Rocky News

February 3, 2012

Messy Church comes to Sprowston

Messy Church comes to Sprowston

What is it? It’s free fun for all the family. Where is it and when? It will be hosted here, at Sprowston Methodist Church on Wroxham Road, Saturday teatimes – 5.00pm to 6.45pm – on 11th February, 31st March, and 16th June. Who is it for? It’s for all the family. Children MUST be accompanied [...]

January 24, 2012

Street Pastors – Antigua

Street Pastors - Antigua

Two of our members are currently working in Antigua on the Street Pastors project. We are pleased to announce that we now have a dedicated page to follow their work, you can view it by clicking here. Please pray for the work they do and for their continued health.

January 2, 2012

Fresh Opportunity

Fresh Opportunity

Several new year messages have hit the headlines. Whether you reckon this is a year to reform public attitudes to the young (a “national habit of being suspicious…”) and tackle the unhappiness and anxiety it breeds, or that, despite economic gloominess, 2012 is a year of great opportunity with Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee and the [...]

December 24, 2011

Time to wonder

Time to wonder

It was full house yet again… and a real joy to host so many visitors to our all-age “Carols-round-the-Crib” service for Christmas Eve. Dozens of children and young families joined together as we recognised how important it is to remember birthdays – and to remember to celebrate the birthday of our Saviour, Jesus. A lovely children’s [...]

December 20, 2011

Full House

It really was full house, once again, at the Carols Service last Sunday evening. Besides the carols and readings, there was a larger-than-usual band of musicians, a super quartet and a delightful singing group of Chinese friends. Reckon that 180-200 folk were there to be part of it all. We’re now gearing up for the all-age [...]

December 15, 2011

The Box

The Box

Just a quick note to say we will be having a Christmas party next week – 22/12/11. We will be bringing nibbles but would really appreciate if you could bring a little something too. Everyone can come either in regular clothes or in Christmas fancy dress! The following Thursday (29/12/11) will be a one week [...]

December 12, 2011

Messy Church

Messy Church

Over the past few years ‘Messy Church‘ has found a place in churches of most denominations. At it’s heart Messy Church aims to create an opportunity for parents, carers, grandparents and children to enjoy expressing their creativity, sit down together to eat a meal, experience worship, and have fun within a church context. Here in [...]

December 11, 2011

Christmas Dinner

Christmas Dinner

A marvellous time was had by all who attended our annual Christmas dinner. The ladies did us proud with an excellent 3 course meal which followed a splendid service in the main church. Are you looking forward to next year – I am. Book early! Pictures now on Flickr.

December 5, 2011

Drop-In Success

Drop-In Success

With over one hundred children and their various family members booked in, we knew it would be a bumper occasion on Saturday 3rd December… and it was! Grateful thanks to Chris (Families Worker) and to everyone who helped and made it all possible. With crafts and games to keep children well-occupied, and refreshments available through [...]

December 2, 2011

Samaritan’s Purse

Samaritan's Purse

Thanks to everyone who helped fill a shoebox, or offered cash support to help the Samaritan’s Purse project again this year. A total of 217 boxes have been filled and sent on – and we know these will be a blessing to many children in real need. Below is a short video showing the journey [...]

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