“We are called to be
a growing, inclusive, evangelistic and justice-seeking church.” (Methodist
Church)
“Continue to live your lives in him, rooted
and built up in him.”
(Colossians 2 v 6-7)
“Blessed are those
who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence.
They are like trees
planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water.
Such trees are not
bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought.
Their leaves stay
green, and they never stop producing fruit.”
(Jeremiah 17 v 7-8)
These words
encourage us to trust in God for growth at church and in our own personal
relationship with Jesus.
The four S’s at the
bottom of the card are the four areas we will focus on as a church over the
next few years. They are:
Spiritually: We are shaped by
worshipping together, praying together and learning together. Growth is not
instant, but a daily, steady, faithful walk with God.
Whether seen or unseen, growth happens when we stay rooted in Christ. We will
endeavour to go deeper in our faith and love for God.
Socially: Christianity is
never meant to be a solo project. To grow socially is to grow in fellowship and
friendship. It is to share life with one another – the laughter, the tears, the
milestones, and the ordinary days in between; having fun and eating together.
Community is about
real people, with all their quirks, gifts, and weaknesses, learning to love one
another in Christ.
Supporting: To grow together is
also to support one another. Paul often urged the early churches to “encourage one
another and build each other up.” Faith is not a race we run alone, but a
journey where we sometimes need to lean on each other.
Sowing: We grow together by
sowing. Jesus told the parable of the sower scattering seeds, and some of those
seeds fell on good soil and bore a harvest far greater than anyone expected.
We are called to be
sowers of the Kingdom – planting seeds of kindness, justice, and faith in our
community. We may not always see the fruit of what we sow, but our task is to
sow faithfully and trust God with the harvest.
Alpha has started
and we trust God for growth – we journey together.
We look forward to
everything God has for Dale Street this year, 2026 and beyond. Let’s GO!
Spiritually-socially-supporting-sowing
Our monthly Prayer Service will be handled using Zoom
during the winter months.
Sunday 7th December
Sunday 4th January
Sunday 1st Feb
all at 6.30pm
Please send an email for the Zoom link
All are Welcome
Have you ever wondered why Nigel and Michelle start
moving all the furniture after Church on a Sunday? If you don’t know 150 Scouts and Guides from
across the County rehearse a variety show to be performed each year at the Spa
Centre. We are very grateful to Dale
Street for letting us use the building on Sunday afternoons and Wednesday
evenings.
Many of us in the Church are involved in the show,
including Sara Rouse as the Producer.
Max Watson says “WAGS is great as you make loads of
new friends.”
If you’d like to see the outcome, the performances are
from 24 – 28th February and tickets are available from Nigel Hailey
or online at Tickets – WAGS Gang Show
Dale Street Church will be hosting three free Lunchtime Organ Recitals
On
Wednesday 4th March:
Wednesday 1st April
Wednesday 6th May
at 12.30pm to 1pm: Bring your lunch: tea and coffee provided and listen
to some well-known pieces as our organ is brought to life!
Meet the sphynx,
the three sanddudes,
and the guardians of
the great pyramid
When: Friday 20th
March at 7:30
Saturday 21st March at 3pm
Saturday 21st March at 6pm
How much: Adults,
£3, Children FREE
Booking details will appear here shortly
