENT/VICE PRESIDENT 2000-2004
JMA CHALLENGE 2004
SPONSORED
WALK 2004
AN
HONOUR FOR ONE OF OUR MEMBERS
10TH
ANNIVERSARY OF THE MUSTARD SEED
MR
DUNCAN CURWEN
LIVING
IMAGE'S LATEST PRODUCTION
AWARDS
AT THE CIRCUIT SERVICE
GARSTANG
CHURCH'S VISIT TO ABBOT HALL
PILLING
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONCERT 2005
EASTER
DAY AT PILLING 2004
JOINT ANGLICAN/METHODIST SYNOD ON 24TH JANUARY 2005
This historic event took place in the Chaplaincy Centre at Lancaster University. By overwhelming majorities, both denominations agreed to these resolutions:
1. To encourage
parishes and churches to engage in joint worship and fellowship
2. To encourage Circuits and Deaneries to engage in mission
3. To offer to those who wish, authorisation or licensing in accordance
with the usual discipline
(this refers to the arrangements
for ministers to take part in services
in the other denomination, including those involving Communion)
4. In Diocese/District,
Boards and Groups should invite "opposite numbers"
to consider together how they may work more collaboratively
5. The District Policy Committee and the Bishop's Council should invite
participant observers from each other
A "FAIRTRADE DISTRICT"
Rev Stephen Poxon, chairman of the Methodist North Lancashire District, receives a Fairtrade Certificate from Bruce Crowther, supported by Bishop Nicholas of Blackburn
DEREK PENWILL'S SPONSORED SLIM
A newly slimmed Derek Penwill has presented a cheque for £850 towards the Dolphinholme Chapel Building Fund. He wishes to thank all those who sponsored him. Since the presentation, more has been contributed, and the fund now stands at £969. A wonderful effort all round!
Members of Garstang Methodist Church
were delighted to hear that one of their number, Elizabeth Rowe, had been awarded
an MBE in the 2003 New Year Honours.
Mrs Rowe was selected by the local paper as Garstang's Citizen of the Year in
1999 in recognition of all the work she does for many orgnanisations in the
voluntary sector. Everyone is very pleased to see this wider acknowledgement
of all she does for the church and for many charities.
She is pictured above with Rev John Maiden.
10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE "MUSTARD SEED"
The celebration on 22 October 2001
John & Margaret Allen with Ken Amoah
THE MUSTARD SEED'S ANNIVERSARY
MESSAGE: 
FAIRTRADE IS NOT CHARITY - IT HELPS TO REDUCE THE NEED FOR IT
Fairtrade Fortnight 2002
Hilton Dawson MP at the Fairtrade Coffee Morning
at Garstang Methodist Church in March
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ABOUT THE MUSTARD SEED
RECALLING SOME RECENT EVENTS IN THE CIRCUIT
TO NORTH WALES IN JANUARY 2006
For the 7th successive year, members of the Circuit enjoyed a winter break at Beechwood Court Christian Endeavour Holiday Centre, Conwy. We thoroughly enjoyed the relaxing and pleasant atmosphere once again. The study sessions were based on the new publication "Time to Talk of God", and members returned to the Circuit with a new assessment of the challenge facing us in the 21st century. Once again the efficient and thoughtful organisation by Edith and Brian Gorst was much appreciated.
ABOVE: The Group at Beechwood Court in January 2006
BELOW: This bend on the steep approach to the hotel is memorable!
THE CIRCUIT SERVICE ON FEBRUARY 17TH 2002
The church at Garstang was full to welcome the Chairman of the District, Rev Stephen Poxon, and to witness a double event: an award in recognition of 40 years' service as a Local Preacher made to David Blanks, and the acceptance of Tony Cottom as a newly accredited Local Preacher.
From left to right: Rev Stephen Poxon, Tony Cottom, David Blanks, Rev John Maiden
May 2005: the members of Garstang Methodist Church had a very enjoyable few days at Abbot Hall, near Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria
ECUMENICAL GREETINGS FOR EASTER DAY 2004
6 O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING AT PILLING
The Scorton Community carrying the cross
from the Methodist Church to St Peter’s on Good Friday Morning 2008
[photo by Clive Drayton]
Cathy Walling receiving her certificate from Rev Gillian Belford
on Sunday 29th April 2007
for playing the organ at Scorton Chapel for 40 years
(she started at a very young age as assistant organist)
The MP for Wyre, Ben Wallace,
visited the Mustard
Seed on 1st June 2007
to take part in the unveiling by Rev Peter Heywood of a commemorative plaque,
the first of a series planned around the town by Garstang Partnership
as part of a heritage trail.
Please scroll down the page to see
all the pictures
MP Ben Wallace & Rev Peter Heywood unveil the plaque
We were pleased to have some young participants
and Garstang T-shirts were proudly displayed
After the ceremony, a welcome cuppa was available in the new,
beautifully designed refreshment area
Yo-Ho M’hearties
Scorton Holiday Bible Club run jointly with St Peter’s
Church Scorton and led by Karen Keep and her fantastic helpers – during
the last week of the school holidays.
Based on the story of
In the evenings a group of teenagers have been studying
a course called ‘Christianity Explored for youth’ and this has led to deep discussions
about why Jesus matters to each of them. – they have also had their fair share
of quiz nights, scavenger hunts, pizza making and some very messy games !
Well done to all who organised or took part in a brilliant
week of activities in Scorton
