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CHURCH NEWS

CHURCH ROTAS  (subject to change as new rotas for 2023 are confirmed).
Thank you this month to:

Church cleaning rota:  Debra Thatcher; Julie Hoult; Annie Harvey; Ruth Lees
Church flowers: Debra Thatcher
Front of House Rota: Annie and David Harvey; Ruth Lees

 

COST OF LIVING
It will come as no surprise to be told that the costs of both the electric and insurance for the church have increased this year.  If any of the many generous donors who already support the maintenance of the church building are able to increase their regular giving or if you have not contributed before and would like to do so, please contact Debra Thatcher for the appropriate form.

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WALK – VALENTINE’S DAY

WALK – Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, 14th February

One of Chaucer’s poems suggests that birds choose their mates for the year on Valentine’s Day – how many birds and what species will we spot on our short walk?

Meet at 9:30 am at Ridlington church porch.  There will be light refreshments after the walk at 3 Main Street.

Not up for the walk?  Just join us for coffee – please let Debra Thatcher know if you will attend.

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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

I had forgotten what a great storyteller Stephen King is and would recommend “11.22.63”.  A time traveller attempts to prevent the assassination of President Kennedy – can one man make a difference?  What really happened and what might have been otherwise…

An intriguing title, “Daisy Dies and Sees Naples”  by David Lamb, and as thoughts in January often turn to holiday planning, what better way to cheer up in the depths of winter than reading the former journalist’s description of travelling by motor home in Europe – took a few pages to get into his sense of humour but an enjoyable book.

This month’s M C Beaton –  “Death of a Kingfisher”  – a high body count in this one.

 

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FOODBANK NEWS

Please continue to give generously.

We did it!  We managed to gift every item on the Reverse Advent Calendar – thank you so much for thinking of others less fortunate.

Our monthly collections from the church porch will continue in 2023.  Assistance is needed more than ever – porridge, cereal bars, UHT sponges and custard, pot noodles, tinned pies, deodorant and shampoo requested.

 

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CHURCH ROTAS – JANUARY 2023

CHURCH ROTAS  (subject to change as new rotas for 2023 are confirmed)

Thank you this month to:

Church cleaning rota:
Karen Baines; Debra Thatcher; Jacky Morrell; Annie Harvey

 

Church flowers:
Louise Fox; Annie Harvey; Ruth Lees

 

Front of House Rota:
Annie and David Harvey; Debra and Richard Thatcher; Louise and Steve Fox

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CHRISTMAS THANKS

A huge thank you to everyone who helped clean and decorate the church, provided the music, readings and refreshments over the Advent and Christmas period.

 

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A WALK – FRIDAY, JANUARY 6TH

FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY

We cannot guarantee wise men nor the weather but please join us for a walk mostly on roads to Preston and back (when we will be travelling from the east), starting at 9:30am from Ridlington church porch, followed by light refreshments and a light-hearted quiz at 3 Main Street.

Not up for the walk?  Just join us for coffee – please let Debra know if you want to attend.

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CHRISTMAS SERVICE – DECEMBER 25TH

A Communion Service will be held in the Church on Christmas Day starting at 09:30 am.

Do come and join us when we celebrate the story of Jesus, how He gave Himself completely to give us a better life, a new start, and a fresh relationship with God.

Equally, the spirit of Christmas is in the “togetherness”,  it is in the thought to which you put into thinking about others, it is a selfless time, where we forgive and take stock of what’s important…

If you need some help getting to the Church Service, no doubt there will be someone you will be able to call upon to lend you a helping hand.

We look forward to welcoming you.