Abbots Langley Methodist Church
Magazine
January 2008

Where is everyone?

• We are charged with taking the gospel to God’s people.
• Fewer of His people are coming into the church and therefore clearly we need to find ways of taking the message out to them. That is what the Fresh Expressions day is all about.

On VISION DAY , Saturday 26 th January members from churches from all over the Watford area are meeting for a day to find out how some churches have found varied and new ways to reach out. There are some real success stories where young or old, fit or disabled have been reached and touched. We will be able to explore ways in which we can reach out to others in Abbots Langley and it could be through things we are doing at present, with contacts with our colleagues and neighbours, or something totally new.

Fresh Expressions : changing church for a changing world

The day will include worship and chats from people who have seen real growth.. The cost is £10 and includes buffet lunch and teas and coffees.

Please do come and explore the future together at St Michael’s Catholic High School, High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford from 9.30 am to 4.15 pm. Please book your place before 10 th January by paying £10 per person to Alison Crookes (29 Sandringham Road, Watford, WD24 7AY). Thank you.

 Need more details? Please see the Fresh Expressions flyer in the vestibule or speak to Chris Nash or Steve Jenkins.

Please pray for those involved in the leadership of the VISION DAY, and also that many people will be moved to attend:

For Chris Nash and the steering group

For preparations (technical and practical)

For the day itself and the venue

For key people, eg people with specific roles

For the health of people leading the day and for safe travel

For a real awareness of the day (publicity etc)

For positive responses from church leaders etc

For God’s guidance as to how Christians can work together in each area

For the people attending – that they catch the vision

For the workshops throughout the day

For Fresh Expressions as a whole – that many people will be reached.