Revd. Lesley retired at the beginning of the month after serving 7 years as vicar of St. Anne's, Fence & St. John's, Higham. At the end of her last service, the children presented her with a card they had made along with gifts from the congregation. Many people attended her last service to wish her well for her retirement with members of her family joining them to enjoy a special lunch in the Refectory afterwards with pudding & custard of course, Revd. Lesley's favourite! She was also presented with her favourite cake. We wish her well for the future & hope she will enjoy having more time to herself.
As Christians, we celebrate the Light of Jesus. Why not make a different kind of pumpkin this year!Enjoy Halloween and stay safe in the dark.Pumpkin PrayerDear God,As I carve my Pumpkin, hear my prayer. Open my mind so I can learn about You (Cut the top of the Pumpkin)Take away all my sins and forgive me for the wrong things I do.(Clean out the inside of the Pumpkin)Open my eyes so Your love I will see.(Cut out the eyes shape of a heart if possible)I’m sorry for turning my nose up to all you have given me.(Cut out nose shape of a cross if possible) Open my ears so Your word I will hear. (Cut ears out shaped like a Bible)Open my mouth so I can tell others your are near.(Cut mouth in shape of a fish if possible) Let your light shine in all I say and do. (Place a candle inside and light it)Amen
