This month Jackie Jackman writes the ‘Dear Friends’ text, on the importance of the art of listening.Elsewhere, the Mothers’ Union celebrate the life of Mary Sumner, and Jill Clarke reports on Open the Book at Barlow primary school. We also receive a postcard from Hilary Putman from Australia, via Linda Crackles, which includes a cracking picture of little Jemima and a teddy.And I'm pleased to include a portion of the presidential address given by the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York, to the General Synod. (I had to stand up whilst writing that sentence; I still feel a little dizzy…)Finally, we look forward to the St Wilfrid’s Flower Festival in September. As usual I made up the rest.
This month Revd. Christine Gillespie writes the Dear Friends text about humour, and the need to treat people with respect.We also hear from Evie Watson, with news from Kandy, Sri Lanka, and the Child Action Lanka charity.Jill Clarke reports on the recent Mothers’ Union meeting that welcomed back Revd. Glenda who brought gifts of stretchy men! That’s right – stretchy men!I report on a splendid Saturday afternoon spent eating strawberries at St Francis. And as usual I just made up the rest
This month Revd. Pete helps out with a jigsaw puzzle of God's intentions without a picture to follow. I wonder if God starts with the edge pieces?Barbara Richardson reports on the recent Mothers Union Summer of Hope Cream Tea (incidentally Mrs Clarke asked me to test drive the scones for quality, so although I wasn't there in body I was in calorific terms :)).I have recorded the Out & About prayer and article provided by Carol Sowden. This text was used in a recent service at St Wilfrids. Also, Jean Goodenough reports on the Brayton WI anniversary tea that also included a Jubilee celebration. I rather like the cardboard cutout of ther Queen!Finally I report briefly on the Parish Council Jubilee Fair and also include helpful hints for first time campers.
This month we welcome the return of the Spring Fair to St Wilfrid’s. What a great day that was, sunny, warm and the churchyard was full of people! Great work everyone.Revd. Roy Shaw writes the dear friends article and looks at the subject of Christian Grace.Evie and Molly Watson report from West Africa on their fabulous work in Gambia supplying safe, clean water to the mouths of children and their families as part of the Amor Europe pure water filter initiative.And Jill Clarke reports on Open the Book at Barlow school.
