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FROM SUNDAY 10 MARCH  2019

AND BEYOND

(LOOK OUT FOR DATES FOR YOUR DIARY TOO!)

 

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ON PRAISE TODAY - 10 MARCH 2019

 

WORDS AND MUSIC for the first week of our journey through Lent, to Easter

PLUS

A day-by-day report from local beekeeping expert Harry Owens as he shares his considerable skills with the people of Burundi - one of the world’s poorest countries.  Burundi offers the perfect conditions for beekeeping, and whilst a Christian Aid project has provided equipment, the people of Burundi need training to make the most of this life-changing opportunity - enter - Harry Owens!

Music on PRAISE today is

Dear Lord and Father of mankind,

forgive our foolish ways ….

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THE 2019 LENTEN LUNCH LIST

(There may be others -

these are the details we have so far, but look out for local publicity in your area)

 

EVERY MONDAY

 

Northern Churches Lent Lunches at the Methodist Church, Waterloo Road, Ramsey, from 12 noon – 1.30pm. Soup followed by fruit pudding, tea or coffee for £5.00,

all proceeds to the Manx Deaf  Society

 

They are held on :

 

Monday 11th March (food provided by Bride & St. Olave’s church),

Monday 18th March (food provided by St. Paul’s, Maughold & Dhoon church),

Monday 25th (food provided by the Catholic church- Our Lady Star of the Sea),

Monday 1st April (food provided by Methodist Church  & Trinity Church), Monday 8th April  (combined effort, all the churches mentioned above)

 

 

LENT LUNCHES IN ALL SAINTS HALL,

ENTRANCE ON SELBOURNE ROAD, DOUGLAS

 

EVERY MONDAY

STARTING MONDAY 11 MARCH

UP TO AND INCLUDING MONDAY 8 APRIL

 

Fresh soup, bread, a delicious dessert, plus cheese

all for the subsidised price of £7

All proceeds to local charities

 

 

KIRK ANDREAS LENT LUNCHES

 

ONLY ON

MONDAY 11 AND MONDAY 18 MARCH

 

Noon - 1.30pm

in

COOIL NY CHIBBYR HALL, ANDREAS

Soup, roll, dessert and choice of tea or coffee

£5 per person

 

 

EVERY TUESDAY

 

The Abbey Church Hall  -  Ballasalla

 

Lunch served every Tuesday from noon - 2pm

on 12th, 19th and 26th March

2nd, 9th and 16th April

 

 

EVERY WEDNESDAY

 

The Mothers Union are offering Lent lunches in The Deanery,  Albany  Road, Peel each  Wednesday at 12.30pm

Lunch will be followed by an (optional) talk given by a different person each week,  each approaching - in their own way - the topic for this year “What Lent Means To Me”

Everyone is most welcome - no set charges but donations would be appreciated, and these will be used by Mothers Union for one of their social care programmes

 

EVERY THURSDAY

 

BALLAUGH PARISH CHURCH  -

in the Community Room

from noon - 2pm  (up to and including 11 April)

Soup, sandwiches and desserts

£5 per person

with a sales table, too!

 

 

COOIL CHAPEL HALL, BRADDAN

Simple lunches of home made soup and  desserts

Served between noon and 1.30pm

All proceeds will be split between GRAIH and TEARFUND’S YEMENI APPEAL

 

 

EVERY FRIDAY

 

ST THOMAS’S CHURCH - UPPER VESTRY

FINCH ROAD, DOUGLAS

12 noon to 1.30pm  -  Lenten Lunch will be served

Donations welcome

 

 

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THE ISLAND SPIRITUALITY NETWORK

MEETS AGAIN ON

SATURDAY 18 MAY

IN

ST JOHN’S MILL

from 10am - 1pm

 We look forward to welcoming our guest speaker :

Reverend Ian Bradley

‘A Pod of P’s: Following the Celtic Way’

 

There is no set charge for ISN meetings though a suggested voluntary donation of £10 helps to defray our expenses.  However, no one is EVER asked for money (we just provide a basket at the back of the room, for anyone to place a donation if they wish) so please DO NOT stay away for financial reasons.   What better way to spend a Saturday morning than to gather together, sharing, reflecting and learning from one another.   We look forward to seeing you on Saturday18 May and to renewing fellowship and friendship

 

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SUNSET CITYZENS

ARE MEETING AGAIN !!

in

Grace Baptist Church

Market Street, Peel

 

Every Friday afternoon

between 1.30pm and 3pm

drop in for coffee, tea and a snack

and a natter

 

 

THE FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH WILL BE DIFFERENT ! We will be having a special Afternoon Tea, and an activity – maybe music, maybe a quiz, or sometimes a Guest Speaker, and this will be followed by a short ‘Thought for the Day’. 

 

 

Everyone welcome  -  no  charge - easy access to the building

 

DIRECTIONS  -  From Market Place, Market Street is to the right hand side when facing the Wildlife Shop.  From The Prom - Market Street is almost opposite the Kiosk, and to the right of the Marine Pub

 

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AGLOW INTERNATIONAL

 

A GROUP FOR WOMEN WANTING TO ENCOUNTER JESUS AND GROW INTO THE FULNESS OF WHO THEY ARE IN HIM

 

COME AND FIND OUT MORE !

 

EVERY NATION TOUCHED

EVERY HEART CHANGED

AGLOW INTERNATIONAL   

hold their Saturday morning meetings at

PHILIP CHRISTIAN CENTRE, PEEL

 

TIME - 11am - 12.30pm

 

ADMISSION  -  £4

 

REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE

 

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

THE NEXT

AGLOW INTERNATIONAL

MEETING

WILL BE HELD IN PEEL ON

 

SATURDAY 13 APRIL

 

(DETAILS OF GUEST SPEAKER TO FOLLOW)

 

 

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THE CHURCHES OF

THE PARISH OF THE NORTHERN PLAIN   

uniting the churches in Andreas, Ballaugh, Jurby, Sulby and St Jude’s

Parish Clergy -

The Rector -  Rev’d Iaen Skidmore

The Rectory, Churchtown, Ramsey IM7 2AN –

Voicemail   -  897873

Reverend William Mackay - 815045

SUNDAY 10 MARCH

 

9.45am - ST STEPHEN’S SULBY -  Morning Prayer with The Rector

 

9.45am - BALLAUGH PARISH CHURCH - Morning Prayer with Peter Ling

 

11.15am - KIRK ANDREAS - Holy Communion with The Rector

 

6.00pm - BALLAUGH OLD CHURCH - Evening Prayer  with Peter Ling

 

 

SERVICES in our Parish FOR THE WEEK COMMENCING

MONDAY 11 MARCH

 

A TIME OF INFORMAL PRAYER for ourselves, our churches and the wider world - with coffee first -  in the Community Room BALLAUGH Parish Church - Monday at 10am

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WEEKDAY WORSHIP - HOLY COMMUNION in St Stephen’s, SULBY - Wednesday at 9.30am

 

followed by hot drinks

 

and then - starting on Wednesday 13 March, the service of Holy Communion will be followed - for those who wish - by our Lent Course, which will run for 5 consecutive Wednesday mornings

 

10am - LENT COURSE

 

Considering the last days of Jesus’ life, by reflecting on  the Bible readings which tell the story of His journey from Palm Sunday to Good Friday - and beyond ….

 

(lasts for one hour maximum)

 

All welcome

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ON THE LAST FRIDAY IN EVERY MONTH, in St Stephen’s Church in Sulby village,  there’s a time of quiet prayer and reflection in words and music, in the style of the Taize Ecumenical Monastic Community.      

Taize worship at St Stephens is  at 7pm on the last Friday night of every month throughout the year and there’s a warm welcome for everyone.

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ST STEPHEN’S CHURCH HALL - SULBY

IS THE HOME OF

THE MONDAY CLUB

THE MONDAY CLUB

reaches out to anyone who would like some company and something interesting to do, on a regular basis,

in a happy, relaxed and informal atmosphere.

NO MEMBERSHIP COSTS

Just come along any Monday when you’re free

 

MARCH PROGRAMME

 

Monday 11 March

 

2pm in St Stephen’s Hall

Musical Entertainment by Paul and Ken

from Shoh Slaynt

Tea and Cakes

Suggested donation - £2

 

Monday 18 March

 

Out to Lunch

meet at Ramsey Park Hotel

Please ring one of the organisers (see below)

to  reserve your place

 

Monday 25 March

 

2pm - Book Club at Mary’s

Bring a book, poem,

article or  news story to share

Tea and Cakes

 

 

If you need more details ring one of the organisers

Anne Heap  - 898242

Mary Webb - 898295

Carole Buckler - 880433

 

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SULBY METHODIST CHURCH

at the crossroads on the Sulby Straight opposite the Sulby Glen Hotel                         and Caley’s Store

Unless otherwise stated, there will be traditional Sunday worship in Sulby Methodist Church each Sunday at 10.30am

MESSY CHURCH

WILL  NOW BE HELD REGULARLY IN

SULBY METHODIST CHURCH

(NOT the Community Hall as previously)

 

THE NEXT MESSY CHURCH

WILL BE IN SULBY METHODIST CHURCH

 

at  10.30am on Sunday 24 March

crafts, stories, music, worship and the famous bacon baps!!  Something to engage and interest all ages - everyone welcome!

 

 

FRIDAY FELLOWSHIP - every Friday morning in Sulby Methodist Church - a time for making friends, with discussion, reflection and prayer time based around a Bible verse -   Friday Fellowship starts with coffee and cakes at 10.45am then the session starts at 11am  - ALL WELCOME

 

 

SUNDAY 10 MARCH  -  10.30 am  -

PANCAKE SERVICE - the Sulby Methodist Church family will go to BRIDE CHAPEL for this shared service

 

SUNDAY 31 MARCH  -  10.30am  -

MOTHERING SUNDAY CELEBRATION

 

SUNDAY 7 APRIL  -  10.30am  -

ANNUAL BEE SERVICE WITH THE IOM BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION

AND MUSIC FROM CROSBY SILVER BAND

 

SUNDAY 14 APRIL - PALM SUNDAY

Meet at SULBY BRIDGE at 10.30am and walk in procession led by the ponies, to church

Hot chocolate on arrival

ALL AGE WORSHIP IN CHURCH at 11am

 

FRIDAY 19 APRIL - GOOD FRIDAY

Service in Church at 10.30am

 

EASTER SUNDAY SUNRISE SERVICE

on Ramsey Beach opposite the Lifeboat Station

 

EASTER SUNDAY CELEBRATION

SUNDAY 21 APRIL  -  10.30am  in Church

 

 

 

 

FRIENDSHIP GROUP FOR TODDLERS, PARENTS AND CARERS  meets on a Wednesday afternoon each month - the next monthly baby/toddler/ carer get-together is on Wednesday 13th March at 2pm

 

See church notices for more details or phone 897364

 

 

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BALDRINE

METHODIST CHAPEL SERVICES

have a service at 11am on a Sunday morning

Refreshments served at close of service

with a warm welcome to all to come and join us

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CHRIST CHURCH - LAXEY

 

 

SUNDAY 10 MARCH

 

10.30am - Service of Holy Communion

                    

 

 

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LONAN OLD CHURCH - ST ADAMNAN’S

 

TRADITIONAL SUMMER SERVICES 2019

 

ALL SERVICES ARE ON A WEDNESDAY EVENING AND START AT 7.30pm

 

8th May  -  Holy Communion with Bishop Peter Eagles and soloist Mrs Karen Elliott

 

22nd May - Songs of Praise with Reverend Brian Evans-Smith and soloist Mr Arie Eisinger

 

5th June - Songs of Praise with Reverend Richard Hooton and soloists Judy Cross and Cathy Quayle

 

19th June - Songs of Praise with Reverend Jo Dudley and soloists Geoff and Sue Collier

 

3rd July - Songs of Praise Sea Service with Reverend Bill Martin and soloist Mr Graham Crowe

 

17th July - Songs of Praise with Mr Nigel Cretney and soloist Anne Cretney

 

31st July - Songs of Praise with Dr Tim Grass and soloists Matilda and Scarlett Clague

 

14th August - Songs of Praise with Mrs Jean Guthrie and soloist Miss Alexandra Slater

 

28th August - Songs of Praise with Canon Philip Gillespie and soloist Dr John Snelling

 

NB NB  -  SUNDAY  8th September - HARVEST THANKSGIVING with Reverend John Guilford and soloist Mrs Jane Corkill

 

Note - clergy, soloists and organists may be subject to change - To keep up to date, follow us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/stadamnanslonan

 

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PROMENADE METHODIST CHURCH

DOUGLAS

 

SUNDAY 10  MARCH

 

10.30am

 

Reverend Richard Hall

will lead a service including Holy Communion

 

SUNDAY 17 MARCH

 

10.30 am

 

The first of two services on the subject of PRAYER - led by members of the Prom Church Family

 

 

SUNDAY 24 MARCH

 

10.30am

 

The second of two services on the subject of PRAYER - led by Reverend Richard Hall

 

 

 

 

 

EVERY SATURDAY MORNING AT THE PROM CHURCH

 

Cafe Lingo and the Prom Coffee Morning can each be found in the Prom Church building on a Saturday morning from ten o’clock.  Pop in for a hot drink and a chat at the Coffee Morning in the Prom Church Lounge, or head for the Top Hall at the Prom if you want to find  Cafe Lingo -  the perfect place to come if you’re new to the Island and English isn’t your first language - Cafe Lingo  offers help with language and also with ways of getting the most from Island life -  for example - how to access services either as a user or a volunteer, make ‘students’ aware of opportunities for personal development/enrichment, help to socialise, develop friendships and relationships - and  all delivered  in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with light refreshments served too.  Cafe Lingo is open to everyone of any faith or no faith - and there is no charge - just a warm welcome for all !

 

 

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TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH

ROSEMOUNT

DOUGLAS

 

 

 

 

SUNDAY 10 MARCH

 

10.30 a.m.  Reverend Richard Hooton will lead a service which will include Holy Communion

 

SUNDAY 17 MARCH

 

10.30 am  -  The first of two services on the subject of PRAYER - led by members of the Trinity congregation

 

SUNDAY 24 MARCH

 

10.30 am  -  The second of two services on the subject of PRAYER - led by members of the Trinity congregation

 

 

All are welcome - refreshments afterwards

 

 

 

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ST THOMAS’S CHURCH

FINCH ROAD

DOUGLAS

 

Sunday 10 March

 

11am.  Holy Communion  and Sunday School

 

Tuesday 12 March

7.30pm - Lenten Study Group led by Canon Philip Frear at Number 37, Hutchinson Square, Douglas - all welcome

                            

Friday 15 March

 

Refreshments in the Upper Vestry

 

10.30 am to 12 noon  -  Coffee, tea and cakes

 

12 noon to 1.30pm  -  Lenten Lunch will be served

 

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ST AUGUSTINE’S CHURCH

 

Services are held in the Jim Crosbie Memorial Hall

at the junction of Park Road and Derby Road, Douglas.

 

Service of Holy Communion - Sundays at 10.30am

 

Please note that there are several stairs to the meeting room, so currently access is not suitable for wheelchair users

 

=======================================There’s an open invitation to THE CAT WITH NO TAIL PUB  at Governor’s Hill, DOUGLAS,  to join them for Sunday at Ten - the relaxed and informal service held there in the pub every Sunday  morning at ten am.  It’s suitable for all ages,  and light refreshments are served afterwards.  New faces are always welcome!

 

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HAVE YOU EVER FELT EXCLUDED FROM CHURCH ?


If you have, then OPEN TABLE is for YOU !

Open Table is committed to a vision of faith which is creative in worship, progressive and inclusive of everyone. Whoever you are and wherever you are from, you are welcome here.

Open Table@IOM is a safe, affirming, Communion Service for ALL people, but offers a very warm welcome to the LGBTI+, their family + Christian community, and those seeking
a more Inclusive Church for all

Open Table is held on the FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH in

St Andrew’s United Reformed Church, Glencrutchery Road, Douglas - doors open at 6pm for 6.30pm  informal service with refreshments to follow. Interested? Just come along and be made welcome - or if you’d like to know more, contact Diane on 262 838

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CHURCHES BOOKSHOP in Howard Street, Douglas - off Strand Street, just behind the Promenade Methodist Church -  is packed with Bibles, Christian books, DVD’s, CD’s and reasonably-priced original gifts PLUS a great selection of greeting cards for all ocassions - AND  NOW IT’S OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK! Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm

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GLEN MAYE METHODIST CHURCH

 

 

IN GLEN MAYE METHODIST CHURCH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE  ON THE FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH  -

THE NEXT CRAFT FAIR WILL BE ON

THE FIRST SATURDAY IN APRIL

THERE’S A  MONTHLY CRAFT MARKET in Glen Maye Chapel and Community Centre,  open from 11am to 3pm.    Call in for quality crafts, cards, jewellery, knitwear  and gifts, as well as home made produce  - and so much more.  Free entry, and there’s food too - home made lunches, hot drinks and cakes - and if you’ve not been before, just look out for the bunting and banners as you drive through Glen Maye.

 

The Craft Market is now a regular part of Glen Maye life - there’s one on the first Saturday of every month except in August, so if you’d like to book a sales table :

Contact Debbie on 845 681

 

 

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SERVICE INFORMATION FROM

THE CATHEDRAL, PEEL

 

For full details see    www.cathedral.im

 

SUNDAY  10 MARCH

 

8.30am - Said Service of Holy Communion using the Book of Common Prayer

 

10.30am  - Choral Eucharist for the first Sunday of Lent - service will be led by Fr Ben Bradshaw and will including the Cathedral Choristers with music by Grayston Ives and Peter Hurford

 

3.30pm  - Choral Evensong sung by Schola.  Music by Orlando Gibbons, Orlando Lassus and Janacek

 

Refreshments are available after all Cathedral services,  and  don’t forget everyone is welcome to the BIG TABLE CAFE that’s open every Monday lunchtime between noon and 2pm,  in the Corrin Hall in the grounds of the Cathedral - a time to share good food and friendship - eat what you want, and pay whatever you can - there’s no fixed charges - but if there are any surplus funds they’ll be shared between the IOM Food Bank and the Mothers Union South Sudan Relief Fund - two charities tackling hunger at home and abroad

 

For more Cathedral information go to www.cathedral.im

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ST JAMES’S CHURCH, DALBY

 

IN THE CHURCH

AND ROUND THE FIRE

IN THE SCHOOLROOM

 

please check out their website : www.stjamesdalby.org/communityevents 

 

 

 

Cheryl Cousins  -  Local Minister for Dalby Village  & St. James Church.

Tel : 843471             www.stjamesdalby.org

 

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SERVICES IN RUSHEN PARISH

 

SUNDAY 10  MARCH

 

9.30am - Kirk Christ - Holy Communion

 

11am - St Mary’s, Port St Mary - All-Age Service

 

11am - St Catherine’s, Port Erin - Holy Communion

 

3.15pm - St Peter’s, Cregneash - Evening Prayer

 

6.30pm - Kirk Christ - Alternative Service

 

 

SUNDAY 17  MARCH

 

8am - St Catherine’s Port Erin - Holy Communion

 

9.30am - Kirk Christ - Morning Prayer

 

11am - St Mary’s, Port St Mary - Holy Communion

 

11am - St Catherine’s, Port Erin - All-Age Service

 

3.15pm - St Peter’s, Cregneash - Holy Communion

 

SUNDAY 24  MARCH

 

9.30am - Kirk Christ - Holy Communion

 

11am - St Mary’s, Port St Mary - Morning Prayer

 

11am - St Catherine’s, Port Erin - Holy Communion

 

3.15pm - St Peter’s, Cregneash - Evening Prayer

 

SUNDAY 31  MARCH  (Mothering Sunday)

 

11am - Kirk Christ Parish Holy Communion

 

SUNDAY 7 APRIL

 

8am - St Catherine’s Port Erin - Holy Communion

 

9.30am - Kirk Christ - Morning Prayer

 

11am - St Mary’s, Port St Mary - Holy Communion

 

11am - St Catherine’s, Port Erin - Morning Prayer

 

3.15pm - St Peter’s, Cregneash - Evening Prayer

 

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SERVICES IN THE

SOUTHERN

METHODIST CHURCHES

 

The Ministry Team is

Reverend David Shirtliff - 621968

Reverend Chris Belfield -  834305

 

Next Sunday’s SERVICES – 10th March 2019

 

Ballabeg at 6:30 pm:

Rev Andy Fishburne

Ballafesson at 10:30 am:

Rev Chris Belfield, Holy Communion

Ballagarey at 6:30 pm:

Rev David Shirtliff, Holy Communion

 

Ballakilpheric at 2:30 pm:

Rev David Shirtliff, Holy Communion

Castletown at 10:30 am:

Rev David Shirtliff, Holy Communion

Colby at 10:30 am:

Congregational Praise

 

Port Erin at 10:30 am:

Congregational Praise

All We Can resources, with retiring collection.

 

Port St Mary at 10:30 am:

Bert Quayle (change from published plan)

The Howe at 6:30 pm:

Rev Chris Belfield, Holy Communion

 

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

 

Thursday 28th March 2019 at 3.00 pm:

T@3 – Afternoon Tea at Ballagarey (this is on  the last Thursday of each month)

Sat 30th March 2019, 10.30 am:

Messy Church at Ballagarey

 

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THE PARISH OF RUSHEN

 

 

ON THE FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH   there’s a chance for folk in the south to get together over a simple lunch - everyone is welcome to meet and make friends at THE SOUP INN - open on the first Thursday of every month in the Hall next to St Catherine’s Church in PORT ERIN.  There’s soup, sandwiches, puddings and hot and cold drinks on offer between 12 noon and 1.30pm - just pop in and you’ll be made very welcome.  No fixed charges - but a little donation would help with expenses - thanks!

 

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BALLAKILPHERIC CHAPEL

 

 

A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY …..

7th MAY 2019  -  7.30pm

An illustrated talk by Bill Dale BEM

Founder of Beach Buddies

 

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MR PETER MURCOTT -

FREE METHODIST PREACHER

 

CONDUCTS A SERVICE EVERY SUNDAY AFTERNOON 

 

IN PORT ST MARY TOWN HALL, WEST ROOM

 

AT 3pm

 

ALL ARE WELCOME

 

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MARINERS’ SERVICES

2019

THE FOLLOWING SERVICES

ALL START AT 6.30pm

and are followed by

supper and community hymn singing

 

10 MARCH PEEL METHODIST CHURCH

Preacher: Mrs Elaine Christian

 

17 MARCH PORT ST MARY METHODIST CHURCH

Preacher:   Miss Norma Cowell

 

24 MARCH COOIL METHODIST CHAPEL

Preacher: Reverend Chris Belfield

 

31 MARCH GLEN MAYE METHODIST CHURCH

Preacher: Reverend Bryan Yardy

 

7 APRIL BALLAGAREY METHODIST CHURCH

Preacher:  Mrs Rita Norrey

 

14 APRIL BALLAUGH PARISH CHURCH

Preacher: Reverend Iaen Skidmore

 

28 APRIL BALDRINE METHODIST CHAPEL

Preacher: Mr Bert Quayle

 

19 MAY THE HOWE METHODIST CHAPEL

Preacher: Mr Nigel Cretney BM

 

9 JUNE LAXEY METHODIST CHAPEL

Preacher:  Judith Ley

 

16 JUNE CROSBY METHODIST CHURCH

Preacher: Reverend David Shirtliff

 

23 JUNE SULBY METHODIST CHURCH

Preacher: Mrs Marilyn Cannell

 

All enquiries to Peter Corrin -

email:     petercarine.corrin@manx.net