Minister's Letter March 2026
Revd John Henry
Tickhill Methodist Church
I am sitting writing these words as Wendy gets ready for going out.
We are going to Meadowhall or as some people call it Meadow - hell !! I didn't actually mind too much, as long as we get there early and before the crowds descend.
On the odd occasion that we have gone later in the day it is truly a challenge!
It does seem rather crowded for quite a big space and seems so busy and hectic! although of course some of that might be perception.
However, today, we are going with a purpose and not just window shopping; just after Christmas some friends came to visit us from our last patch and gave Wendy a gift voucher for M&S, We did try Wheatley Hall Road but to no avail! So 'we' are going to spend the gift voucher! Of course, there is just the possibility that I might find myself at the Lego shop??
As I thought about these things - the possibility of it being Meadow - hell - it got me thinking!
Sometimes we have to negotiate things in life that are a bit challenging in order to arrive at a particular destination or a particular end.
Perhaps it's a course of medical treatment. Possibly some sense of discussion and communication in order for a relationship to move on to a better place.
Perhaps some action that needs to be taken in order to arrive at a positive destination.
So I could go on.
Without question Meadow - hell becomes a little bit easier because of the company I am keeping today - my lovely Wendy!
There is another dimension to this, sometimes in Meadowhall I have had the need to ask for some directions from one of the centre staff.
What about directions in life, where do do we them from and who is the company we shall keep on the way. For me as a Christian Minister all of that can be answered in relationship to the God I serve.
I am accompanied in the journey through life, not only by loved ones in flesh and blood but also through the presence of Jesus and the power of the spirit all of that does make the journey easier, it is a thought.
With every good wish; Reverend John Henry, Methodist minister. Minister of Tickhill Methodist Church & Superintendent of Doncaster Methodist Circuit.
- Tickhill Methodist Church
- Northgate
- Tickhill
- South Yorkshire
- DN11 9HY