BIRDWELL METHODIST CHURCH
Sheffield Road
Birdwell
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S70 5XB
Our Church, opened in March 2004 
Birdwell Methodist Church is a welcoming, friendly church, opened in March 2004. It is situated on Sheffield Road, which is the main A61 road through Birdwell, and is just ¾ mile from junction 36 of the M1 motorway (See our location map at the foot of the page). Our modern building, with sanctuary at the front (with a beautiful and inspirational stained-glass window), and a large hall to the rear, caters for all ages. There are three clubs for children, plus another for birth-to-four years of age. Upstairs we have two further rooms. (The Hall and Upper Room are available for hire - please enquire from our booking secretary Mary, on 01226 290568). Our Sunday morning services vary in style, with hymns and worship songs to suit the occasion. Most of our hymns and songs etc. are projected on-screen using ZionWorx
. We only have an occasional evening service at 6.15 pm, as arranged. Please go to our Calendar page for details of events, activities and services taking place.
12 Orchard Croft, Dodworth, Barnsley S75 3QY Tel: 01226 770422
revmickneal@googlemail.com
Stewards:
Mr Paul Horswill Mrs Mavis Kitchen Mrs Sheila Jackson Miss Margaret Beardshall
Property Secretary & Website:
Mr Paul Horswill
To book a room, or the hall for your party, etc,. please go to the Bookings page or ring Mary on 01226 290568 Bookings Secretary: Mrs Mary Horswill
May God's blessings be with you!
We welcome you to join in our events and services.
'Let the children come unto me, for of such is the kingdom of God'
ZionWorx 2014 presentation program by Jubilate Software Ltd
used at Birdwell Methodist Church
NO ACCESS TO SCHOOL FROM CHURCH CAR PARK
BIRDWELL PRIMARY SCHOOL HAS ASKED THE CHURCH
TO CLOSE THE CAR PARK IN FRONT OF CHURCH, DUE
TO CONCERNS FOR THE SAFETY OF CHILDREN ARRIVING
AND/OR LEAVING SCHOOL.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO ACCESS TO THE SCHOOL
FROM THE CHURCH CAR PARK, AS THE GATE IS NOW LOCKED.
WE APOLOGISE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.
PLEASE NOTE:
WE HAVE Sunday morning services held jointly AT HOYLAND METHODIST CHURCH, at 10.30 am. usually on the FIRST SUNDAY in the month. also HOYLAND METHODISTS JOIN US AT BIRDWELL usually on the THIRD SUNDAY of the month, but PLEASE CHECK our calendar page to make sure!
Sunday Services
Sunday 19th August
United at Birdwell
10.45 am: Ms Ruth Gilson
Sunday 26th August
10.45am: Own Arrangement
Sunday 2nd September United at Hoyland 10.30 am: Ms Ruth Gilson - - - - - - - - - and at Kexborough at 3.00 pm Welcome Service for Rev Ben Scrivens
Sunday 9th September
10.45 am: Mrs Ellie Peet
Sunday 16th September United Here 10.45 am: Mr Ray Taylor
Sunday 23rd September
10.45 am: Rev Mick Neal - Lord's Supper
Sunday 30th September 10.45 am: Harvest Festival with Mr John Foster
Sunday 7th October
United at Hoyland Harvest
10.30 am: Rev Alan Taylor
Sunday 14th October
10.45 am: Own Arrangement
P.A.C.T. FUNDRAISING EVENT
SATURDAY 20th OCTOBER
Details to follow
Z U M B A with Shawny-Leigh Mallison at Birdwell Methodist Church. Wednesdays: 6.00 pm to 6.45 pm Please check with Shawny-Leigh.
'HEALTHY BONES'
Exercise Class, led by Bronia
Mondays, 10.00 am - 12 noon
Click the button at the top for more info
Irish Dancing Class
Tuesdays, 6pm - 8pm
NOW REHEARSING AT BIRDWELL -
'THE JUBILEE SINGERS' (MD Iris Higginbottom) REHEARSALS AT BIRDWELL FRIDAYS, AT 10.30 am - 12 noon
see the Jubilee Singers page
The 'Joyful Noise' Choir Rehearsals usually on 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month 7.15 pm to 8.45 pm If you enjoy singing, or you would like to give it a try, just come and join us, we don't bite!
WEEKLY COFFEE AFTERNOONS
Usually Wednesdays -
Please Check!
2.00 pm to 4.00 pm
WATERCOLOUR PAINTING CLASS
(also now doing Acrylics)
Thursdays, 10 am to 12 noon
Restart POSTPONED - Please Watch for Details
Photo: Kath showing acrylic patterning techniques
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN PAINTS!
Cost - £3.00 per session, for Church Funds
See our Watercolour Page!
Twice-Weekly Yoga Classes,
led by Melissa Stansfield
Mondays, 7.30 pm - 8.30 pm
Wednesdays, 7.00 pm- 8.15 pm
The Jubilee Singers at Birdwell, 20th September 2014
Jubilee Singers at Higham & Barugh Green, 27 July 2014
NOTE: We are looking to extend into other crafts,
such as banner making, soft furnishings. etc.
Please keep in touch; you can contact us with ideas
and suggestions for other hobbies.
We continue to collect tinned goods and other food items (in date) for the local food bank. Please bring your gifts to leave in the box at church for delivery to our local distribution centre. Thank you for helping in this way.
For a video tour of the premises, go to
Birdwell Methodist Church page on Facebook, and click on Video
Visit Facebook and leave your comments!
and please 'Like' us!
EASY FUNDRAISING
PLEASE COPY THE LINK ADDRESS BELOW, (or go to our 'Links' page) AND SIGN UP TO DONATE TO BIRDWELL METHODIST CHURCH. THEN SELECT YOUR ONLINE RETAILER, BUY ONLINE, AND THEY WILL GIVE UP TO 15% OF YOUR PURCHASE PRICE, TO SUPPORT BIRDWELL METHODIST CHURCH AT NO EXTRA COST TO YOU!
http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/birdwellmc/
PLEASE GIVE IT A TRY, AND HELP TO SUPPORT OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/birdwellmc/
'LITTLE FISHES'
for pre-school children and their parents/carers £3.00 Tea, coffee and toast served for carers, Stories, songs and toys, and healthy snacks for the children. Tuesdays 9.00 am to 11.30 am (during term time)
BARNSLEY STREET PASTORS
LAUNCHED 15th JANUARY 2010, 7.30 pm
at ST. GEORGE'S CHURCH, BARNSLEY.
Please pray for this important work!
See 'Barnsley Street Pastors' page
New Street Pastor volunteers needed
What's a Street Pastor? - visit http://www.streetpastors.co.uk
and www.barnsley.streetpastors.org.uk
Junior Kids' Club is led by Julie Phillips and helpers, 3.45pm on Mondays (during term-time) for ages 5 to 7 years Kids then move on to the Exodus-run Kidz' Klub
KIDZ KLUB & ROCK SOLID
WEEKLY, THURSDAYS, 5.30pm and 7.30pm
KIDZ KLUB GROUP FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 8 TO 11
ROCK SOLID GROUP FOR THOSE AGED 11 TO 15
CLUBS RUN BY THE EXODUS PROJECT
EXODUS NOW HAVE A CHARITY SHOP AT CUDWORTH
Called 'STEP', it is situated at 208 Barnsley Road, Cudworth, S72 8UJ
Ring 07886945081 (June)
or 07840463642 (Martin)
to arrange collection of items for sale at the shop.
Come along and browse (and buy!)
W.E.A. Family History Course
Has now closed.
WE SUPPORT THE
SAMARITAN'S PURSE SHOEBOX APPEAL
at Hoyland Methodist Church
How to find us:
Birdwell Methodist Church is situated on the A61, 3/4 mile north of M1 Junction 36. For your satnav, use our postcode S70 5XB. (Please be aware that new roundabouts/road layout is now in operation, close to the M1 junction 36).
Please Note that the Chapel itself has no Landline Telephone
The map above does not include the new roundabout system now open and causing occasional chaos!
Please follow the road signs and get in the correct lane!
We hope to update this map soon
Look for the church on your right hand side when travelling north (towards Barnsley). There is a Car Park to the rear, and parking for the less-able at the front.
This website shows events which occur in the building through the week, some of which help to keep your body in shape. We feel it is important to keep your spiritual life fit as well. We believe that coming to God in worship helps to keep our spiritual balance. Come and join us in worshipping our Lord Jesus Christ - you can be assured of a warm, friendly welcome.
For more details, please contact any of our stewards.
To speak to Rev Mick Neal,
please phone him on. 01226 770422.
His email address is revmickneal@googlemail.com.
Contact him if you would like a Baptism,
Wedding or Funeral in the church.
You can email us about the website, or contact one of our team
for any other reason, by emailing us at:
paul.horswill@sky.com
(please allow a few days for our reply)
