Author: Derek Painter

March 18, 2020 Derek Painter

Brother Richard Hendrick, a Capuchin Franciscan living in Ireland, has penned a touching poem about coronavirus.. Lockdown by Brother Richard: Yes there is fear. Yes there is isolation. Yes there is panic buying Yes there is sickness. Yes there is even death. But, They say that in Wuhan after so many years of noise You…

March 17, 2020 Derek Painter

We have recently been told that Welshpool Meals on Wheels is now operating 5 days a week instead of 2 days a week. The Day Centre is now closed.

February 28, 2020 Derek Painter

 Ash Wednesday – Matthew 6: 1-6, 16 -21. As we open your word tonight, open our minds to understand, our hearts to obey, and our hands to serve those with whom we share the planet. Amen. Before I was old enough to know better, I used to believe that part of the presbyteral role of…

August 12, 2019 Derek Painter

For 15 months every Methodist District in Wales is leading a creative and imaginative prayer month. In September it is Welshpool & Bro Hafren’s turn and during the month our church will be involved in: Every Monday, there will be prayers just before 10am and again at 12 noon. Every Thursday, from 12 until 1pm…

April 12, 2019 Derek Painter

The church now has a DEFIBRILLATOR which is on the passage wall at the front of the church.  It is in a locked cabinet with a keypad code for unlocking it.  The code can be found on the noticeboard in the vestibule of the church or, as soon as it is registered, can be obtained…

February 20, 2019 Derek Painter

We will be supporting the Festival of Transport again this year.  The church will be showing models of all aspects of transport. We would like to hear from anyone who has models they would be willing to display or know of individuals or groups we might find it useful to contact. The Festival will be…