Egypt - World Watch List No 16
The level of violence against Christians is extremely high. During 2019, 23 Christians were killed and 124 injured. The danger of being accused of blasphemy, followed by mob violence, is always present. Magid was selling palm branches with his wife,… Read more
Financial Report from the PC
Good and Bad News We lost one of our Slimming World groups in the spring. This was a major loss to our rental income. Les Slinn runners have also reduced their requirements leading to a further loss. On the plus… Read more
Algeria - Open Doors World Watch List No 17
There are just 129000 Christians in the whole of Algeria – i0.3% of the nation. Churches are allowed to exist, but only if they agree to the government’s rules. These rules ensure that churches cannot hold Bible studies, host foreign… Read more
A Time to Remember
Have you got a family member who served or suffered in the two world wars or subsequent conflicts? Can we share our memories together? On Remembrance Day we would like to include them with appropriate music. If you have a… Read more
What’s Happening to Mercy Ships?
Bill served on the hospital ship, Africa Mercy around this time last year. His second term was postponed due to Coronavirus. What is happening now? This report comes from Mercy Ships and tells of how the teams are helping with… Read more
The APCM - Monday 19 October
Have you told Sam that you are coming to the APCM? Get Sam’s email via the Parish Office. Have you considered standing for PCC or Deanery Synod? Have you checked the accompanying Electoral Roll? Finally: If you have a QR… Read more
Raising money for charity
Charmain is raising money for charity with a clothing sale All proceeds will be donated. To take a look at the many items on her page, follow This link. A short note from Charmain – Welcome to my Fundraising Page,… Read more
The World Has Gone Online!
That fact is something we can definitely exploit. The internet can make a huge difference to churches over Harvest, Remembrance and Christmas. Next week is Harvest. We will be welcoming the school children and parents of Haydon Wick and Haydonleigh… Read more
Singing Together for Remembrance Day
We have all really missed seeing and hearing each other this year. However, there is a way to bring church members together to sing the hymn ‘O God our help in ages past” at our Remembrance Service. Mike can join… Read more
At The Third Stroke the Sermon Will Be...
For those who are not able to access the sermon online or who cannot make it to church, you can hear the sermon via telephone. Contact the Parish Office to get the number. On another subject, a few people are… Read more
What About The Shoeboxes This Christmas?
Everything has been affected by Covid not least Operation Christmas Child. This year it is going to have be done differently. Clearly our own tradition of passing the shoeboxes along a human chain at the end of the church service… Read more
Uzbekistan No 18 on Open Doors Watch List
Christians make up just 1% of the population of this Muslim country. They are viewed as a threat to the government and an alien sect that aims to destroy the current political system. Christians “are to be controlled, and, if… Read more