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	LIFE AND WORK of the Oxford Place Methodist Centre is published quarterly: Winter (January), Spring (April), Summer (July) and Autumn (October) by Leeds Methodist Mission Correspondence and contributions should be addressed to: The Editor, Life and Work, Oxford Place Methodist Centre, Oxford Place, Leeds LS1 3AX. Telephone: (0113) 245 3502 (office hours) or may be sent by e-mail to kenneth.tait@btinternet.com (Attachments are preferred in plain text, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, or RTF) Please visit our web site at www.oxfordplace.org.uk

Local Preachers
1984 Mr R K Lolley
1986 Mrs P Goacher
1991 Mrs E Waller
1993 Miss J Oliver
1993 Ms E Day
1994 Ms J Aitchison
Local Preachers on Trial
Joan Baldwin


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	On Sunday 24th July after the morning service we will say our farewells to Liz and Neil. A light informal lunch will be provided to give everyone an opportunity to speak to Liz and Neil. (Contributions towards presentations to Neil and Liz can be given to the Church or Circuit Stewards or the Administrator) On Sunday 4th September at 3.00pm there will be a formal Welcome Service for the Revd Adrian Burdon, our new superintendent minister, and Deacon Ruth Hinch.


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	time. The children do not often play games. Muslim women do not seem to have much idea about 'play'. The young Muslim house mothers are very good at domestic chores, but not good at entertaining or showing much affection to the children. On non-school days I have seen children squashed on the floor watching highly unsuitable TV programs for hours at a time, with no physical activity whatsoever. I have always taken art and craft materials to make butterflies and doves of peace. We have painted paper plates and doilies, and made cards. The girls love this though I suspect that when I leave the spare materials and felt-tip pens get lost in a cupboard. This month Reem, the 22 year old house mother, whose tiny bedroom I share, is going to Bethlehem on a 'play course'. I hope she will come back inspired. On this visit I started a daily dancing session. For about half an hour each evening the girls had the opportunity (in turns, because of the size of the room), to express themselves in movement ot Arabic movement. At first they were shy - this was new - but it was interesting to watch them relax as they danced unselfconsciously. The Bedouin girls had beautiful hand and body movements - it must be in the genes! The major highlight of my visit I missed by a week, though I spent a lot of time planning and preparing for it with Samar. But more of the Bread and Peace day next time.

Leaders of Worship and Preachers Trust (LWPT)

LPMA (Local Preachers Mutual Aid) and the Local Preachers Office are coming together to form the Leaders of Worship and Preachers Trust to provide one place where all those involved in the leading of worhsip can find practical and emotional support, fellowship, education, care and love.
Every one of our churches will be invited to support this new venture as they have LPMA and individuals who make donations will become Friends of LWPT.
LWPT will raise funds to

to make ends meet at home

to buy materials for study

to assist in the obtaining of state benefits

to enable people to continue to live in our Westerley homes

[Based on a letter received from John Witt, Leeds, who is a member of the


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	Michael our Chairman writes...


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	World Mission July - Remember to re-order your Prayer Handbook. The monthly prayers cover areas abroad where we support mission as well as each district in the UK. Your prayer is valued, especially by the people named each month. (£1.75) July - Saturday 9th: Afternoon tea at Mavis Freeman's. 2.30pm-5.00pm. Tickets £2.50. Sunday 10th: Morning worship led by Liz Day, including friends from overseas who worship with us. August - Bank Holiday Monday Book Fair. Helpers needed in the café and with preparation and clearing (speak to John Goacher). September - Sunday 18th: JMA Badge Presentation by Deacon Ruth Hinch. Thank you to all who gave to the JMA collectors. Monday 26th: Harvest Supper (details on notice board) October - Thursday 13th at 11.00am: Women's Network Dedication Service with Holy Communion


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	Calendar of Events


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	SUNDAY SERVICES AT OXFORD PLACE METHODIST CHURCH


	On 24th July the morning service will be followed by presentations to Liz and Neil and an opportunity to say personal farewells over lunch


	TEA AND COFFEE ARE SERVED IN THE LOUNGE AFTER EACH SERVICE