Guests from Rwanda

On Sunday 30th November 2008 we welcomed into our church Rev. Anastase Rugirangoga and Mrs. Julienne Kayijuka.

They shared with us insights into the ministry of the church in Rwanda and spoke with us about the work, the hopes and dreams of >>  PHARP. << Peace Healing And Reconciliation Partnership.

The present building was dedicated in 1966 and became the place of worship for those who were at Moss Grove and Mount Pleasant. Worship takes place every Sunday morning and evening. It is enhanced by the choir in the evening and every fortnight “Welcome to Worship” offer praise for half an hour before the morning service. The Junior Church has a committed team of workers and one of the delights near the end of the morning service is when the children and young people present to the congregation some of their activities that day.
The care and well being of young people continues throughout the week. The playgroup meets most mornings and the uniformed organisations in the evenings. The church and the community make full use of the buildings. The Wordsley Amateur Dramatic Society and the Gwynne School of Dancing use the hall for rehearsals and productions and the Gentlemen Songsters meet every week. Thus we are very much part of the local community.  Weekly activities include an Afternoon Fellowship Meeting, a Ladies Friendship Group and Stitchers (fortnightly). The  Kingswinford Krawlers will take you out and about the surrounding countryside on Saturdays.  One of the highlights of the year is the Christmas Festival.  There will a Junior Church presentation on Dec 14th, a Christingle Service, Dec 19th, Carol Service, Dec 21st  and midnight Holy Communion Dec 23rd. Do come and join us and feel the warmth of our fellowship

A letter from Anastase and Julienne
2nd December 2008

Dear Rev. Michael,

Greetings in Christ's name.

Julienne and I would like to thank all the friends at Kingswinford Methodist Church for the warm welcome extended to us last Sunday.
We enjoyed both the worship and fellowship with you and felt very much loved and affirmed in our ministry at PHARP - Rwanda. May we also take this opportunity to thank you for all the support you have given to the Komera Project.
Thank you, personally, for coming to pick us up at Paul's Manse and bringing us back there.

We will write when we get back to Rwanda to share with you about the trip.

God bless you all.

Anastase and Julienne