Thanks to all the people who keep St James looking so good.All are welcome to walk round the churchyard and spend some quiet reflective time and while the church building is still closed private prayer can be arranged - <span style="font-size: 1rem; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">phone 01785 714527</span><span style="font-size: 1rem; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Remember the Sunday online Zoom services at 11am which all are welcome to join , please phone the number above to join the growing online congregation.</span>
Messy Church at home is celebrating Pentecost this weekend.Pentecost, when we celebrate the birthday of the church, is on Sunday 31st May. The first Pentecost was just after Jesus was taken up to heaven, and his disciples had come together and all of a sudden a strong wind blew and tongues of fire appeared from the tops of their heads and they were filled with the Holy Spirit (just as Jesus had said) and began speaking in lots of different languages. If we had been able to meet we would probably have celebrated Pentecost with a birthday cake, but we'll do that another time I hope. Instead here is a little Pentecost activity to make at home, its called Flying Flames. I hope the 2 photos are self explanatory - its basically a flame shaped peashooter!You cut out the flame shape on card and colour in yellow, orange and red. On the back, with sellotape, stick a tube shaped piece of paper. Put a straw into the paper tube and to launch your flying flame just blow and your flame should go up in the air (take care not to point it at anyone's face).Hope you enjoy.If you would like to join the Sunday Service, in your home, at 11am to celebrate Pentecost by Zoom you will be very welcome. Just install Zoom on your device and contact Rev Delphine or Roger in advance so that you can be sent the service ID and password.(phone 01785 714527) .Take care, stay safe and God Bless.Eleanor and the Messy Church team
The blue St James Church notice board was looking a bit the worse for wear but it has now been transformed and looks fantastic thanks to Nick of the Friends of St James. Here are the before and after photos- What a difference! If you are walking or driving past the church do take a moment to see the transformation for yourself.
Hi All- Long time no see- hope you and your family are well.You may know that the Acton & Bednall churches have been holding online services through the Zoom App, while the church buildings themselves are closed temporarily due to Covid-19. These services have really caught on with lots of people joining in so we are going to try a Messy Church goes Zoom to see how it goes- it won't be quite the same as our usual exuberant get togethers at the Community Centre but we can all join in online and sing a few songs ( you will not be heard), see a short video story, hear from Rev Delphine and see a craft activity that you can try at home- no food sorry!We hope you will join Messy Church goes Zoom- it is on Sunday 10th May at 3.30 pm and will probably last between 30 mins and an hour.All you have to do is install the Zoom App on your chosen appliance(phone, tablet, laptop or computer) and provided you have internet access it should work. Contrary to some reports in the media, Zoom is totally safe if, as we do, the right safeguards are applied.You can choose whether or not to be seen or heard ( and your sound will be muted by Roger during songs or if you get too noisy!)You do need to let Rev Delphine or Roger know in advance if you are going to join Messy Church goes Zoom so that about an hour before the start time you can be emailed details of the meeting ID and the password, needed to gain access.Roger has kindly agreed to help with any technical problems. The phone number to ring is 01785 714527 and Delphine's email is rev.delphine@btinternet.com.Hope you can join us on 10th May at 3.30 - please share this information with your friends, family and neighbours( but please don't share the Password info once you receive it)Sorry this is so long- take care, stay safe, God BlessDelphine, Roger, Eleanor and the Acton & Bednall Messy Church team
