Network
October
2007 news...
The Channel Islands were asked by ex President
Alison Judd if we would send a representative to a special service at
Westminster Central Hall to celebrate ‘New Beginnings’.
Unfortunately our District President Pam Le
Poidevin was unwell and our Jersey President Lynn was also unable to
go. So as Jersey Vice President and District Vice President I went to
ensure that the Channel Islands were represented.
The service was a start of the 20th Year
Celebrations for Area 1 of which we are part and also the beginning for
some newly established districts now that London has its own District.
The service was led by Alison Judd and the singing
supported by Walworth Methodist Choir which was all black with their
natural rhythm and singing. Addresses were given by Rev. Jenny Impey
and Rev. Michaela Youngson.
The highlight of the service for me was a very
moving individual ‘Mime’ called ‘Watch the Lamb’ by Steve Murray. He
had such an expressive face and the whole presentation about taking his
children to Jerusalem for celebration only to find he was there when
Jesus was being taken to the Cross. How he was dragged into carrying
the cross and then finding his children again. I have to admit that I
was nearly in tears because it was such a moving drama. There was a
moment at the end as the congregation were moved to silence followed by
murmurings of praise by those who had been touched by his performance.
It was an honour to represent the Channel Islands
which was so very much appreciated and noted by the leaders and
congregation.
On behalf of the District I was presented with a
candle to commemorate the 20 years of Network only to nearly have it
confiscated at Gatwick Airport. After showing the Supervisor the Order
of Service and pleading my cause they agreed to let me take it through
as it was only small.
At the end of the service we exchanged ‘orders of
service’ with our name and address written on it. My exchange was a
young lady called Nada Okoanor from SW London and I look forward to
communicating with her.
Barbara Coote
January 2007
