BENEFICE BULLETIN For Harlington, Tingrith and WestoningSunday 5th February8.00am Harlington BCP Service9.00am Harlington Messy Breakfast in the Parish Hall – craft activities based around the theme of “Candlemas” 9.30am Harlington Holy Communion with Reverend Ian Ogilvie9.30am Tingrith Morning Prayer11.00 Westoning Holy Communion with Reverend Ian OgilvieTuesday 7th 10.00-12.00 Westcaf at Westoning Village Hall. ALL WELCOME. Weekly social gathering offering coffee, tea and a piece of cake and company, all free – time to chat and to meet friends old and new. Volunteers always welcome.1.00-3.30 Craft & Sewing Bee at Westoning Village Hall. Come along – bring your current project. All welcome – enquiries to Penny 01525 – 720695.Wednesday 8th 10.00am Holy Communion at Harlington Friday 10th 1.15-2.45 Little Stars – Toddler Group in Westoning Lower School for pre-school children and babies with parents/carers. All welcome, come along and have lots of fun with crafts, play dough, songs, toys, snacks and refreshments. For more information ring or text – Margaret 07958292655 or Jane 07800862124 2.00-4.00 Friday Fellowship – Westoning Village Hall – come and join us for the afternoon. Speakers, craft, games and a cuppa and company. Any queries – Joyce – 01525-7527475.45-7.15pm Youth Club at Westoning Village Hall – games, craft, snacks and reflection for all young people in school Year 4-Year 8. Queries – Rebecca on 07877-342640NEXT SUNDAYSunday 12th February10.30 Harlington Benefice Holy Communion Service with Reverend Ian Ogilvie. Following the great success of our first Benefice Service at Tingrith in October, we are holding our second Benefice Service at Harlington. Please make a special effort to join us so that this lovely church is full with those from all three churches. Please park at the Village Hall opposite the Carpenters Arms. If you have a mobility issue please contact Jon (01525 720695) so arrangements can be made for you to park closer to the Church.Sunday 12th February3.30pm Westoning Families Together Sunday Service - craft, refreshments and a story.
BENEFICE BULLETINFor Harlington, Tingrith and WestoningSaturday 17th 11.00 Harlington Communal Carol Singing - outside the Lincoln Way shopsSunday 18th December 9.30 Harlington Holy Communion with Reverend Linda Washington11.00 Westoning Holy Communion with Reverend Linda Washington2.00pm Tingrith Nativity Service with Reverend Linda WashingtonTuesday 20th10.00-12.00 Westcaf at Westoning Village Hall. ALL WELCOME. Weekly social gatheringoffering coffee, tea and a piece of cake and company, all free – time to chat and to meet friends old and new. Not open on 27th December but back again on 3rd January.1.00-3.30 Craft & Sewing Bee at Westoning Village Hall. All welcome – enquiries to Penny Denman 01525 – 720695. No sewing on 27th December but back on3rd January.7.30pm Westoning Carols by Candlelight – join us and the Quintet Choir for our traditional carol service followed by mulled wine and mince pies.Wednesday 21st 10.00am Harlington Holy CommunionSalvation Army concert? More information from Tricia.Friday 23rd8.00pm Harlington Christmas Carol Service with Quintet ChoirSaturday 24th - Christmas Eve1.00pm Harlington Christmas Eve Crib Service3.00pm Westoning Christmas Eve Crib Service5.00pm Westoning Christmas Eve Crib Service8.00pm Tingrith Christmas Holy Communion with The Right Reverend Richard Atkinson, Bishop of Bedford10.00pm Westoning Christmas Holy Communion withThe Right Reverend Richard Atkinson, Bishop of Bedford11.30pm Harlington Christmas Holy Communion with The Right Reverend Richard Atkinson, Bishop of BedfordSunday 25th - Christmas Day10.00am Westoning Christmas Day Service10.00am Harlington Christmas Day Holy CommunionNo service at TingrithNew Year's Day Sunday 1st January9.30am Harlington Morning Prayer9.30am Tingrith Morning Prayer11.00am Westoning Holy Communion with Reverend Jane Fox
BENEFICE BULLETINFor Harlington, Tingrith and WestoningHoly Communion with Reverend Linda Washington Morning PrayerHoly Communion with Reverend Linda WashingtonWestcaf at Westoning Village Hall. ALL WELCOME.Weekly social gathering offering coffee, tea and a piece of cake and company, all free – time to chat and to meet friends old and new.Craft & Sewing Bee at Westoning Village Hall.Come and join us for the afternoon – bring your current project.All welcome – enquiries Penny Denman – 01525-720695Holy Communion at HarlingtonFriends of St Mary’s Harlington – meeting at Harlington Church for those interested in becoming a “friend” of St Mary’s. Light supper provided. All welcome.Little Stars – Toddler Group in Westoning Lower School for pre-school children and babies with parents/carers. All welcome, come along and have lots of fun with crafts, play dough, songs, toys, snacks and refreshments. For more information ring or text – Margaret Timothy 07958292655 or Jane Steer 07800862124Friday Fellowship at Westoning Village Hall.Come and join us for the afternoon. Speakers, craft, games and a cuppa and company. Any queries – Joyce Corless 01525 – 752747ART ATTACK with a Christmas theme - 2 – 5pm in Harlington Church creative with craft and painting – all ages welcome. Refreshments available.Harlington Tingrith Westoning9.30 9.30 11.00Tuesday 22nd 10.00-12.00 1.00-3.30Wednesday 23rd 10.00am 7.30pmFriday 25th 1.15-2.452.00-4.00 Saturday 26th 2.00-5.00pmPOSADA - SIGN UP ON SUNDAY to join in taking the Posada (figures of Joseph, Mary, a donkey and candle) around our parishes. The figures will be brought to you and they spend a night in your home. The next day, you take them to the next home on the list. It is a lovely opportunity to meet others and share some hospitality. Please sign up on the sheets at both Westoning and Harlington churches. (Tingrith are organising their own rota). Or contact Steve Farmer on 01525 712651 or stephenjfarmer2@aol.com Please sign up by 20th November.CHRISTMAS CARDS for WestoningThe cards are at the back of church all ready for distribution. Please could you help with this by taking a bundle (or two) and delivering them whilst enjoying a stroll around our beautiful village. Many thanks.APPEALSSalvation Army Christmas Toy Appeal. Please donate toys for ages 0 – 16 – new and unwrapped. Drop them in to Harlington Church or 70 Lincoln Way, Harlington by the end of November. Any queries please contact Tricia Murphy at tricia.murphy5@ntlworld.comTHE NEED PROJECT thanks Westoning Parish Church for our continued and valued support and hopes we can donate towards their Christmas Food Parcels – latest date for donations – Sunday 4th December Please donate by putting items in the box in Westoning Church. Please be aware of the “use by dates” as these items will be given at Christmas to those in need. There is a list of suitable items in church but any of the following will be gratefully received:Christmas puddings, mince pies, boxes of biscuits, tins of ham, tins of salmon, chocolate, sweets, cartons of fruit juice, tins of fruit, small tins of evaporated milk, selection boxes, small bags of sugar, tea, coffee, tins of rice pudding or custard, gravy powder.DATES FOR YOUR DIARYSaturday 3rd and Sunday 4th December CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL in Harlington Church with the theme of “Christmas Carols” – open to visitors from 12noon to 5pm on both days. Entrance £2.50 per adult. Your visit will be guaranteed to make you smile and add a bit of sparkle to your Christmas. Festival Finale Service at 5.00pm on Sunday 4th December, songs, carols and stories for everyone. Refreshments and great raffle.NEXT SUNDAYSunday 27th NovemberHoly Communion with Roger WoodChristingle Service - All Age WorshipHoly Communion Service with Reverend Linda Washington9.30am Harlington11.00 Westoning3.00pm Tingrith6.00pm ALL WELCOME to the Upper Room via Zoom - the subject is “Forgiveness”
Hello EveryoneWe are looking ahead to a busy week-end of events both nationally and locally and it is so lovely to see the sun shining to herald in the weekend. It will be a chilly wait for anyone in the Queue in London waiting to pay their respects to HM the Queen but stories told of friendships formed and of the incredible moment of entering Westminster Hall to share the vigil make one tingle. How resounding was the sound of the drum beat on Wednesday's procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall with the crowd watching on in deep silence. The week has been full of precisely choreographed military spectacles as the people of the United Kingdom, and the world, have come together to pay their respects to a much valued and deeply loved Queen who served and led her people with such commitment and grace. King Charles and the Royal Family could not have done more to honour their mother, grandmother, aunt - our monarch. My prayers for strength, comfort and peace reach out to them.Please see below the details of the upcoming services for Westoning Benefice.God bless Linda,BENEFICE BULLETIN For Harlington, Tingrith and Westoning Sunday 18th SeptemberTingrith 9.30 Morning PrayerHarlington 9.30 Holy Communion Service reflecting the Queen’s passing led by Ven. Dave Middlebrook - Archdeacon of BedfordWestoning 11.00 Holy Communion Service reflecting the Queen’s passing led by Ven. Dave Middlebrook - Archdeacon of BedfordAll welcome 6.00pm Upper Room – with the theme of hope, reflecting on the Queen’s passing - informal online zoom service Monday 19th September Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II can be viewed at The Recreation Club in Westoning (from 10am) which will be opening for anyone wanting to follow the day’s events on their big screen. Refreshments available.Tuesday 20th 10.00-12.00 Westcaf at Westoning Village Hall. ALL WELCOME to this weekly social gathering offering coffee, tea and a piece of cake and company, all free – time to chat and to meet friends old and new.1.00-3.30 Craft & Sewing Bee at Westoning Village Hall. Come and join us for the afternoon – bring your current project. All welcome – enquiries Penny Denman – 01525-720695Wednesday 21st 10.00am Holy Communion at Harlington ChurchStraight from school – 5.30 TWIG (Tea with God) - Westoning Village Hall - a free fun filled family after school club. Drink/snacks on arrival and simple meal at the end. Crafts/activities/short talk.Children must be accompanied by an adult.Friday 22nd 1.15-2.45. Little Stars – Toddler Group in Westoning Church. For pre-school children and babies with parents/carers. All welcome, fun with crafts, play dough, songs, toys, snacks and refreshments.2.00-4.00 Friday Fellowship at Westoning Village Hall. Come and join us for the afternoon. Speakers, craft, games and a cuppa and company. Any queries – Joyce Corless 01525 - 752747NEXT SUNDAYSunday 25th SeptemberHarlington 9.30 Holy Communion Service at St Marys Churchand at 10.00 a Joint Churches Together in Harlington Service at the Methodist Church to mark the end of Churches Together Prayer weekendWedding at 2pmWestoning 11.00 Harvest Festival – All age serviceTingrith 5.00pm Harvest Festival Service followed by Harvest Supper6.00pm Songs of Praise Service at WestoningYou may be interested to also visit the Petal and Purl Festival at St George's Church, Toddington, a wonderful display of flower arrangements depicting 800 years with knitting displays of church scenes. Open from 1-5pm.This Quintet choir will be singing at Toddington Church at Linda's Licensing service as Rector at 6pm tomorrow. All Welcome to this service and also to a special service at 7.15pm to Commemorate and honour HM Queen Elizabeth on the eve of her state funeral. The National one minute silence will be observed at 8pm.Future date: 1st October Men’s Breakfast at Westoning with Bishop of St Albans; Harvest Supper at Harlington and Macmillan Coffee Morning – more details next week.
