THE PRAISE NOTICE BOARD
FROM SUNDAY 10 MARCH 2019
AND BEYOND
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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