Minister's message

Hello!

It’s great to have arrived here in Droitwich Spa, and what an amazing warm welcome we’ve received! We are very grateful to have been greeted by so many friendly faces, lovely messages, hospitality, cards and gifts, and kind words – you have been loving and generous and we feel at home already. We are particularly thankful to those who prepared the manse for our arrival, and looked after us during our transition – we appreciate your hard work.

The Welcome Service was a splendid occasion; a big “thank you” to all who helped to plan and organise, and to all who took part or came along; it really was wonderful. And thanks for your personal gift of prayer shawls for each of us – what thoughtful presents; we appreciate all the prayer and encouragement they represent.

A little background information as we get to know each other: I am originally from the Welsh Valleys, and John from Llanelli.  We have 3 adult children and three teen grandchildren, and other family in South West Wales. I have a professional background in teaching and nursing, and John in the Civil Service. We were previously part of the Llanelli and Carmarthen Methodist Circuit (now the South West Wales Circuit). After training for Methodist ministry at The Queen’s Foundation in Edgbaston, I was stationed to the Falmouth and Gwennap Circuit in Cornwall, and served there for 8 years. We are both delighted to now come to this area, and look forward to joining in with the work of God here, and getting to know all of you!

Much love, 

Liz & John Harris