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

Throughout Lent the Churches share in hosting joint opportunities for Bible Study and discussion. Hunger Lunches are also held in the Hall during Lent on Wednesdays 12.30 - 1.30 p.m. 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

2010

17th. July Strawberry Tea, St. Andrews 14.30 to 16.30 - Network Project

22nd. July Network AGM 14.30 Folkestone

25th. July Big Picnic on Tayne Field Lyminge 13.00 to 15.00 Bring own food & drink Games organised by Lyminge Churchyes - if wet in Methodist Ch Hall

14th. Aug. Coffee Morning, St. andrews in aid of "Mind"

31st. Aug. Circuit Local Preachers Meeting with Ashford: Sellindge 19.30

15th. Sept. Circuit Meeting Rhodes Minnis 19.30

18th. Sept. District Synod (Representative) Redhill

Please be aware that the Ministerial Staff take their days off as follows:

Barry Armson - Friday

Ian Hamilton - Monday

Please do not contact them on those days except in an emergency

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

Requests for the next Methodist Church Folkestone Circuit Plan should be sent in writing to The Revd. Barry Armson by February 1st. please.

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

Elham Methodist

Church

Services subject to change

SUNDAY DATES	Service	Leader	Notes
July 18		Shipton	9.30
July 25		James	9.30
August 1	Holy Communion	Armson	9.30
August 8	Valley Service	Blanch	9.30
August 15		Armson	18.00
August 22		Blount	9.30
August 29	Holy Communion	Hancock	9.30
September 5		Shipton	9.30
September 12	Racial justice	Blount	9.30
September 19	Valley Service	Lyminge	9.30
September 26	Harvest Festival St. Mary's Elham	Armson	9.30

Elham Area Churches

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