KEMPSTON WEST

Thought for the month

'The tiny seed knew that in order to grow

it needed to be dropped in dirt,

covered in darkness,

and struggle to reach the light.

It should add 'and with beautiful results!'

Good morning everyone,

I can say that because when I was writing this, the sun was actually shining! Doesn't it make a difference. The weather has been so dank - there is no other word for it - demoralising, dismal and windy….

So when I made a delivery to Milton Ernest, imagine my delight to see a patch of grass with loads of snowdrops growing. I think the person parked behind me thought I was mad when I went over and told them how pleased I was to see them!

And then when I got home, only to see the crocus bulbs I had planted at Girls Brigade Officer Retreat had spouted with the words on the flower pot of Isaiah 35 vv.1-2 'Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom, it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy'.- is that us at this time of year?.

Suzie spoke so well on Sunday, of hope and light and how a little of either can spur you on your way. Spring is: in the prayers of others, in physical and supportive help of friends and in the strength of knowing we do not walk alone. Just a thought!

"Where flowers bloom, so does hope" Lady Bird Johnson

Church news

• At the Church meeting, the replacement of the Hall ceiling and all the lights in the Church for more efficient bulbs was reported. You will be pleased to know that the work for both is due to be done during the February half-term! Well done to  Peter Smith for his hard work in obtaining, with Richard Ward's help from East, grants towards this work.
• The foyer area is still a work in progress with new posters about what activities are going on in the Church and a Welcome Leaflet for those interested.
• Ina has kindly made the Church some bunting also to brighten up the area.
• There is an additional standing notice board to display the badge work of the Girls Brigade - do have a look at it, you may be surprised

Kempston West Methodist Church is part of the

North Bedfordshire Methodist Circuit, which is part of the

Bedfordshire, Essex and Hertfordshire Methodist District, which is part of the

British Methodist Connexion.

The church building dates from 1860 and the frontage was re-modelled in 1967.

More history can be found in My Weslyan Methodists and Bedfordshire Archives.

We have been granted the A Rocha Eco Church Silver Award in recognition of our efforts to care for God's earth in each of the following areas: Worship and Teaching, Management of Buildings and Land, Community and Global Engagement, Lifestyle.

We are a Fairtrade Church, committed to supporting Fairtrade farmers by using fairly traded products and promoting them in the community.

1st Kempston Girls Brigade meets on Wednesdays during term time. 

Download information leaflet.

Bunyan Preschool meets on weekdays during term time.

Kempston Concert Band meets on Monday evenings.