LEADERSHIP TEAM

A little bit about our Minister: Rev Frances Blood:

I am in my 6th year as Minister of Borrowash and Drawycott Methodist Churches.  I was excited when
I was invited to come to this area and felt there were great possibilities for me to expand upon.

Borrowash has many links within the community which I have developed.  We have looked at our buildings, which needed bringing up-to-date, to enable the premises to become the hub of the village.

My work with the schools has brought me great joy and it has been wonderful to welcome them into Church for Easter Experience and Christmas Experience and for their Carol services.  I have enjoyed visiting their plays and taking assemblies.  I enjoy popping into our Funday Monday Club for girls and the Friday Funclub for boys.

The introduction of the Ecumenical E100 Bible Study groups, which I have occasionally popped into, have brought spiritual growth and thoughtfulness and added friendship.

We are delighted that work has begun to modernise the front of our Church, which will make it more welcoming to the community.

Janet Horobin
I was a Steward over 10 years ago and responded again 3 years ago to the need
for another Steward.  In 2010 I became a joint Senior Steward and have found this position challenging but the other Stewards are very supportive i.e. I am no good on the computer!

I know from experience the help and love which comes from this Church
congregation.

In my spare time I swim regularly and watch Derby County when I can or listen to the results
when I can't.  I love reading and doing jigsaws.

Janet Cotton
I was previously a Steward for 16 years then had a 6 year rest.  I 've been back
in this post for 2 years   although this time as a joint Senior Steward.

I felt that God called me to return to stewarding and he has given me a chance to
serve the Church and congregation, because I have had so much support from
the Church that I feel it is my way of giving something back to my Church family.

I love gardening, dog walking and going out for meals.

Julie Pillips
I have been a Steward for 3 years.  After 30 years working with the children I now enjoy welcoming people and being part of the Church congregation.

The Church family are friendly, welcoming and we love socialising together.

I enjoy zumba and  tap dancing.  I am a member of the WI and love walking and reading.

Sue Griffiths
I have been a Steward for nearly 3 years and enjoy helping Frances in the preparation of the Church in readiness for service.

Receiving positive comments at the end of the service is uplifting.

The Church family gives a lot of support in friendship and fellowship.

I enjoy reading, cooking and looking after my grandson.

Neil Clarke
I have been a Steward at Borrowash for 18 months now but had previously been a Church Steward on two occasions at my previous church.  On reflection the role is quite different now as we are part of a Leadership Team within the church, encourage the Church in both spiritual and practical matters.

The Church family encourages participation  for all ages.  A wide variety of activites are available for everyone from Bible Studies, Fellowship Groups, Childrens activities and social events.  I particularly enjoy the social events when friends from the local community and families of our members join with us.

I enjoy going out for meals, visiting the theatre and cinema and exploring different areas of the country - particularly historic houses.