Andover St Andrew's

Location
Weyhill Road, Andover  SP10 3BH (for map click below)
http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?lat=51.2089&lon=-1.5042&scale=10000&icon=x
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 ST ANDREWS MISSION POLICY STATEMENTAND ACTION PLAN 2009/10
Purpose:Our purpose is to respond to the Gospel of God’s love in Christ 
Objectives  To fulfil our purpose we will:
Ø      Provide worship that is thoughtful, prayerful, challenging, uplifting and varied.
Ø      Offer a welcoming fellowship.
Ø      Encourage growth in Christian understanding and experience.
Ø      Provide a safe and secure environment for all.
Ø      Continue to witness through the example of our Christian faith at home, work,
       and in the Community.
Ø      Seek relevant ways of communicating our faith.
Ø      Efficiently and wisely to manage our resources.

 Action Plan for 2009/10
a)  Support the Messy Church initiatives

b)  Strengthen the links with the local community

c) Look at internal changes to the building, storage and kitchen areas, to develop
    strengths for mission.
 

Service Times

Come and Sing 10.30am followed by morning worship at 10.45am
For names of those conducting worship, see Preaching Plan

Style of Worship and Resources

A traditional pattern of hymns and prayers, with Sermon is followed on most Sundays, but variation within this format is not a problem.  Hymns and Psalms and Songs of Fellowship are available as are pew Bibles (New International version).  An organ accompanies worship and the church has a regular organist. There is a sound system, which will play tapes and CD's and the service is usually recorded. A radio mike is available for the preacher and there is also a lectern mike. It is possible, with some notice, for a screen and overhead projector to be made available and with somewhat longer notice, a computer projection system is possible.

Parking

Parking is available at the Church for about 20 vehicles.
There is some permissive parking outside local businesses, outside business hours.

Toilet Facilities

Toilets are available on the premises.

Disabled Facilities

There are ramps in place to the front and rear entrances to accommodate wheelchairs.

A loop system is in use.

A disabled toilet is provided.

 Hiring of Premises

St Andrews has both a lounge and school room that is available for letting
throughout the year and can be used for various functions from
children’s parties to weight watchers.
For further details please contact our lettings administrator on joan.harris3@tesco.net

The Church is licensed for Weddings and Baptisms and Funerals may also be arranged.  For further information about weddings, baptisms and funerals please contact Rev Peter Catford peter@kennet-and-test-valleymethodist.org.uk . For baptisms and funerals, Deacon Shirley Mackintosh may also be contacted; shirley@kennet-and-test-valleymethodist.org.uk