Someone has emailed me the aims and objectives of a large, evangelistic event which I share, below. This is what the organisers hope will to happen to those who 'respond':
Clarity about your calling that will shift your entire future
Freedom from struggles that have followed you for years
Englishmen are well used to seeing old chapels converted into homes. A godless population creates empty and redundant churches; architecturally boring housing estates create additional demand for quirky, unusual buildings. Thus, many old chapels have provided comfortable and quaint homes for the wealthy. Sadly, many of these were once used for worship by the people called Methodist.
The sky is overcast, the pavements are wet, and an icy wind is blowing across Piccadilly Gardens. I’m annoyed when I remember how many times I’ve said to myself and to others, in talking about Open Airs: “It’s always going to be colder and wetter than you think it will be!” And here we are, Stephen and myself, lulled into a false sense of security by the recent spell of warm weather, inadequately clothed and shivering already.
Cross Kirk in Peebles, Scotland, is a rather battered and ruinous old place, though one pleasant enough to mosey round. Originally built to house relics, it was a friary in the in 1470s. By the mid-seventeenth century, when the work of Reformation was at its most complete in the British Isles, further alterations were made. An inscription, now badly worn, was added:
Matthew was formerly pastor at Great Harwood Christian Fellowship (FIEC) before moving to Kent to pastor a Baptist church. He is speaking this Saturday at Padiham Parish Church, from 10am. All welcome.
Taylors of Harrogate’s English Breakfast Tea has a most satisfying taste. This blend, if not the brand, is probably my favourite, which seems to be supported by the fact that I cannot tell it apart from its rival, Twining’s.
Taylors' website describes its history:
01282 540 562
pastor @ martintop. org .uk
Salem Chapel, Martin Top
near Rimington, Clitheroe BB7 4EG
Salem Congregational Chapel is a registered charity No. 252401 (England & Wales)
Sunday Worship 10.45am & 6.00pm