In 2023

On 6 May 2023 we placed our focus on fellowship across all ages. A fun day was held at Laerskool Orion where members of BMC and the greater Alberton community enjoyed a day in the great outdoors just before the cooler weather set in. The offerings included a fun walk, vendor stalls, tea garden, live entertainment, variety of meals & refreshments, a lucky draw, vintage car display, cake stall, activities for young & old, jumping castles, etc. The committee and numerous volunteers were commended on a sterling job. The event raised over R30.000 for BMC due to the generosity of our members.

https://www.citizen.co.za/alberton-record/news-headlines/2023/05/12/laughter-fun-and-community-spirit-galore-at-fun-day/

Future events

We are hoping to have a ministry fair to showcase all active (and even new) ministries in BMC. This would be an opportunity to create more awareness of the various ministries and encourage members to become more involved in one way or another. It is critical that we emphasise the need for succession planning as most of the current leaders are pensioners.

Our Aim is also our Motto – “To Know Christ and Make Him Known” and our goals include the extension of the Kingdom of God, through the power of the Holy Spirit by building up and spiritually revitalizing woman in Societies, engaging in and encouraging evangelical outreach, being part of the Church, keeping contact with women unable to attend regular Branch meetings and encouraging involvement in Synod and Connexional joint projects.

What we do: We have initiatives that strive to help the community such as,

Fundraisers

·        Mother’s Day Market

·        Epworth Children’s Home school shoe drive

·        Prim Villa Methodist Home

·        Bless A Baby Project

Care Drive Workshops

·        Knitting or Crochet of blankets and various other items

·        Christmas Crackers / Boxes and Gift bags

·        Jar of Hope

Celebration of special services at BMC

·        Making Palm Crosses

·        Guest Speaker events