MADELEY BAPTIST CHURCH - PICTURES!

150th Anniversary of the Opening of the Chapel
Sunday Morning Services move to John Randall School. (6th April 2008)

Coinciding with the 150th Anniversary of the opening of the High Street chapel (6th April 1858) we expanded into the local community by commencing to hold our Sunday Morning services at the John Randall School in the Hills Lane area of Madeley.

On Sunday 6th April 2008 we began with a celebration praise and a short sermon in the chapel attended by Lord and Lady Grocott (Bruce and Sally) and other friends of Madeley Baptist Church.

The congregation then left the church and led by Ben Trumpeter (our Boys' Brigade Captain) and Wellington (Telford) Brass Band, the Brigade and Congregation processed from Ænon Chapel to the School via the Hills Lane estate. The banners flew and the light covering of snow glistened in the sunshine adding to the festive feeling.

At John Randall School we socialised over refreshments before a short service which included addresses by Lord Grocott and the Rev. Dennis Weller. Throughout we were supported by many friends who joined us including members of the local police.

madeley baptist church logo
The 'Heart' banner ready in the church. 		lord grocott
Jacquie welcoming Lord and Lady Grocott.
grocott and booth
Lord Grocott chatting with Paul Booth, the project manager for the move.
Stella reacting to the message on the balloon?
chapel service
150th Anniversary celebration service before the march. 		church door
Rev. Keith Osmund-Smith watching the congregation set off.
zac
Enthusiasm for the march shown by Zach. 		start march
The march gets underway.
keith
Come on you lot, keep up! 		total parade
That's better, all together now.
Queen street
Ben leads us into Queen Street. 		Walkers
Bruce, Keith, Jacquie (with Zach), Ruth and Edwin.
Chris
Chris bears the banner into Hills Lane. 		passes flats
The flats in Hills Lane.
The parade sheepdogs
The parade sheepdogs (rear safety net). 		queen st
Re-join Queen Street for the last leg.
goal in sight
The goal in sight. 		anna
Encouraging wave from Anna (our oldest member).
refreshments
Arrived at the school. Well earned cuppa. 		service
Keith receives the Boys' Brigade Colours from Bearer John Bates.
lord grocott
Lord Grocott. 		weller
Rev. Dennis Weller
cake
150th anniversary cake for Ænon Chapel . 		banner
Unfurling the banner for first service at John Randall School.

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