Twelve people from Church last Saturday walked to Hilbre Island for Christian Aid. We all had a great time and didn't get wet. It was suggested that we should get together for a walk more often. Perhaps you would like to organise such an event? Have a chat with Andrea if you are interested.

Starting  in December 2013, and running as a trial for 9 months, the first Sunday in each Month is going to offer some new and different ways of worshipping together (the 9.30am Holy Communion service will still be held as normal).

We recognise that for the 10.45am congregation it is good to be with the young families and children once in a while, but also that for our young families trying to ensure children sit still and quiet for an hour is almost impossible, and very stressful.

So we think we have come up with a great solution which we hope appeals to all people - hence the name of the new service – 4all. Everyone will gather for morning worship at 10.45am – and we will share the first part of the service in worship and song and prayer. We will hear the Word of God in Scripture, either through a reading, or drama, or some other appropriate form of communication. And then we will all decide where we’d like to go to for the next part of the service. There will be 4 options available each month:

1 (Church)    Hear a traditional sermon by the Preacher

2 (Hall)     Participate in a discussion about the theme and the Bible reading

3 (Craft Room)  Artistic response and messy activities on the Bible reading.

4 (Quiet room)   A visual focus to help all five senses encounter God in the quiet and stillness.

After a period of time in whichever place, we will all join back together in Church for final prayers and a hymn/song and the blessing, and will then have tea and coffee together afterwards.

This new venture will replace Cafe Church from December onwards – and we as a Leadership feel that it is God leading us to a new expression of worshipping together as one whole family, united in our faith, and sharing that faith and understanding in ways which are helpful to us. There is no restriction upon which option you choose month by month – you might like to stay with one place, or to experience different ways of reflecting on God’s word. All options are freely available – we just want as a Leadership to encourage all our family to spend time together – and as you are part of that family, won’t you join us too? 10.45am 4all on 1st December!

Reverend Denise Harding on behalf of Frodsham Methodist Church Leadership Team

The Stitching Class Annual Exhibition on Thursday 19th September was an outstanding success. Everyone who came along to see the beautiful stitching work thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon.

A total of £300 was raised in aid of the Rainbow Club. Many thanks to all who supported us.

Elizabeth Hearn

It seems rather early to be thinking of Christmas, though the shops are full of Christmas cards already!  So we are planning ahead too.

Did you see the uniquely engaging and compassionate dramatic telling of the nativity story screened by the BBC in December 2010?  It was written by Tony Jordan (the writer of other BBC dramas including Hustle and Life on Mars) and stars Tatiana Maslany (Heartland), Andrew Buchan (The Fixer) and Peter Capaldi (The Thick of It, and now the new Dr Who).

We are offering another opportunity to see this drama on DVD over four Tuesday evenings, November 26th, December 3rd, 10th and 17th at 7.30pm at church.  The DVD will be followed by discussion, in which you are  invited to participate or just listen.  An invitation has been extended to members of all churches and none to come and enjoy a fascinating insight into a familiar story.  You will be very welcome.

Book these dates in your diary NOW!    

Liz Holmes

Seventy-four people enjoyed a Harvest Praise service and afternoon tea.