REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL 2009 FEEDBACK FROM 2009 AGM - What do we want to thank God for in the last year?
Carol Service Alpha Back to Church Sunday
The love for each other that is evident in the church I’m thankful for New Wine
I know you will be there for us dear Lord as we give you thanks for your guidance, and help you continue to give us in everything we are about to embark on.
Seeing baby Ana in church and so well Fellowship and Welcome
Really loved the various musical concerts God’s financial help Carol service
Fantastic congregation Alpha launch Back to Church Sunday
Thank you God for a year when our church has been united in your love with no interference from “The Tempter”
Many excellent celebrations First Sunday Fun is growing in numbers
The fellowship and friendship of all The sincere warm welcome
Bev Linda & Mark & Margaret
Craft Group and especially Dorienne for supporting Fund Raising
Outreach in Co-op and Prayer Tree First Sunday and the great activities and welcoming new people
I’m thankful for friends at church Friendship and love from everyone Passover Meal
Worship Group – inspiring Churchyard looking marvellous thanks to volunteers and Ashfield
Joint Services and fellowship Dag’s sermons – always wonderful
New kitchen how useful Many blessings St. Mary’s House – a good year
Lovely food in church – Alpha, breakfasts, First Sundays Alpha Real milk in coffee!
Worship group and fantastic praise
All the work done in the church grounds which are looking superb – a wonderful witness to those who visit their relatives graves
Church family – the love and warmth in church Growth
For the repair of the church roof and the lovely kitchen.
The kindness of everyone when I have had a poor year health wise.
I hope that we can keep the church going and our prayers are answered for the extra money we need.
Preaching Constant love and support of everyone New Wine
Great day out at New Wine ladies day Churchyard
Friendship and great teamwork resulting in support and encouragement
Well run church groups Outreach events The Christmas at the Co-op
Love and support from everyone within the church family
The wonderful fellowship and new friends from having joint services
Churchyard – everyone is very appreciative Food The food at the Passover meal
How everyone wants the best for each other Worship Blessings, blessings and more blessings
Wonderful varied gifts of our congregation Worship group and the great praise we give
Back to Church Sunday Our worship group Bring and share when we put up the Christmas tree!
New members of congregation Chris, Anthony, Dawn, Dorienne Fi’s return to health
Roof repairs
First Sunday Fun – the fun, fellowship and wonderful social time – we as a family look forward to it.
Strong bonds and friendships, knowing you always have support and someone will pray for you and make you laugh if you’re down
Fi’s recovery A ‘proper coffee’ machine for the office! Spring and Christmas Fairs
Lauren’s 18th birthday champagne celebration People coming back to church, growth in numbers
Very friendly church I am thankful for fun church events
Everyone is accepting and as soon as you step through the door you can feel that the church is full to bursting with love.
I love New Wine Team workers Craft group Wonderful fellowship
Guitar Group, the way they keep supporting church even though members do not attend church
1st Sunday Fun Fellowship between St. Mary’s and St. Helen’s Passover meal
New Wine holiday together, I can’t wait for Summer 2009 Contemporary worship New roof
Churchyard Joint services with St. Helens That the quota has been achieved again
Bring and Share meals A wonderful loving family atmosphere Family atmosphere
Ladies days when we all go together Shoulers Church family New Wine Women’s day
Alpha Christmas Carol Service Christmas meal New Wine together 2009
Strong friendships that are built within the church I liked the Passover meal
Christmas dinner Phillipa Hannah Answered prayers Prayer at Co-op