by Julie Turner | Dec 6, 2016 | What's Happening
A few weeks ago I preached on ‘Stir Up Sunday’, the last Sunday before Advent, so called because of the prayer said in Anglican services on that day: “Stir up, we beseech thee, O Lord, the wills of thy faithful people; that they, plenteously bringing forth...
by Julie Turner | Dec 4, 2016 | What's Happening
We also had a birthday to celebrate!
by Julie Turner | Dec 4, 2016 | What's Happening
As usual, we enjoyed a hands-on activity during the family service. This involved decorating the shepherd’s staff: The finished staffs looked like this: The reason behind this activity can be summarised in the poem below: ‘Look at a candy cane: what do you...
by Julie Turner | Dec 4, 2016 | What's Happening
Mark spoke from Luke 2:1-20 at the family service on the subject of shepherds. Shepherds were just ordinary people, often not regarded highly – perhaps the equivalent would be someone working on a late night shift for the minimum wage today. Yet these were the...
by Julie Turner | Dec 4, 2016 | What's Happening
Here are some more of the craft items available at the Christmas Market on Friday 9th December (4-8 p.m.) In addition to craft items, there will be home baking and refreshments to sample as well as a variety of games, tombola and raffle prizes to win. Don’t...
by Julie Turner | Dec 4, 2016 | What's Happening
Garry asked the question ‘are you under the influence?’ this morning, a phrase usually associated with driving offences committed under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Christianity has influenced the UK since its arrival on our shores in 200 A.D. and...
