Anerley Methodist Church
Hello Everyone,
My name is Imran Malik. I am going to be your new Probationer Minister from September 2012. I am married to Sarah Malik (ex-Methodist Youth President). We are parents of a Son Called Rohan who is two years Old. He is very friendly and active.
I grew up in a town of Pakistan called Baddomalhi. My mother tongues are Panjabi and Urdu. From a very young age I felt that God is calling me to His service in a church setting but it took me a long time to discern what directions I should take. When I arrived in England I lived in Slough for two years then I went to Derbyshire to study theology at Cliff College. After finishing my studies at Cliff I came to Queen’s Foundation in Birmingham to do ministerial studies. Currently I am doing an MA in contextual theology along with ministerial studies.
I enjoy cooking and am well known for my curry. My favourite food is Caribbean goat curry although I haven’t learnt how to make it yet. I enjoy running and playing badminton. Currently I am training for the Stafford half marathon. I enjoy watching films and documentaries; my favourites are David Attenborough and Brian Cox.
My family and I are very excited and are looking forward to meeting the congregations of Upper Norwood and Anerley. When we began this process, as a family we hoped and prayed that we could become a part of a faith community that is devoted to serving and loving the communities they are located in, and are committed to growing the Kingdom of God. I have been reading the churches portfolio and I feel encouraged by your diversity and the mission and ministries you are doing. I feel that there is a lot to which I can contribute (Perhaps even towards the table tennis!) and during my time with you, I will be devoting myself to evangelism alongside preaching, teaching, pastoral care, healing, youth and family ministries. However I strongly believe that I would not succeed in any of those without the help of the full body of Christ.
I truly hope and pray that my time in the New circuit with you will be a blessing for all of us and bring glory to God. As you are all in my prayers, I humbly request you all continue praying for the things that you want to see in your new circuit and in your churches.
Yours in Christ
Imran Malik
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Dear Friends, The New Circuit Most of you will be aware that over the last two years there have been prolonged discussions about the possible merger of the Sydenham & Forest Hill Circuit and the Blackheath and Lewisham Circuit into a new Circuit as from 1 September 2012. Sub groups to cover Staffing, Finance, Worship and Mission have been meeting and will continue to meet as we go forward. Our Minister, Rev. Graham Cocking will be 'standing down' at the end of August - in Methodist terms this means he is retiring! We will be sad to see Graham and Jenny leave, but we are able to announce that a new Minister, Rev. Imran Malik has been appointed to the Circuit from September 2012 and will have pastoral oversight of us and our sister church Upper Norwood. There is a letter of indroduction from Imran above - some more interesting information about him can be found on the link below - you may also wish to sponsor him in the forthcoming Stafford Half Marathon! |
The spiritual life of the Church is focused on Sunday morning worship and a Junior Church that are well attended by both members and adherents. We keep our members and friends up to date with church news through the ANERLEY Local Information News & Concerns - LINC - If you would like to join our email news link please e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it REGULAR EVENTS IN OUR CHURCH Sunday: Morning Service is at 11am and is preceded with time for prayer. Tuesday: Once per month the Christian Action Group (CAGS)meet. Wednesday: The Wednesday Club, a social group, meet each week at the Church. Each weekday the Penge Community Pre School meets at 9:15, providing Pre School facilities for children in our neighbourhoood.
As well as being the year of the Olympics, 2012 also marks the centenary of the May Queen movement. If you have children who are interested in joining in the celebrations and being an attendant to the Penge May Queen, please contact Maria Harris on |
We are a small but thriving Church in Anerley/Penge, South London, to the North of the London Borough of Bromley and close to the Borough boundary with Croydon. We have approximately 50 members of all ages from a diverse ethnic background.