Over 70 schoolchildren from Thornton-in-Craven Primary School recently visited the church of St Mary’s in the village for an Experience Advent event, where members of the congregation shared the Advent adventure with them.We explored how God can surprise us and give us hope when we may seem overwhelmed; how in all the world's turmoil we celebrate the coming again of The Prince of Peace; in the dark periods of our lives Jesus brings light to show us the path ahead; and we share in Mary's Joy of Jesus' birth and how each of us, no matter how ordinary we may think we are we are all special in God's eyes.“We were blessed to hear children confidently sharing their personal experiences with us.”The children also made a Tree of Hope, which carried all their hopes for Christmas which will be prayed for in the coming weeks, and they created their own Advent wreath to put up in their classrooms to help them reflect further during Advent.
The sung Service will include an Act of Remembrance as we remember those who have died in conflict.All are welcome
H.M. Queen Elizabeth II 21st April 1926 - 8th September 2022(Reigned from 6th February 1952) It having pleased Almighty God to take to His Mercy Our late Most Gracious Sovereign Lady Queen Elizabeth of blessed memory, who departed this life this day, at Balmoral.Lord God, when thou givest to thy servants to endeavour any great matter, grant us also to know that it is not the beginning, but the continuing of the same, until it be thoroughly finished, that yieldeth the true glory; through him who, for the finishing of thy work, laid down his life for us, our Redeemer, Jesus Christ. Amen.Sir Francis DrakeMay she rest in peace and rise in gloryGod Save the King
Our very own St Peter's Church, Marton was featured in BBCs Canal Boat Diaries (Series 3 episode 2) last night. The episode talked about the canal navvies who worked on the construction of the Leeds-Liverpool Canal, some of who died of Small Pox and are believed to be buried in the Churchyard. Follow this link to watch (around 11m minute mark).<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0015f8k/canal-boat-diaries-series-3-2-barrowford-to-bingley?fbclid=IwAR1IV07xD1scPEEPTE8cNSGfE_8dnUwp6AqD8a0O4fo0kgxDgexCKlo2JJQ">https://www.bbc.co.uk/.../canal-boat-diaries-series-3-2...</a>If it wets your appetite come and see the history for yourself. St Peter's Church is always open - every day - all the time. Enjoy the peace and quiet of this Saxon church. The only noise to disturb you will be the sheep grazing in the churchyard.
