Martyn Filsak

I've been serving as Local Lay Pastor in the circuit since 2019.  Some of you will have known me prior to that as I have been a local preacher in the Vale of Stour Circuit since its formation, and previously in the Stour Valley and Stour Vale circuits before mergers.  Some of you will have encountered me at Stargazing or other space-themed events that I have been involved in.  My membership is at the United Church, Lye.

My work experience elsewhere has been varied, and has included working as an administrator and training provider in Local Authority settings, an adult education tutor for statistics, maths and astronomy courses, and a Methodist Lay Worker in South Wales.  Before my first lay worker post I studied for a year at Cliff College.

I would like to run a series of studies on God and Science, looking at evidence from science, history, archaeology and biblical prophecy that backs up the story of our faith.  If this would be of interest in your church or home group, please contact me.

 

My responsibilities in the Vale of Stour Circuit have varied somewhat over the years depending on needs at the time.

Currently:

I assist Rev Jem Hawkins with the pastoral care and general oversight of Overend and Amblecote Wordsley.

I help with particular initiatives at a church, community or circuit level, for example outreach, Bible study (currently running online Thursday evenings).  The Friday afternoon Bible discussion that was previously held at Wesley is now a housegroup.  If you wish to attend either of the study groups, please contact me for details.

STARGAZING NEWS: Circuit Stargazing was last held on Saturday 2024 March 16 at Overend Mission.  It rained but it didn't dampen enjoyment of the occasion.  A good number of families and individuals attended and shared food and drink and fellowship.  Instead of the actual sky there was a slide presentation using images from planetarium software to show what might be visible in forthcoming evenings.  If you would like to have a Stargazing or space-themed event at your church please contact me.  Otherwise look out for future announcements.

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  • Day off : Monday