Ashby and Coalville Methodist Circuit

Welcome to Ibstock Methodist Church
Melbourne Road, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6JS

    Click on photo to see map of area                                               Rev Tony Perry

Worship

Morning worship takes place each Sunday morning at 10.30am
Evening worship takes place at 6.00pm each Sunday

Events

Saturday 12th July
Coffee morning for National Children’s Homes

Friday 5th September
Poetry Evening 7.00 - 8.30pm

Saturday 11th October
Autumn Fayre

News

Ibstock Methodist Church publishes a bi-monthly newsletter full of news, events and stories. Click here to view the latest issue.

Ibstock Messy Church

On the afternoon of Sunday 22nd June after much excitement, discussion and prayer we "took the bull by the horns" and bravely went into un-chartered territory! Yes, we set up a "Messy Church." The theme for the afternoon was "Joseph", with roughly an hour of crafts, followed by 20 minutes of worship, and finished off in the perfect way with a light tea. The buzz around the whole event was amazing, and the afternoon definitely exceeded our expectations. We had quite a lot of new faces, and plenty of familiar ones too. The feedback from both old and young was very positive, with lots of " when are we having the next one?" It was a wonderful afternoon of fellowship and a good way of opening our doors to the community. We would like to thank everyone who helped, especially Ruth Watson for leading our worship. We feel very encouraged by the whole experience and will definitely undertake another "Messy Church" soon.

All at Ibstock Methodist

Congratulations !!!!!
To Wendy Hall and Doug Gerrard who got engaged on January 26^th

Ibstock News

The new window is in after the sponsored walk raised a staggering £800. We are all so grateful for everybody’s generosity. Cyril is organizing a plaque to put there in remembrance of Barbara Hicklin.

The cake stall at the Palace raised another £85. Thanks to Dorothy and the team of bakers.

The swing band was well attended. We had a great time and made £55. Thanks to everybody for such a good effort. A lot of work but brilliant entertainment.

Heather News

We start this month on a sad note. Doreen, who I mentioned in the last letter, had been with us for about 3 months in our fellowship services, when she went into respite care and on the day she was ready to come back to Heather House passed away suddenly. Harry, our only male resident at the moment has said he would like to join us and we have heard on the grapevine that we are to have another gentleman soon.
We have all enjoyed the practices for ‘Wildfire’ At the time of writing this, we are 2 down and one to go , with only a few hitches so far. I for one found the first performance at Heather really prepared me for Pentecost just two days later. I don’t think I have ever been so ready. Rev Richard has made a tape (of us) and threatens to play it during a service if we don’t behave! Watch this space! He has some ideas for something at Christmas and Easter but he’s keeping them under his hat as yet.
Still to come in the next couple of months is Jenny’s open garden on 31^st May from 2.00p.m Plants, cakes raffle etc will all help towards the cost of ‘The Flower Festival’ on the 18^th, 19^th, and 20^th of July. The theme this year is The Bride. We have wedding dresses for every decade from the 1930’s through to the 2000’s. Also on show will be little bridesmaids dresses and Mum’s hats as well as of course the flower arrangements.
On June 11^th on Manor Road is a rummage sale and coffee morning from 10.00a.m–12.30 p.m. I mustn’t forget to mention the Heather Scarecrow Festival from Saturday 12^th July until Sunday 20^th July. This will be the only reminder of these events so please note in your diaries the ones you want to attend.

Shirley

Church Activities

Sprogs

We are a very welcoming group meeting on Wednesday afternoons for an hour and a half 1.30 – 3.00p.m. during term time. Dads, nannies, aunties and mums are all welcome so long as you bring a sprog with you, aged between 0 and 4ish. The cost is £1 which includes tea and biscuits and cake if you’re lucky!

Kids4Christ

This takes place on a weekly basis, every Sunday 10.30 - 11.30am

Mums and Tots group

The mums and tots group meets weekly.

Contact: Mrs Ro Harding

Bible Study

Weekly Bible study, meetings take place within the church.
Monday evening 7.30pm - 8.30pm

Contact: Mrs Ro Harding

Prayer Meeting

Weekly Praying half hour - (more listening than talking) to get encouragement and direction for the week ahead.
Tuesday evening 6.00pm - 6.30pm

Contact: Mrs Ro Harding

Church Officers
Minister with pastoral care for Ibstock Methodist Church:
Rev Tony Perry

Church Stewards:
Mrs Jennifer Chapman, Mr Cyril Clarke

Property Stewards:
Mr Cyril Clarke, Mr Bill Finney

Treasurer:
Mrs Ro Harding

Council Secretary:
Mrs Jennifer Chapman

Church Contact:
Mrs Jennifer Chapman