The church building was erected during 1870 and 1871 as a Christian Mission and dedicated by William Booth in 1871. William Booth is better known as General Booth of the Salvation Army, which he later founded. His wife, Catherine, laid the foundation stone on Thursday, July 6th, 1871.

The church became a United Methodist Chapel in 1907 and on the occasion of the Methodist Union in 1932 three branches of the Methodist Church, the Wesleyan, the Primitive and the United joined to become one church denomination.

In 1958 the Church was extensively renovated. In 1979 a hall and kitchen were added and this was fully modernised in 2013. The hall is now a popular venue for many church and village activities.

In March we enjoyed a lovely Café Church Worship for 'all-ages'. Twenty three came along and we wrote our prayers: 'We give thanks for the gleams of new life and colour in our world. God of the snowdrops, daffodils and sunrise we thank-you for signs of hope and light that give us encouragement and joy. We pray for Peace, Forgiveness, Happiness, Contentment. People will a discover a path to Jesus, Help for our parents, Faith Hope and Love. Amen.

On Mothering Sunday flowers/posies were given to everyone present and Julie Todd led our service. We enjoyed a lovely celebration singing songs: 'Love is something if you give it away'; 'Now Thank we all our God' and more. Such a happy and thoughtful occasion.

On Palm Sunday Reverend Crawford inspirationally led us through Jesus' journey into Jerusalem and we closed with 'Sing Hosanna'.

As I write this article we look forward to our Easter Journey into Holy Week reflections, Messy Church, Good Friday and then our Easter Praise celebration. This truly is a wonderful time of the year when we can give thanks to God for all his love.

Later in April we are starting a new group 'Time Together Tuesday' which initially will meet every two months. The idea is to provide an informal meeting place for mums and carers prior to them collecting their children from school at 3.30pm. Please pray for this new initiative and outreach.

We invite you to any of our services or events in April. Every week our worship is suitable for all ages and we feel sure you will find a very warm welcome.

'To God be the Glory, great things He has done......'

Paul Burson