Haxby and Wigginton Methodist Church

Youth cause Hope Invasion

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Stephen Spain

This Easter week, young people from across York have been working together and boldly spreading a message of hope on their city streets. Haxby & Wigginton Methodist Church joined with 29 other churches to pray for and support Hope Invasion – a huge, three-week youth mission.

In the run-up to the events young people from our church gave away free cakes at Joseph Rowntree School during lunchtime . Four of our young people got involved in the Street Invasion at the start of the Easter break and many others came to the event in the park.

As a result of the mission over 100 young people aged 11-14 have registered interest in attending a Youth Alpha, one of which will be happening here in Haxby – Youth Alpha @ Aroma

Read more here – Youth join together to share Jesus with York

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Youth Alpha @ Aroma

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Stephen Spain

Following on from Hope Invasion, Youth Alpha will be running at Aroma Coffee Shop from April 20th. A great opportunity for 11 to 14s to explore the Christian faith and ask some of life’s big questions, this will be just one of a number of Youth Alpha’s running across York.

More information on the Hope Invasion website.

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Journey through Holy week

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Stephen Spain

Join us in worship, as we journey through Holy Week together: from Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem to the last supper; from gethsemane to the cross; from the tomb to glorious resurrection.

We have services throughout Holy Week providing many opportunities to worship in different styles and settings. We hope you will be able to join us.

Palm Sunday

8:30 am Traditional Holy Communion
10:30 am Worship for All
7:30 pm Inspire – contemporary informal worship

Holy Wednesday

10:00 am Short service of Holy Communion

Maundy Thursday

7:30 pm Holy Communion on the evening of the Last Supper

Good Friday

10:00 am “At the cross” – Churches Together service outside St Mary’s followed by coffee and hot cross buns in the hall.
7:30 pm A Service of Light and Darkness

Easter Day

6:00 am Sunrise Service – At the youth shelter on Ethel Ward Playing fields, followed by breakfast at Aroma Coffee Shop.
8:30 am Traditional Easter Holy Communion
10:30 am All Age Easter Celebration with Holy Communion
6:30 pm Easter Evening Service

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WHaM team @ Heslington Cup

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Stephen Spain

We had a wonderful afternoon of competitive football at the Heslington Cup yesterday afternoon.

The weather was fabulous, and the football and fellowship was excellent.

WHaM Heslington Cup - March 2012

WHaM fielded a young team, that more than exceeded expectations. Every member of the team played with enthusiasm and it is fair to say that we played well against competition from St. Pauls A & B teams, YCC, Heslingston, St Barnabus and Holy Trinity.

We may have come 7^th place, but we can all say that we played our best and thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon.

Our team consisted of Michael, Edmund, Jack, George, Matthew and Jacob.

Thanks also to the parents and adult supporters who came along to cheer the WHaM team.

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Shoebox ideas

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Jacqui

I know it’s only February, however, retailers will soon be thinking of getting rid of their winter stocks to make room for spring and summer – watch out for deals on hats, scarfs and gloves so you have them ready for later in the year.

Watch out for bargains through the year, toothpaste or soap on buy one get one free and the like. We could see who gets the best value for money filled shoebox!

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Fairtrade Chocolate Tasting & Workshop

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Stephen Spain

Aroma coffee shop in Haxby is holding a Fairtrade chocolate tasting & workshop on Thursday 1st March 7.30 – 9pm. Tickets are available from Aroma at £5 each and include refreshments & treats to take home.

We are looking for volunteers to bake refreshments for this event. We would like 5 or 6 “new” cakes or tray bakes that use Fairtrade ingredients which we can sample during the evening. Please have a word with Lisa on 763416 or lisacolsh@yahoo.co.uk if you can do a one off bake.

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SCARECROW FESTIVAL 2012

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Victor M

Our Scarecrow Festival Planning Team is now in place and hoping to produce the best Scarecrow Festival to-date! Of course, this depends on the response of our local community – who haven’t let us down yet; they make and display the scarecrows – the local businesses supply us with the prizes; and we ask God for some good weather!

Making a scarecrow this year? – register here!

The Festival will be over the 5th, 6th & 7th May weekend - the trails £2.00 each (not per person!) will be on sale from 10.00am to 4.30pm on the Saturday & Monday; and from 12 noon to 4.30pm on the Sunday. The later Sunday start gives us time to attend the All-age Family Service at 9.45am to which you are invited too!

There will the usual light meals and refreshments available at the above times: also face-painting for the children (and the young in heart!) and so we look forward to seeing you (again?).

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New Church Website Launched

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Stephen Spain

The new church website has been launched – with the help of a virtual bottle of champagne; may God bless her and all who sail in her – or something like that.

The old website was starting to creak a bit after more than ten years of service. Let us know what you think, and we’ll try and keep it fresh, useful and fit for purpose.

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Helping your family to live alongside dementia

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Stephen Spain

More people are affected by dementia everyday: often children find themselves having to offer sensitive care to their parents and loved-ones having to cope with a changing relationship with a partner.

This free course offers practical help for those facing dementia within their family. Over three weeks the course will enable you to:

find out more about dementia and understand the jargon involved
understand what it may feel like to be experiencing dementia
explore your own feelings and uncertainties as you find yourself responsible for the welfare of someone else
explore practical plans and actions that can help you care for those close to you

Tuesday 6th,13th & 20th March 2012
7.30p.m. – 9.15 p.m.
at Aroma Coffee Shop, 30 The Village, Haxby, York

To book a place or for more information contact:
Corinne Brown 01904 761141 or email corinnebrown@btinternet.com

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Thank you 679 shoe boxes

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Jacqui

A huge thank you to everyone who packed a shoe box and also to everyone else who collected them in, transported or sorted them. 679 boxes are now making their way to Swaziland, via Sherburn in Elmet.

Don’t worry if you packed a warm hat, the regional representative of Operation Christmas Child came when the the boxes were collected and he confirmed that the hats are really popular in Africa.

I know that a number of groups that send their boxes to us have arranged direct collection this year so whilst our numbers hae dropped I am happy that there are as many boxes heading out as usual.

Thanks again.