Sheila Gardner
At
this strange and unprecedented time, Sheila Gardner has felt the prompting to
advise us that she feels now is the right time to lay down the leadership of
our Sunday Children’s ministry, Kidzone. She has done this with a heavy heart,
but also with the recognition that a new generation is emerging, in a very new
kind of technological age, into a new kind of world.
Sheila
has served in children’s ministries at Bethel for more years than she may care
to remember. She is frequently recognised in the street by grown-ups who tell
her that she was their Sunday School teacher when they were little children.
And it comes as no surprise when Sheila finds herself teaching the children
(and sometimes grandchildren!) of her former pupils.
Sheila
is not entering her dotage. She will still be involved in Good News Hour, and
catering, and…………….all the other things the Lord has in store for her (she has
been warned!) But for now, we would just like to give a huge thank you to
Sheila for her extraordinary ministry into the lives of so many children – the
record will be in Heaven.
Anna Cherian
Daniel
Cherian became Pastor at Bethel in May 2019. He heads up a leadership team
consisting of Pastor Nigel Atkins and his wife Michelina, and Elders Peter Kay
and Haydn Sharman. They are ably supported by a team of Deacons.
As
we look to grow the work at Bethel, and see God’s Kingdom built up in our
community, we have invited Pastor Dan’s wife, Anna, to join the leadership
team. We have been greatly blessed by her preaching ministry and her caring
character. Pastor Dan freely admits that Anna is not only his wife, but also
his spiritual support, and a true co-worker in his ministry. It is, therefore,
a natural step for Anna to join him more formally in progressing the exciting
plans for Bethel’s future.
Anna
will initially take on the leadership of our children’s teaching ministry on
Sundays whilst also participating in the church leadership meetings. Her
role will become more defined as we go forward, but Anna may also look to
provide some assistance to the Church Administrator as time allows.
We
are excited to announce this new development and look forward to what God is
going to do at Bethel in the coming days. If you would like to pass on any
feedback or comment on this appointment, please telephone or e-mail Peter Kay
at the church address. (bcfgadslane@gmail.com)
Julie Vaughan.
Having served
as a Deacon for five years Julie now feels that the time is right for her step
down from this ministry. The Leadership team and Church Council thank Julie for
her service and fellowship and pray for God's guidance in this next season of
her life and ministry.
Peter
Kay
Administrator
