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ADVENT FAITH GROUPS
This Advent (and next Lent) we shall be reading a book together, 'Reflections on the Psalms' by C.S. Lewis. The groups will meet on Tuesday evenings at 8pm, and on Wednesday mornings at 9.30am. If you want to hear more, please contact Cally Hammond.
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Stepping Stones
Any children of 3 or older are welcome to join Stepping Stones.
For further details please ring Graham on 652181
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2nd December |
10.00amFamily Service |
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9th December |
9.15am Church Hall |
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16th December |
9.15am Church Hall |
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PARISH CHURCH OF
ST.MARY THE VIRGIN
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see also St Mary's Church
D
ear Friends,
The days when people had to go to church to look respectable, or to see and be seen, are long gone, and a good job too. No-one comes nowadays unless they want to, unless they feel truly drawn there. And more people feel drawn to come to Church at Christmas than at any other time.
That isn't just because of fleeting, hazy memories of childhood; not even just because of the pleasure we take in showing our own children the 'magic of Christmas' which once delighted us when we were little. There is more going on beneath the surface. An unspoken, unacknowledged longing for life to mean more than 'eat, drink, shop and watch telly' - a sense that somehow a baby in Bethlehem made a difference to the whole world. If you think it's time to listen to that inner voice, come and celebrate with us, with all the world, that Christ is born. But if you aren't ready yet, don't worry, for in God's good time the moment will come, and you will hear his gentle voice calling you.
The angels promised the shepherds 'Peace on earth, goodwill to all people'. Let us pray this Christmas that their promise may be fulfilled:
Yet with the woes of sin and strife the world has suffered long;
Beneath the angel-strain have rolled two thousand years of wrong.
And man, at war with man, hears not the love-song which they bring.
O hush the noise, ye men of strife, and hear the angels sing.
The peace of the infant Jesus be with you all this Christmas,
Yours in the love of God,
Cally Hammond
| Curate: Revd. Dr Cally Hammond St.Mary’s House, Honey Hill | 652181 |
| Reader: Chris Miller 11 Bunyan Close | 650779 |
| Churchwardens | | |
| Mrs Valerie Miller | 650779. |
| Dr Brian Jones | 650008. |
BELLS AND VOICES
A concert in St Mary's Church
Sunday 9th December, 6.00pm
A musical concert performed by the Blunham Handbell Ringers and two local choirs from Potton - The Lochrain Chamber Choir and The Moonlighters.
The programme will include a variety of music, ranging from the classical to lighter popular Christmas tunes.
Ticket £5.00, £3.50 concessions from Gostlings or at the door.
All proceeds to Church funds
Please come and enjoy this musical extravaganza. Do book early to avoid disappointment, these concerts are usually very popular events.
An evening not to be missed!
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