Christ Church, Longridge

Spurgeon’s Charity recently sent me an update on Kibera School which is near to Nairobi. The children are well looked after and learn in classes of 40. The classroom language is English and the children work towards key subjects of English, Maths, Kiswahili, Science and Social Studies. From our church we send £50 per month. [...]

It’s hard to know what to do when we hear of disasters like the earthquake in HAITI. But one thing is certain – we can’t do nothing! Of the thirteen charities that make up the DEC (Disasters Emergency Committee), World Vision, a Christian charity, has said ‘one thing we can all do is pray, pray, [...]

This year the Theme for the Christmas Decorations is Circles. Church Organisations and others are already busy decorating Hoola Hoops to hang around the walls and windows but if you are part of an organisation which would like to contribute, please see Jane Turner or John Spencer as soon as possible. The church will be [...]

There are many constants in this life, and one of them is that as soon as the schools have gone back, and September is in full swing – the Supermarkets begin to roll out their Christmas Stock! This means, of course, that the panic to get Christmas organised starts earlier and earlier each year, and [...]

Calling all members and friends of Christ Church, Longridge! This year our Harvest Celebrations will be around the theme of ‘A Harvest of Talents’ – and this is where you come in!! At Christ Church, we have many talented people, and many forms of talents – and I’d like us to incorporate them all into [...]

July 12th is Action for Children Sunday (formerly known as NCH). You will find envelopes in Church, into which you can put a donation, if you wish, and return it in the next week or two. This is the children’s charity of the Methodist Church and has been running for 140 years since 1869. Each [...]

There will be a ‘Knit and Natter’ group at the Manse on Wednesday 7th January, 2-4pm. All are welcome – including the men! Come and share in Fellowship and refreshments, and knit something useful for our 2009 Operation Christmas Child Initiative. Don’t worry if you don’t have needles or wool – we’ll pool our resources [...]

We began our autumn programme with a social Coffee Evening early in September and since then have had some really good Monday evenings. Thanks to Betty for putting together such varied speakers for us. Our Minister came and spoke about how she was led into becoming a Minister. The ladies enjoyed getting to know Helen [...]

Once again John Spencer is entering the Great North Run on Sunday September 30th to raise money for the ongoing Sierra Leone project. If you would like to sponsor him please put your name on the list in the foyer.

I would like to thank all those who have contributed so generously, during the year at Friday coffee mornings, Sunday morning coffee and on NCH Sunday, in order that the church has been able to forward this year, a total of £500 to the National Children’s Home. On behalf of all the vulnerable children and [...]

Our weather forecasters didn’t get it quite right. There wasn’t a total deluge on Pentecost Sunday here in Longridge as had been predicted but at least, we were warned that outdoor activities might not be possible. Sadly therefore we were unable to put up the marquee and enjoy ‘Picnic in the Park’. A few brave [...]

It’s almost here. June 30th at 2.30 pm will see people from all over the country descending on Christ Church for Helen’s Ordination and Induction. It should be a really exciting day and we pray, the beginning of a new and exciting period in the life of our church. Helen tells me that she will [...]

Thank you to everyone who helped with hospitality and catering when Helen Higgin-Botham came to ‘Preach with a View’. It was great to see so many at the service, lunch and meeting. The voting for Helen was one hundred percent at both Churches and so we look forward to welcoming Helen and Colin to Preston [...]