Network
Lincoln and Grimsby
NETWORK EVENT CALENDAR 2010
AUTUMN
DISTRICT DAY
Wednesday 6th October
Ashby Wesley Methodist Church, Scunthorpe.
AM: Commissioning service for Muriel Jacklin, President 2010 - 2012
PM: Speaker, Alison Judd, Past Connexional President
DISTRICT NETWORK DAY
SPRING DISTRICT NETWORK DAY
The spring District Network Day was held recently on Thursday 25 March at Thurlby in the Bourne Circuit. Attendance was down on last year but those of us who were there enjoyed a relaxing day in the company of our Thurlby hosts and guest speaker, Judith Lampard who chose as her theme, ‘Sacred Places and Holy People’. Judith began with her ‘home chapel’ in Dove Holes, Derbyshire and took us on a journey through places, time and space where it was possible to reflect on and enhance our spiritual experience.
For myself, it was a nostalgic trip back to the circuit where I had previously spent 14 years; indeed, I would include Bourne and Thurlby Methodist churches in my list of sacred places as I spent so many happy times in both places, some of which I shared during the morning session.
During the short business meeting, information was shared regarding the future of network and the World Federation of Methodist and Uniting Church Women, soon to become ‘Methodist Women in Britain’.
We could not have managed without the sterling efforts of Trevor and Val Peacock who provided music and sound support.
SWANWICK CONFERENCE, 16 – 18 APRIL
This year’s conference was the first joint venture by both Network and the World Federation, attended by 170 ladies including just 2 from L&G District, Iris West and myself. As always, it was good to catch up with friends ‘old and new’ and to make new friends in the various groups and creative options.
The theme was ‘Moving and Travelling on’ in which the main sessions were a series of Bible studies and discussion based on the experiences of Mary and Elizabeth, with a Russian emphasis as Nicola Vidamour (main facilitator) had recently returned from ministry there.
Early morning prayers were available to suit many preferred styles and Alison Judd’s sharing of reflections on Rublev’s Icon of the Trinity was the highlight of the weekend for me. (Alison will be the guest speaker at the Autumn District Day on 6 October at Ashby Wesley in Scunthorpe).
The beautiful warm enhanced the relaxed atmosphere of the weekend and meant it was possible to really enjoy the grounds and setting of this well equipped conference centre.
Sue Leese, District Network President
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'Out and About with the District Network President'
DISTRICT NETWORK SPRING DAY
Muriel Jacklin [Vice president] Sue Leese [president] Diane Patrick [secretary]
Judith Lampard [Guest Speaker] and Sue Leese
Induction Day 1 October 2008 at Wesley Memorial Church, Epworth.
from left, Eileen Cutting (outgoing president), Joyce Hearn (guest preacher), Sue Leese (Districr President), Rev David Leese (who conducted the service).
1 October 2008
Muriel Jacklin (District vice president) with her bookstall, courtesy of 'King's Christian Bookshop, Scunthorpe.
Kick-starting the fund at Epworth Old Rectory
from left; Joan Sidaway (Curator), Keith Rothery (Treasurer) Sue Leese
Sue hosting members of Old Brumby Methodist Church, Scunthorpe at Wesley Manse, Epworth
after a visit to Epworth Old Rectory
May 2009
Sue with her ancient jam pan in which 87 jars of Raspberry jam were made.
June 2009
Sue with Reapham Network Ladies, after 'Teatowel Testimony 'talk.
July 2009
Manse Garden Party, Epworth and Crowle circuit members and friends.
District Day 19 October 2009
Display created by Elaine Turner for theme 'To be a Pilgrim'
left, Sue Leese right, Elaine Turner.
December 2009
'Sue's Sewing' stall at Epworyth Old Rectory Craft Fair.
December 2009
Presentation of £2000 to Epworth Old Rectory
from left, Claire Potter (Development Manager), Sue Leese, Graham Carter (Chair of Trustees),
Keith Rothery (Treasurer)
Prayer
Sewing
Singers
NETWORK OFFICERS
PRESIDENT- MRS SUSAN LEESE
VICE PRESIDENT- MRS MURIAL JACKSON
SECRETARY- MRS DIANE PATRICK
MINUTES SECRETRARY- MRS SUSAN THORNTON
NETWORK TREASURER- MR ROBERT GILLINGWATER
EASTER OFFERING SECRETARY- MRS JANICE COOK
QUITE DAY & OVERSEAS SEC- MRS SANDRA CLACK
The District continues to keep its World Church links with Bolivia, Germany, Mozambique and India (Tirunelvei).
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