We were encouraged to wear pink for the Living Waters and communion services on Sunday 20th October in support of the breast cancer awareness campaign organised by, wait for it..... BRA!The Bawtry Retail Association raised over £11, 000 over the month to support research into breast cancer treatment and St Nicholas church raised £110. 00 on the Sunday, praying special themed prayers and getting into the spirit of fun for this serious and important work. Ross Jarvie from BRA wore a pink kilt, but our churchwarden Chris was not to be outdone....check out the photo!
A varied group of runners, led by Jacob Tyers, a curate, and Gary Pitt from the central comms team, ran 120km over the whole week, stopping to pray in 24 churches over the week and share stories of encouragement about people meeting and being changed by encounter with Jesus. They started at St John the Baptist Church in Misson, supercharged for the run ahead by Janet's flapjack, and praying for the needs of both the local church and the wider community. Bishop Paul Williams also joined the runners for the first leg, and sent them off to their next stop in Bawtry at our very own St Nicholas church. Jacob and Gary were greeted by the River Idle Bellringing team, which spurred them on once they had prayed with a small group awaiting them. For the full story of this amazing pilgrimage of prayer, see: https://southwell.anglican.org/news/
What began in 2023 as our response to the cost of living crisis is now a much loved feature of our church's life. We serve homemade soup and rolls, (gluten free always available), cake and as much tea and coffee as you can drink, plus book swap and jigsaws. There's always good conversation and a place to feel welcome, make friends and be supported. So come and see us from the 14th October - every Monday from 11.30am-1pm in the church hall in Bawtry.
