Looking to the Future
Andrew’s sudden deterioration in health led to his very reluctant resignation as our treasurer. It was always his intention to train someone up to replace him in that role. He was very sad to have to hand it over with… Read more
PC Blues
At the time of writing, our PC is still misbehaving. For some reason, when it went to the workshops of SP computers, it behaved itself impeccably. But as soon as it came home problems started again. Paul was being driven… Read more
Poldark Parallels
Some of our confirmation group this year shared a keen interest in Poldark. You will recall that the latest season started with Capt. Ross swimming out of the sea. I guess it made a change from scything. John Ortberg in… Read more
Ecclesiastical Bonus Scheme
Last year, to mark their 130th birthday in 2018, the Ecclesiastical Insurance Office offered to donate a bonus of £130.00 each time a member of our church takes out a home insurance policy with them. Full details of the bonus… Read more
“Churchgoers get six more years before the afterlife.”
(From The Times June 14, 2018) Oliver Moody, science correspondent for The Times quotes the book of Proverbs. “The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life.” It turns out that is not too far from the empirical truth…. Read more
Sunday School Picnic
The Sunday School Picnic is at Lydiard Park on Sunday, 22nd July at 1:00pm. All children in Sunday School or SAS and their families are invited. Bring your picnic and get to know other families in church. There will be… Read more
Baptistery Builders
A big thank you to Mike and Allan for setting up the baptistery last week and to Mike for restoring it all on Monday. Although it took them a long time to build it, Mike has carefully taken photographs so… Read more
Confirmation
Congratulations to Charlie, Jan, Jill, Robert, Sarah, Simon and Sue who were all confirmed here on Thursday evening. We had a wonderful service with +Lee, great worship from the band and the icing on the cake was …. well……the icing… Read more
The Accounts
Andrew handed over his books in very good order. However, we want to keep them that way until a new treasurer is in place. If you need to claim expenses of any kind, or pay money into the PCC account,… Read more
Confirmation
Our confirmation service will take place at 7:30pm on Thursday evening when Bishop Lee will confirm 14 candidates, including seven from St. John’s. We will be baptising Simon and Robert this morning. There are two forms of baptism within the… Read more
Table Talk
This game was played last Thursday at the Manor Farm by church members and child-carers attending Pram Club. This is what the makers of the game, the Christian company Ugly Duckling, say about it: “Wouldn’t it be great to be… Read more
Bridge Builders – Conflict Resolution
The Diocese is offering a new course running once a month through 2018 -19. It will be looking at the area of conflict. Many of us struggle with conflict. It can have a damaging effect on our relationships. We avoid… Read more