Sandylands Methodist Church

Please be advised that due to adverse weather conditions we have unfortunately decided not to hold the late night communion service tonight.

The evening service on 27th December will be led by the Sandylands Singers (formerly the Mens Forum Choir). It will be an informal, light-hearted, post-Christmas celebration. So please come and join us at 6:30pm.

On Wednesday 23rd December a group will be going carol singing in the streets close to the church. All are welcome to join us. Meet at church at 7:00pm.

Sunday 20th December
9.00am :: Informal communion service
10.30 :: All age nativity celebration
6.30pm :: Carol service

Monday 21st December
6-8pm “The 12 Days of Christmas” An alternative Christmas reflection, come and go as you please, for all ages.

Christmas Eve
6pm Christingle service for all ages
11.15 pm Communion – NOW CANCELLED DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS

Christmas Day
10.30 am :: All age celebration

Sunday 27th December
10.30 am :: Morning service with carols
6.30pm :: Service led by the Sandylands Singers

Catering for visitors is a really effective and ejoyable way of fundraising and we would like church members to help promote this for next year. If you have friends and relatives who are likely to visit Kendal please consider enclosing a copy of the invitation with your Christmas cards, so that they can let church and other social groups etc khow whaqt we can provide encouraging them to come to this area for a day trip or holiday.

Next year the Cumbria district going for growth day will be called “Wild about Jesus” and will be led by the Rev Steve Wild who is the chaire of the Cornwall Methodist District. It is from 10-3 on January 30th at Penrith Methodist church. Lunch will be provided and there are children’s activities run by Y kids. This should be an excellent day, please see Andrew to put your name down. Please see notice board for full details.

Friday 8th January from 6pm onwards. Shared meal together at 6.30pm (sign up on the list in the hall to indicate what sort of food you are able to bring and share) Followed by an evening of fun and games!

is an ecumenical initiative to offer sensitive, low key prayer for healing on the streets of Kendal. A pilot scheme will be running for a couple of hours on the 3 Sundays leading up to Christmas. If anyone would like to be part of the ministry or would just like to know more, please speak to Colin Marchment (727482)

Monday
9.30 :: Totters
6.15 :: Girl’s Brigade

Wednesday
2.00pm :: Fellowship group at Stonecross Green meets for Bible study and prayer

Thursday
10.00 :: Over 60s
7.30pm :: Friendship group carol service

Sunday
9.00 :: Early morning communion led by Rev A Webb
10.30 :: Rev A Webb – All Age Nativity celebration
6.30 :: Carol Service – Mr C Marchment