West Devon Methodist Circuit
BRIDESTOWE
Situated:
Station Road,
Bridestowe,
Devon,
Services: 10.30am or 11.00am
Minister: John Peak
Sen. Steward: Mr J Horn
Treasurer: Mr. Brian Maddaford
Youth work:
Mr. Dean James
Contact: Mr Horn
15 members
Zion Bible Christian Chapel was built in 1830 and opened on the 1st January 1831.
The stone-laying ceremony of the present chapel (united Methodist Chapel) took place
on the 25 July 1906 and the formal opening was on 25 September 1907.
An unusual feature on the outside of the chapel , placed there sometime after the first
World War, is a plaque giving the names of all men in the parish who had served in the
forces during the War. During the Second World War part of the premises were used
for showers and NAAFI for our troops and the American Forces (as there was a large camp in the parish which was also used for POW's).
In 1998 major renovation were carried out, the pews, the pulpit, the interior porch were all removed, floor made to one level, carpeted, 100 comfortable chairs provided, modern staging, PA and loop system installed.
The premises, chapel - which is used as a dual purpose building, Hall and church lounge together with a modern kitchen and as well as being used on a Sunday is used by the community during the week. We use projected hymns, readings and power point at the services.
A Local Covenant was made with our friends at St. Bridget's Parish Church in 2005 and it is hoped to have al full LEP in 2010.
~REGULAR EVENTS~
- Sunday 10.30 am 1st Sunday of Month - Family service with Anglicans- alternate -Parish Church/Chapel.
- Sundays - Morning Worship at 11.00 am
- Sunday - CAFÉ Church 2 or 3 times per year.
- Monday 7.30 pm House Fellowship at Lyndhurst, Rectory Road.
- Wednesday 9.00 am Prayer meeting alternate Briruth and Lyndhurst.
- Wednesday 2nd & 4th of the month 7.00 pm to 10.00pm Family Games Evening.
- Friday 7.00 pm Triple F (for young people 10 to 15) Fortnightly.
- Saturday 3rd of the month Barn Dances are held in the chapel.
- 50/50 Shop on Wednesdays and Saturdays 10.00 am to 12 noon from April to Christmas.
- Other events as per circuit diary.
For further details please contact the Minister (John Peak) at 01409 221252 or by email.
