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ABBEY MEADS 19
New Abbey Meads minister introduces herself For tired parents and
energetic under 5s
Deaconess Maureen Spinks arrives in August to set up the first church presence in Abbey Meads
from the beginning of September. The Link invited her to make contact with readers. Busy Fingers are a voluntary run,
structured pre-school group based
I was born in Laindon, Essex and laying a brick but being involved in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. at the Haydon Centre.
grew up in the new town, Basildon. in actively building a new com- Our eldest daughter, Deborah, This friendly parent and toddler
At age 11,I paid 1 to lay a brick in munity of faith. aged 18 will, A' level results per- group combines a variety of activi-
the church that was built opposite Ian and I met and married in mitting, be going to university in ties with plenty of time for fun and
my home to meet the needs of the that new town church and our three October. Our son, Stephen, 17 will play.
growing new town community. children spent their formative be staying in Wakefield because Growing numbers means they
At the time I had no connection years regarding it as a second he will be one year into a four year are now open four sessions a week,
with the church that was eventu- home. Ian was a computer pro- apprenticeship with West Riding Monday and Friday mornings,
ally to help me discover Jesus grammer/analyst until I began Buses as a fitter/mechanic. Our lOam - 11.30am and Tuesday and
Christ, feed my faith and encour- training in Manchester as a Dea- youngest daughter, Rebekah is 13 Friday afternoons, 1pm to 2.30pm.
age me to become a Deaconess. It coness five years ago. For the last and looking forward to the move If you would like to put your
seems amazing thatnearly 30 years three years (my first appointment) and making new friends. name on the waiting list or find
later I. might find myself not just we have been living and working In Wakefield I have been work- out more call Jill Crowhurst on
ing among traditional Methodist 613892
village chapels in contrast to the
more varied and ecumenical
church life experienced in HANDMADE FIREPLACES
Basildon. I have been involved in We offer:
pastoral work, preaching and o A free design service
housegroups, visiting schools and
pre-school groups. I am looking o Choice of brick or stone
forward to sharing in the develop- o Traditional or Modern
ing community and spiritual life o TV Shelves & Video Units
of the Abbey Meads project. Our Tel: (01793) 535291
home, like the church I hope, will
have an ever open door.
Maureen Spinks centre with, from
left, Deborah, Rebekah, Stephen and
husband Ian outside the house at I
Hayward Close on the Wimpey site,
which will be both family home and
ecumenical worship cent refor Abbey
Meads until a church is built

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