Small and Strong

We start a new sermon series based on the book by church consultant Kennon L Callahan called :

"SMALL, STRONG CONGREGATIONS - CREATING STRENGTHS AND HEALTH FOR YOUR CONGREGATION."

1. 26th Aug @ the 8.30am & 6:00pm services "SMALL IS STRONG"
2. 2nd of Sept @ the 8.30am service "MISSION AND SERVICE"
3. 16th of Sept @ the 8.30am & 6:00pm services "COMPASSION AND SHEPHERDING"
4. 30th of Sept @ the 8.30am service "COMMUNITY AND BELONGING"
(Following parts of the series will to be announced later)

Church Retreat

Theme - "NEW BEGINNINGS"

Led by Jim Johnston
3 Sessions and the rest in silent reflection




25th of August
@ Beth Shalam (Hilton)
Registration is at 8.45 a.m. and we end after tea at 4.00pm.
There is mid-morning coffee and lunch.
The cost is R70 per person.
( If you would like to come but cannot afford it please contact David)

Bring a bible and a notebook.
NB - Please indicate if you are going to attend.
Phone - 033 3431708 or Email barbour@absmail.co.za

Jude Simpson 2

Jude's poem "Unrequited Love" stole the hearts of some of our pm Worshipers. Here it is for those who want it... click picture of Jude.

The video that never showed!

To all those (everybody there) who never got to see the video that was meant to show on Sunday night. The poem that Jude Simpson wrote can be read on the web page below. It is a tongue in cheek look at how some want Jesus to be in a contemporary society. Click the picture to get it.

Youth Leader wanted

We are on the look out for a part time youth leader.
If you are interested in the post please contact us for further details...

Picnic highlights

Bible Study resources - 17th June until end July

Here are a few internet resources to help you with the Sunday's lectionary readings

1. The lectionary readings for this period can be found on this page ... click here.
(Note - when there is an option of readings, it will be the top reading)

2. An excellent commentary for the Gospel reading is to be found at here ... click here

3. A great resource from the Lutheran Church in America - bible study for the lectionary readings that you download... click here

ENGAGE

We are hoping to invite all members to an Engage evening. A fun time of getting to know folk in the church in a nonthreatening manner. We have a three course meal together and end off with communion.

Well done Youth!

For the theological

I have added another link in the right hand column.
This is DEWCOM (DOCTRINE, ETHICS AND WORSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE METHODIST CHURCH OF SOUTHERN AFRICA)
If you are up for contoversy and debate around the latest thoughts and ethical dillemas facing the church, have a look.

Family picnic

HILTON SCHOOL - Sunday 17th of June

Come and enjoy some time together in this beautiful setting.
We are meeting at the church at 11:15am if you don't know where to go.
It is a bring and braai, bring your picnic gear and lets have fun.

Sermon Series

by... David

"Invitations to Abundant Life"

- based on the book by Trevor Hudson

13th May 8.30am & 6:00pm
"Sharing our Hearts with God."

20th May 6:00pm
"Overcoming the Power of Evil"

3rd June 8:30am
"Stewarding Faithfully what we posses"

10th June 8:30am
"Becoming a Gospel-Minister"

Hilton Methodist Youth host a "Praise Party"

Hilton Methodist Church
Friday 11th May 7-9:30pm
Guest Speaker - Mike Howle (Wesley Methodist Church)
More details contact either:
TK @ 073 493 9678
Caitlan @ 084 801 0676
Andrew @ 083 231 7831

Scratching where it itches

The leaders set 3 priorities for 2007. This was done so we could get something accomplished before the year disappears. We will gather for a more comprehensive vision setting workshop at the end of the year. You can download the outcomes of the workshop here

Easter Surprise

To all those who responded to the Grace of God on Easter morning I want to thank you for your willingness to be vulnerable. It is not easy responding in public, but it also helps us make real the feelings and choices going in our hearts. May God continue the refreshing work in your life and bring you to a place of much joy, celebration and meaningfulness. Shalom!