Flower Festival 2026
Afternoon Tea
There will be an Afternoon Tea in Church at 3.00 p.m. on Saturday 25th April. Sandwiches, cakes, scones, cream and jam will be served with tea and coffee. This is being organised by a group of Seniors from the Boys’ Brigade, along with a guiding hand from our officers, to raise funds for an International Camp in Denmark in July. The event is aimed at our Church family as the Seniors wanted to do something specifically for the members of the Church, whilst seeking to raise much needed funds. There is a sign-up sheet on the back table for catering purposes. The cost is just £10 per person.
Yellow Rose Café
This month’s Yellow Rose Café takes place on Saturday 18th April. Tea, coffee and cake are served from 11.00 a.m. and lunch from 12 noon; everyone is welcome to attend to share friendship, joy and happiness.
April Church Walk
The date of the next Church Walk has been changed to Saturday 18th April. The intention is to walk around Haresfield Beacon in the hope of seeing some of the bluebells, then to return for lunch at the Yellow Rose Café at Christchurch. If you would like to join, please contact Pauline or Sheila.
Nominations for Church Council
If you are feeling called to join the Church’s leadership team, nominations for the Church Council may be made up to Saturday 18th April. The form to be completed is available on the back table, and elections take place at the ACM on 29th April. Please give this prayerful consideration.
Easter Offering
If you would like to contribute towards the Methodist World Mission Fund’s EASTER OFFERING, please take one of the envelopes from the table at the back of the Church and return it in the offertory next week.
Mobility Walkers
Three Mobility Walkers have recently been donated to the Church and are in temporary storage here. They are available to anyone in need of one in return for a donation to the Church. Also, as we have limited storage facilities at Christchurch, it would be appreciated if anyone considering donations of bulky equipment could inform a Church Council member before leaving them at the Church.
Card Machine
Do you often find yourself without cash when in Church? We have now set up the card machine to accept small donations for Sunday coffee and biscuits. As the cost of coffee in particular has increased significantly of late, we encourage those who tend not to carry cash to make use of this facility as often as possible. Thank you.
