Katie Oehring, the local Manager for CAP shared her Christian testimony and told us of the work of ‘befrienders’ who accompany her as she visits families and helps them to live debt free. If you want to know more or are interested in becoming a befriender, please get in touch with Reverend Lesley.
Advent devotional books will be available in church from Sunday 1st December. Come and collect yours – they are free. These booklets take you through to Christmas Day Follow the Star -‘Calm and Bright’ booklets will be available in church at Midnight Mass (St John’s) on Christmas Eve, and at our Christmas Day services. These booklets take you through the 12 days of Christmas to the Eve of the Epiphany.
It’s a busy time – click the link and download to get dates for your diaries.
Wednesday 6th November – 7.30pm essence at St Anne’s RefectorySunday 10th November – ‘Remembrance’ services in both our churches. Holy Communion celebrated at St Anne’s (see more info in this Newsletter) Monday 11th November – 7.30pm Pendle Deanery Synod at St Anne’s Refectory – everyone welcome (see info in this newsletter) Monday 11th November – 7.30pm St John’s Fabric Committee meet at Simon’s. Tuesday 12th November -7pm Celebration evening for Pendle Church Unity at Christ Church Nelson – all welcome. Ask Reverend Lesley if you want to know more about this. Monday 18th November- 7.30pm PCC meeting at St John’s Church Tuesday 19th November – 1.30pm ‘Reminisce at The Refectory’ Sunday 24th November – 9.30am ‘Toy Service’ at St John’s Higham (see information in this newsletter re gifts) Sunday 24th November – 11am -3pm Christmas Fair at St John’s. Tuesday 26th November – 12noon -2pm ‘Songs of Praise’ at The Refectory, St Anne’s. Friday 29th November – 6.30pm Pizza and Praise in Higham Village Hall Sunday 1st December – ADVENT SUNDAY – services in both our churches as usualDecember Christmas Services and events will follow soon …..
