HOPE & PENYFFORDD - News

Hope4all has returned!

11/3/2023

After a short hiatus, Hope4all has returned to Hope Church at 4pm every Sunday.

The service aims to be an accessible way for anybody to worship God by using modern worship songs, everyday language in an informal and relaxed setting.

It was a wonderful experience to have so many return and worship together.

Refreshments are served as you enter the church, and there is an area with books and toys for children too.

Everything is on the projector meaning your hands are free for coffee or colouring!

We look forward to welcoming you to Hope4all, and if you have any questions or prayer requests, please do speak to one of the leadership team.

See you soon!

Hope Church at Christmas

25/12/2022

Hope Church has been beautifully decorated for the services over Christmas and can still be admired by visitors over the coming weeks.

A festive time at Pop In

23/12/2022

There was a distinctly festive air at Pop In this week. The monthly 'Soup and Pud' was supplemented by mince pies, cakes and other Christmas fare. As well as the usual chat and fellowship there were lovely table decorations to be admired and crackers to be pulled.

Thank you to all those who make the weekly Pop Ins so enjoyable.

Collecting for Flintshire Foodbank

13/12/2022

Thank you to all who have been generously donating to the monthly collections for the Foodbank.

At today's collection there was a festive air as Laura and Dawn served tea, coffee and mince pies to the donors.

Donations are always gratefully accepted and can be left in the boxes any time you are in Hope Church or the Church Hall.

Hope Church is a registered referrer so if you or someone you know is struggling and would welcome a Foodbank voucher please contact editor@hopeparishchurch.org.

Advent Sunday at Hope

27/11/2022

Christmas started at Hope Church today, Advent Sunday.

Members of the congregation at a special Family Service this afternoon were reminded of the beginning of the Christmas story by the angels, Mary and Joseph, the innkeeper, not forgetting the donkey and also the Roman centurion (who received a few boos!) who showed us how the story began.

The congregation followed the performers outside where the story ended at the crib and, after a countdown, the Christmas lights came on.

Thank you to all those who took part. A memorable start to the Christmas season.

Happy birthday, Les

20/11/2022

It was Les's 80th birthday this week. As usual after Sunday's 11o'clock service members of the congregation joined together in the Church Hall for refreshments but this time there was birthday cake too! After the singing of Happy Birthday Les cut the cake and the photo shows Les with wife Kathleen about to give everyone a slice.

Many happy returns, Leslie!

An announcement by the Bishop

28/8/2022

Happy birthday, Gwynifred

14/8/2022

Mrs Gwynifred Leaney, a lifelong member of Hope Church, celebrated her 90th Birthday on the 29th July. She was with her family in Austria on her big day but the congregation were keen to offer their own congratulations when she returned.

So 'Happy Birthday' was sung to her at the beginning of Sunday's Morning Worship and after the service a 'Bring and Share' lunch was held in the Church Hall.

Mr David Pickering led tributes to Gwynifred, and many others present spoke of her dedicated service to the Church as well as relating fond memories of her time as a domestic science teacher and as leader of Hope Guides. There were very personal tributes too from people who greatly appreciated the support she had given them during difficult times.

Gwynifred, we hope you had a lovely time and we look forward to many more to follow.

Dragon Bags

3/6/2022

There is a new green recycling bin for clothes in the church car park. This is a free fundraising scheme that helps schools and other organisations across Wales (such as Hope church!) raise funds through textile recycling. For further details and a list of items that can be recycled please see https://www.dragonbags.co.uk/items-we-accept/

Hope Church is decorated for the Platinum Jubilee

3/6/2022

Do call in to Hope Church to see the beautiful floral arrangements marking the Platinum Jubilee. They can be admired on Saturday's Welcome Afternoon and at Sunday's services and of course on any day as the Church continues to be opened daily for anyone to visit.

Remember that Sunday's service will be followed by a Bring & Share Lunch to celebrate the Jubilee in the Church Hall from 12 noon and everyone is welcome.