RADIATOR PROBLEMS We have radiators on the organ side of the chapel not working at the moment. A plumber is "on his way". Meanwhile if you want to be sure to be warm, sit on the pulpit side of the Church! An oil-filled radiator temporally keeps Eileen warm at the organ.

FIRE INSPECTION The Fire Extinguishers have been serviced in early October by Dronfield Fire Services.

"MR. WESLEY" Rev. Mark Coles leads our Family Service in November, on the 16th, centred around John Wesley, whose 300th Anniversary it is this year. For the children, a Ladybird book about the great man will be given to them during the service. Starting Time 4pm

WELCOME to Hannah Rachel, a daughter for Maria and Richard Slater, a granddaughter for Linda and David, born on Friday October 17th.

October 2003

WELCOME TO NELL We are pleased to welcome Mrs Helen Shallow as our Lay Worker. Helen's official welcome was at Hall Rd. on Sept 7th and her first preaching appointment at Mount Tabor a week later, and despite being poorly "Nell" and her family joined us for Harvest Festival last week.

CUBS The Hollingwood Cub Scout group has disbanded, and no longer meets on our premises.

HALL FLOOR received its annual clean and polish at the beginning of September.

HARVEST last Sunday had an attendance of 16, a good display of pasta products and harvest produce. £40 was donated for the produce, to benefit the NCH Action for Children (The National Childrens Home) and the pasta products along with some from Clowne and Barlborough, will be starting their long journey into Romania on October 26th.

IN BRIEF Circuit Prayer Meeting Dates for our church in the New Year are JAN. 16th & MARCH 19th. at 7.30pm

Church Council 7.30pm Wednesday October 8th

Peter Richards, from the Hostel, died suddenly last week, aged 67

CHURCH FRONT IMPROVED The front door and porch interior have received several coats of paint to give a cared-for look to the Church. The notice-board has been temporarily updated, and the new oval "one church" sign was put up by Cedric, who also put winter-flowering pansies in the "hanging gardens of New Brimington" to quote our minister. The painting was by Mr. Brian Morris, the cost £75.

DISABLED TOILET A start is to be made in the near future on the installation of a disabled unisex toilet. When the new legislation comes in, in 2004, we will have covered the main requirements of the Act with access, toilet and ability to hear all being accounted for.

September 2003

LEADERSHIP CHANGES This month sees Rev. Mark Coles becoming our Minister, with Mrs Nel Shallow as Lay Pastor. Don't forget the Welcome Service for Nel at Hall Road on Sunday 7th Sept. 3pm

ESPECIALLY FOR YOU Sister Elizabeth has given some copies of her booklet containing reprints of articles she writes for People's Friend to sell to benefit our Church Fund. Price £2 a copy.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD We shall again be supporting this appeal by filling shoe boxes with goodies for needy children all over the world. If you would like to fill a box, Mrs Hill has the details and they should be ready by the beginning of November.

SUNDAY SCHOOL Our Sunday School is restarting after the summer break on September 14th at 10am, when the children will be able to "Pick a Prize". An ideal time for new-starters to come along.

August 2003

WELCOME TO HELEN The Welcome Meeting for our new Lay Worker, Helen Shallow is to be on Sunday 7th September at Hall Road at 3pm. This is an important appointment for our Church, and we ask for your support for Helen.

TRAVELLING WITH MARK The July Family Service was greatly enjoyed by preacher (Rev. Mark Coles) and congregation alike, with singing including the new favourite Travelling Song relating to the talk Mark gave on our needs driving on the motorway, and in our Christian life.

HELP FOR ROMANIA Mr Arnold Carley brought vividly to life the living conditions in Romania with good humour and humility. Here was a charity we can be pleased to support, knowing that the aid goes directly to those who need it. We gave a lot of food and clothing on the night, which will be winging its way to Romania this autumn.

HARVEST FESTIVAL this year takes place during the Family Service on Sept. 21st at 4pm. Gifts of produce or pasta etc will again be welcome.

SUNDAY SCHOOL Our last Sunday School before the summer break was a visit to the home of four of our children, the Cliffords, and their ducks, guinea pigs, feret, assorted birds etc. The children had an extra treat - a bouncy castle, and we learned that God wants us to take care of His creation.

July 2003

FAMILY SERVICE LAUNCHED June saw the launch of our afternoon Family Service. Local homes received an invitation, and we advertised in the free paper. Using modern methods Rev. Mark Coles and Mr. Mark North led the service which included traditional hymns and a super "childrens" song (for children of all ages). Please encourage as many as can to come to our next, on SUNDAY JULY 20th at 4pm.

SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS On Sunday July 20th at 10am the Sunday School is paying a visit to the home of Julie & Anthony Clifford and family to meet their pets. The Family Service is at 4pm that day. Then Sunday School "breaks up" and doesn't meet until Sept. 14th at 10am BUT please support the August Family Service - Aug. 17th, 4pm.

CHURCH PORCH It is hoped to paint the Church Porch soon, inside and out. The front doors having suffered an overdose of sunshine!

June 2003

LAY WORKER ARRIVES THIS AUTUMN On September 1st, Mrs. Helen "Nell" Shallow will join our Circuit as a full-time lay worker. As we look forward to welcoming her, she looks forward to the challenge facing our church. She has already visited Mount Tabor, and has some ideas to help us go forward. "Nell" lives at Cliff College, and her main area of work will be with New Brimington, Brimington and Brimington Common.

MINISTERIAL CHANGE In September the Circuit will be arranged geographically. Rev. Mark Coles will become our minister, having responsibility for the western side of the Circuit, with Rev. Peter Cross, our Superintendent Minister, looking after the Bolsover, Clowne etc. churches

ANNUAL CHURCH MEETING is on Tuesday 10th June at 7.30pm. This meeting is open to all, a warm invitation is given.

THE LOCAL PREACHERS have their meeting at Mount Tabor on Wednesday 11th June, at 7.30pm.

CIRCUIT PRAYER MEETING date for Mount Tabor has been changed to Friday 20th June at 7.30pm

FAMILY SERVICE Pray about it, spread the word, give all your support. We should pray for Rev. Mark Coles as he prepares to lead our new FAMILY SERVICE. We need to make a good start on June 15th at 4pm.

ON FRIDAY JUNE 11TH Mr. Arnold Carley will be our guest - telling us about his experiences taking aid to Romania. Gifts of tinned food or pasta or good second-hand clothes will be welcome on the night (7pm).

May 2003

EASTER-TIME As our service started on Palm Sunday the children marched around the Church singing Hosanna, waving Palm branches and they received their African Palm Crosses from Mr Graham Cutts. On Easter Day 12 children and 12 adults joined together in Family Communion led by our Minister, and Mrs Barbara Cutts conducted the remainder of the Easter Celebrations. The Children were given an Easter Egg.

ALL STEAMED UP Two of the new "quick-boil" kettles have been purchased to replace our out-dated ones.

GREETINGS have been sent to Mrs Sherry Needham, who was ordained at her home Church, Cameron Harvester in Kansas, a week before Easter.

PRAYER MEETING for our Circuit takes place on 30th May at 7.30pm at Mount Tabor. Other dates are posted at the back of the Church.

CHRISTIAN AID LUNCH Despite being not very well attended because of other events that day, the Christian Aid Lent Lunch in the Church Hall which Mount Tabor hosted raised £53. Mrs Hill thanks all who gave financial support or help on the day.

ON MOTHERING SUNDAY, Children and Mums came to the first part of the service. All the ladies received flowers, and the preacher was the minister.

A GIFT in loving memory of Mrs. Angela Hearnshaw is being made to the local Baptist Youth work in ChristChurch

April 2003

NEW TIME FOR "NEW" SERVICE There will be a 4pm start time for the Family Service which is being launched in June. Rev. Mark Coles is to lead the services which will be on the third Sunday in the month. Don't forget that on these days there will be a Sunday School, but no Morning Worship. All other Sundays will still have Morning Worship. Please pray about this new project, which we hope will attract our own Sunday School children and their families, our own congregation, and young families living locally.

NEAR-FULL CHURCH last Sunday when Rev. Peter Cross led a special Family Service including the Baptism of baby Mia Emily Williams. A delight for all present, a beautiful baby and some good support for mum, made for a very special service.

NEW NOTICE It has been agreed to replace the millenium sign over the church door with the newer magenta coloured sign.

HOLY WEEK On MAUNDY THURSDAY, 17th April at 7.30pm the United Service is at the Congregational Church. On GOOD FRIDAY, 18th April the walk from New Brimington is at 11.30am, to the Village Green for the Act of Witness at 12noon.

March 2003

SUMMER START FOR AFTERNOON FAMILY SERVICE Rev. Mark Coles will be leading a new initiative with the launch of an afternoon Family Service from June onwards. The idea is that this service will be once a month. On that day there will be a Sunday School but no morning service. It is hoped that this move will attract more young families. On the other Sundays it will be Morning Worship as usual.

A CHRISTENING! It is a long time since a baby was baptised at our Church, so March 16th is a special day indeed, and we do hope for a good congregation, at 10.45am This will be a service for all ages, led by the minister.

REMEMBER THE NADIN'S? Jack scoured old copies of Staveley News when we had a web-site enquiry from The Nadin Society. He came up with some 1957/8 references when the family lived in "Gentlemen's Row below the chapel. Has anyone any memories of the Nadin family?

THE WOMEN'S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER The service this year is at Brimington Parish Church on Friday March 7th at 2.15pm.

GUTTER REPAIRS The original guttering above our former schoolroom was leaking at a joint. Doug, of Doug's Property Repairs has tackled the problem, and refixed a loose roof-slate.

THE CHURCH COUNCIL The Church Council has decided to send a donation to Mrs. Angela Hearnshaw's Memorial Fund, for youth work at the local Baptist Church in Christchurch. There will be a plate at the door next Sunday, March 9th. We felt it fitting to honour Angela's memory in this way. Thank you for your support.

LENT LUNCHES Our turn to host the Christian Aid lunch is on March 21st, and Eileen is happy to receive offers of help, or donations towards the cost.

KETTLES We are to purchase two new electric kettles to replace the two we have - one was given by Stephen Bales!

MRS HILDA STOREY The total received from the donations in loving memory of Mrs Hilda Storey, was £419.

JOHN WESLEY This year marks the 300th anniversary of John Wesley's birth, and we hope to celebrate with a special service and maybe a trip out to Epworth.

February 2003

MORE FROM AUSTRALIA Our web-site correspondent, Mrs Colton of Victoria sent greetings at Christmas with colour photocopies of her Sunday School prize - 96 marks in 1954, her mission collectors certificate, and her Good Templar Lodge Examination certificate. Mrs Colton was Vera Clarke, and she lived near to Mr.Large on Station Road. In her family were Fred, Edna, Brenda and Alan. Vera has fond memories of Mr. Large in his black waist-coat and shirt sleeves rolled up, of Mr.Smith in his grey suit, tall and slim with white hair, and of Mr.Richardson, who, she recalls, passed round the collecting box. The envelope from Vera actually arrived on Christmas Eve, it was so good to hear from her. What a wonderful thing the web is. In our case it truly is WORLD WIDE.

FROM MARGARET SIMPSON Margaret has sent a message of thanks to our Church for the love and support shown on the passing of her mum Mrs Hilda Storey. The collecting plate at the back of the church realized £129, which Margaret asked to be given to Mount Tabor.

CIRCUIT PRAYER MEETING The Circuit Prayer Meeting took place on Friday week at our church. We began with a cup of tea and enjoyed fellowship and prayer.

PARTIES There have been two Children's Parties in our Hall since Christmas. Don't forget we have a hall second-to-none for such occasions, at a very reasonable rate. Contact Mrs Hill, 470879.

COVENANT SERVICE Despite the snow, our Covenant Service with our minister was a good way to start off the new year. Peter also had a prayer with the Sunday School

MRS ANGELA HEARNSHAW We were sorry to hear last week of the death of Angela Hearnshaw. Angela and Brian with their children Carly and Simon used to live on Sycamore Road. They worked and worshipped with us before moving to Christchurch, Bournemouth. Angela and Brian called at last year's Jubilee Party which we held for the children. Despite Angela being in considerable pain, it was good to share a few minutes together, and made us think of happier times. Our love and our prayers are with the family.

I know not what the future hath
Of marvel or surprise
Assured alone that life and death
His mercy underlies

January 2003

CHRISTINGLE 75! We took out Christmas Cards to homes around the chapel, 300 in all, with details of the Christmas services. This resulted in a congregation of 75 - we had made 60 Christingles. Rev Mark Coles led the service, Darley Dale Brass Ensemble provided the music, and the children sang and did a nativity tableaux. We are indebted to Mark and the Band for such a memorable service.

MRS HILDA STOREY In Hilda's sudden death on December 19th we lost a friend who was positive and cheerful, preferring the background "making cups of tea" to the limelight. Hilda lived in the Railway Cottages on Station Road. She enjoyed coming to chapel until her health became poor. She was a member of the famous Ladies Circle and even more famous ladies Concert Party. Rev. David Whitehouse, speaking at her funeral, remembered a lively lady "with a sweet tooth" - a reference to her wonderful cakes. We sang "What a Friend", Hilda's most requested hymn. There was a good company for the Funeral, reflecting the love and respect we had for Hilda. The service was followed by Cremation. To Margaret, Alan and their families, we offer the condolences of our Church. Take it to the Lord in Prayer..

PANTOMIME VISIT On the Monday before Christmas 30 children and adults enjoyed "Dick Whittington" at Chesterfield Pomegranate. For the first time we had a bus supplied by Community Transport. As it was raining this was very welcome. The theatre has stopped giving a discount for small parties, which increased the cost to us, but once again we thank those who gave donations to help defray the expense.

CHRISTMAS DAY The preacher on Christmas morning was Mrs May Hoyes, the theme was "HOPE" It was a good service and the attendance was 22, literally made up of all ages.

MRS VERA COLTON Mrs Vera Colton, nee Clarke, now living in Victoria, Australia has sent an interesting package which arrived on Christmas Eve. Look out for more details in next month's Newsletter. Vera emigrated in 1969.