Starting with this coming Sunday it is St Britius’s turn to hold the benefice service so hopefully a good number of us can manage to attend at 10.30 for Holy communion. There is lots of parking by the Elderbank Hall which is a short stroll from the church, but do let me know if you would like a lift.
It will soon be time for Harvest Festival – how quickly the year turns round. In years gone by it was very important to celebrate the harvesting of crops after months of toil and sometimes adverse weather. Farmers depended on having full grain bins and apple sheds not only for themselves but to be able to pay their workers for all their harvest toil and keep starvation at bay. It has been said that Revd Hawker, from a remote church on the north Cornish coast, introduced harvest festival in his church in the 1800’s to give thanks for the bounty of the fields and orchards. To this day, our churches still mark this important time in the calendar. So come along to church on Sunday 13th October and join in our celebration of harvest time with refreshments afterwards. We would be grateful for any produce you can donate as long as it is dried goods, tins or jars – anything can be left in the church on the Saturday or at my house during the previous week. All your donated food goes to the Besom foodbank who distribute to our local community.
I know that most of you will have seen the wonderful flower displays that we have in the church, not just for special occasions but continually through the year. If you are interested in taking part yourself, why not consider joining the flower team and having a go. Our displays are made using as much of the greenery and flowers as possible that grow in the fields and hedgerows around us, aiming for a natural rural feel most of the time. It you fancy giving it a try get in touch with me or Wendy Taylor for the low down!
Now we are almost into October, it is time to re-start our bible study sessions. We will be meeting in the church on Tuesday 8th October at 5.30 and weekly thereafter (and retreating to a warmer venue in the colder months if necessary!) Our discussions are informal and anyone is welcome whether CofE or not. Each session lasts for about an hour and you can attend whenever you are free…there is no need to feel you are obliged to be at every one. Give it some thought and as always get in touch with me if you would like to know more.
Lastly, please note this year’s Christmas Bazaar will be on Saturday the 16th of November between 10.30am and 1.30pm. This is a nice occasion to join your neighbours for coffee and help support the fund raising which continues for our village amenities. And because this year we have the kitchen up and running, we will be able to offer you mulled wine as well as hot beverages. What’s not to like!! If you would like to donate, help or find out more please contact doreen.hart65@yahoo.co.uk or wtaylor14019@gmail.com