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successful year as we look to further enhance and improve the facilities we are trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops
fortunate to be looking after. perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and
complete, not lacking anything.”
There are currently several regular events in the village hall available to everyone
including Yoga; Pilates and Keep Fit. These activities can only continue if enough Most people wouldn’t think that the trials and problems which come our way are
people make use of them and there are currently a few spaces available at something to be joyful about. But as we pray about them, and trust God to bring
each and so if you’re interested in giving one of them ago look for the details on an answer, then our faith grows and when the next problem comes our way we
the notice board. know that God will help us through that one too. That’s why it is possible to know
God’s peace at difficult times, and even know His joy as well.
There is also scope in the diary for the village hall to host more regular and one off
events. If you have an idea for activities or events you would like to see happen in When problems come and you can’t sleep, don’t count sheep, talk to the
the village hall do get in touch. As trustees it is our primary concern to ensure the Shepherd!
village hall is funded and maintained to secure its status in to the future but we’d
be keen to support new ventures where we can.
Just a Smile
If you’d like to get in touch please contact us via the village hall secretary or
contact me direct on schorley30@gmail.com or on my mobile 07818 078191 A little boy had been working hard on his drawing at Sunday School, but the
teacher was not at all sure that it illustrated the story she had just told. The
drawing showed an aeroplane in flight, with four passengers. “This doesn’t look
like a Bible story to me”, said the teacher. “Yes it is”, the boy replied, “it’s the flight
to Egypt”. On being asked who the figures were, he explained that they were
Jesus, with Mary and Joseph, escaping from Herod. “But who is the fourth figure?”
asked the teacher. “Don’t you know?” said the little boy, surprised, “That’s
Pontius ... the Pilot.”
Eight year old Peter was at the christening of his baby brother. Afterwards the
vicar jokingly asked Peter if he could take the new baby home with him. “Oh
no”, said Peter, “we brought him – you only get to wash him.”

BERE HEATH METHODIST
CHAPEL

Our next Service at the Chapel is on July7th at 3.00pm
and will be led by Rev Sally Spencer.
Everyone is welcome.
The next Buggies and Brunch is a picnic and games
morning at Forest Gate, if the weather is wet at the Chapel.
A big thankyou to everyone who helped at our recent coffee morning. We
raised £320, which was a brilliant total. This money will help to keep the Chapel
maintained.
For more information contact the stewards: Karen Smith (01929 471339), Caroline
Harrison (01929 471378).

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