Blog Posts - HOPE & PENYFFORDD

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.

Come along to this week's special 'Pop In'

24/5/2022

Do come along to Hope Church Hall on Thursday 26th May from 11 am. for a coffee morning supporting 'Children with Cancer UK'.

Then at the regular Thursday 'Pop In' our new venture 'Soup & Pud' will be available from 1:00 pm.

Everyone is welcome.

Soup 'n Pud Lunch

18/4/2022

Hope Church has a new fund-raising venture - a Soup 'n Pud Lunch.

The first is to held this week on Wednesday 20th April from 12 noon to 2 pm and it is hoped it will become a monthly event on the third Wednesday of every month.

You will be served with a choice of home-made soup with a roll, followed by a choice of tasty home-made puds plus tea or coffee. All for only £5.

Do come along and support this event.

Easter flower displays in Hope Church

17/4/2022

Those who came along to the Welcome Afternoon yesterday were able to admire the beautiful floral displays adorning Hope Church ready for Easter Day. On Easter Day itself the congregation also showed their appreciation of the artistic talents of our band of flower arrangers. Remember the church is open every day if you would like to visit.

TOMMY returns to Hope

3/3/2022

On the 11th of November 2018, the United Kingdom remembered the centennial anniversary of the end of the First World War. You may remember the wonderful display of poppies cascading from the Church Bell Tower to ground below.

David and Sue Pickering also made a generous contribution towards the 100 year anniversary, by purchasing a silhouette of a WW1 British soldier, commonly known as ‘TOMMY’.

TOMMY was placed in the churchyard, as an act of remembrance to those who gave their lives for us. Unfortunately TOMMY was soon to disappear from the churchyard, without trace, and has been missing for over 3 years.

On Friday 11th February 2022, David and Sue Pickering remembered their own very sad loss, the second anniversary that their son, Nick, died. When David visited the churchyard on this sad anniversary, where Nick is remembered, he was amazed to see that ‘TOMMY’ had been returned, and placed at the bottom of the main church steps. For David to find TOMMY on such a day is almost miraculous and certainly sent tingles down my spine when he phoned me to inform of the return.

It is hoped that rather than hiding TOMMY away to keep him safe, David would like to have him displayed, in order to be a constant reminder of those who paid the ultimate sacrificed for our freedom, and also to show that God Moves in a Mysterious Way!

Helping local people in crisis

14/2/2022

As many of you will know Laura and Dawn come to Hope Church Hall car park every month collecting donations for Flintshire Foodbank. February’s donations provided 24 kg of food. Thank you to all contributed and remember you can deposit donations any time in the box in Hope Church.

The photo below shows Dawn and Laura with their best ever collection which was in December when the donations provided 105 kg of provisions along with £75 in cash and cheques.

If you feel that you are struggling or know of someone who is and would
welcome a foodbank voucher, Hope Church is now a registered referrer.
Contact the church by email at editor@hopeparishchurch.org

January 01st, 2022

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Preparing for Christmas

10/12/2021

Those visiting Hope Church recently or passing by will have seen that the Christmas crib is on display in the churchyard and the stars on the tower are being illuminated one by one as we progress through Advent. Thank you to those who made sure that we can enjoy these sights again this year.

With reluctance we have decided to cancel the Christingle and Carol services due to concerns over the spread of the new variant of coronavirus at large gatherings.

However, the Christingle service will be online on Christmas Eve at 3.00pm, via Hope church Facebook page.

You can collect Christingles beforehand from the Church Hall at the following times:

Tuesday 21st December, 6 - 7 pm
Wednesday 22nd December, 10 – 11 am
Thursday 23rd December, 1 – 3.30 pm.