The church was decorated with theams based on the services provided to the local community: match, hatch and dispatch.
The font and baptism. The birth of Christ, with the baby in it's manger. The bread and wine of the communion service. Weddings, the bride and groom.
Marion on the organ every hour. In the porch area a display of the life of Charles Wesley.
Born: December 28, 1707, Epworth, Lincolnshire, England.
Died: March 29, 1788, London, England. He is buried at Marylebone Parish Church, London.
Charles Wesley wrote over 6,000 hymns. The pulpit and the organ.
The pulpit and the commounuion table. The choir is all here. Calligraphy in the cloisters, everyone welcome to have a go.
The chidrens play area, with DVDs and videos. There was a quite prayer room, write a prayer or light a candle. The new mayor, (Who took office this very morning, making our Open Day his first official visit.) pays us a visit. Ron, Richard and Jim, should be 'ont telly like.
House groups stand. Shotokan Karate Club stand. Ron on the Traidcraft stand. The Beavers stand.
House groups and Dryden Childminder's stands. The Brownies and Guides stand. The Women's Fellowship stand. The Card Bugs stand, where you could try making a card.
The Christianity Explored stand. Developed over 10 years, Christianity Explored is an informal course for people who'd like to investigate Christianity, or just brush up on the basics. It explores who Jesus was, what his aims were, and what it means to follow him. You're not asked to pray, sing, or read aloud, and you can ask any question you like. Or, if you prefer, you can come along and simply listen. Click here for more information. The Men's Fellowship stand. The Socatots stand, new to Wesley. The Friendz stand.
The Card Bugs stand, where you could try making a card, again. Wesley Toddlers and Shotokan Karate Club stands. The Mayor at the Women's Fellowship stand. The Lower Hall.
The Mayor shows great interest in the Socatots stand. Socatots is a child physical development program that uses a variety of fun games to engage kids in physical activity.
The Mayor shows great interest in a varity of stands. (This Mayor is good at showing an interest in things.)
The audiance is waiting for the start.
So how do you think its going so far? Introducing Tohokushin Martial Arts. Take that!
Watching Tohokushin Martial Arts 1, 2 and 3. Meet the Mayor.
Miller Centre Child Minders 1 and 2. No No No Yes....
Food, glorious food, in the Upper Hall. There was a generous supply of sandwiches, buns, cakes, tea coffee and juice.
The Charities stand. The Upper Hall.
Inside the Main Hall, Gateshead School Concert Wind Band give a wonderful performance.
Inside the Main Hall, Gateshead School Concert Wind Band give a wonderful performance.
Inside the Main Hall, Gateshead School Concert Wind Band give a wonderful performance.
Inside the Main Hall, Gateshead School Concert Wind Band give a wonderful performance.
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