Elham Methodists

ELHAM METHODIST CHURCH

The Methodist Church has been part of Elham since the start of the nineteenth century when the influence of the Revd. John Wesley had led to groups of Christians meeting in classes to share their understanding of the work of Christ in all believers. At one time there were at least two Methodist Chapels in Elham, the present one was erected in in 1839, after what is now the adjoining Hall became too small for the congregation.

Services are held each Sunday at 9.30 a.m. and all are welcome to attend. The fortnightly opportunity for Bible Study takes place each Wednesday at 7.00 p.m. in the Hall and is known as "Meeting Point". The Friday Fellowship meets fortnightly at 7.30 p.m. when a series of talks is planned each year throughout the Autumn, Winter and Spring. Ecumenical Prayer Breakfasts are held on some Saturdays at 8.00 a.m. with opportunity to share in prayer before having breakfast together at 8.30 a.m.

Working Together with other Christians

Joint celebrations and services take place at Christmas, Holy Week (with a Good Friday Procession), Harvest and Remembrance. These take place in either the Methodist or Anglican Church in Elham. "Elham Rejoice" is a special annual ecumenical service held in the Village Hall. All these are features of our desire to work in cooperation with other local Christians.

See the links page to go to the Methodist Church site for England or to read the Methodist Recorder newspaper.

See Contacts for further information.

OTHER NOTICES

2011

Please be aware that the Ministerial Staff take their days off as follows and should only be contacted in a pastoral emergency:

Rev Kevin Taylor - Tuesday

Preachers requiring readers for Elham Services should contact the following person with details of readings in good time:

Mr. Mark Rutherford Tel: 01303 840 063 01303 840 063

Local Church Officers in Elham:

Senior Steward: Max Laker 840 471

Treasurer: Martin Newell 840 465

Council Secretary: Max Laker 840 471

Organist: Edith Cullen 840 917

St. Peter's Contemporary Theology Group has a lively series of ecumenical talks and debates. For further details write to john@jandgbutler.wanadoo.co.uk

Elham Methodist

Church

Services subject to change

If no services are shown please contact

Max Laker Tel: 01303 840 471

SUNDAY DATES	Service	Leader	Notes
Sunday January 8	09.30	Mr Terry Preston
Sunday January 15	09.30	Mrs Christine Bence
Wednesday January 15	3pm	Womens' World Day of Prayer	Methodist Church
Sunday January 22	09.30	Rev Sam Funnell	Joint Village Service Methodist Church
Sunday January 29	09.30	Mr Colin Pearson
	18.30	Joint Taize	Methodist Hall

Elham Area Churches

Working together to serve residents and visitors in our beautiful villages in East Kent