APRIL 2026
Thought for the month
'May the miracle of Easter bring you renewed hope, faith, love and joy.
Happy Easter'
Good day everyone,
As we approach Easter, some might wonder what it is all about - is it hot cross buns and Easter eggs? So where is Jesus in all this? Some will say they don't need Jesus in their lives in the 21st century but it is what we believe as His followers that counts. Let me share with you 3 reasons I read of recently as to why we need Jesus today. Firstly, we all have a past (some of which we may be ashamed of), you can't go back to change it but He can, and walks into those places with us, wipes the slate clean and gives us a new beginning. Secondly, we all need a Friend - Jesus knows the worst about you, yet He believes the best because He sees you not as you are, but as you will be when He gets through with you. What a friend! Thirdly, who else are you able to trust with your life? The Bible says "For I know the plans, I have for you….plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Blessed assurance indeed! That's why we believe - do have a joyous Easter, one and all.
1st. Kempston Co. Boys Brigade
Well done to the Boys Brigade for coming 3rd in the National Table Tennis competition in Northern Ireland and good luck in reaching the final of the Smith Cup.
Gentle reminder about Charity giving
Both the Food Bank and Ukraine's 'wooly' socks, paracetymols and bandages will be handed over at the end of April 2026. Thank you to all those who continue to give
APRIL 2026
Sunday Prayer Meeting
will be held on April 12th 2026 at 3.30p.m. in the Church and again led by John Sackett. If you are unable to come but wish us to pray for some-one/something specifically, please let any of those who are attending know. The following prayer meeting will be on April 12th.
Coffee Morning
will be held on 11th. April 2026 from 10.00am to 11.30am. This month it is in aid of Mercy Ships. Let's show thart we care by helping those who are most vulnerable and who urgently need specialist medical care.
Last month, £180.00 was raised for Project 229 who really appreciated it. Thank you to all who contributed in any way.
Coffee Morning notice: After discussion, it has been agreed that the expected donation for tea/coffee and cake should increase to £2.00. This is the first time we have increased it in four years, and we all know from our family shopping, how costs have gone up. We hope this does not put anybody off coming.
Church Anniversary
On Sunday 26th April 2026, the Church will celebrate it's 166th. BIRTHDAY!!!!! led by Jean Prettyman.
Just imagine it started with a small gathering of believers in a cottage in Water Lane to finally opening this chapel in 1860. We continue to have a loving fellowship with a Sunday Club and Girls Brigade and hopefully serve the much larger community around. Remember it's not the quantity of believers , it's the quality!
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
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.
Safeguarding: The North Bedfordshire Methodist Circuit Safeguarding Officer is
Stephanie Field
07522 928936
safeguarding@northbedsmethodist.org.uk
Our Safeguarding Policy springs from the intention to value every human being as part of God’s creation and the whole people of God. At the heart of the Methodist community is a deep sense of the place of welcome, hospitality and openness, which demonstrates the nature of God’s grace and love for all.
Who else meets on our premises?
1st Kempston Girls Brigade meets on Wednesdays during term time.
Bunyan Preschool meets on weekdays during term time.
Kempston Concert Band meets on Monday evenings.
Our Minister is always willing to talk to anyone on matters of concern.
Minister
Revd. Sydney Sichilima
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