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Apr 14 2009 By Express and Chronicle

BROCKHOLES

The Rev Charlotte Lorimer led worship at the Methodist Church when Mr Paul Grant read the lesson. The sixth symbol was laid on the Lenten Cross and palm crosses were handed to members of the congregation. Mr Keith Garside was the organist.

Parish communion at St George's Church was celebrated by the Rev David Barnes. Following a procession around the church, special readings were given by John Roberts, Paul Coleman and Roger Kenworthy as well as the vicar. In his address, he spoke about the "rollercoaster" of Holy Week. The server was Rosalind Watt and the organist was Verena Wood.

HOLMBRIDGE

Members of the Camera Club held an open digital competition. Gill Sharp came first and third with Geoff France in second place.

Tea at Three, a meeting for the elderly, was organised by Ian Gold. Refreshments were arranged by Margaret Tupling.

Midweek communion at St David's Church was led by the Rev Geoff Banks when Ian Gold was the reader. Meetings of the Tumble Tots, Over 60s and Monkey Business groups were held during the week and Friday evening prayers were led by the Rev Geoff Bamford.

Parish Eucharist for Palm Sunday at St David's Church was conducted by the Rev Geoff Banks. The service included a procession of palms from the parish hall to the church. Alison Wise read the lesson. A dramatic reading of the Passion Story was given by Ian Gold as the narrator and John Parker as Jesus with other parts read by the Rev Geoff Banks and the Rev Geoff Bamford, Ian Macdonald and Thelma Nelson. The chalice was administered by Ian Gold, who also led intercessions. The creche and junior church were led by Sandie Wise and Becky Burdon. The organist was Eddie Purcell. Evensong was led by the Rev Martin Woodhead, when the organist was Audrey Brook.

HOLMFIRTH

At a great palm Sunday morning service at Holmfirth Christian Centre, praise and worship was led by Elyjoy and the celebration team.g Jesus and his goodness and greatness. A scripture reading by Ian Sharland was Psalm 16. God's word was delivered by Carole Paxman entitled A call to Honour. reading from 1 Peter 2 :17, showing respect and honouring everyone. Everything flowing from Love and we never really comprend the sacrifice that Jesus and others may have made for us. That God honours us for our obedience to him and that we will live a blessed life, for doing all he asks of us especially if we honour our Father's and Mother's a commandment that is backed up in the old and new testament.

The centre’s children's group Explorers was led by Janet Sharland and they looked at Palm Sunday and the celebratory entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and the sacrifice that he was going to make for all of us. They then had their own mini production, like of making little bunny boxes filled with sweet as Easter gifts for everyone in church. They had lots of fun while learning a very powerful message.

Wednesday was a study night entitled Open the Book looking again how important it is to have a close relationship with God it was a great powerful The evening concluded with tea and coffee and fellowship.