AMPTHILL INFORMATION FOR LOCAL PREACHERS / VISITING MINISTERS

Service time: 10.30am

Congregation size: Approximately 20, aged 40-80+

Children & young people: Normally no children or young people present

Hymn Books: Congregation copies of Singing the Faith, H&P and Songs of Fellowship 1 but as we project the words of hymns most requests could be accommodated

Methodist Worship Book available

Music: Piano normally; organ occasionally

Worship Leaders: Two, sometimes

Lectionary expected: No

Congregational involvement: Read lessons; drama and puppets by arrangement

Intercessions book: Yes

Lord's Prayer: Traditional; but flexible to fit with preachers’ preference

Contact with preacher: Worship contact will write/email in good time with welcome; order of service required by the preceding Wednesday

Orders of service: N/A

Offering: Usually before the service; dedication prayer appreciated

Communion arrangements: Flexible arrangements to fit with preachers’ preference; steward on duty assists

Sound system: Both fixed and radio microphones. Can play CDs

Computer: Available and used for words and visuals; please email any slides or presentations to enquiries@ampthillmethodist.org by the preceding Wednesday

Wi-Fi and Internet: No

CCLI Licence: 22922

One License: A-633102