St Francis Weekend was a real blessing
October 19th, 2012THANKS to so many of you for helping to make our patronal weekend such a great success.
Starting with the men’s breakfast on the Saturday, October 6, and seeing new people attend and then a very successful autumn fair, not just the money raised but the atmosphere created and the joy of seeing new people through the doors.
Bryony, Georgia and Daniel with the Rev'd Stefanie Hodges.
On the Sunday we celebrated the Sabbath with our all-age service in which we also celebrated with Daniel, Bryony and Georgia as they took a further step along their journey of faith by receiving communion for the first time. Let’s continue to pray and to encourage them.
Stefanie and Rosamond
In the afternoon we celebrated once again with our pet service. The special touch was from our speaker Graham, of the Hydestile Wildlife Hospital and the amazing owl, Rosamond.
To finish the weekend we indulged in some more coffee and scrumptious cakes before closing our weekend with a songs of praise. This was made even more special by the wonderful testimonies of those who chose their favourite hymns.
Reflecting back, it makes me realise just how special it was. Why? Because it was a weekend where so many church family members took part. St Paul speaks about the body being made of many parts (many gifts) and the weekend sums up what he meant with the body of Christ as its best – worship, fellowship and outreach. A huge thank you to you all.
Blessings. The Rev’d Stefanie Hodges
