New and views from the Holme Valley
Apr 27 2009 By Express and Chronicle
An action-packed Easter weekend saw Holmfirth Christian Centre, giving out free Cadbury's cream eggs with a track explaining the real meaning of Easter to residents and visitors to Holmfirth. Then the King, Elvis arrived aka Pastor Ian Gooch to also emphasis the true meaning of Easter. Lots of fun was had by all. This was followed by the Easter Sunday message of 'A Living Saviour' the empty cross.
Wednesday's midweek meeting featured a film night showing Pilgrims Progress an excellent adaptation of the book with a powerful, hard-hitting message, followed by refreshments and fellowship together.
Sunday's service was led by praise and worship followed by the word of God given by Ian Sharland on 'Honouring God'. Reading from several scriptures in the Bible he told how we could honour God by honouring one another. This led to everyone in the congregation committing to honouring one another throughout the week.
'X'plorer's church children's group led by Kathryn Jackson looked at the sacrifice that Jesus made and the youngsters also coloured in cards to give out to church members.
HONLEY
Family communion at St Mary’s Church was celebrated by the Rev David Barnes. Clive Waind read the lesson and intercessions were led by Pat and Cliff Green. The annual meeting took place after the service, when churchwardens John Ambler and Clive Waind were re-elected and reports were received from the secretary, the treasurer and the church organisations. The vicar thanked everyone for their contributions during the year and was himself thanked for his hard work.
During Sunday afternoon, Dean Henry Stapleton baptised Lucas Andrew Watts, the son of Kelly and Andrew. Pat Green read the lesson and the organist for the day was Jean Chadwick.
UPPERTHONG
Midweek communion at St John’s Church was led by the Rev John Capstick, who was also celebrant. Lunch followed in the meeting room.
Family communion on Sunday was a joint service at St John’s Church with All Saints’, Netherthong. The Rev Geoff Banks led worship and was the celebrant. The readers were Les Hopkins and Derek Dixon. Prayers were offered by Les Hopkins and John Garrard assisted with the chalice. June Asquith was the organist. Coffee and biscuits were served afterwards by Sue Dawson.
WOOLDALE
The Rev Charlotte Lorimer led worship at the Methodist church when Nigel Morris played the organ. The women's monthly fellowship took the form of a slide show by Wendy and Simon Hollingworth on Germany and Austria and the Oberammergau Passion Play. The vote of thanks was proposed by Audrey Fenwick.
