Details of our services and activities...


Sunday 5 February
Gospel reading: Mark 1, verses 29 to 39

8.00 am SERVICE OF WORSHIP WITH HOLY COMMUNION
Rev Jenny Dyer

10.30 am INFORMAL SERVICE OF WORSHIP in the Hall
Deacon Chris and Pete Greening

10.30 am TRADITIONAL SERVICE OF WORSHIP in the Church
Peter Syson

6.30 pm PRAISE SERVICE WITH WORSHIP BAND in the Hall
Rev Jade Bath and Mike Bramwell


7.00 pm RENEWAL for year 10 upwards in the Annexe, Youth Centre
For more details contact Yener (0791 231 899)


Stewards: Gareth Holding, Adeola Senola, Chris Meilton



Sunday 12 February
Gospel reading: Mark 1, verses 40 to 45

9.00 am SERVICE OF WORSHIP
Rev Jade Bath

10.30 am INFORMAL SERVICE OF WORSHIP in the Hall
Rev Dr Malcolm White and David Thomson

10.30 am TRADITIONAL SERVICE OF WORSHIP WITH HOLY COMMUNION in the Church
Rev Jenny Dyer

2.30 pm WORKSHOP
on the Church's healing ministry and praying for healing. Tea and refreshments. All welcome, contact Elaine Naughten (769052) if you intend to come

6.30 pm HEALING SERVICE WITH HOLY COMMUNION
Rev Dr Malcolm White


7.00 pm RENEWAL for year 10 upwards in the Annexe, Youth Centre
For more details contact Yener (0791 231 899)


Stewards: Christine Bristow, Richard Atkins, Elaine Naughten


Sunday 19 February
Gospel reading: Mark 9, verses 2 to 9

9.00 am SERVICE OF WORSHIP
Roy Swanston

10.30 am INFORMAL SERVICE OF WORSHIP WITH HOLY COMMUNION in the Hall
Rev Jenny Dyer

10.30 am TRADITIONAL SERVICE OF WORSHIP in the Church
Deacon Chris Greening

6.30 pm REFLECTIVE SERVICE
Rev Jenny Dyer


7.00 pm RENEWAL for year 10 upwards in the Annexe, Youth Centre
For more details contact Yener (0791 231 899)


Stewards: Anne Punter, Christine Bristow, Adeola Senola


Sunday 26 February
Gospel reading: Mark 1, verses 9 to 15

9.00 am SERVICE OF WORSHIP WITH HOLY COMMUNION in the Hall
Rev Jenny Dyer

10.30 am WORSHIP TOGETHER FOR ALL in the Church
John Farrow

6.30 FUEL for year 10 upwards


Stewards: Adeola Senola, Pippa Bayfield, Gareth Holding



Events for your diary...



Thursday 2 February
9.30 to 11.00 am Building Blocks in the Hall

3.30 to 6.00 pm After School Club for 11 to 18 year olds. For more details contact Yener (0791 2319899)


Friday 3 February
3.30 to 6.00 pm After School Club for 11 to 18 year olds. For more details contact Yener (0791 2319899)

7.30 pm Friday Night Club for young people aged 11 to 14, in the Annexe


Saturday 4 February
9.00 to 9.30 am Prayers in the Side Chapel

10.00 am to 12 noon Pastoral Meeting for Pastoral Visitors and Pastoral Contacts. Since all our Pastoral Volunteers are now required to undertake a two-hour training session about safeguarding of vulnerable adults and awareness of domestic violence, we will use this meeting to give this training. There will be other opportunities for those not able to be there on 4 February

3.30 to 5.00 pm Tea Time Praise
All families with young children are invited for a short time of praise with lots of fun activities, friends and food. More details from Chris Greening (713773)

8.00 pm Saturday Club: Ewoks and Wookiees (Bring a torch)

Tuesday 7 February
9.30 am Holy Communion led by Jenny Dyer in the Prayer Corner

9.45 am Oasis Offering an hour to slow down, read and reflect on the Bible, pray and enjoy some silence. Creche provided. More information from Chris Greening (713773)


3.30 to 6.00 pm After School Club for 11 to 18 year olds. For more details contact Yener (0791 2319899)

7.45 for 8.00 pm Parenting Course For those parenting 0 to 10 year olds. This six-session course is suitable for all, whether you are parenting as a couple, single, step-parent or grandparent and there will be talks, discussion and food. For more information contact Chris Greening (713773)


7.45 for 8.00 pm Circuit Meeting
at Southdown

Wednesday 8 February
9.00 to 9.30 am Prayers in the Prayer Corner

1.30 to 3.00 pm Building Blocks in the Hall


Thursday 9 February
9.30 to 11.00 am Building Blocks in the Hall

12.15 pm Shoppers' Lunch
last few remaining tickets available from the Church Office, during office hours, cost £4

3.30 to 6.00 pm After School Club for 11 to 18 year olds. For more details contact Yener (0791 2319899)

7.45 for an 8.00 pm start Cafe Thursdays - Book Cafe - when we shall discuss "The Room of Lost Things" by Stella Duffy, now available to borrow from the Harpenden Library, in Wesleys

Friday 10 February
3.30 to 6.00 pm After School Club for 11 to 18 year olds. For more details contact Yener (0791 2319899)

7.30 pm Friday Night Club for young people aged 11 to 14, in the Annexe


Saturday 11 February
9.00 to 9.30 am Prayers in the Side Chapel


Sunday 12 February
God's Healing Love
Rev Dr Malcolm White, who has many years experience in the healing ministry, has been invited to preach at the 10.30 am Informal Service; lead an afternoon workshop at 2.30 pm on the Church's Healing Ministry and praying for healing. This will be followed by tea and refreshments. The day concludes with a Healing Service at 6.30 pm. See flyer in the foyer on the Reception Desk

Monday 13 February
10.30 am to 3.30 pm Sensing God
A day of sharing together in reflection and fellowship at Christ Church, London Road, Braintree, coordinated by Esther Hume (BEH District Network past President). The day will commence by "using our senses in worship", followed by an afternoon of various workshops, there is a cost of £3 for the workshops. To take part in this event please contact Ester Hume for an application form (01376 330733) or email i.hume2007@btinternet.com Bring your own lunch, drinks will be provided. More details on the poster on the church notice board

Tuesday 14 February
Hugh Price Hughes Lectures 2012
start at Hinde Street Methodist Church. Details on the general notice board

8.00 pm Church Council Meeting
in the Hall. Members should have received their paperwork by email or post

Saturday 25 February
8.00 pm Saturday Club: Pancake Party

Friday 2 March
Women's World Day of Prayer: "Let Justice Prevail"
Services at Our Lady of Lourdes at 10.30 am and at Bethany Community Church, Highfield Oval, at 7.45 pm. All welcome

Saturday 3 March

7.00 pm Batford Methodist Church Annual Quiz with fish and chips supper. Bring a team of six or join a team on the night. Book early, limited tickets available from Geoff Ackroyd (767042) or June and Les Jenkins (760815)

Tuesday 6 March
7.15 for 7.30 pm Supper Evening
"From Robber to Fundraiser" Paul Fitzpatrick will talk about the impact the Prison Fellowship has had on his life and its work in prisons. Tickets, price £7.50, available from the Church Office

Saturday 10 March
8.00 pm Saturday Club: Motorway Madness

Saturday 24 March
6.00 pm Rev Christopher Futcher
is leaving after 11 years as Rector of St Nicholas' to become Archdeacon of Exeter Cathedral. There will be a farewell event in St Nicholas' Church Hall. All welcome

8.00 pm Saturday Club: Bowling


Saturday 7 April
Witness A Passion Play
involving some members of High Street Methodist Church. At the Public Hall, Harpenden, in the afternoon. Contact Mike Lees (462803) or Maggie Grand (766096) for more information

Sunday 8 April
Easter Sunday Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast before the 10.30 am service

Tuesday 10 to Sunday 15 April
Spring Harvest
We have a group booking for 80 people at Minehead, next Easter. Please contact David Thomson (767078) for more information, and watch the promotional video at: www youtube.com/springharvest

Saturday 21 April
Quizarama Evening
in aid of Harpenden Mencap. Those who attended the previous quizarama event will know that this is a quiz night with a difference. A perfect event for everyone!


Saturday 26 May
Safari Supper Evening for Living Hope
A chance of food and fellowship with friends old and new

Saturday 22 September

Harvest Supper Event