Bedfordview Methodist Church

Christmas 2011

minister — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:44:36 +0000

Christmas Eve Family Service

Bring the whole family along for a time gathering around the cradle as we joyfully anticipate the coming of baby Jesus.

18:30 in church Saturday 24 December

CHRISTMAS DAY is a Sunday –

Services at 07:30, 09:00 - no communion at the morning services

and 18:30 with communion as normal

NEW YEAR’S EVE Saturday 31 December

Watchnight service 23:15 – Give thanks for the Lord's provision in the past year and pray in His blessings for the New Year, 2012

Golden Gatherer’s

church — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 15:10:52 +0000

This fellowship meets in the morning, every third Wednesday at 09:30 in the Minor Hall. They are being guided this year by Mrs Violet Naidoo and her committee of group leaders.

The ‘new look’ meeting format is to encourage the men to join the group! ALL are welcome to enjoy a cup of tea (of course!) and chat, as well as spending time in devotions and learning from different guest speakers.

Men’s Breakfast

church — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 06:17:47 +0000

An open invitation to all the men in the congregation (and friends) to gather every 4th Saturday in a month at 07:15 for a hearty breakfast and even hearty fellowship!

Womens Auxillary

church — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 03:57:58 +0000

The WA ladies meet every third Saturday of the month at 14:00. Everyone is welcome to join this busy, cheerful bunch of ladies in the Minor Hall.

For further information contact the chair, Pat Buys.

Justice Commission

church — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:31:49 +0000

This group correspond with leaders in all levels of Government, NGO’s and businesses in the private sector to encourage and address issues of social concern and injustice. All are welcome to join in their deliberations.

If there are any concerns, issues you would like addressed please contact the conveynor of this group, Rev James Massey via the church office

Jesus Lunch

church — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 15:10:14 +0000

This group meets at the Retreat Center, at 4 de Wet St, every first Saturday of a month 12:30; bring a lunch to share. Everyone is welcome to join this time of reflection, encouragement and fellowship.

Literacy Classes

minister — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 10:04:04 +0000

A group of committed folk meet with anyone who is wishing to brush up their skills and /or learn to read and write. There are groups to cater for different levels of ability so everyone is welcome to attend.

Classes are held every Tuesday evening from 17:30 (5.30pm)

Leaders’ Meeting

church — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:29:06 +0000

All BMC leaders to come to the meeting in the Minor Hall at the advertised dates at 19h00; i.e. Society Stewards, fellowship leaders, WA, local preachers, chairpersons of Commissions etc.

2011 Leaders meeting dates; Full leaders meetings 13 April and 20 July and the Annual Society Meeting on 19 October

Executive [Society stewards and Commission chairpersons] meetings; 2 March, 1 June, 31 August, and 23 November

BMC Family Service

church — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:02:24 +0000

This means family in the widest sense and includes old and young, married and single i.e. all who are part of our BMC family. These “Faith at Home” family services will take place every third Sunday at the 09:00 service. Baby Church, Children’s Church, Teen Church will meet in the sanctuary with the regulars. It is our dream/wish/prayer that these services will be meaningful to all the ages represented and will make a statement of our unity and ‘familiness’