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Rev Andy Chislett McDonald

Superintendant Minister

 Responsible for The following Churches: Consett, Dipton, Tanfield Lea & White le Head

Hi folks,

 

I thought it might be helpful to jot a few thoughts about our coming to the North West Durham Circuit. Firstly, let me say just how incredibly excited we are to be joining you. We think there are such great opportunities being presented to us all to work together for the Kingdom of God. 

For those for whom the Chislett-McDonalds are just a name you have been praying for, perhaps a few details would be good.  We are a family of four; Andy, Ruth and our children Simon (14) and Charis (13).  Ruth and I have been married 24 years.  As a family, we enjoy camping and as I type this, we are just about to pack the car for an annual tip to Brittany.  In each of the last two years, we have led a bible week in North Wales and aim to continue this in 2010.  We base ourselves on a campsite in Snowdonia (for the less hardy caravans are allowed). 

Andy is 45 years old and over weight – I hope you will help me lose some fat!  My interests are sport, reading, writing, and cooking.  Oh, and one other massively important one.  I am passionate about church growth and have a fairly successful track record in helping churches to grow both in number and to deepen their faith.  In Romans 1, Saint Paul says that the gospel is the power of God for the saving of the nations.  I do not accept the lie that the church is either dead or dying.  Through his Son, Jesus, our loving Father still much to do through His church.  I believe that there are exciting times ahead for our new Circuit.  If Andy has a vision for churches, it can be best summed up in three words; Bring, Grow, Go.  Bring folk to meet Jesus, help them to Grow, and send them to Go and bring others.

Ruth is….years old and as beautiful as the day she let me marry her.  She is a driving instructor, so you had better be on your look out around the local roads.  She is a talented French horn player and has been a brilliant Sunday School teacher who has helped a Sunday school grow from 5 children to over 25 children in a few short years. 

Simon will be 15 at the end of September.  He is as bright as a button.  We cannot believe just how smart he is.  He is also a pretty talented trumpet player and will be looking for a band to play in.  His other interests are a bit like that of many teenagers.  He likes computer games and is a table top wargamer.  He and his sister Charis will be going to St.Bede’s. 

Charis is very intelligent too.  She is particularly hardworking.  Charis has enjoyed being a member of a local Guide troop and regularly a member of a music group. She plays the clarinet, but her dad wishes she would practise a little more.  She is 13 going on 25…

  

Every blessing in Christ Jesus

 

The Chislett-McDonalds

 

 

• North West Durham Circuit Office
• Leadgate Methodist Church
• Tyne Avenue, Consett.
• Co. Durham
• DH8 6ER

01207 593666
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