Open Day. Saturday 17th September 2011. 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Despite the rain showers we had a very successful day with visitors from as far away as East Ayrshire. Old frienships were renewed, new ones made, games played and good food eaten, and fellowship enjoyed.
A special moment was when Mr Ken Nowell, a past organist, was able to play the Clavinova from his wheelchair. This would not have been possible before the renovations.
Thank you to all who came and helped to make it such a special day. We hope there will be many more days like this in the future.
Rededication Service. Sunday 18th September 2011. 4.00pm.
Prior to the service we had community singing led by the music group.
An orchestra made up of past and present members, a friend of the church and Rev Helen Harrell provided music for both the community singing and the service.
The service was led by Rev Richard Oldroyd and members of the congregation. Rev Richard Oldroyd gave a rousing sermon and led the rededication of the church. Two particularly emotional moments were the dedication of the new cross, made of wood from one of the old pews, and the rededication of the font.
We are grateful to all who made this another special day in the life of our church. Thank you so much. We look to the future with hope.
9/10/2011 mh