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or six years our family
has been part of Fulwood
Free Methodist Churtch.
We have diferent roles in the
church, playing in the music band,
signing services for the deaf, and our
children are part of Junior Church.
This article is about our third child,
Reuben who is now 4 years old. The
scans during pregnancy with him
showed nothing unusual, and we were
thrilled when he arrived three days
before his due date, healthy,
beautiful and perfect.
We have always
prayed
However, within 20
minutes Reuben
was unexpectedly
in the special care
baby unit and since
then, he has been to
countless hospitals
and clinics for appoint-
ments, scans, tests and
surgeries. We had done
nappies, teething and weaning before
with our other 2 cthildren, but suddenly
we had to learn about wound dressings
and complicated medical terminology.
As Christians we have always prayed
and trusted God, and now we asked
God to help us as we made difcult
decisions for our baby. We knew God
was with us through this time.
Proverbs 3:5 says Trust in the Lord
with all of your heart and lean not on
your own understanding. This verse
from the Bible can mean a lot to us.
Many conditions
Reuben had many minor conditions
but then at aged 7 months, Reuben
was diagnosed with IDIOPATHIC
THORACIC SCOLIOSIS, a
signicant curvature of
the spine. After scans,
tests and x-rays he
was put on the serial
plaster cast pro-
gramme. To prevent
the curve from
worsening, Reuben
had to be in plaster
from neck to hips for
two years. His cast was
changed under general
anaesthetic every ten weeks.
It was tough for him, because it was
sore and restrictive. Reuben couldnt
have a bath, swim or play in sand, but
he was resilient and learnt to walk and
Andy and Amanda Cross share the joys and
struggles of bringing up their son Reuben.
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cant understand anyone
wanting to climb Everest!
The enormity of it; huge
rocks, freezing temperatures
and the lack of oxygen.
Sheer terror.
Yet others thrive on facing pressure,
adventure and challenge.
Fortunately I dont have to face
Everest, but I am constantly bom-
barded by a diferent challenge: the
People with Problems Mountain. It
can overwhelm me when the news
shows so much human sufering,
from food banks to famine, from
work pressures to endless wars.
Frankly, it can become all too much,
so I stick my head in the sand and
do nothing.
I can climb a molehill
However, some years ago, I started
saying to myself One person at a
time. I cant climb Everest, but I can
easily climb a molehill. I cant feed
the world, but I can foster one child
at a time; I can donate food to a
food-bank or help someone write a
CV for a job.
Sponsoring needy children
Fulwood Free Methodist Church is
just one of many churches full of
people just like you who want to
make a diference to our city. Some
of our congregation recently shared
a hotpot lunch after church then
spent time listening to each other,
hearing what each other is doing to
make our city a better place. Some
of the stories are in this issue of
Heart magazine. Read about Sandra
on page 4 who lives in Ingol and
does life with older Barnardos chil-
dren; or Dave and Hazel on page
10 who sponsor extremely needy
children from all over the world,
which makes a diference to whole
communities.
There is hope
I know you will enjoy reading these
and more. The sadness in the world
can overwhelm us, but be
encouraged by these stories.
There is hope. Be inspired.
Katharine (Editor)
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in theatre were the longest
hours of our lives but the
results were extraordinary.
Helpful websites
The Scoliosis Association UK: www.sauk.org.uk
The National Autistic Society: www.autism.org.uk
just get on with things as well as he
could. At night he was uncomfortable
and hed wake hourly to be turned.
The casts were heavy and hard. Lifting
Reuben was like picking up a block of
concrete this led to us afectionately
naming him our Superhero Concrete
Boy! We wrote updates on his blog
http://superheroconcreteboy.blogspot.
com to keep our family and friends
informed. A good ofshoot of this was
that people experiencing similar
things started to contact us, shared
their stories and asked advice.
Twenty more operations
Despite the casting though, last year
Reubens spinal curve deteriorated
quickly. In October he underwent two
spinal operations; one to remove four
discs from his spine and the other to
insert titanium rods either side of his
spine, attached by screws and hooks
to his bones, to hold him straight as
he grows. The 10 hours Reuben spent
in theatre were the longest hours of
our lives but the results were extraor-
dinary, he looked so unbelievably
straight! It was a long recovery but
hes now back to his usual lively self!
This is only the beginning of this stage
though, he had another operation
in February and he still needs about
twenty more operations, culminat-
ing with a spinal fusion when he is a
teenager so we still have a lot to go
through yet.
Within this time, Reuben has
also been diagnosed with Bimanual
Synkinesis, a neurological condition
which afects the way his ngers work,
he has Irritable Bowel Syndrome with
wheat and food intolerances so he is
on a gluten-free diet and he has Au-
tistic Spectrum Disorder which afects
his interaction with others, meaning
he struggles to understand new things
and any changes to routine.
Part of his routine is church life
which he enjoys. He has been made
very welcome and accepted in his
Junior Church group, even when he
has one of his noisy moments!
For us, the church is a safe
and accepting place. We have
been humbled to hear that
many people have prayed for
us, and some kindly called in
to do the ironing or bring us
meals during his procedures
and time in hospital, even
though we live several miles
away.
A beautiful blessing
To doctors, Reuben is a list of medi-
cal conditions, but to us he is a lively,
beautiful blessing to our family. We
had to decide to give up a job
to care for him, but he has
taught us so much and it
is a privilege to be his
parents. There is a long
road ahead and there are
many more challenges to
come, but God is with us.
In the Bible, a man called
Paul who faced immense
challenges said,
I can do everything
through Christ who
strengthens me.
And we are strengthened.
We can face this together.
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Note: While Lunch Fellowship is usually the
3rd Wednesday in the month, this is not always the case,
so if you are planning on coming please contact the
church offce. Vicky will tell you when each event is and,
if you like, shell send you a programme in the post.
Enjoy a two-course meal followed by a cuppa and a short service
where we sing a couple of hymns, have a short Bible message and
pray. This group is aimed at those who are retired.
LUNCH FELLOWSHIP
1 out of 4 Wednesdays. This hot meal is served to
everyone at 12.30pm. The fellowship ends by 2pm.
What I found was a
safe place, people who
cared and didnt judge,
people who also had
problems, thoughts
of failure and strange
feelings and behaviours
like me.
T
he last time I went into a church I was a
small child. I was more or less forced every
Sunday to attend with my grandparents.
It was always cold, dark and full of old people, ladies in
hats and men in suits, all singing hymns (this was my view
as a child and one I continued to hold long after I had left
the church). I never intended to go back again except for
weddings and funerals. However, ve years ago I moved
to Preston and a copy of the Heart magazine fell onto my
doormat. I usually put these things right in the bin, but on
this occasion I found myself reading it. I saw an advert for
a free starter course in British Sign Language. I enrolled,
mainly due to problems with my own hearing loss, and
I really wanted to give BSL a try plus I was new to the
area and needed to meet new people and get out. So for
nine Wednesday evenings I went to the church for the sign
course. It was fun and I met people of all ages, all of whom
were really friendly. We had a laugh, especially when I
stood at the front of the class and signed, Hi, my name is
Carol, and my hobby is riding a bike, to which the
whole room collapsed in laughter. Then
someone pointed out what I had actu-
ally said was Hi, my name is Carol,
and my hobby is milking cows! Af-
ter the course, I picked up some
leaets about the church, read
them, then placed them in a
drawer and forgot about them.
I nished the sign course and
didnt go back into the church
for two years.
Struggling with
battles of depression
Then in 2011, I started to sufer with
anxiety and depression. I had great
friends, a loving partner and a beautiful family, yet I was
in this dark place. Id stopped going out, meeting friends
and had eventually nished work on health grounds. Then
I remembered that Id picked up a leaet in church about
a course called Celebrate Recovery (CR). I was struggling
from so many battles with the anxiety and depression and
I didnt know how to
help myself. I even-
tually plucked up the
courage to go back
to church one Mon-
day evening for the
CR course. I was very
anxious going in on my
own, wondering what
everyone would be
like, but it was made
easier because I had
already been inside
for the signing course.
I didnt know what to
expect and doubted
very much if it could be of any benet, all else having failed
so many times before. What I did nd was a safe place,
people who cared and didnt judge, people who also had
problems, thoughts of failure and strange feelings and
behaviours like me. I was able to cry and to be honest and
I never felt judged or weak. The encouragement and sup-
port the group ofered lled me with hope. I am attending
the course for a second year now and working on other
issues.
I felt part of a growing family
At no time was there any pressure to go to a church ser-
vice, but one day I decided to go. Id already made friends
with the women from my CR class, enjoying meeting up
with them every Monday night at the course. I felt part of
Carol is a retail assistant in Preston. She lives in Cottam.
My Hobby is Milking Cows! (Really?)
Or...
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Fulwood Free Methodi st Church
Small groups I ndi vi dual support
Struggling with
hurts, hang-ups
or habits?
Come to
Celebrate Recovery!
a growing family. When I went to church for
the rst time, I was hoping to nd a sense of
peace and maybe understand if God could be
in my life. I arrived in the foyer at 6.15pm and
bumped straight into Katharine Gardner who
had helped run the sign language course all
those years before. I was surprised because
the service was nothing like I had imagined,
thinking back to those days at church as a
small child. What I found here was a lively
service, a live band on stage, along with a
singer to help us sing and a full sound system
which meant I could sing my heart out without
scaring the person next to me! The place was
full of young people, family people, old and
new alike. Since that evening I have come
whenever possible.
Moving forward in life
My life is still a struggle but then, no one promised a rose
garden. Slowly I feel that I am moving forward. Im more
condent, nding peace and learning to cope. Im less
anxious. My depression is going and Im back at work
part-time. Im going out and meeting friends. Life is good. I
still have lots of questions about faith and want to discov-
er more about what it means to live as a Christian and to
know the Lord, so along with some of the CR members,
we joined another church course called Alpha, which is
for anyone who is curious about faith. You can ask ques-
tions, chat with others and make up your own mind about
things. We met each Thursday evening last term - and they
even laid on a lovely meal each week before the session.
Everything was completely free!
Church is not a scary and boring place
Then, recently, I also went to the Wednesday Lunchbreak,
where you can have homemade soup, roll, cake and a
brew for 2.50 - yet another meeting place for all the new
friends I have made. I have started to read bits of the Bible
and Ive started to pray for the rst time. I am working
through the 12-steps from CR. Yes, I have a long way to go,
but every journey starts with baby steps. My rst step was
reading Heart Magazine and the diference that has made
in my life is huge. I have a network of friends, a social life, a
group of ladies that I can call on at any time. Church is not
the scary, boring place I had once thought it was.
Join us for Homemade Soup, a
fresh warm roll and a glass of
fruit juice followed by a homemade
cake and a cup of freshly brewed coffee or tea
the choice is yours! You get all this for only
2.50. All are welcome, we have young mums
with babes in arms, business folk on their lunch
break, the retired and students on study days!
Please do come in and meet us all.
LUNCH BREAK
3 out of 4 Wednesdays
from 12 noon 1.30pm.
My Hobby is Milking Cows! (Really?)
Crche
Babies and toddlers are welcome
in crche and they can bring
parents or carers along too.
CRB checked volunteers help
out. There are good quality toys
and puzzles to keep visitors
entertained. The crche room is
divided from the church service
by a glass window, so you can be
part of the worship, although the
children cant be heard!
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class
For children aged 2 to 5. They enjoy stories,
songs and games. Aunty Anne has taught these little ones for many years with the support of lovely volunteers.
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Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness,
humility, gentleness and patience.
Colossians: chapter 3
Care. Listen. Learn. Nurture.
Enjoy growing up together
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Who can attend
Energize?
Anyone aged 2 11. Parents, grandparents, or other
carers can bring them every Sunday morning and
know they are in safe hands.
How will I know my child is safe?
A registration team is positioned at the door on
arrival and will register your child. On your childs
rst visit a leader introduces you both to the class
teacher and explains what goes on. The leader also
asks where you are sitting in church just in case your
child needs you later on, but
you are welcome to stay in
Energize with your child if you
wish. Children are not allowed
out of the room unless accom-
panied by one of the Energize
staf. If your child visits for a
second week we will ask you
to complete registration and
medical forms.
What does it cost?
It is always free.
What time does it start?
You can turn up any time before 9.50am, but please
wait in the caf area until 9.50am. Stewards will
tell you when it is time to go into the hall (known as
Oak). At 9.50am they go into Oak to play games, or
other quiet activities and settle in to begin at 10am
promptly.
How long does it last?
Just over an hour. At the end, the children are taken
into the main service to nd their parents or
carers, in time for the last couple of
songs and closing prayer.
Can my child wear
jeans or do you
prefer smart
clothes?
It doesnt matter what
your child wears.
Children wear jeans,
shorts, dresses it
doesnt matter at all.
My child is shy
are there lots of
children? Will my
child have to join in if
they dont want to?
Yes we do have a lot of children but
we split into age groups so the children
get used to their own teachers. The children are
encouraged to join in but are never forced. We often
nd that after a couple of weeks the shyer children
are joining in happily with the rest.
Is there anything to eat or drink?
We dont usually have anything to eat or drink
because refreshments are served to everyone
who wants to socialise after the service, and
when children are with their parents. Food/sweets
do sometimes play a part in games/quizzes etc.
Parents will be asked about allergies and
preferences on the registration forms.
What do you do in Energize?
We have fun! There are stories and songs, games,
quizzes and lots of crafts that teach the children
about the Bible, and learning Christian
values such as kindness, generosity,
peace-making and so much
more. There is something
for everyone. A couple
of times a year we
join with the whole
church for special
services. And of
course we do the
Nativity play each
Christmas. Many
of these children
form strong peer
groups as they
grow which
is a good
foundation
in prepa-
ration for
the more
challenging
teenage years.
Energize
These groups are for
primary aged children.
They have fun! Stories,
songs, crafts and games
teach the children about
Jesus and give them a
solid foundation for life as
they grow.
Kickstart
Cant make Sundays? Years 3 6 fun on
Wednesdays 6-7pm. 50p entry.
First session free!
Ignite
If you are at secondary
school then Ignite is for you.
It starts with a sausage buttie
and activities followed by lively
worship and relevant Bible study in a
fun atmosphere.
Our new name for
Junior Church
Care. Listen. Learn. Nurture.
Enjoy growing up together
Barnardos believe in
the potential of every
young person no
matter who they are
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Sandra Bell
Soup doesnt always
come in a Tin
With thanks to Barnardos
with my daughter, a friendship which
will continue long into the future.
What if I cant cope?
It is natural to worry about opening
your home to strangers. All sorts of
questions arise such as What if some-
thing goes wrong? What if I cant cope?
and so on, but I was put at ease with
the excellent training provided by the
Barnardos Moving On scheme. They
are so supportive in every way, for
example, if necessary, they will move
the young person out while you go on
holiday.
Help each one to learn to live
All the girls attended college and I
continued doing my full-time job with
no problem. My role is to help each
one learn how to live independently,
to show them respect and give them
the space to make their own decisions.
They choose to move on when they
are condent and ready. One young
lady desperately wanted to learn how
to cook and was amazed to discover
that soup doesnt always come in a
tin! For me, it is fullling to be used as
a stepping-stone for some people to
nd their way in the world.
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i, I am Sandra. I live in
Ingol and work as a
teaching assistant at
Ashton Science College in the
Impaired Hearing Unit.
I have always loved supporting
young people to learn and develop,
so when my children ew the nest, I
decided it would be selsh of me to
keep my 4-bedroomed house just for
me and my youngest daughter Libby.
I looked for ways to use the space
wisely and discovered Barnardos.
Barnardos believe in the potential of
every young person no matter who
they are, what they have done or what
they have been through. The aim is
to bring out the best in everyone by
supporting them through a period of
difculty.
A troublesome eating disorder
So far, three very diferent girls, all in
their twenties, have lived in my home.
One of these arrived with a trouble-
some eating disorder. A voice inside
constantly told her she was rubbish.
This problem gradually eased as she
attended an Alpha course, as well as
taking herself to Celebrate Recovery
where she understood how valuable
and lovely she really is. This girl was
such a pleasure to have in our home
and she has become close friends
The number of children who are seeking our
help has risen by 34% in just one year.
Help us to support the unsupported by visiting
www.barnardos.org.uk/support-the-unsupported.htm
We oer these vulnerable young
people the kind of emotional and
practical support you give your
children, so that they can start to
rebuild their lives.
In July, my year of training
and working with this church
comes to an end and I hope
to start a degree with a view
to one day possibly becom-
ing a teacher.
This year has been
invaluable in so many ways.
Moving away from home
helped me grow up my
friends and family in Corn-
wall have noticed a really
positive change in me. They
dont mind that I can call
Preston home, and that I
have developed a clear
sense of independence and
direction for my life. They
know that I love it here.
Most days, I work as a
volunteer, from 10am to 5pm.
I plan for groups, organise
events and projects and
attend other things in the
evening such as youth
groups. I visit schools to help
run groups and classes. I
also do pastoral visits to
some people from the
church. I enjoy singing so I
have sometimes helped the
band lead the congregation-
al singing on a Sunday.
The biggest learning
curve has been to work in
a team with a completely
new set of people, who all
work in diferent ways and
come from totally diferent
backgrounds. Each term our
youth group runs something
called the Big Night Out! I
really love planning it. We
invite lots of teenagers from
across the city and beyond
for a special youth event
in the church. It is a great
way to connect with other
young people and we know
that they return to their own
churches encouraged and
enthused!
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Its been great living in
Ingol with Sandra (see
opposite) she doesnt
only open her home to
Barnardos children! I am
going to miss her family, all
my friends, the church
people and so much more
when I move on in the
summer, but I will always
cherish my time here and
seriously hope to come
back after my degree!
With thanks to Barnardos
Come in and nd a superb range of books, CDs, DVDs, cards and gifts for
special occasions at the Christian Resource Bookshop on Fox Street, Preston.
Friendly staf will help you nd what you are looking for.
Web: www.christian-book-centre.co.uk
Phone: 01772 259279
Email: cbcpreston@aol.com
DI SCOVER MORE. . .
Alzheimers Diseaseis the most common
cause of dementia and a growing problem
in the UK and across the world. The loss
of precious memories afects the lives of
patients, careers, families and friends.
For over 15 years DrTrevor Crawford,
from the Centre of Aging Research at
Lancaster University, who is also a partner at
FulwoodFree Methodist Church, has been
conducting research to improve the
diagnosis of this disease so that patientswill
have access to earlier treatment.
On September 6th, Saturday 3-4pm
(Followed by refreshments) at Fulwood Free
Methodist Church, Dr Crawford will give a
presentationof his work, and explain how
we can all help in the ght against this awful
disease.
You are warmly invited to join us, please
feel free to bring family andfriends.
6 SEPTEMBER 3.00 4.00pm
Date For Your Diary
Fighting Alzheimers
J E S S WI L L I AMS ON
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was introduced in the last magazine
as the new intern from Cornwall.
How fast time ies!
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Dave and Hazel Sewell
have sponsored children via
Compassion International for
many years and share some
of their experiences with
us. Hazel was awarded an
MBE in 2012 for her work in
setting up the Cedar House
Counselling Centre in Pres-
ton. www.Cedar-House.eu
For more information go to: www.my.compassionuk.org/app/thebigpicture
Or ring: 01932 836490. Heart magazine thanks Bekah Legg, PR and Media Manager,
Compassion UK for the up-to-date information.
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Compassion has been running for 62 years and works in 26
countries around the poverty belt of the planet. Compassion
currently has 1.3 million children on their books.
80% of sponsorship money goes directly to programmes that
benet the child.
12 % goes towards nding the next sponsor.
2% goes to the child ministry which facilitates a one-to-one
relationship between the sponsor.
6% goes to admin and governance.
Independent research last year resulted in the Wydick Report
which stated that Compassion-sponsored children were more
likely than their peers to enter White Collar jobs, stay in school
and be leaders in the communities and beyond.
M
ong is eight years old. He lives in
Bangladesh, one of the most
poverty-stricken countries on the planet.
He mostly eats rice and vegetables and has not been in
good health for some time. Thankfully he has been able
to have treatment recently and is doing better.
Marwin comes from a poor community in Equador.
Iya lives in Indonesia, as does Elza. Byeringere
was from Rwanda
- he was eleven
in 1994 when the
genocide struck. We
never heard from
him again. Rosadette
was a teenager from
Haiti her
time with
the project
came to an
end so we
said good-bye.
We wonder what
has happened to her
since.
These are just a few of the
children we have been
privileged to sponsor during
the last 20 years or so. We
have learned so much from their
letters, drawings, project reports
and photos. All this is made
possible by Compassion, an
amazing charity which is trans-
forming the lives and futures of
1.5 million children worldwide
who otherwise would have had
no hope of breaking out of the
gruelling cycle of poverty in their
families and communities.
And its such good value! For
only 25 a month (the price of a meal out?) the children
get daily food, health care, education and support for their
family life-changing stuf! On top of that, each child gets
to know that there is someone out there who cares for
them, writes to them, sends photos and remembers them
in their prayers. This, in turn, enriches their families and
communities and we get to know that we have been part
of something which really makes a diference.
We are so grateful to Compassion for giving us this
opportunity. They have over 60 years of experience,
huge resourcefulness and their real sense of yes!
Compassion runs through all they do, like the letters
in Blackpool rock! You can check out their website
at www.compassionuk.org
Maybe you feel drawn to change a life in
some far-ung corner of the world. With a
modest nancial commitment, a little
time sending letters and photos
(which you can do on-line) and
some space in your heart and
your prayers, a childs life
could be allowed to blossom,
a family helped and a
community blessed.
Speak up for those who cannot speak for
themselves, for the rights of all who are
destitute. Proverbs 31:8
Toddlers
If you are an expectant or new mum there is a relaxed, friendly
place for you and your baby in our caf area. Walk through the
front door and meet other mums and make friends.
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Tuesdays 10am - 11.30am
(term-time only)
Come to our popular Toddler
group with your pre-schooler; a
time for you to have a cuppa and
chat while watching your toddler
play. There is Bible story time in
a separate space for the over 3s
and a singing time for everyone to
enjoy at the end of the morning.
There is plenty of parking and
disabled access and facilities.
Cost: 1.50
for 1 adult with up to 3 children.
We meet in the car park of the church on Lightfoot
Lane. Everyone of all ages is welcome to join us on
our monthly country walks, along canal towpaths,
riverbanks, or even venturing into the Dales or Lake
District from time to time. Dogs welcome too!
Our walks take between 3-6 hours followed
by a hot drink at a cafe!
Phone: 01772 861597
email: general@fulwoodfmc.net
Li g ht foot Ra mbl ers
Tuesdays 10.15am 11.30am (most weeks)
BUMP & BABY
If you are a teenager and want to find out more about
the youth groups at Fulwood Free Methodist Church,
phone the church during the daytime on 861597 or go
to our website for more information.
British Sign Language for the Deaf
If you are deaf, the 10am services are signed in BSL and
SSE by members of the congregation. Everyone enjoys the
high use of visuals that illustrate the talks. There is space to
sit and enjoy a free cofee and chat after the services.
If you want to pop in during the week, especially for
Wednesday Lunch Break,
there are usually people who
communicate in sign language
who will welcome you.
Our wonderful house-keeper,
June Steele, is deaf. She works
in the building most weekdays
just ask on reception to
speak to her.
Sunday
10-11.15am Morning Service
Depending on their age, children go straight to Crche,
Energize or the youth hall (known as Cypress).
Toddlers aged 2-3 head for their special room upstairs,
known as Aunty Annes class.
Hymns and songs are led by one of several music bands.
There is time to pray and listen to a talk or message from
the Bible. The talks are usually recorded and available
from our website (see back page).
All morning services are signed/interpreted by a team of
volunteers for those who are deaf. Other events such as
Alpha may be signed on request.
6.30-8.00pm Evening Service
Followed by free tea and cofee
Fulwood Free Methodist Church
Links to all the news and upcoming events,
plus many more resources via the church
website.
ADDRESS
Fulwood FMC
Lightfoot Lane
Fulwood
Preston
PR2 3LT
TELEPHONE
01772 861597
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WEBSITE
www.fulwoodfmc.net
for info on our church
for podcsasts listen to our
Sunday messages online
for blogs thoughts and ideas
for you to read
EMAIL
general@fulwoodfmc.net
CONTACT
Its our Family Fun Day again.
7th June at the church.
All Welcome. Free!
Special Events
Find out whats on in the coming days, then come along and make
friends. You can phone Vicky on reception and check out the
details; she is happy to answer your questions.
Regular Events
This menu link will point you to what happens each week from
Toddlers to Teens, Who Let the Dads Out, Ramblers, Craft afternoons
or Prayer evenings. There is also up-to-date information on
Wednesday Lunchbreak, Celebrate Recovery and much more!
Walk through
our website!
www. fulwoodfmc. net
Curious about the Christian f aith?
Alpha is a friendly event to meet others with similar questions and no pressure
to conform to anyone elses view All very welcome No cost 10 evenings
usually Thursdays 7.30pm 9.30pm A meal followed by a short DVD then
discussion in a small group.
Lif e is Worth Exploring
Try Alpha.
For information on the date of the next Alpha, call in at Fulwood Free Methodist Church or
contact us by email or phone using the details on the back of Heart magazine.
Registered Charity No. 514359