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2017

Easter Services

Maundy Thursday 13^th April 7.30 pm Maundy Thursday Service

with Holy Communion

led by Revd Vindra Maraj-Ogden

Good Friday 14th April 10.30 am Good Friday Service

led by Revd Vindra Maraj-Ogden

Easter Sunday 16^th April 10.30 am Service with Holy Communion

led by Revd Vindra Maraj-Ogden

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Alpha Course

at

Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church

270 Northridge Way HP1 2AU

Alpha is a series of interactive sessions

that freely explores the basics of the Christian faith.

No pressure. No follow up. No charge.

It is open to all, newcomers and the not so new.

Each evening will commence at 7.00pm with supper,

followed by a talk (either a speaker or with DVD)

and discussion.

Come and see.

Why not give Alpha a try

To find out more about Alpha see alpha.org

Full timetable for this course is below

Monday 17^th October Is there more to life than this?

Monday 24^thOctober Who is Jesus?

Monday 31^st October Why did Jesus die?

Monday 7^thNovember How can I have faith?

2 week break

Monday 28^th November Why and how do I pray?

Monday 5^th December Why and how should I read the bible?

Monday 12^th December How does God guide us?

5 week break

Saturday 21^stJanuary Holy Spirit three sessions

Monday 30^th January How can I make the most of the rest of my life?

Monday 6^th February How can I resist evil?

Monday 13^th February Why and how should I tell others?

Monday 20^th February Does God Heal today?

Monday 27^th February What about the Church?

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A chance to make new friends,

reminisce about times gone by,

with light hearted quizzes,

musical games, advice and tips,

discussion and singing.

Most of all Friendship.

Autumn Leaves Club

10.30 am to 12.30 pm

Alternate Tuesdays

At
Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church

270 Northridge Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2AU

Meetings for Spring 2017

10^th & 24^th January

7^th & 21^st February

7^th & 21^st March

Cost £2.00 inc. light refreshments

For further details, please contact Margaret on 01442 404179

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FILM EVENING

Friday 20th January 2017
6.30 pm – 9.30 pm

at Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church

6.30 pm Bring and share meal

7.30 pm Film “The Way”

classification 12

The film describes a man's journey after the death of his only child.

"It is encouraging and uplifting" - says Revd Vindra Maraj-Ogden.

Our Lent studies will be based on this film.

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Songs of Praise services 2017

Sunday 7th February

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2016

CHRISTMAS SERVICES

🎶 CAROL SERVICE 🎶

Sunday 18th December 4.00 pm

CHRISTMAS EVE

Holy Communion

Saturday 24th December 11.30 pm

CHRISTMAS DAY

Family Service

Sunday 25th December 10.30 am

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Christmas Messy Church and BUZZ Sunday 11th December

Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church invites you to:

Messy Church meets 3.30 - 5.30 pm

on the second Sunday of every month

during school term time.

Activities include crafts, games, celebration and tea

and its all free!

This event is for families and children.

All children must be accompanied by a parent or carer

Messy Church also includes

BUZZ

3.30pm - 5.30pm

For age 10+ and teens

who have their own session for part of the time

and join Messy Church for the celebration and tea

Contact:- Rev Vindra

01442 243553
Vindra.maraj-ogden@methodist.org.uk

Messy Church and BUZZ dates for Autumn 2016

11 September, 9 October, 13 November, 11 December

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Christmas Fair

Saturday 26th November 2016

1.00pm - 4.00pm

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🎅 Father Christmas 🎅

«in his grotto with presents for the children«

🎶 Music in the Sanctuary including

Micklem School Choir 🎶

«Crafts for children and adults to make ✎✨

«Chocolate Tombola (everyone gets a prize)

«Christmas Craft Stall «Home Made Sweet Stall

«Home Made Jams and Preserves
«Cake Stall «Plant Stall «Gift Stall
«Greetings Cards

«Refreshments

🎄 Turning on the Church Christmas Tree Lights 🎄

And lots more!!!

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Songs of Praise Service
Sunday 30th October 3.00 pm

Followed by afternoon tea

Please come and join us

EVERYONE WELCOME

Transport can be arranged

Please see the church notices for transport details

or contact the Minister on 01442 243553

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Make Lunch Summer 2016

Free school meals make a huge difference to almost two million children in the United Kingdom, but when schools are closed so are the kitchens. “Make Lunch” is a network of churches working to fill the holiday hunger gap.

At Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church, on each Thursday of the summer school holiday,
a hot meal will be provided for children and their families (no referrals required).

We will be open from 11.30 am, giving children an opportunity to play, supervised by their parents,

with lunch being served at12.00 noon.

The dates are

28th July

4th August

11th August

18th August

25th August

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Songs of Praise Service
Sunday 24th July 3.00 pm

Followed by afternoon tea

Please come and join us

EVERYONE WELCOME

Transport can be arranged

Please see the church notices for transport details

or contact the Minister on 01442 243553

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Songs of Praise Service
Sunday 17th April
4.00 pm

Followed by afternoon tea

Please come and join us

EVERYONE WELCOME

Transport can be arranged

Please see the church notices for transport details

or contact the Minister on 01442 243553

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Easter Messy Church Sunday 10th April

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Table Top Sale
At
Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church
Saturday 2nd April 10am-1pm

Tables £10 each

if booked before Friday 1st April

£12 each on the day

set up 9am-10am

Refreshments hot and cold

including bacon/sausage butties

served by Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church

Entry fee 50p, children free
pay at the door

Contact 01442 300848 for more details or to book

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Coffee Morning With a Difference
Saturday 6th February 9.30 am - 1 pm

Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church
invite you to join us

Bacon and sausage butties, coffee /tea and cakes

Plus Bring and Buy

lots of conversation

then at 12 noon soup and roll

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Film Night

at Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church

Saturday 23rd January

6.30 pm

Bring and share buffet.

All welcome.

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Songs of Praise Service
Sunday 24th January
4.00 pm

Followed by afternoon tea

Please come and join us

EVERYONE WELCOME

Transport can be arranged

Please see the church notices for transport details

or contact the Minister on 01442 243553

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2015

CHRISTMAS SERVICES

NATIVITY SERVICE

Sunday 20^th December 10.30 am

CAROL SERVICE

Sunday 20^th December 4.00 pm

CHRISTMAS EVE 11.30 pm

Holy Communion

CHRISTMAS DAY 10.30 am

Family Service

Sunday 13th December

Christmas Messy Church

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Christmas Fair

Saturday 28th November 2015

🎅 Father Christmas 🎅

«in his grotto with presents for the children«

🎶 Music in the Sanctuary including
Micklem School Choir 🎶

«Crafts for children and adults to make 👫

«Chocolate Tombola «Hand Made Crafts
«Toiletries «Greetings Cards
«Home Made Cakes🍰 Sweets and Preserves 🍯🍬🍓

«Refreshments«

«Tea/Coffee 🍵 🍚 Mince Pies, «

Mulled Fruit Punch 🍹

🎄 Turning on the Church Christmas Tree Lights 🎄

And lots more!!!

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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

A project of Samaritan’s Purse

Every year Operation Christmas Child organises shoeboxes full of toys for disadvantaged children.

Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church took part in this campaign
and acted as a drop-off centre for completed shoeboxes

between Monday 2^nd and Friday 20^th November.

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Harvest Celebration of Talents

Saturday 26-Sunday 27 September 2015

Saturday 10 am An Exhibition of items created by members and friends

such as paintings, drawings, needlework, cards, creative writing, photographs, cakes etc

Saturday Harvest Supper followed by entertainment also provided by members and friends

6.30 for 7.00 pm

Sunday 10.30 am Harvest Celebration All Age Worship

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Songs of Praise Service

Sunday 20th September 2015

4:00 pm

Followed by afternoon tea

Do you enjoy hymn singing

Do you enjoy a cup of tea and a piece of cake?

Transport arranged

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Make Lunch

At Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church, on each Thursday of the summer school holiday, a hot meal was provided for children and their families (no referrals required).

We were open from 11.30 am, giving children an opportunity to play, supervised by their parents, with lunch being served at 12.00 noon.

An item about Make Lunch was broadcast on BBC Three Counties Radio on Sunday 9th August at 7 18 am during the show hosted by Mike Naylor and features interviews with our Minister, those who organise Make Lunch and those who came along

To here it again please click here

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Opening and Dedication Service

Dedication and Opening of our NEW CHURCH

Saturday 13^th June 2015 at 3.00 pm

Guest Speaker: Revd Gareth Powell

The service was followed by refreshments and an opportunity to look round the new building.

For photographs of this event please click here

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Open Day Saturday 9th May 2015

To hear a radio interview with our Minister, Revd Vindra Maraj-Ogden, and Bob Blencowe,

by Mike Naylor from Three Counties Radio and broadcast on Sunday 3rd May at 8.18 am, please click here.

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past events

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Alpha is a series of interactive sessions

AtHemel Hempstead Methodist Church

10th & 24th January

At
Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church

10^th & 24^th January