Anglican Renewal Ministries Wales

Adnewyddiad Eglwyswyr Cymru

...encouraging people to live in a closer relationship with God

Meet the Team (2010 - 2011)

Dick Shenton

Kath Shenton

Malcolm Dye

I’m 62 years old and have been married to Anne for 35 years. We have no children but Holly, our Jack Russell, keeps us active! My interests include reading and walking (just as well since Holly always wants to go for walks).
I was a research scientist for 24 years, initially in the medical field (at Aberdeen, where I met Anne) and then in agriculture at Harpenden and Aberystwyth. It was because of my job that we moved to Aberystwyth in 1987. However, after I was made redundant we were reluctant to leave Wales and so for the last 12 years I’ve run my own business designing, printing and finishing large format posters, mostly for the research community, and running related training courses.
I was an atheist until 11 years ago when God drew me into His Kingdom. And this only after a long struggle arising from Anne’s obvious conversion and changed life, and her subsequent filling with the Spirit. We worship at St Anne’s Church in Penparcau, Aberystwyth where I have held posts of Vicar’s Warden and Treasurer.
I was originally involved with ARM Wales through Flames of Fire, where I worked on the team producing the daily news sheet ’Fuel the Fire’. It is a privilege now to be able to help ARM Wales move forward in a way that will reach more of Wales than Flames of Fire could achieve.

Pam Worsey

On Saturday, 13th November 2010, I happily set off to attend the ARM (Wales) AGM in Llanidloes, expecting to quietly sit among the 50 or so I presumed would be there, listening and learning where ARM (Wales) is at these days, and where God is leading. He has such a wonderful sense of humour though, and is full of surprises for His kids! From a greatly reduced number attending, I then came away with much to ponder, indeed far more than I expected, not least that the Lord very definitely seemed to lead me to take up my former role as Prayer Co-ordinator and I was asked to go back onto the Executive! May I faithfully fulfil both roles in His strength is my prayer, thankfully reassured that when He calls, He also equips. I feel so privileged to be called once again to be involved, and ask for your prayers that I might humbly fulfil my roles for His Glory, and according to His will.

Tywyn
Gwynedd
01654 712435

Steve Waters

I am 51 years old, the eldest of four boys, and have been married to my wife Cherie for 30 years.  I have 2 sons and 4 grandsons, and I work for the Welsh Ambulance Service as a state registered Paramedic, a job I have been doing for 28 years.
I was born into the Anglican Church and have worshiped within it all my life, but it wasn’t until 1988 that I gave my life to Jesus. I was licensed as a lay reader to the parish of All Saints Newport in 1998.
I took on the Job of Chairman of ARM Wales in 2005, in obedience to God’s calling, and resigned in 2010 when God moved me on.

Newport
Gwent
01633 859119

Marina Kennard

I am 74 years old, one of nine children, and have been widowed for 24 years. After my husband’s death I completed my studies for the ministry in May 1989. I was ordained and inducted as a Non-Stipendiary-Minister at Castle Square U.R.C. Treforest.  After two and a half years I then accepted a call to serve as N.S.M at Pagham U.R.C., West Sussex.  Family commitments resulted in my return to Cwmbran to live with my ailing mother and she died in 1998. During this time I was actively involved in the healing ministry and, following an invitation from Archbishop (Wales, at the time) Rowan Williams I was ordained into the Church in Wales as a deacon.  I served in the parish of MynyddIslwyn and, later, was ordained as a priest.  Following my mother’s death I moved to my own home in Hollybush, Cwmbran, where I still reside. Personal circumstances and health problems produced a change to my serving as a voluntary Hospital Chaplain for a number of years. During this period I regularly preached in local churches and was active in the ecumenical movement. In my retirement I worship in local churches and retain my interest in ecumenical matters.  While attending one of the ARM (Wales) conferences I became interested in the Flames of Fire and this has resulted in my starting to serve on the Executive Committee of ARM (Wales).  It is a joy to serve on this committee and I trust that the Lord will use me to further his work through the medium of ARM (Wales).

I have a longing in my heart to see this beloved nation, Wales, won back to Christ.  In the second book of Chronicles, Chapter 7, verse 14, the Lord says “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray, seek my face and turn from their  wicked ways, then I will hear from Heaven, forgive their sins and heal their land.”

The Lord still speaks these very same words to us as a nation Wales and so I pray for a fresh anointing of His Holy Spirit on Wales and His Churches.

Cwmbran

Gwent

Marcia Gibson-Watt

Marcia Gibson-Watt, BA, is a graduate of Studio Simi, Florence and Kingston Art College where she specialized in Graphic Design.
She married in 1971, moved to Wales and worked for Laura Ashley. 
Marcia has had numerous exhibitions of her work including in Memphis, Tennessee, Stow-on-the-Wold and London.  An exhibition in Cork Street is planned for 2008.  She has also exhibited in the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition on several occasions.
Marcia has illustrated two prayer books, The Four Graces and A.C.T.S. I, the latter is raising funds for the Christian Centre for Rural Wales on The Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells.
(Examples of Marcia work can be seen on: www.gibsonwatt.com

John Meason

1st twin, born in Birmingham in September 1938.  Left Secondary School age 14 worked at C.W.S as cabinet maker then as a baker’s mate until I joined  the R.A.F. with my brother Joseph at age 19 (National Service).  Whilst there I was accepted for Ordination training  but my parents objected. Married 1961, divorced 1970, married Jackie April 1971.  We have 3 sons born 1972, 1973, 1977 and a daughter born 1975.  We also have 4 grandchildren.
From 4, attended Bethel, then age 8 joined St Paul’s Church Choir.  Age 9 gave my life to the Lord, age 10½ contracted Diphtheria, sent to hospital to die but Lord said I would be made well. He had work for me to do. At 14, I was confirmed and  played a part in Sunday school and youth club. From 18 served on the P.C.C. In 1974 joined St Peter’s Church Harborne where I was made a licensed Elder and trained for the Healing Ministry.
I came to Wales in 1990 and did the Bishop’s Certificate then the Readers course in St Asaph Diocese.  I became a Reader to the Deanery of Pool 13th June 1988.

Welshpool
Powys
01938 590373